Vulture Industries announce ‘The Tower’ re-issue

Renowned for their captivating stage presence and theatrical performances, Vulture Industries are proud to announce the anniversary reissue of their acclaimed 2013 masterpiece, “The Tower”. This celebrated “Not Avant-Garde” album will be re-released in a stunning Green/Black Galaxy Swirl vinyl (45RPM) edition via Dark Essence Records on May 16.

The full album can be listened to here: https://vultureindustries.bandcamp.com/album/the-tower
Order the limited edition vinyl here: https://www.karismarecords.no/brand/vulture-industries/

Frontman Bjørnar comments on the re-issue and shows:

“I consider “The Tower” to be the album that solidified our musical expression, and set the course for our future. Inspired and ambitious… Bombastic yet at times tender and moody…  Meticulous yet flawed… the album is surely human, and probably our most important one to date.  Tall croocked and dangerous. Just like the world.“

In celebration, Vulture Industries have announced a small run of ‘The Tower’ anniversary shows, which will happen this Spring. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

Vulture Industries ‘The Tower’ shows:

22-05-2025 Cassiopeia, Berlin (DE)
23-05-2025 Festung Bitterfeld, Bitterfeld-wolfen (DE)
24-05-2025 Pod Minogą, Poznań (PL)
25-05-2025 VooDoo Club, Warzawa (PL)

Vulture Industries 2025 shows:

13-06-2025 Hulen, Bergen (NO)
21-06-2025 Hellfest, Clisson (FR)
25-06-2025 Burning Q Festival, Freißenbüttel (DE)

“The Tower” is the third studio album by Norwegian hard rock band Vulture Industries, originally released on September 30, 2013. Known for their mix of progressive metal, dark rock, and theatrical elements, the album continues the band’s exploration of complex and atmospheric soundscapes. It combines intricate, sometimes dissonant riffs with elements of black metal, post-punk, and art rock, often switching between atmospheric, melodic sections and more aggressive, intense passages.

Lyrically, the album delves into themes of personal conflict, societal decay, and existential despair. The title track, ‘The Tower’ captures the essence of the album with its metaphorical exploration of isolation and oppression. The lyrics are abstract and poetic, inviting listeners to reflect on the human condition and the psychological weight of modern life. The album’s concept is built around these dark, thought-provoking themes, creating an immersive experience.

Critically, “The Tower” was praised for its ambitious and multi-faceted approach, with many highlighting its blend of progressive structures and emotional depth. It marked a progression for Vulture Industries in terms of musical maturity, as they refined their sound and further distanced themselves from traditional metal tropes. The album resonated with fans of avant-garde metal, drawing attention for its blend of challenging music and poetic, introspective lyricism.

Track list:

1. The Tower
2. Divine Appalling
3. The Hound
4. Blood On The Trail
5. The Dead Won’t Mind
6. A Knife Between Us
7. The Pulse of Bliss
8. Sleepwalkers
9. Lost Among Liars
10. Blood Don’t Eliogabalus (bonus track)

Line up:
Tor Helge Gjengedal: Drums and percussion
Kyrre Teigen: Bass and vocals
Øyvind Madsen: Guitars
Eivind Huse: Guitars and vocals
Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen: Vocals, additional guitars, keys, and percussion