In the mist-shrouded hills of Scotland, where legends whisper through ancient stones, there emerged a band as enigmatic as the land itself: Vukoni.
On January 24th, 2025, Vukoni will unleash their new studio album, “My God Has Got a Gun” via SharpTone Records, a provocative title that hints at the explosive content within.
The album, produced by the legendary Machine at the fabled ‘The Machine Shop’ Recording Studio in Austin, is the result of several intense weeks spent in the heart of Texas, where the band channeled the heat, the dust, and the raw, untamed energy of the landscape into their music. The album’s artwork, a haunting and vivid creation, was painted by Janine herself.
To usher in this new era, Vukoni have bestowed upon the world their latest single “Gungho” and it’s accompanying visuals.
When asked for comment on the dawn of this imminent new age, Janine offers, simply: “A new chapter of sound is about to unfold. These songs will speak to places we’ve all been, but few have heard”.
“My God Has Got a Gun” is available in the following formats:
• Red, Black and White Splatter LP (Limited to 500 – Exclusively on the Band’s Store)
• Black & White Half & Half LP (Limited to 500 – Exclusively at Sharptone US)
• Black LP (Available via artist stores, label store and EU retail)
• Jewelcase CD (Available via artist stores, label store and worldwide retail)
Pre-order & pre-save “My God Has Got a Gun” here.
Tracklist:
1. THIS IS MY LIFE AND MY TRAUMA
2. GUNGHO
3. MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN
4. FALLEN BEYOND
5. FUC KIT UP
6. MISTY ECSTASY
7. SNO
8. COWBOY
9. PEEL
10. KITTY
11. BLADED
12. FIRE KINGDOM *
* (Bonus Track – LP only)
In early 2025, Vukoni will bring their uniquely electric live show to the masses as they embark on a headline tour across the UK and Europe with support from Unpeople and Artion. Experience the full force of Vukoni at the following dates.
European & UK Tour Dates 2025:
19th Feb – NL, Eindhoven – Effenaar
20th Feb – BE, Antwerp – Zappa
21st Feb – DE, Cologne – Gebäude 9
22nd Feb – DE, Munich – Backstage
23rd Feb – AT, Vienna – Arena Wien
26th Feb – CZ, Prague – Kasarna Karlin
27th Feb – DE, Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Naumanns
28th Feb – DE, Berlin – Hole 44
1st Mar – DE, Hamburg – Logo Hamburg
2nd Mar – NL, Haarlem – Patronaat
4th Mar – FR, Paris – Petit Bain
7th Mar – UK, London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
As the world waited with bated breath for new material, Vukoni embarked on their first co-headlining tour across the United States with brethren’s Calva Louise, supported metal titans Babymetal across the UK, and conquered a number of major music festivals such as Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Download Festival, Rock For People and Graspop (to name a few). How they found the time to crisscross the globe, leaving a trail of electrified audiences in their wake, remains a mystery.
Some say that when Vukoni takes the stage, the air hums with a strange electricity, and time itself seems to bend, as if the band is channelling something otherworldly.
We asked the band for comment, but were offered no answers, only more questions.
Their songs tell stories that are both intensely personal and universally relatable, exploring themes of mental health, love, and the human condition with a sharp edge. Yet, beneath the surface, there’s always an undercurrent of something darker, a sense that the music is a portal to a world just beyond the veil of our reality.
As Vukoni continues to carve their path through the rock landscape, one thing is certain: they are a band unlike any other, a force of nature that refuses to be tamed or fully understood. They invite us to join them on their journey, to explore the uncharted territories of sound and emotion, but they do so on their terms. In the end, perhaps it’s the mystery that makes Vukoni so compelling — a reminder that in a world where everything seems knowable, there are still secrets worth keeping
Line-up:
Janine Shilstone – Vocals
Hamish Reilly – Guitars
Weblinks:
www.vukovi.co.uk
www.facebook.com/vukoviband
