ESBEN AND THE WITCH have added a string of German shows and a concert in Denmark's capital Copenhagen to their already announced European dates in early 2017, which include a performance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival.
Please see below for a list of currently confirmed shows. More dates will be announced in due time.
ESBEN AND THE WITCH
15 Feb 17 Zürich (CH) Bogen F
16 Feb 17 Strasbourg (FR) La Laiterie
17 Feb 17 Paris (FR) Espace B
18 Feb 17 London (UK) Electrowerkz
20 Feb 17 Bristol (UK) The Exchange
21 Feb 17 Manchester (UK) Soup Kitchen
22 Feb 17 Brighton (UK) The Hope & Ruin
23 Feb 17 Gent (BE) Charlatan
19 Apr 17 Köln (DE) Artheater
20 Apr 17 Tilburg (NL) 013 (Roadburn Festival)
22 Apr 17 Münster (DE) Gleis 22
23 Apr 17 Wiesbaden (DE) Räucherkammer
24 Apr 17 München (DE) Milla
25 Apr 17 Nürnberg (DE) Club Stereo
26 Apr 17 Berlin (DE) Bi Nuu
27 Apr 17 Hamburg (DE) Molotow
28 Apr 17 København (DK) Stengade
ESBEN AND THE WITCH will be touring in support of their latest album 'Older Terrors', which was released on 4th of November 2016.
ESBEN AND THE WITCH commented:
"Our new album, 'Older Terrors' was written and recorded over the course of a year in Germany's capital Berlin, our adopted home. We have spent eight years getting here, sweating on stages, holed up in studios and exploring all that which inspires awe and terror. The album features four tracks. In this digital age of music we wanted to create a collection that worked together but could also be separated, each track standing alone, carving its own path and telling its own tale. This record is dedicated to the sublime. To Edward Young's 'Night Thoughts', John Martin's apocalyptic visions, Caspar David Friedrich's forays into the forest and to the sparks of light that glimmer in times of utter darkness."
Artwork and track-list of 'Older Terrors' can be viewed below.
Track-list
01. Sylvan
02. Marking the Heart of a Serpent
03. The Wolf's Sun
04. The Reverist
Something ancient and primordial stalks the four tracks on the fourth full-length of ESBEN AND THE WITCH. The haunting voice of Rachel Davies weaves arcane spells through hypnotic patterns. Interlaced in these invocations is the emotive string sorcery provided by guitarist Thomas Fisher, while Daniel Copeman evokes a state of trance with his shamanic drumming and wide sonic landscapes painted by electronic synthesizer magic.
ESBEN AND THE WITCH were formed in Brighton, a windswept English seaside resort, when Daniel Copeman hooked up with Thomas Fisher in 2008. After a number of failed auditions for a vocalist, Fisher had a chance meeting with longtime friend Rachel Davies, who proved to be the perfect fit as singer for the newly created three-piece. A band name was found in the foreboding Danish fairytale "Esben and the Witch".
The self-released '33 EP' (2009) and a 7" single entitled 'Lucia, at the Precipice' (2010) caused a vibrant buzz that led to a first record deal. With the single 'Marching Song' (2010), ESBEN AND THE WITCH heralded their debut full-length 'Violet Cries', a Gothic post-rock nightmare that hit the stores in January 2011. The album was immediately picked up by critics and fans alike, managing to climb to #13 in the UK Indie Chart. Two singles, 'Warpath' and 'Chorea' and the 'Hexagons' digital EP followed in the same year.
2012 saw the trio commence work on their sophomore album 'Wash the Sins Not Only the Face' which was released in early 2013 and again scored critical praise. ESBEN AND THE WITCH decided to take matters into their own hands and published the third full-length 'A New Nature' (2014) on their own imprint, 'Nostromo Records'. The band travelled to Chicago to record with Steve Albini and the result was an intense, sprawling creation inspired by the trio's increasingly heavy live show.
Having established themselves as a highly individual act and an excellent reputation as an outstanding live force, ESBEN AND THE WITCH have honed their songwriting skills to the sharp crystalline edge that now manifests itself clearly on 'Older Terrors'. Beauty, emotion, and musical depth celebrate a glorious wedding on these tracks. You are herewith invited to join this aural feast.
Line-up
Rachel Davies: vocals, bass
Thomas Fisher: guitar
Daniel Copeman: drums, synths
More infos:
https://esbenandthewitch.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/esbenandthewitch
https://twitter.com/WEAREEATW
https://esbenandthewitch.bandcamp.com
