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Ukrainian modern progressive metal band Jinjer has revealed plans for their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Duél, set for release on February 7, 2025, via Napalm Records. The album promises to showcase the band's signature blend of technical grooves, heavy progressive passages, and the powerful vocal range of frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk.
Duél follows the success of their previous album, Wallflowers, which was released in 2021 and received critical acclaim. The new album promises a more aggressive sound, featuring tracks that highlight frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk’s powerful vocals alongside intricate instrumentals. The latest single, "Kafka," showcases this evolution with its mix of haunting melodies and fierce growls, indicating a darker, more intense direction for the band.
The upcoming album was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Max Morton, continuing the band’s tradition of collaboration with skilled producers.
Shmayluk shared her thoughts on the creative process: “Being an artist is sometimes beautiful but most of the time it’s brutal. Our art is dissected word for word, and we’re expected to be on point all the time. It feels like a Kafka novel for a lifetime—exciting yet surreal.”
The album Duél has reportedly undergone an extensive two-year songwriting process, during which the band focused on refining their sound and exploring new musical directions. Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov noted, “After all the releases we’ve made, finally having Duél ready to share with the world makes us proud that our band still hasn’t run out of creativity and inspiration. This upcoming album was the longest songwriting process we’ve ever had, and we worked hard to ensure it reflects our best music yet.”
Pre-orders for Jinjer’s upcoming album, Duél, are available here.
In addition to the album announcement, Jinjer will embark on a European and Latin American tour this winter. They are currently out supporting Sepultura on their farewell tour, alongside bands Obituary and Jesus Piece, which began on October 30, 2024. The tour includes sold-out dates in several cities.
Remaining “Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024” tour dates supporting Sepultura w/ Obituary and Jesus Piece:
October 31 – Offenbach am Main, DE @ Stadthalle
November 1, 2024 – Hamburg, DE @ Inselpark Arena (SOLD OUT)
November 2, 2024 – Cologne, DE @ Palladium (SOLD OUT)
November 3, 2024 – S-Hertogenbosch, NL @ Sepulfest
November 5, 2024 – Brussels, BE @ AB Box (SOLD OUT)
November 6, 2024 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal
November 8, 2024 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy (SOLD OUT)
November 9, 2024 – Dublin, IE @ Olympia Theatre (SOLD OUT)
November 10, 2024 – Belfast, IE @ The Telegraph Building (SOLD OUT)
November 11, 2024 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland (SOLD OUT)
November 12, 2024 – London, UK @ Hammersmith Apollo
November 14, 2024 – Zurich, CH @ The Hall
November 15, 2024 – Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena
November 16, 2024 – Munich, DE @ Zenith
November 17, 2024 – Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra Red Stage
November 19, 2024 – Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee
November 20, 2024 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
November 21, 2024 – Katowice, PL @ Spodek
November 22, 2024 – Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle (SOLD OUT)
November 23, 2024 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Universum (SOLD OUT)
November 24, 2024 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Universum
Following the European leg, Jinjer will head to Latin America, with a series of performances scheduled across Brazil, Argentina, and beyond.
Latin America 2024 tour dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn:
November 30, 2024 – Porto Alegre, BR @ Opiniao
December 1, 2024 – Curitiba, BR @ Tork and Roll
December 3, 2024 – Belo Horizonte, BR @ Mister Rock
December 5, 2024 – Brasilia, BR @ Toinha
December 7, 2024 – Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Circo Voador
December 8, 2024 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Terra SP
December 10, 2024 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Teatro Flores
December 12, 2024 – Santiago, CL @ Teatro Caupolican
December 14, 2024 – Bogota, CO @ Calle 13
December 15, 2024 – San Jose, CR @ Pepper's Club
December 18, 2024 – Guadalajara, MX @ C4
December 19, 2024 – San Luis Potosí, MX @ Centro de las Artes
December 20, 2024 – Mexico City, MX @ Circo Volador
Tour Dates 2025:
January 19-25, 2025 – Miami, FL, US @ Shiprocked
February 12, 2025 – Tokyo, JP @ ReNY Alpha
February 13, 2025 – Osaka, JP @ Meta Valley
February 14, 2025 – Aichi, JP @ ReNY Limited
February 16, 2025 – Taipei, TW @ Legacy
February 18, 2025 – Manila, PH @ SM Sky Dome
February 21, 2025 – Brisbane, AU @ Fortitude Music Hall
February 23, 2025 – Sydney, AU @ Hordern Pavilion
February 25, 2025 – Melbourne, AU @ Festival Hall
February 26, 2025 – Adelaide, AU @ Hindley St Music Hall
February 28, 2025 – Perth, AU @ Metro Freo
March 2, 2025 – Wellington, NZ @ San Frap
March 3, 2025 – Auckland, NZ @ Powerstation
Festivals 2025:
June 6-8, 2025 – Nuerburg, DE @ Rock am Ring
June 6-8, 2025 – Nuremberg, DE @ Rock im Park
June 25-28, 2025 – Oslo, NO @ Tons Of Rock
Tickets to all Jinjer’s upcoming shows can be found here.
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