HEAVENSGATE ANNOUNCE NEW EP ‘A HEART IS A HEAVY BURDEN’
Australian heavy hitters Heavensgate have announced their brand-new EP, A Heart Is A Heavy Burden, set for release on 24th October 2025 via Pure Noise Records. Marking the next chapter in the band’s uncompromising journey, the EP showcases their signature blend of crushing intensity and raw emotion. To coincide with the announcement, Heavensgate have dropped a powerful new single and video, “PETRICHOR”, offering fans a first taste of the record’s haunting atmosphere and unrelenting heaviness.
Speaking about the new EP the band said, “A HEART IS A HEAVY BURDEN really is the sum of its parts, it’s our collective experiences as band weaved into a story that is heartfelt and resonates deeply with us, which we hope in turn our listeners can appreciate. It’s always a little nerve-racking putting a body of work out there which has this much variety, but we’re proud to showcase this next step in the band. The video which accompanies the release ‘A FAWN FLAYED’ is something we’re excited to share. A one-take video which we had no intentions of shooting but everything came together perfectly on the first shot. We felt that it was the best statement piece for the band which encapsulates this release.”
The band added about the single that,”PETRICHOR is an exciting release for us, there’s a lot behind it with the announcement of the forthcoming EP and tours. We feel that this song helps bridge the gap between some of our older material that fans grew fond of whilst introducing them to a fresh take on those ideas. We’ve grown a lot as a band and so have our tastes, this single perfectly encapsulates that and shows how much our sound has matured. The music video that accompanies PETRICHOR helped take the narrative aspects of this song to a whole new level which we hope the listener appreciates just as much as us.”
Alongside the announcement of the digital EP, comes ‘ANGEL HYMNS’, a collection of previous tracks and the forthcoming EP on special edition vinyl. Pre-order HERE
ABOUT THE BAND
HEAVENSGATE are an Australian metalcore band known for their intense sound and captivating live shows. The band was formed in 2020 by bassist Aki Vickneswaran and studio member Josh Ang during the COVID lockdown. They were later joined by guitarist David Wilder, drummer Caleb Kotsanis, and vocalist Nazareth Tharatt.
In 2022, Heavensgate released their debut single, “Chemical Heaven,” which caught attention for its fusion of metalcore and ambient elements. The track set the stage for the band’s unique approach to the genre.
With their innovative style, Heavensgate is continuously pushing the limits of metalcore, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences to connect with a wide audience.
Currently, Heavensgate are bringing their intensity to audiences worldwide as they support We Came As Romans on the Bad Luck UK & Europe Tour alongside Brand of Sacrifice, before heading straight into North America to join Like Moths To Flames on their headline run with Kingdom of Giants and Acres.
We Came As Romans – Bad Luck UK & Europe Tour (with Brand of Sacrifice, Heavensgate)
(Remaining dates)
01 October 2025 — Backstage By The Mill, Paris, FR
03 October 2025 — Gruenspan, Hamburg, DE
04 October 2025 — MTC, Cologne, DE
06 October 2025 — Cassiopeia, Berlin, DE
07 October 2025 — MeetFactory, Prague, CZ
08 October 2025 — Dürer Kert, Budapest, HU
09 October 2025 — Arena, Vienna, AT
11 October 2025 — Dynamo, Zurich, CH
12 October 2025 — Garage, Saarbrücken, DE
13 October 2025 — Backstage Halle, Munich, DE
15 October 2025 — Rockhal, Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Like Moths To Flames – North American Tour (with Kingdom of Giants, Acres, Heavensgate)
24 October 2025 — Bogarts, Cincinnati, OH, USA
25 October 2025 — The Roxy, Lakewood, OH, USA
26 October 2025 — The Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL, USA
28 October 2025 — The Rave, Milwaukee, WI, USA
29 October 2025 — Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN, USA
31 October 2025 — Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO, USA
01 November 2025 — Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
03 November 2025 — El Corazon, Seattle, WA, USA
04 November 2025 — Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR, USA
06 November 2025 — Goldfields, Roseville, CA, USA
07 November 2025 — Glasshouse, Pomona, CA, USA
09 November 2025 — 191 Toole, Tucson, AZ, USA
11 November 2025 — The Rock Box, San Antonio, TX, USA
12 November 2025 — Trees, Dallas, TX, USA
13 November 2025 — Scout Bar, Houston, TX, USA
15 November 2025 — The Orpheum, Tampa, FL, USA
16 November 2025 — The Abbey, Orlando, FL, USA
18 November 2025 — The Masquerade (Hell), Atlanta, GA, USA
19 November 2025 — The Underground, Charlotte, NC, USA
21 November 2025 — Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, USA
22 November 2025 — The Recher, Baltimore, MD, USA
23 November 2025 — Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY, USA
25 November 2025 — Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA, USA
26 November 2025 — Fairmount Theater, Montreal, QC, Canada
27 November 2025 — Opera House, Toronto, ON, Canada
29 November 2025 — Preserving, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
30 November 2025 — St Andrews Hall, Detroit, MI, USA