Death Metal Powerhouse Call of Charon Announces New Studio Album, "Tales of Tragedy", Out on August 1st via Massacre Records!

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.

" 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 here: youtube.com/watch?v=Cje-sAcL1_U

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

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)