Finnish death-doom masters Swallow The Sun have officially announced “Shining Dark Deluxe”, the digital deluxe edition of their latest release, “Shining”, on April 11th 2025, via Century Media Records. This special edition offers fans a deeper experience, capturing the essence of the band’s live energy while featuring alternative takes on select studio tracks.
To celebrate the announcement, Swallow The Sun have released the first single titled “What I Have Become” (Live at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024), which is accompanied by a music video, available to view below.
Juha Raivio comments on the digital deluxe edition:
“Black album of death/doom finally got it’s black cover! When the music came for this new album I instantly felt that this music is shining bright through it’s thick darkness. I wasn’t sure if I should call the album ‘Shining’ or ‘Shining Dark’, they both felt right. Well now we finally have both versions”.
Mikko Kotamäki adds:
“Even though live shows are always challenging and less enjoyable for a Finnish introvert, I have to say that performing these new songs live is actually enjoyable on some level. See you on tour”!
Watch the new live video for “What I Have Become” (Live at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024) below.
Pre-order “Shining Dark Deluxe” here.
Tracklist:
1. Innocence Was Long Forgotten
2. What I Have Become
3. MelancHoly
4. Under the Moon & Sun
5. Kold
6. November Dust
7. Velvet Chains
8. Tonight Pain Believes
9. Charcoal Sky
10. Shining
11. Innocence was Long Forgotten (Live at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024)
12. What I Have Become (Live at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024)
13. Innocence was Long Forgotten (Innocent Edit)
14. MelancHoly (Holy Edit)
The wait is over – Swallow The Sun Takes Over North America!
Swallow The Sun kicks off their Shining Over North American tour today! Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the biggest cities across the U.S., joined by Harakiri For The Sky, Ghost Bath, and Snakes of Russia.
North American Tour Dates 2025:
2/20/25 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
2/21/25 Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
2/22/25 Montreal, QC – Fouf’s
2/23/25 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
2/24/25 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
2/25/25 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
2/26/25 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
2/27/25 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
2/28/25 Orlando, FL – Conduit
3/1/25 Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
3/2/25 Houston, TX – Parish Room – House of Blues
3/3/25 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
3/4/25 Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
3/5/25 Phoenix , AZ – Rebel
3/6/25 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
3/7/25 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
3/8/25 San Francisco, CA – Neck of The Woods
3/9/25 Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
3/10/25 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
3/12/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
3/13/25 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
3/14/25 Omaha, NE – Reverb
3/15/25 Chicago, IL – Reggies
Europe, You’re Next! After conquering North America, Swallow The Sun will team up with Before The Dawn and Stam1na for a massive European tour! The journey kicks off on April 14th in Antwerp, Belgium, hitting all major cities before wrapping up in Hamburg, Germany on May 6th.
European Tour Dates 2025:
14/04/2025 Belgium, Antwerp – Zappa
15/04/2025 Germany, Köln – Gebäude 9
16/04/2025 Germany, Berlin – Cassiopeia
17/04/2025 Poland, Poznań – 2Progi
18/04/2025 Czechia, Prague – Futurum
19/04/2025 Slovakia, Bratislava – Randal
20/04/2025 Hungary, Budapest – Barba Negra
22/04/2025 Austria, Vienna – B72
23/04/2025 Germany, Munich – Backstage Halle
24/04/2025 Switzerland, Aarau – KIFF
25/04/2025 Italy, Milan – Legend
26/04/2025 France, Marseille – Le Molotov
27/04/2025 Spain, Barcelona – Bóveda
29/04/2025 Spain, Madrid – Copérnico
30.04.2025 France, Toulouse – Le Rex
01/05/2025 France, Nantes – Le Ferrailleur
02/05/2025 France, Paris – Backstage BTM
04/05/2025 Netherlands, Tilburg – 013 Next
05/05/2025 Netherlands, Amsterdam – Melkweg Max
06/05/2025 Germany, Hamburg – Logo
More than two decades of despair, beauty, and heartache have not only shaped but fueled Finnish melancholy torchbearers, the chart-topping and two-time Finnish Grammy nominated Swallow The Sun.
Formed in Jyväskylä in 2000, the quintet has enjoyed numerous fan-lauded music videos (10+ million YouTube views) and streaming dominance (50+ million Spotify plays), while also embarking on a four-continent, 900-show run over the course of their 20-year career.
Their new music, however, is the group’s first step on the new path to the unknown.
Line-up:
Juha Raivio – Guitar, Keys
Juho Räihä – Guitar
Mikko Kotamäki – Vocals
Matti Honkonen – Bass
Juuso Raatikainen – Drums
