Canadian dark-pop icons deliver lush production and emotionally charged anthems on their new album – out now via Metropolis Records

The wait is over—The Birthday Massacre have officially released their highly anticipated new album Pathways, available now on LP, CD, and digital formats. The record sees the band at the peak of their powers, blending synth-laced darkness with soaring gothic beauty, as praised by critics across the globe.

💿 Stream or order now on Bandcamp

🌙 Praise for Pathways

“An excellent goth/electronic rock album with elements of light and dark throughout. Its lush, cinematic production suits the band’s dynamic qualities.” – BLITZED
“Skilful interplay between electronic beats and goth sensibilities highlights the band at the very top of their game. Their strongest, most definitive album to date.” – VIVE LE ROCK
“This has balls aplenty, but tempered with a sense of beauty and a soaring anthemic quality that lifts it above the crowd.” – OUTSIDELEFT
“From pounding metal to synth-laden goth ballads, Pathways has something for every mood.” – ORKUS (DE)

🎶 Featuring the singles:
“Sleep Tonight”
“All Of You”

📺 Watch the lyric video for “Sleep Tonight”

🕸️ North American Tour In Progress

TBM are currently storming their way across the US and Canada, delivering spellbinding performances packed with new material from Pathways. The tour concludes May 4th in Montreal.

🗓️ Remaining North American Tour Dates:

• Apr 11 – LOS ANGELES, CA – EchoPlex
• Apr 12 – LAS VEGAS, NV – Backstage Bar
• Apr 14 – SAN DIEGO, CA – Brick By Brick
• Apr 15 – MESA, AZ – Nile Theater
• Apr 17 – HOUSTON, TX – Warehouse Live
• Apr 18 – DALLAS, TX – Granada Theater
• Apr 19 – AUSTIN, TX – Come And Take It Live
• Apr 21 – TAMPA, FL – Orpheum
• Apr 22 – ATLANTA, GA – Masquerade
• Apr 23 – ASHEVILLE, NC – The Orange Peel
• Apr 25 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Elevation 27
• Apr 26 – BALTIMORE, MD – Soundstage
• Apr 28 – WASHINGTON, DC – Union Stage
• Apr 29 – MECHANICSBURG, PA – Lovedrafts Brewing
• May 1 – BOSTON, MA – Paradise Rock Club
• May 2 – PARSIPPANY, NJ – Dark Force Fest
• May 3 – TORONTO, ON – Velvet Underground
• May 4 – MONTREAL, QC – Foufounes

🎟️ Get tickets here

🇬🇧 UK Tour Announced for October–November 2025

Following the North American leg, TBM returns to the UK this fall for a 13-date tour beginning October 24. Full dates and tickets available on the official website.

🌌 About The Birthday Massacre

Formed in 1999, The Birthday Massacre have long stood as pillars of the gothic and electronic rock scenes. With landmark albums like Violet and Fascination, the band continues to explore the edges of dream-pop darkness and brooding melody. Their latest release, Pathways, adds a new cinematic layer to their discography—balancing ethereal beauty with emotional intensity.

🎤 Lineup

Chibi – vocals
Rainbow – guitars, programming, vocals
Falcore – lead guitar
Phillip Elliott – drums
Owen – keyboards
Brett “Bat” Carruthers – bass

📸 Photo by Andrea Hunter Photography

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