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| Today, Germany-based alternative metal band SEVEN BLOOD have shared their brand-new single ‘Kill Switch’. The track delivers a powerful mix of alternative rock, metal, and metalcore, tackling crucial themes such as female independence, empowerment, mental health, and the raw rage following a toxic breakup. Lyrically, the track is a clear statement against societal expectations: they powerfully push back against labels like ‘too loud’ or ‘hysterical’ and celebrate breaking free from restrictive patterns. The raw musical energy is reflected in lines that make it clear this newly found strength can no longer be shut down. The song serves as a reminder to recognise your own strength and not to be intimidated by the fear of others when standing up for yourself. “There’s no kill switch.” “’Kill Switch’ was born out of pure exhaustion from shrinking myself to make others comfortable,” explains lead singer Azaria Nasiri. “To anyone who’s ever been told they take up too much space: this is your anthem. There is no kill switch anymore. It’s our turn now.” Produced, mixed, and mastered by Andreas Hartmann, the high-energy track features driving instrumentals and deeply emotional vocals ranging from tears of rage to passionate demands for more. ‘Kill Switch’ powerfully demonstrates that SEVEN BLOOD are ready to relentlessly forge their own path and make no compromises.
Listen to ‘Kill Switch’ here |
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SEVEN BLOOD will kick off their 2027 with two huge tours. The first a German run with critically acclaimed alternative artist RØRY and the second is a big twenty-two date tour with US metalcore favourites Memphis May Fire and Swedish quartet Dead By April, where SEVEN BLOOD appear as special guests. Tickets are available now for all shows. See a full list of upcoming dates below and find more information here.WITH RØRY
23.01.27 – Cologne, Die Kantine (DE)
24.01.27 – Berlin, SO36 (DE)
26.01.27 – Hamburg, Übel & Gefährlich (DE)
27.01.27 – Munich, Feierwerk (DE) WITH MEMPHIS MAY FIRE & DEAD BY APRIL
30.04.27 – Stockholm, Debaser Strand (SE)
01.05.27 – Göteborg, Filmstudion (SE)
02.05.27 – Oslo, Rockefeller (NO)
03.05.27 – København, Pumpehuset (DK)
05.05.27 – Berlin, Astra Kulturhaus (DE)
07.05.27 – Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36 (DE)
08.05.27 – Warszawa, Proxima Club (PL)
09.05.27 – Wien, Flex (Halle) (AT)
11.05.27 – Nürnberg, Hirsch (DE)
12.05.27 – Frankfurt Am Main, Batschkapp (DE)
14.05.27 – Munich, Backstage Werk (DE)
15.05.27 – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann (Halle) (DE)
16.05.27 – Aarau, KIFF (CH)
18.05.27 – Saarbrücken, Garage Saarbrücken (DE)
19.05.27 – Kaiserslautern, Kammgarn (DE)
21.05.27 – Sint-Niklaas, De Casino (BE)
22.05.27 – Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria (DE)
23.05.27 – Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg (NL)
25.05.27 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (UK)
26.05.27 – Birmingham, O2 Academy (UK)
28.05.27 – London, O2 Academy Islington (UK)
29.05.27 – Manchester, Academy 2 (UK) |
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ABOUT SEVEN BLOOD:
SEVEN BLOOD is more than just a band; it’s a collective born from personal crises, aiming to become a soundtrack for healing for those going through their own traumatic times. The quartet’s deeply personal songs tell the contrasting life stories of its members. There’s guitarist Oli Arnold and drummer Anfy Hartmann, who grew up in the former East German stronghold of Suhl, where their childhood was shaped by the constant decay of their hometown. “Growing up in a ghost town like that played a bigger role than I ever thought,” Oli reflects. Punk, metal, and emo became the soundtrack to their disillusionment, until at 18 they packed their bags and moved to Berlin to dive into a completely new music scene. In Berlin, they met singer Azaria Nasiri, whose youth was also a search for belonging. As the daughter of Moroccan and Iranian parents, she struggled to find her place. “I came from two very different cultural backgrounds and lived in a completely different one, which always made me feel like I was searching for a place where I belonged but never really found it,” Azaria explains. In spring 2023, Azaria, Oli, and Anfy came together—with bassist Josi Hille joining later. Each of them stood at a personal and creative crossroads. The band became their outlet to channel pain into music. Their first single, ‘Killing From The Inside’, is the result of this raw honesty, based on Azaria’s experience with sociopathic behaviour and her own self-reflection. Despite their short history, SEVEN BLOOD has already built an impressive live career. They played their first show in 2024 supporting the US band Underoath. In their first year alone, they completed two major European tours, supporting both Future Palace and the Spanish metal band Ankor. The summer of 2025 marked the next milestone with major festival appearances at Summer Breeze, Nexus Festival, and the Wacken Cruise, as well as tours with US acts Kittie and Holy Wars. Following the release of their debut album Life Is Just a Phase on 21st November 2025, the band charged into 2026 with immense energy. Their first co-headlining tour across Europe and the UK alongside the British band Lastelle in January 2026 was a triumphant success. While the shows in Berlin, Cologne, and London were completely sold out, the dates in Paris and Tilburg were exceptionally well-attended, underscoring the band’s growing international appeal. SEVEN BLOOD creates a unique sound that blends heavy, riff-driven elements in the vein of Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, and Paramore with more atmospheric tones reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and Boygenius. For them, it’s not just about how the music sounds, but the emotion it evokes and the stories it tells. The band’s mission is to build a connection with their fans based on honesty, respect, and a shared understanding of life’s challenges. BAND MEMBERS
Azaria Nasiri – vocals
Oli Arnold – guitar
Anfy Hartmann – drums
Josi Hille – bass FOLLOW SEVEN BLOOD
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