Coinciding with their ongoing “Myths Of Fate” European tour, symphonic Viking horde Leaves’ Eyes are pleased to announce that their ship has landed at the shores of Reigning Phoenix Music. Making a pact with the subversive metal label, the leading German metallers have found a welcoming new home for their future musical endeavours.
Leaves’ Eyes founder/vocalist Alex Krull states:
“We’re really happy to share such fantastic news: Leaves’ Eyes have signed a long-term record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music! Being united with many companions and friends makes working with RPM very special to me! We’re looking forward to entering the next level with Sven, Jochen, Gerardo and the whole RPM family – we couldn’t be more excited! The Southern German metal empire strikes back!”
“I’m enormously pleased to welcome Viking metal pioneers Leaves’ Eyes at RPM. The musical roots of Alex and me go back to Ludwigsburg’s Rockfabrik, a place where many bands and rock/metal projects kick-started their careers. Collaborating with friends is always special, and that’s definitely the case here”,
comments label owner Sven Bogner.
RPM managing director Jochen Richert adds:
“I’ve known Alex for almost 40 years since we’ve already been meeting regularly at local youth centres back in the day. Our work relationship also lasts for about 35 years now. That’s why I’m very happy that Leaves’ Eyes and Reigning Phoenix Music are walking a common path now. It’s a classic example of ‘What belongs together, comes together’!”
After their foundation in 2003, Leaves’ Eyes took the scene by storm: the group undeniably hit a nerve of the metal world with their refreshing mixture of symphonic metal and historic Norse elements. Over the course of nine studio albums, the band extended their ever-growing fan base, performed on five continents, played many own headline tours and entered the stages of some of the most prestigious metal festivals around the globe.
But there’s more: To bridge the gaps between their studio albums, Leaves’ Eyes mostly continue writing material and thereby released multiple EP’s with some of them showing rare musical sides, for example acoustic recordings, of the sextet. And the current time is now exception: following their current success album “Myths Of Fate”, which hit no. 17 of the official German well as no. 66 of the official Swiss album chart among others, they’re preparing a brand new EP, which is set for release later this year via Reigning Phoenix Music. What it contains shall remain a secret for now, but you can be sure that Leaves’ Eyes next output will be nothing but another exciting addition to their musical journey through the Nordic saga world.
As mentioned, the group have kicked off their 2025 European tour in Aalborg, Denmark last night to gather symphonic and Viking fanatics once again. Also performing under the “Myths Of Fate” banner are promising support acts: Nytt Land (Mar 6-21), Ater (Mar 6-21), Project Renegade (Mar 6-13), Verderbnis (Mar 6-13) and Halls of Oblivion (Mar 14-21). The second part of the run (Stuttgart, DE + 6 Iberian dates) will see local bands taking the stage to warm-up the crowds for Leaves’ Eyes.
