CHAMELEONS – Arctic Moon Tour 2025 : UK & mainland European tour to promote acclaimed new album begins in late October
CHAMELEONS
ARCTIC MOON TOUR
29.10.25 KORTRIJK De Kreun (BE)
30.10.25 FRANKFURT Das Bett (DE)
31.10.25 BERLIN Lido (DE)
01.11.25 HANNOVER Faust (DE)
02.11.25 HAMBURG Knust (DE)
03.11.25 BOCHUM Zeche (DE)
05.11.25 ALKMAAR Victorie (NL)
06.11.25 WEERT De Bosuil (NL)
07.11.25 ARLON Entrepot (BE)
08.11.25 LEIDEN Nobel (NL)
12.11.25 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 (UK)
13.11.25 SOUTHAMPTON 1865 (UK)
14.11.25 LONDON Electric Ballroom (UK)
15.11.25 BRISTOL Trinity (UK)
16.11.25 BIRMINGHAM XOYO (UK)
17.11.25 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms (UK)
19.11.25 GLASGOW Garage (UK)
20.11.25 CLITHEROE The Grand (UK)
21.11.25 MANCHESTER Albert Hall (UK)
22.11.25 LIVERPOOL Camp & Furnace (UK)
23.11.25 LEEDS Old Woollen (UK)
04.12.25 BREST Cabaret Vauban (FR)
05.12.25 LORIENT Hydrophone (FR)
06.12.25 PARIS Élysée Montmartre (FR)
TICKETS
The legendary post-punk act Chameleons will commence a European tour in late October to promote ‘Arctic Moon’, their first full-length studio album in 24 years. Receiving stellar reviews across the music press upon its release in mid-September, the album contains seven new songs that include current single ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’ VIDEO, a re-recorded version of ‘Where Are You?’ (2024 single), plus other highlights such as the slow-burning epic ‘David Bowie Takes My Hand’.
CHAMELEONS | Arctic Moon album cover artwork
ARCTIC MOON
new album
LP | CD | digital
out now
(Metropolis Records)
“The Manc lizard kings mix of head shop philosophy and mournful stadium jangle has aged well. Still souls in isolation, still very much alive in there ****”
MOJO
“The muscular opener confirms they mean business, with further shape-shifting amid gothic jangles and a convincing anthemic passion recalling former moody heights, while the more sprawling tracks best illustrate their 21st century relevance 8/10”
UNCUT
“Maintaining their haunted beauty while looking ever forward, it works for both the long haulers and the novices 8/10”
CLASSIC ROCK
“It’s rare for a band to recapture the magic of their youth so ably, but that’s exactly what they have done here 9/10”
VIVE LE ROCK
“A convincing restatement of intent ****”
CLASSIC POP
“A mix of their original atmospheric, guitar-driven sound alongside a fresh, more expansive sonic palette that reflects their musical evolution”
BLITZED
“It has a good claim to be their best album yet: it has breadth, maturity, sophistication and not a single weak track ****”
LOUDER THAN WAR
“This is not just a comeback; it’s a statement. A record that feels both authentic and revitalised ****”
XS NOIZE
includes the single
SAVIOURS ARE A DANGEROUS THING
stream | video
CHAMELEONS | Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing video
Although signalling something of a departure from the sound of their earlier albums, ‘Arctic Moon’ nevertheless remains rooted in the same emotional depth, spirit and intensity that has always defined their output.
“There is an obvious maturity to the songwriting on this record, and anyone familiar with our past work will hear that this is a positive step forward,” bassist and singer Vox (Mark Burgess) has previously stated. “While we’re proud of the band’s legacy, we really wanted to forge something fresh while retaining that profound and imaginative quality we’re known for. We think that we have managed to do that and deliver a very strong record!”
Long cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of (The) Verve, Oasis, Interpol, The Killers, Editors and White Lies, Chameleons are renowned for their transformative catalogue and intense, emotionally charged live performances, creating a legacy that extends far beyond their four previously issued studio albums. Their widely acclaimed debut, ‘Script of the Bridge’ (1983), has been cited by many as a masterpiece way ahead of its time, and was followed by ‘What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984), ‘Strange Times’ (1986) and ‘Why Call It Anything?’ (2001).
Their unique sound swiftly gained an audience with its mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs and a potent, timeless lyrical style. They are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the ‘80s and ‘90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes.
2024 saw the release of two EPs that kicked off a new chapter for the band. ‘Where Are You?’ consisted of three new songs, while ‘Tomorrow Remember Yesterday’ featured five re-recorded archive tracks. The well-received ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’ was issued in late May 2025, setting the scene for ‘Arctic Moon’, an album that sees Chameleons propelling forward musically while retaining the essence that has made them iconic.
ARCTIC MOON
TRACKLISTING
1 Where Are You?
2 Lady Strange
3 Feels Like The End Of The World
4 Free Me
5 Magnolia
6 David Bowie Takes My Hand
7 Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing
CHAMELEONS | photo by Hels Millington Photography
CHAMELEONS | photo by Mick Peek
CHAMELEONS
Vox (Mark Burgess) – vocals, bass
Reg Smithies – guitar
Stephen Rice – guitar
Danny Ashberry – keyboards
Todd Demma – drums
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