Rising Finnish alt-metal force Luna Kills is making waves with the announcement of their highly anticipated debut album “Deathmatch”, set for a worldwide release on April 4th, 2025, via SharpTone Records.
“Deathmatch” is a powerful collision of vulnerability and aggression that captures the chaos and conflict within the mind with unflinching honesty. The album’s raw and electrifying tracks delve into the complexities of mental health and the longing for escapism.
Following the success of their crushing debut single “slay ur enemies”, Luna Kills is keeping the momentum alive with the release of their second single, “sugar rush”. This electrifying track balances ferocious riffs with haunting melodies, capturing the exhilarating highs and devastating lows of chasing fleeting thrills.
The band explains: “‘sugar rush’ captures the drive to pursue happiness in the face of persistent self-doubt. Centered around the struggle to find happiness despite a constant sense of never measuring up, the song delves into the pressures of a world that demands overachievement and monetization of everything, ultimately draining the joy from passions that once gave life meaning”.
Reflecting on the song’s creation, the band adds: “At the time, before we started writing ‘sugar rush’, we had been working on other songs for a long period of time and we felt really exhausted and after multiple failed attempts of trying to force ourselves to focus, we felt that we needed to reset our brain and mindset. ‘sugar rush’ became a powerful outlet for all that we were going through, a way to channel exhaustion and frustration with the pressures of perfectionism and constant productivity. The creative process itself almost became a form of catharsis, a reset, allowing us to confront those feelings directly and then transform them into something meaningful”.
Pre-order & pre-save “Deathmatch” here.
Tracklist:
1.love u
2. LEECH
3. SADIST
4. sugar rush
5. slay ur enemies
6. hallucinate
7. WAVES
8. get mad
9. burn the world with me
10. fever dream
Luna Kills has also revealed an exciting lineup of tour dates and festival appearances, starting with select shows in Finland and culminating in an album release show on April 5, 2025, at On The Rocks in Helsinki. They’ll hit the stage both as headliners and in support of notable acts such as Blind Channel and Warmen, bringing their ferocious live energy to fans across Europe. Full dates below!
European Tour Dates 2025:
20th Dec 2024 – Hämeenlinna, Pallohalli, Finland*
26th Dec 2024 – Olympia, Tampere, Finland**
27th Dec 2024 – Korjaamo, Helsinki, Finland**
28th Dec 2024 – Sawohouse, Kuopio, Finland**
* (afterparty for Blind Channel)
** (supporting Warmen
Festivals 2025:
15th–18th Jan 2025 – ESNS Festival, Groningen, The Netherlands
14th Feb 2025 – Six Feet Under Festival, Kannusali, Espoo, Finland
4th Apr 2025 – Z-Rock Festival, Kempele, Finland
5th Apr 2025 – On The Rocks, Helsinki, Finland (album release show)
8th–9th Aug 2025 – Hellsinki Metal Festival, Helsinki, Finland
Luna Kills are without a doubt the most refreshing modern metal act in the scene, combining alternative and nu-metal vibes with electronics inspired by game soundtracks. Their frontwoman Lotta with her jazz singing background and incredible fry scream vocals brings the audience to their knees – unless they are speeding around in moshpits, as often witnessed in their fiery live shows. Even as newcomers Luna Kills have already opened the door to their beloved gaming world as their music is featured in the hit mobile app Beatstar. The band, first formed in 2019, has now taken their first steps on European stages, gained the attention of multiple rock radios in their native Finland and are moving forward towards their first full-length album with SharpTone Records.
Line-up:
Lotta Ruutiainen – Vocals
Samuli Paasineva – Guitar
Jimi Kinnunen – Drums
Lassi Peltonen – Bass
