With over 3.3 billion global streams and a Grammy for Love Bites (So Do I), Pennsylvania’s hard rock titans Halestorm are unleashing a seismic 2025, starting with the electrifying video for Darkness Always Wins, the lead single from their sixth studio album, Everest, out August 8 via Atlantic Records. Premiered on June 26, 2025, and directed by DJay Brawner, the cinematic clip casts frontwoman Lzzy Hale as a sword-wielding knight in a brooding, apocalyptic landscape, as hyped by @Halestorm on X.
“This band is the beating heart of hard rock—miss them at your peril.”
Produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Slash), the track’s haunting bells, Joe Hottinger’s blistering guitar solo, and Lzzy’s raw, exquisite vocals have stormed the top 20 at US Active Rock radio and earned B-list status on Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio in the UK. With a performance alongside Iron Maiden at London Stadium this Saturday, June 28, a slot at Black Sabbath’s final Birmingham show on July 5, a US tour with Volbeat, and a headline UK arena tour in November, Halestorm are scaling new peaks. Watch the Darkness Always Wins video below, stream it on Spotify, and pre-save Everest at halestormrocks.com.
Darkness Always Wins: A Cinematic Anthem of Defiance
Darkness Always Wins is a slow-burning hard rock epic that sets the tone for Everest’s emotional intensity. Lzzy Hale’s vocals, described by Revolver as “exquisite in their minor-key melodicism,” carry a stark, unyielding message. “It’s not a song of hope, nor despair—it’s reality, where evil prevails, but we persist to pass the torch,” Hale told Kerrang!. The Brawner-directed video, praised by @Revolvermag on X for its “swordfight-fueled passion,” amplifies this with apocalyptic imagery and Lzzy’s commanding presence. Recorded in Savannah with Cobb’s raw, late-night jam approach, the track’s requiem bells, metal-charged bridge, and anthemic chorus make it an instant classic, perfect for fist-pumping crowds. Its chart climb, noted by KNAC.com, signals Halestorm’s unrelenting grip on rock radio.
Everest: A Monumental Leap
Everest, out August 8, 2025, is Halestorm’s most ambitious record yet, weaving themes of melancholy, anger, and love lost. Produced by Cobb, tracks like Fallen Star, Rain Your Blood on Me, and K-I-L-L-I-N-G—previewed at Welcome to Rockville, per chaoszine.net—promise a raw, riff-heavy rollercoaster. Rolling Stone lauds its “catchy, brooding drama,” while bassist Josh Smith told Blabbermouth it captures “20 years of wisdom from our basement roots.” Following their 2024 Live at Wembley album, which documented a sold-out 12,500-capacity show (kerrang.com), Everest is poised to elevate Halestorm’s legacy. Pre-order vinyl, CD, and bundles at halestormrocks.com.
2025: Halestorm’s Year of Triumph
Halestorm—Lzzy Hale (vocals/guitar), Arejay Hale (drums), Joe Hottinger (guitar), and Josh Smith (bass)—are a live force unmatched, with seven #1 rock radio hits and a reputation for electrifying performances. Their 2025 kicks off with a bang: supporting Iron Maiden’s Run for Your Lives tour at London Stadium on June 28, alongside Slipknot, as confirmed by ticketmaster.co.uk. Lzzy’s disdain for backing tracks, shared with Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson in Kerrang!, underscores their raw ethos. On July 5, they join Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning finale at Birmingham’s Villa Park, curated by Sharon Osbourne and Tom Morello, per thatericalper.com. A US tour with Volbeat follows in August, hitting venues like Red Rocks, per outburn.com.
EVEREST Tracklist:
- Fallen Star
- Everest
- Shiver
- Like A Woman Can
- Rain Your Blood On Me
- Darkness Always Wins
- Gather The Lambs
- WATCH OUT!
- Broken Doll
- K-I-L-L-I-N-G
- I Gave You Everything
- How Will You Remember Me?
The nEVEREST Global Tour
The band are currently on tour supporting the legendary Iron Maiden and play London Stadium this Saturday. Following that run, they’ll perform at Black Sabbath’s final show on July 5, and then they’ll travel back to the US to tour with Volbeat. In September, they’ll kick off the “nEVEREST” tour which reaches the UK for headline arena dates in November.
🇬🇧 UK Headline Dates:
- Nov 20 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- Nov 21 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- Nov 23 – Birmingham, RWA/BP Pulse
- Nov 24 – Manchester, AO Arena
- Nov 26 – London, The O2
Special guests include Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter & The Heroines.
“Halestorm’s live shows are legendary—and this tour is shaping up to be their biggest yet.” – Rock News
HALESTORM: ON TOUR 2025
May 27 – June 28: Supporting Iron Maiden (where noted)
July 5: supporting Black Sabbath
July 17 – August 22: Supporting Volbeat (where noted)
September 11 – October 11: Support from Lindsey Stirling and Apocalyptica
October 22 – November 26: Support from Bloodywood
November 20 – November 26: Support from Kelsy Karter & The Heroines
UK & Ireland dates are highlighted in bold
MAY
15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville (festival date)
17 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock (festival date)
27 and 28 – Budapest – Sportarena (supporting Iron Maiden)
31 – Prague, Czechia – Letany Airport (supporting Iron Maiden)
JUNE
1 – Bratislava, Slovakia – O’Nepelu Arena (supporting Iron Maiden)
3 – Leipzig, Saxony – Felsenkeller Leipzig (headline date)
5 – Trondheim, Norway – Trondheim Rocks (festival date)
7 – Stavanger, Norway – Viking Stadium (supporting Iron Maiden)
9 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena (supporting Iron Maiden)
12 and 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – 3Arena (supporting Iron Maiden)
16 – Helsinki, Finland – Olympic Stadium (supporting Iron Maiden)
18 – Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas (headline date)
19 – Riga, Latvia – Palladium Riga (headline date)
23 – Lille, France – Aeronef (headline date)
25 – Dublin, Ireland – Malahide Castle (supporting Iron Maiden)
28 – London, UK – London Stadium (supporting Iron Maiden)
JULY
1 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Les Docks (headline date)
2 – Eindhoven – Effenaar (headline date)
5 – Birmingham, UK – Villa Park (supporting Black Sabbath)
17 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena (supporting Volbeat)
19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
21 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
22 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
24 – Wheatland, CA – Kia Forum (supporting Volbeat)
26 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (supporting Volbeat)
29 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall (supporting Volbeat)
31 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP (supporting Volbeat)
AUGUST
2 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater (supporting Volbeat)
3 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
4 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
6 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
7 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live (supporting Volbeat)
9 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center (supporting Volbeat)
12 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater (supporting Volbeat)
13 – Gilford, NH – Bank NH Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
14 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center (supporting Volbeat)
16 – Hershey, PA – GIANT Center (supporting Volbeat)
17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
19 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
21 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
23 – Marshfield, WI – Central Wisconsin State Fair (headline date)
SEPTEMBER
11 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
12 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
14 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
16 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
18 – Laval, QC – Place Bell (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
19 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
21 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
23 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
24 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
26 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
27 – Duluth, MN – AMSOIL Arena (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
29 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
OCTOBER
1 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
2 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
4 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
5 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
7 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
8 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
11 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena (with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica)
22 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof (with Bloodywood)
23 – Oberhausen, DE – Turbinehalle 2 (with Bloodywood)
25 – Hamburg, DE – Inselpark Arena (with Bloodywood)
27 – Stockholm SE – Fållan (with Bloodywood)
28 – Copenhagen, DK – The Grey Hall (with Bloodywood)
30 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar (with Bloodywood)
NOVEMBER
1 – Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle (with Bloodywood)
3 – Prague, CZ – Lucerna Velkỳ Sàl (with Bloodywood)
5 – Vienna, AT – Gasometer (with Bloodywood)
6 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra (with Bloodywood)
8 – Munich, DE – Zenith (with Bloodywood)
9 – Zurich, CH – Komplex457 (with Bloodywood)
11 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz (with Bloodywood)
12 – Barcelona, ES – Razzmatazz 1 (with Bloodywood)
14 – Pamplona, ES – Totem (with Bloodywood)
15 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera (with Bloodywood)
17 – Paris, FR – Olympia (with Bloodywood)
18 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live (with Bloodywood)
20 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
21 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
23 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
24 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
26 – London, UK – O2 Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
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