[Photo credit: Markus Konetzka]
Power metal force SERIOUS BLACK has announced the release of their brand-new studio album, Keeper Of The Light, arriving on January 29, 2027 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. In support, the band will embark on an extensive tour throughout Europe with RHAPSODY OF FIRE and support bands.
Marking the band’s next chapter, the album once again showcases everything fans have come to expect from SERIOUS BLACK: massive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, soaring melodies and the unmistakable vocals of Nikola Mijic, all wrapped in a powerful, modern production by Mario Lochert and Bob Katsionis.
Bringing together energy, emotion, melody and uncompromising power metal passion, Keeper Of The Light continues the band’s impressive evolution while staying true to the sound that has earned them international success, frenetically-acclaimed live shows worldwide and a loyal fanbase.
The album is now available for pre-save and pre-order: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/keeperPR
To celebrate the announcement, SERIOUS BLACK have released the album’s first single, “Last Man Standing,” accompanied by a brand-new official music video. The song delivers an uplifting anthem about perseverance, self-belief and refusing to give up, even when faced with doubt, ridicule and resistance.
“For me, this song is more relevant than ever when you look at today’s society”, Mario Lochert reveals. “Someone who believes in themselves, pursues their own goals and wants to achieve something is often laughed at or not taken seriously. You hear comments like: ‘You’d be better off learning a proper trade’ or are simply labelled a weirdo. It was no different for me back then. But the initial laughter later turned into envy and resentment. Last Man Standing is precisely about this journey and about staying true to your own path despite all the opposition.”
Stream the single: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/standingPR
Watch the official video premiering here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2IS3j2G0YE
Since their formation, SERIOUS BLACK have established themselves as one of the leading names in modern power metal. Combining the experience of musicians from renowned metal acts with memorable songwriting, crushing guitars, anthemic choruses and emotionally charged melodies, the band has built a strong international reputation.
With multiple charting releases, more than 200 concerts worldwide, and acclaimed performances at major festivals and tours across Europe, Asia and beyond, SERIOUS BLACK continue to prove why they remain one of the genre’s most compelling live acts. Keeper Of The Light perfectly captures the band’s trademark blend of power, melody and passion while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy.
All of the eleven songs on the album will see SERIOUS BLACK stylistically return to its roots. Straight, classic power metal – the sound the band once became known for – reigns again. “The return to what once characterized us was already indicated on “Vengeance Is Mine” and “Rise Of Akhenaton”,” Lochert explains the natural evolution of the band and adds: “Since joining five years ago, our singer Nikola Mijic has turned out to be a real jewel for us. Because of his expressive voice and his intuitive feeling for great melodies, the songs have gained more clarity and a more direct presence.”
[Artwork by Ingo Spörl]
Keeper Of The Light Tracklist:
1. Last Man Standing
2. Final Ride
3. Guardian Of Eden
4. Majestica
5. Light Up the Sky
6. Keeper Of The Light
7. Party In The Sun
8. Little Bird Fly
9. Rise Of A Hero
10. Bad Surprise
11. Lords Of Metal
SERIOUS BLACK Tour Dates:
07.01.27 – DE – ESSEN Turock
08.01.27 – NL – TILBURG O13
09.01.27 – DE – SIEGBURG Kubana
11.01.27 – UK – LONDON Underworld
12.01.27 – UK – MANCHESTER Rebellion
13.01.27 – UK – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill
14.01.27 – FR – LILLE The Black Lab
15.01.27 – FR – VAUREAL Le Forum
16.01.27 – FR – LIMOGES CCM John Lennon
17.01.27 – FR – BORDEAUX Rocher de Palmer
19.01.27 – ES – MADRID Revi Live
20.01.27 – ES – BARCELONA Salamandra
21.01.27 – FR – MONTPELLIER Victoire 2
22.01.27 – FR – TOULOUSE Metronum
23.01.27 – FR – RIOM La Puce a L’Oreille
24.01.27 – FR – COLMAR Le Grillen
26.01.27 – DE – ERLENBACH Beavers
27.01.27 – CH – PRATTELN Z7
28.01.27 – FR – GRENOBLE L’Ilyade
29.01.27 – IT – MILANO Alcatraz
30.01.27 – DE – LINDAU Vaudeville
31.01.27 – DE – MUNICH Backstage
02.02.27 – HU – BUDAPEST Analog Music Club
03.02.27 – SK – NITRA JS Retro Bar
04.02.27 – CZ – PRAHA Futurum
05.02.27 – PL – KRAKOW Studio
06.02.27 – PL – WARSAW Stodola
07.02.27 – DE – LEIPZIG Hellraiser
08.02.27 – DE BERLIN Orwo Haus *
09.02.27 – DE HAMBURG Logo*
10.02.27 – BE KORTRIJK DVG Club*
11.02.27 – DE STUTTGART Wizemann *
12.02.27 – DE SELB Rockclub Nordbayern *
* Headliner Shows without RHAPSODY OF FIRE
SERIOUS BLACK is:
Nikola Mijic – Vocals
Mario Lochert – Bass
Dominik Sebastian – Guitar
Maurus Mayer – Guitar, Keys
Christian Widmann – Drums
More on SERIOUS BLACK:
https://serious-black.com
https://www.facebook.com/seriousblackofficial
https://www.instagram.com/seriousblack.official
https://www.youtube.com/@seriousblackofficial4392
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About PERCEPTION:
PERCEPTION is a label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, providing a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with significant growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.
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