Erja Lyytinen announces November 2025 UK Tour

To coincide with the news of her UK concerts, Erja has just released a fantastic music video for “Going To Hell,” – the latest single taken from her Smell The Roses album. The music video is available to watch on YouTube via this link – https://youtu.be/HNCsWi2i7Tw.

“Going to Hell is one of my favourite songs from Smell The Roses,” says Erja. “We decided to shoot a music video for the song where a dashing devil wreathed in flame amps up the passion. We had never used fire as an element in our music videos, and that made the video shoot especially thrilling!”

Continues Erja, “The core message of the song comes to life in a visual format. The blues was once thought of as the devil’s music, and that notion is contrasted with the truth of the matter, that no one is superior or inferior to their fellow human beings, even if they’ve managed to convince themselves that they are.”

“So, without further ado, let’s play our way down to Hell!”

Erja’s Smell The Roses album is available on CD and vinyl via the official Erja Lyytinen Store. Order the album and various merchandise bundles, including a selection of exclusive Smell The Roses t-shirts and tote bag from https://erjalyytinen.com/store.

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit. During a recording career spanning more than 20 years, the high-flying Finn has released thirteen studio albums as well as several live albums. Lyytinen’s musical pallet is vast, encompassing the very best of contemporary blues-rock whilst inspired and influenced by the blues greats of yore.

Lyytinen is known for her stellar and energetic live performances. Live album, Diamonds on the Road (2023) received magnificent reviews in global music media. She celebrated her 20 years long career by releasing CD/DVD 20 Years of Blues Rock! that was recorded on the show at legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki in 2023. For this spectacular event she brought the rhythm sections from her studio albums to this date and other guest artists.

Lyytinen has been acknowledged for her work by her fans, peers, and the industry alike with a treasure trove of accolades. This includes being ranked #2 on Total Guitar Magazine’s “10 Best Guitarists Now” poll as well as being awarded “Best Guitarist” at the 2017 European Blues Awards. Erja made history by becoming the first Finnish artist to be nominated for “BB King International Artist of the Year” at the Maple Blues Awards in Canada in 2022.

She has played alongside with world-famous guitarists like Carlos Santana, Sonny Landreth and Jennifer Batten.The artist’s last studio album Smell The Roses was released in March 2025 and was ranked #6 on the UK’s IBBA April Charts. This riff-heavy laden album has lots of Lyytinen´s mesmerizing slide and epic solos, and she is further expanding her repertoire by honouring the hard rock band sounds of 60´s and 70´s. Smell The Roses – album has received rave reviews around the globe and has lifted Lyytinen among the best modern blues rock artists of our time.

“Erja Lyytinen’s one of the best guitarists on the scene at the moment – forget male or female, forget rock or Blues – just one of the best.” – Music News

“Smell The Roses is her heaviest, most riff-laden album to date.” – Guitarist Magazine

“Each and every song on this album is stand alone. There are no fillers. And with that the album covers a full gamut of rhythms and grooves to give anyone even remotely interested in the blues pure satisfaction. Erja Lyytinen, quite simply, proves herself to be a consummate master of the craft and this album is an absolute must.” – Happy Metal Geek