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Elder Announces New Album "Through Zero" and European Tour
3/28/2026, 3:14:25 PM
New Album Release Details
Elder, the Massachusetts-founded and now Germany-based band, is set to release their seventh studio album, *Through Zero*, on May 29, 2023. The album will be distributed by Blues Funeral Recordings in North America, Stickman Records in Europe and the UK, and Bird’s Robe in Australia. The title track, also named "Through Zero," is a nine-minute single that showcases the band's evolution from their heavy, downtuned roots to a more progressive sound. The album was produced by the band and co-mixed with Richard Behrens.
Thematic Exploration
Vocalist and guitarist Nick DiSalvo describes the title track as a representation of the album's diverse nature, stating it encompasses "dreamy, heavy, raw, electronic" elements. Thematically, "Through Zero" addresses concepts of impermanence and mortality, reflecting a personal struggle to find peace and solidarity with the dead. DiSalvo notes that this theme has become increasingly relevant to him over time, paralleling the band's musical evolution.
Upcoming European Tour
To support the new album, Elder will embark on a summer European tour, featuring performances at several major festivals. The tour kicks off on June 13, 2023, at the Download Festival in Derby, UK, and includes stops at Hellfest in France, Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, and the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic, among others. The complete list of tour dates is as follows:
- June 13: Derby, UK @ Download Festival
- June 14: Colchester, UK @ Colchester Arts Centre (w/ Blood Incantation)
- June 15: Southampton, UK @ The 1865 (w/ Blood Incantation)
- June 16: Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2 (w/ Blood Incantation)
- June 18: Clisson, France @ Hellfest
- June 19: Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
- June 20: Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard Open Air (w/ Kadavar)
- June 21: Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett
- June 23: Winterthur, Switzerland @ Gaswerk
- June 24: Karlsruhe, Germany @ P8 (w/ REZN)
- June 26: Oslo, Norway @ Tons of Rock
- June 27: Thyrnau, Germany @ Blackdoor Festival
- June 30: Sofia, Bulgaria @ Mixtape 5
- July 1: Thessaloniki, Greece @ Eightball Club
- July 2: Athens, Greece @ Arch Club
- July 7: Slunj, Croatia @ Bearstone Festival
- July 10: Pleszew, Poland @ Red Smoke Festival
- July 23: Reutlingen, Germany @ Hafensounds Festival (w/ Kadavar)
- July 25: Tolmin, Slovenia @ Tolminator Festival
- July 26: Milan, Italy @ Circolo Magnolia
- July 28: Rockstadt, Romania @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
- July 30: Breitenbach am Herzberg, Germany @ Burg Herzberg Festival
- August 4: Rostock, Germany @ MAU Club
- August 5: Josefov-Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault Festival
- August 9: Âncora, Portugal @ Sonic Blast Festival
- August 14: Valais, Switzerland @ PALP Festival
Conclusion
Elder's *Through Zero* promises to be a significant addition to their discography, reflecting their ongoing artistic growth while addressing profound themes. The upcoming tour will provide fans with the opportunity to experience this new material live, showcasing the band's dynamic range and commitment to evolving their sound.
