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🕯️ THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE Unveil Pathways – A Cinematic Gothic Triumph 🦇

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

🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of The Birthday Massacre
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🎂 The Birthday Massacre Reveals New Single “All of You” via Metropolis Records 💀

The veil lifts once again—Metropolis Records has officially announced “All of You,” the brand new single from the shadow-drenched dreamweavers The Birthday Massacre.

Known for blending bittersweet melodies with brooding synths and post-goth guitar haze, “All of You” continues the band’s legacy of emotionally charged anthems dressed in violet melancholy and electric decay. It’s intimate. It’s cinematic. It’s unmistakably TBM.

💜 A love letter written in static, sorrow, and synth.
Stream “All of You” now

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The Birthday Massacre Unveil New Single “Sleep Tonight” Ahead of Upcoming Album “Pathways” 🌙🎶

Canadian dark pop and gothic rock pioneers, The Birthday Massacre, return with their latest single, “Sleep Tonight”, offering a haunting glimpse into their forthcoming album, “Pathways”, set for release on April 11, 2025, via Metropolis Records.

“Sleep Tonight” is a song about being haunted by our own ghosts, the band shares. Memories and regrets follow us as we try to find comfort. Even the most familiar and safe places can feel sinister as we wrestle with feelings we often bury deep within ourselves.

The song’s dreamlike atmosphere, eerie synth work, and powerful yet melancholic vocals mark a return to the signature storytelling style that has defined the band’s sound for over two decades.

🔗 Pre-Order “Pathways” on Bandcamp: 🛒 Click Here

🌎 North American Tour Begins March 28, 2025

The Birthday Massacre will embark on a 29-date North American tour starting March 28, bringing their cinematic live performances to fans across the continent. Following this, they will head to the UK for a 13-show run beginning on October 24, 2025.

🎟️ Get Tickets & Full Tour Dates Here: 🎫 Click Here

📍 Upcoming Tours:

🖤 North America (March-April 2025)
🇬🇧 UK Tour (October-November 2025)

🖤 “Pathways” – A Dark Pop Odyssey

🔮 Album Release Date: April 11, 2025
🔥 Label: Metropolis Records

🎧 Tracklist:
1️⃣ Sleep Tonight
2️⃣ All Of You
3️⃣ The Vanishing Game
4️⃣ Pathways
5️⃣ Whisper
6️⃣ Wish
7️⃣ Faces
8️⃣ Cruel Love

📀 Album Artwork: Pathways cover by Andrea Hunter Photography

🌙 About The Birthday Massacre

Formed in 1999 in Canada, The Birthday Massacre has built an enduring legacy through their hypnotic fusion of gothic rock, darkwave, and electronic elements. Their breakthrough album, “Violet” (2005), featuring anthems like “Blue” and “Happy Birthday”, established their signature ethereal-meets-industrial aesthetic.

Over the years, albums like “Under Your Spell” (2017), “Diamonds” (2020), and the Billboard-charting “Fascination” (2022) have expanded their sonic universe, layering cinematic production and evocative storytelling into their ever-evolving discography.

Renowned for their spellbinding live performances, The Birthday Massacre remains a beloved fixture in the dark pop and gothic rock scenes, captivating audiences with every release.

🎸 Band Members

🎤 Chibi – Vocals
🎸 Rainbow – Guitars, Programming, Vocals
🎸 Falcore – Lead Guitar
🥁 Phillip Elliott – Drums
🎹 Owen – Keyboards
🎸 Brett ‘Bat’ Carruthers – Bass

📲 Deep Dive into the Universe of The Birthday Massacre

🌐 Official Website
📘 Facebook
📸 Instagram

🎟️ Get Tour Tickets: 🎫 Click Here

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VampireFreaks Announces 2025 Dark Force Fest Lineup

presented by:

Three-Day Dark/Alt/Dance Music Festival
May 2nd to 4th, 2025

VampireFreaks proudly presents Dark Force Fest—a spectacular 3-day music festival featuring a powerhouse lineup of goth, industrial, darkwave, and post-punk acts from around the world.

This thrilling event will showcase 35 bands across two stages, including headliners ORGY, The Birthday Massacre, Covenant, and Suicide Commando, along with standout performances by:
Aesthetic Perfection, Genitorturers, Funker Vogt, Razed In Black, Calabrese, SITD, Haujobb, Klutæ, TRAITRS, Beborn Beton, God Module, Flesh Field, Dead On A Sunday, Rosegarden Funeral Party, Amelia Arsenic, NYXX, Panic Priest, 2 Shadows, Seraphim Shock, Dancing Plague, genCAB, Occults, SINE, Circuit Preacher, Corbeau Hangs, Die Sexual, Frenchy and the Punk, Everything Goes Cold, Contracult, Project .44, and Whorticulture.

Venue Details

Dark Force Fest will take place at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ, just one hour from New York City. This castle-style hotel boasts 44,000 square feet of event space and 370 hotel rooms. While accommodations at the main venue sold out quickly, there are still rooms available at overflow hotels in the surrounding area.

Activities Beyond the Music

In addition to its impressive musical lineup, Dark Force Fest offers a wide variety of activities, including:

  • Over 100 Vendors
  • Sideshow Performances
  • Drag Queen Shows
  • Goth-Industrial DJ Club Events
  • Classes & Activities
  • Panels and Presentations
  • Food Trucks

About VampireFreaks

Founded in 1999, VampireFreaks is a globally recognized lifestyle brand and community hub for the gothic and alternative scene. With over two decades of experience hosting gothic events and designing alternative clothing, VampireFreaks continues to inspire and innovate within the scene.

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