“An excellent goth/electronic rock album with elements of light and dark throughout. Its lush, cinematic production suits the band’s dynamic qualities”
BLITZED
“Skilful interplay between electronic beats and goth sensibilities highlights the band at the very top of their game. Their strongest, most definitive album to date”
VIVE LE ROCK
“The quality of their music is consistently high, but ‘Pathways’ stands out in a catalogue that spans 25 years”
DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE
“This has balls aplenty, but tempered with a sense of beauty and a soaring anthemic quality that lifts it above the crowd”
OUTSIDELEFT
“Their unerring instinct for memorable and emotionally touching songs remains. Exudes warmth and comfort”
SONIC SEDUCER (DE)
“From rocking, pounding metal to almost pop, synthesiser-laden goth ballads, ‘Pathways’ has something for every mood”
ORKUS (DE)
Canadian dark-pop act The Birthday Massacre have released their new album, ‘Pathways’, today via Metropolis Records. Having already received a number of excellent reviews, it includes the recent singles ‘Sleep Tonight’ and ‘All Of You’, both of which have been rapturously received by their dedicated fanbase.
The group are currently two weeks into a North American tour that ends on 4th May in Montreal. Remaining dates are as follows:
11th April LOS ANGELES, CA EchoPlex
12th April LAS VEGAS, NV Backstage Bar
14th April SAN DIEGO, CA Brick By Brick
15th April MESA, AZ Nile Theater
17th April HOUSTON, TX Warehouse Live
18th April DALLAS, TX Granada Theater
19th April AUSTIN, TX Come And Take It Live
21st April TAMPA, FL Orpheum
22nd April ATLANTA, GA Masquerade
23rd April ASHEVILLE, NC The Orange Peel
25th April VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Elevation 27
26th April BALTIMORE, MD Soundstage
28th April WASHINGTON, DC Union Stage
29th April MECHANICSBURG, PA Lovedrafts Brewing
1st May BOSTON, MA Paradise Rock Club
2nd May PARSIPPANY, NJ Dark Force Fest
3rd May TORONTO, ON Velvet Underground
4th May MONTREAL, QC Foufounes
A 13 date autumn UK tour commencing on 24th October has also been confirmed. Full venue and ticket details for both tours can be found HERE.
The Birthday Massacre is a Canadian gothic and electronic rock band formed in 1999. They gained widespread recognition with their 2005 breakout album ‘Violet’, featuring standout songs ’Blue’ and ‘Happy Birthday’ that cemented their signature sound – a hypnotic blend of eerie, ethereal melodies and heavy, driving riffs.
The Birthday Massacre has intricately woven captivating new chapters into their hauntingly beautiful lore over subsequent years. ‘Under Your Spell’ (2017) and ‘Diamonds’ (2020) immersed listeners in their unique blend of dark whimsy and nostalgic melancholy, while their most recent Billboard charting album ‘Fascination’ (2022) further exemplified their mastery of atmospheric storytelling, presenting a soundscape that feels both familiar and transformative.
With each new release expanding the band’s universe through lush, cinematic production and deeply emotive lyrics, The Birthday Massacre continue to remain a permanent fixture in the dark pop and gothic rock scenes, beloved for their dynamic live performances and enduring artistry.
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE
Chibi – vocals
Rainbow – guitars, programming, vocals
Falcore – lead guitar
Phillip Elliott – drums
Owen – keyboards
Brett ‘Bat’ Carruthers – bass