J.B.O. sign to perception, announce new single & European tour dates

New album, new tour, EVEN MORE FUN: Exciting times for Franconian comedy metal masters J.B.O.! Although they’re still celebrating the 30th anniversary of their much-loved debut album, “Explizite Lyrik” [1995], the band recently announced the tempting title of their forthcoming studio album, “Haus Of The Rising Fun,” as well as an extensive supporting tour. But that’s not all: the group’s 15th offering will not only lure fans into their very own ‘pink light district,’ but also be their first release via the rising home for heavy music, PERCEPTION, the latest imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, which the self-titled ‘Kickers of A**’ are now proudly signed to.

“We’re excited to call PERCEPTION our new home, because Reigning Phoenix Music is very good at grabbing beers! We’re looking forward to our first release in early 2026 and working our a**es off until then! Where a phoenix reigns, you can expect lots of fiery surprises!” promises band co-founder and vocalist/guitarist Vito C.

PERCEPTION managing director Jochen Richert adds: “We’re happy to welcome yet another act I’ve been collaborating with during the past decades: J.B.O.! Vito, Hannes, Ralph & Wolfram – the impersonated consortium of fun – haven’t lost a single bit of their ingenuity over time, and as we enter their “Haus Of The Rising Fun,” there’s definitely no way to escape from their humorous seduction. This Franconian-Swabian union promises J.B.O. at their finest, brought to you in the best possible…errr… pink way, of course!”

In J.B.O.’s more than 35-year history, stagnation has never been an option and 2025 is no exception after all. Despite the aforementioned jubilee celebrations are still lasting until the end of October and the street date of “Haus Of The Rising Fun” has only been set for January 9, 2026, the four-piece will already officially pop the corks next month. Their new single ‘Ka-Fump!’ is inspired by Shania Twain’s 2002 hit song ‘Ka-Ching!,’ and will present fans with nothing but a beer-thirsty interpretation of the world-famous track. Due out on Wednesday, May 21, ‘Ka-Fump!’ can be pre-saved now, here: https://jbo.rpm.link/kafumpPR

Complete your collection with various back catalogue releases: https://jbo.rpm.link/shopPR

J.B.O. are ready to make even the darkest souls smile with their unique musical shenanigans, and the announcement of further details about “Haus Of The Rising Fun” is really just a matter of time. Put on your pink armour, the ‘defenders of true nonsense’ are returning! Cheers!

J.B.O. live:

“30 Years of “Explizite Lyrik” Tour 2025”
w/ BRUNHILDE (*), LOCAL SUPPORT (**)
Presented by Metal Hammer & Rock Antenne

09.05.2025 DE Celle – CD-Kaserne *
10.05.2025 DE Sangerhausen – Mammuthalle *
15.05.2025 DE Berlin – Astra Kulturhaus *
16.05.2025 DE Voltlage – Frühlingsfest ^ *
17.05.2025 DE Vacha – Vachwerk *
22.05.2025 CH Langenthal – OldCapitol **
23.05.2025 DE Stadtschwarzach – 150 Jahre Feuerwehr ^ **
24.05.2025 DE Rastatt – BadnerHalle *
^ Festival Show

12.06.2025 DE Saalfeld – Marktfest
13.06.2025 DE Flensburg – Courtyard Sessions
14.06.2025 DE Gifhorn – Unser Aller Festival
27.06.2025 DE Rainau-Schwabsberg – Rock am Limes
29.06.2025 DE Feuchtwangen-Dorfgütingen – Moos MeadoW Festival
02.07.2025 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air *SOLD OUT*
05.07.2025 DE Bad Dürkheim – Rock im Wingert
18.07.2025 DE Wertheim – Burg (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
19.07.2025 DE Eggebek – Shelter Festival
26.07.2025 DE Obing – Festwoche am See
08.08.2025 DE Zossen – Area 1-1-2
09.08.2025 DE Böbing – OpenAir
10.10.2025 AT Klagenfurt – VZK Veranstaltungszentrum (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
11.10.2025 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
24.10.2025 DE Thalmässing – Music-Adventure
25.10.2025 DE Bächingen – 75 Jahre Musikverein “Eintracht”
28./29.11.2025 DE Weissenhäuser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise

Info & Tickets: https://www.jbo.de/tour/

Heavy guitars and German lyrics combined with Franconian sense for nonsense don’t work? Way off the mark! Since 1989, J.B.O. have multiply proven that they’re the real masters of comedy metal – over the course of 14 studio albums to be concrete. Additionally awarded with two gold records, the quartet are mostly known for covering hit songs by artists of different genres, giving them a unique twist through re-written lyrics with an extra portion of humour.

Their original tracks shouldn’t remain unnoticed nevertheless since they also popularise with not minor jocular lyrical content. Fan favourites such as ‘Ein guter Tag zum Sterben’ [‘A Good Day To Die’] are classics of the band’s repertoire and vital parts of each and every J.B.O. concert.

From die-hard old-school metalheads to families and kids and fans beyond the hard’n’heavy boundaries: Their wide range of musical inspiration has resulted in an equally varied amount of followers which sees J.B.O. unite all sorts of people under their multicoloured musical roof and especially in front of the stages, making them even more outstanding amidst the heavily crowded world of artists out there.

J.B.O. are:
Hannes “G. Laber” Holzmann | vocals, guitars
Veit “Vito C.” Kutzer | vocals, guitars
Ralph Bach | bass
Wolfram Kellner | drums