Spiritbox Releases “Mourning” Ahead of UK, Europe Tour
Spiritbox Releases “Mourning” Ahead of UK, Europe Tour
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“Mourning” was released as a surprise single on September 7, following the band’s announcement earlier that day with a teaser posted on social media in the black-and-white style associated with the Tsunami Sea era.
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Spiritbox’s UK and European tour is scheduled to begin on September 12 in Glasgow, before continuing across the region with Jinjer and Dying Wish.
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The band’s recent activity has included high-profile tours with Korn and Evanescence, as well as collaborations with Poppy, Amy Lee, BABYMETAL and ILLENIUM.
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Producer Dan Braunstein, who co-produced “Mourning” with Mike Stringer, has previously worked with Dayseeker and Fit For A King.
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Spiritbox are described as a gold-certified Canadian alternative metal band, underscoring the commercial standing they bring into this new release and tour cycle.
Spiritbox released "Mourning" on September 7, their first new song since the acclaimed album Tsunami Sea. The emotional, melodic track marks a creative shift for the Canadian metal band as they prepare for a UK and European headlining tour beginning September 12 in Glasgow Louder Sound.
The single was co-produced by guitarist Mike Stringer and acclaimed producer Dan Braunstein, who has previously worked with Dayseeker and Fit For A King. A full-color music video directed by Stringer and Alex Bemis accompanies the track, departing from the stark black-and-white aesthetic of Spiritbox's recent album cycle Stereoboard.
A Melodic Turn After Tsunami Sea
"Mourning" showcases a shift in Spiritbox's sound toward melodic and shoegaze-influenced elements Rock Sound. The track addresses themes of loss and emotional processing, arriving after the band's intensive touring cycle supporting Tsunami Sea. The single was announced with a teaser posted on social media in the band's familiar black-and-white style before the full release dropped as a surprise Metalhead Zone.
Touring With Jinjer and Dying Wish
Spiritbox's UK and European tour kicks off September 12 in Glasgow with Ukrainian djent band Jinjer and US metalcore act Dying Wish providing support Louder Sound. The headlining run marks a major momentum play for the gold-certified Canadian band as they showcase "Mourning" to European audiences.
Building On High-Profile Collaborations
Spiritbox's recent years have included major tours with Korn and Evanescence, plus high-profile collaborations with artists like Amy Lee, Poppy, BABYMETAL, and ILLENIUM. These partnerships have solidified their standing in the alternative metal space ahead of this new era. The release of "Mourning" and the upcoming tour signal that Spiritbox are entering a new creative chapter after the Tsunami Sea cycle.
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