Serious Black Announce New Studio Album "Keeper Of The Light"; First Single & Video "Last Man Standing" Out Now!

Power metal force SERIOUS BLACK has announced the release of their brand-new studio album, Keeper Of The Light, arriving on January 29, 2027 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. In support, the band will embark on an extensive tour throughout Europe with Rhapsody Of Fire and support bands.

Marking the band's next chapter, the album once again showcases everything fans have come to expect from SERIOUS BLACK: massive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, soaring melodies and the unmistakable vocals of Nikola Mijic, all wrapped in a powerful, modern production by Mario Lochert and Bob Katsionis.

Bringing together energy, emotion, melody and uncompromising power metal passion, Keeper Of The Light continues the band's impressive evolution while staying true to the sound that has earned them international success, frenetically-acclaimed live shows worldwide and a loyal fanbase.

The album is now available for pre-save and pre-order: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/keeperPR

To celebrate the announcement, SERIOUS BLACK have released the album's first single, "Last Man Standing," accompanied by a brand-new official music video. The song delivers an uplifting anthem about perseverance, self-belief and refusing to give up, even when faced with doubt, ridicule and resistance.

"For me, this song is more relevant than ever when you look at today's society", Mario Lochert reveals. "Someone who believes in themselves, pursues their own goals and wants to achieve something is often laughed at or not taken seriously. You hear comments like: 'You'd be better off learning a proper trade' or are simply labelled a weirdo. It was no different for me back then. But the initial laughter later turned into envy and resentment. Last Man Standing is precisely about this journey and about staying true to your own path despite all the opposition."

Stream the single: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/standingPR

Since their formation, SERIOUS BLACK have established themselves as one of the leading names in modern power metal. Combining the experience of musicians from renowned metal acts with memorable songwriting, crushing guitars, anthemic choruses and emotionally charged melodies, the band has built a strong international reputation.

With multiple charting releases, more than 200 concerts worldwide, and acclaimed performances at major festivals and tours across Europe, Asia and beyond, SERIOUS BLACK continue to prove why they remain one of the genre's most compelling live acts. Keeper Of The Light perfectly captures the band's trademark blend of power, melody and passion while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy.

All of the eleven songs on the album will see SERIOUS BLACK stylistically return to its roots. Straight, classic power metal - the sound the band once became known for - reigns again. "The return to what once characterized us was already indicated on "Vengeance Is Mine" and "Rise Of Akhenaton"," Lochert explains the natural evolution of the band and adds: "Since joining five years ago, our singer Nikola Mijic has turned out to be a real jewel for us. Because of his expressive voice and his intuitive feeling for great melodies, the songs have gained more clarity and a more direct presence."

Keeper Of The Light Tracklist:

1. Last Man Standing

2. Final Ride

3. Guardian Of Eden

4. Majestica

5. Light Up the Sky

6. Keeper Of The Light

7. Party In The Sun

8. Little Bird Fly

9. Rise Of A Hero

10. Bad Surprise

11. Lords Of Metal

SERIOUS BLACK Tour Dates:

• 07.01.27 - DE - ESSEN Turock
• 08.01.27 - NL - TILBURG O13
• 09.01.27 - DE - SIEGBURG Kubana
• 11.01.27 - UK - LONDON Underworld
• 12.01.27 - UK - MANCHESTER Rebellion
• 13.01.27 - UK - WOLVERHAMPTON KK's Steel Mill
• 14.01.27 - FR - LILLE The Black Lab
• 15.01.27 - FR - VAUREAL Le Forum
• 16.01.27 - FR - LIMOGES CCM John Lennon
• 17.01.27 - FR - BORDEAUX Rocher de Palmer
• 19.01.27 - ES - MADRID Revi Live
• 20.01.27 - ES - BARCELONA Salamandra
• 21.01.27 - FR - MONTPELLIER Victoire 2
• 22.01.27 - FR - TOULOUSE Metronum
• 23.01.27 - FR - RIOM La Puce a L'Oreille
• 24.01.27 - FR - COLMAR Le Grillen
• 26.01.27 - DE - ERLENBACH Beavers
• 27.01.27 - CH - PRATTELN Z7
• 28.01.27 - FR - GRENOBLE L'Ilyade
• 29.01.27 - IT - MILANO Alcatraz
• 30.01.27 - DE - LINDAU Vaudeville
• 31.01.27 - DE - MUNICH Backstage
• 02.02.27 - HU - BUDAPEST Analog Music Club
• 03.02.27 - SK - NITRA JS Retro Bar
• 04.02.27 - CZ - PRAHA Futurum
• 05.02.27 - PL - KRAKOW Studio
• 06.02.27 - PL - WARSAW Stodola
• 07.02.27 - DE - LEIPZIG Hellraiser
• 08.02.27 - DE BERLIN Orwo Haus *
• 09.02.27 - DE HAMBURG Logo*
• 10.02.27 - BE KORTRIJK DVG Club*
• 11.02.27 - DE STUTTGART Wizemann *
• 12.02.27 - DE SELB Rockclub Nordbayern *

* Headliner Shows without Rhapsody of Fire