Die Apokalytischen Reiter - "Der Rote Reiter" hits the charts!

NUCLEAR BLAST are proud to announce that the new masterpiece of German metal superstars DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, »Der Rote Reiter«, entered the official German album charts at #10. Congratulation, boys!

The band states: "#10 in the official German album charts. That's unbelievable. Although the end is near, »Der Rote Reiter« reigns and accompanies you on your way to extinction. Thanks Reitermaniacs for your loyalty and your never-ending support. Thanks to our team and our record label. Our official band anthem, 'Reitermania' (2000), couldn't be more appropriate: "Standing together side by side, ready for the final battle, only together we are strong, in the name of heavy metal." And now let's go crazy all together and forget the world out there. »Ein Reiter steigt vom Himmel« - the official tour in support of our new record kicks off at the end of October. Liberty is a duty and it's calling you!"

• Order »Der Rote Reiter« now: http://nblast.de/DARDerRoteReiterNB
• Order »Der Rote Reiter« digitally: http://nblast.de/DARDigital

»Der Rote Reiter« has received critical acclaim from the press and public alike:

• "A unique, life-affirming, powerful metal album! Welcome back - please stay." 7/7 Points METAL HAMMER
• "Hard music with wonderful melody lines, anthemic vocals and tremendous memorability. You'll finally get what you expect!" - 14/15 Points LEGACY
• "The title of the first song 'Wir Sind Zurück' (engl.: 'We Are Back') can be taken literally and it sums up the whole album: brutal and dark but at the same time crazy and unique, adventurous and happy!" - 9/10 Points ROCK HARD
• "One thing is clear: DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER are ready for metal. What an awesome comeback!" 9/10 Points metal.de

More on »Der Rote Reiter«:

• 'Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT41MRDEka4
• 'Auf Und Nieder' OFFICIAL [CENSORED] VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82qg7DuOu78
• 'Auf Und Nieder' OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/229681881/39050a2d7b
• 'Der Rote Reiter' OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOasbJm9mw
• 'Wir Sind Zurück' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HEGfWqxT8iY
• Album Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPVvUA6DIus

»Der Rote Reiter« was produced by the band and co-producers Alexander Dietz (HEAVEN SHALL BURN) and Eike Freese (DEEP PURPLE, KAI HANSEN) at Chameleon Recording(Chemical Burn Studios). Vocalist Fuchs, who also created the stunning artwork for the last album, has created the cover artwork for the upcoming album. The template for the artwork is based on a wooden carving that Fuchs created in 2016. You can find the wooden carving on Fuchs' website (www.fuchsstellung.de).

»Der Rote Reiter« - Track Listing:

01. Wir Sind Zurück

02. Der Rote Reiter

03. Auf Und Nieder

04. Folgt Uns

05. Hört Mich An

06. The Great Experience Of Ectasy

07. Franz Weiss

08. Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht

09. Herz In Flammen

10. Brüder Auf Leben Und Tod

11. Ich Bin Weg

12. Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt

13. Ich Werd Bleiben

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER

»Ein Reiter steigt vom Himmel« Tour 2017

Presented by:

Metal Hammer, musix, metal.de, Nuclear Blast, Extratours, Gewa, Meinl, Legacy, Ibanez

w/ MOTOROWL

• 20.10. D Hanover - Musikzentrum
• 21.10. D Dresden - Alter Schlachthof
• 26.10. D Frankfurt - Batschkapp
• 27.10. D Dortmund - FZW
• 28.10. D Hamburg - Markthalle
• 02.11. D Nuremberg - Hirsch
• 03.11. D Kaiserslautern - Kammgarn
• 04.11. CH Pratteln - Z7
• 09.11. D Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
• 10.11. D Munich - Backstage
• 11.11. A Vienna - Simm City
• 16.11. D Berlin - SO36
• 17.11. D Erfurt - HSD
• 18.11. D Cologne - Essigfabrik
• 24.11. UA Kiev - Club Bingo
• 25.11. RUS St. Petersburg - Opera
• 26.11. RUS Moscow - Volta