VOIVOD, the Canadian heavy metal pioneers, are gearing up for an exciting year with a busy tour schedule and a new studio album in the works. The band has announced a series of North American tour dates, including a special performance with the Orchestre Symphonique De Québec, and a comprehensive European summer tour. VOIVOD's drummer, Michel 'Away' Langevin, shared an update on their current projects, including a new video for their classic track 'Condemned To The Gallows'.
The band's upcoming live album, recorded with the Orchestre Symphonique De Québec, is a unique blend of live performance and studio recording. This album marks a significant milestone as VOIVOD embarks on an eight-city U.S. tour, starting in March, with support from the metal-punk trio BAT. VOIVOD's musical journey has been a dynamic one, evolving from speed metal to a unique fusion of progressive and thrash metal, earning them a place among the 'big four' Canadian thrash metal bands.
VOIVOD's mainstream success began with their fifth studio album, 'Nothingface' (1989), which charted on The Billboard 200. Their official documentary, 'We Are Connected', premiered in July 2024, offering a deep dive into the band's history. VOIVOD's latest album, 'Morgöth Tales', released in July 2023, received critical acclaim and won the 2023 Juno Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. The album features re-recordings of classic tracks and a new song, showcasing the band's evolution over the years.
Additionally, a new book, 'Always Moving - The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod', was released in November, celebrating the band's 40+ year career. The book provides an in-depth look at VOIVOD's ever-changing sound and their impact on the music industry. With a busy tour schedule and a new album in the works, VOIVOD continues to captivate fans and inspire new generations of metal enthusiasts.
