CALL OF CHARON Announces New Studio Album, "Tales of Tragedy", Share New Single "The Demon King"


After joining forces with Mystic Production, Massacre Records has finally revealed its forthcoming release schedule (find it here), starting with the long-awaited, new studio album by Germany-based death metal powerhouse Call of Charon!

Tales of Tragedy is slated for a release on August 1, 2025, pre-order options will be available soon.

A lyric video for the band’s first single, "The Demon King" featuring Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust), is now premiering below. Call of Charon reveal:

" The Demon King marks the first single from our upcoming album and serves as a fierce reminder of the band’s roots. A straightforward, hard-hitting track, that stands out with crushing riffs and a relentlessly brutal chorus.

Lyrically, the song introduces the “Demon King” as the embodiment of life’s darkest threats. Fueled by the full spectrum of negative emotions, it’s time to confront and eliminate this menace once and for all."

Watch the video clip now streaming below!

Tales of Tragedy was written during dark times. After the global pandemic subsided, each band member was forced to confront personal struggles — from the loss of loved ones and broken relationships to health issues and uncertain jobs. Meanwhile, the world itself grew visibly colder and more bitter. These experiences shaped deeply serious and emotionally charged lyrics, leaving little room for feel-good moments or happy endings.

Musically, the album picks up where the band’s 2022 EP, The Sound Of Silence, left off. While signature breakdowns remain a staple, Tales of Tragedy introduces a heavier dose of death metal, alongside new elements like black metal-inspired tremolo riffs and more melodic arrangements. The result is a darker, more dynamic evolution of the band’s sound.

With mixing and mastering handled by Stephan Hawkes — known for his work with bands like Attila and Chelsea Grin — the album not only features guest appearances by Dane Evans (To The Grave), Hagen Petschat (Ruins of Perception) and Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust), but also marks the most refined and powerful production Call of Charon has ever had. Tales of Tragedy is set to push the band to the next level — and it’s just the beginning!


Tracklist:

01. Devil In The Darkness 
02. We Are One (An Ode To Murder) 
03. Ocean Grave 
04. Suffer In Silence 
05. The Demon King 
06. Already Dead 
07. Insomnia / Paranoia 
08. Words Of Separation 
09. They Come At Night 
10. One More Day

Call of Charon live:

12.07.2025 - Malters (CH), Bull Head Fest 
29.07.2025 - Wacken, Wacken Open Air 
05.08.2025 - Oberhausen, Kulttempel (Napalm Death Support) 
20.08.2025 - Düsseldorf, Pitcher (Escuela Grind Support) 
23.08.2025 - Oberhausen, Helvete 
29.08.2025 - Bad Wörishofen, Forest Metal Fest 
20.09.2025 - Haby, Haby Rockt Open Air 
10.10.2025 - Hagen, Kulturhof 
30.10.2025 - Essen, Don‘t Panic (Evergreen Terrace Support)

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