{"id":28736,"date":"2025-10-23T07:42:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=28736"},"modified":"2025-10-23T21:45:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T21:45:55","slug":"chameleons-arctic-moon-tour-2025-uk-mainland-european-tour-to-promote-acclaimed-new-album-begins-in-late-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/chameleons-arctic-moon-tour-2025-uk-mainland-european-tour-to-promote-acclaimed-new-album-begins-in-late-october\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAMELEONS – Arctic Moon Tour 2025 : UK & mainland European tour to promote acclaimed new album begins in late October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHAMELEONS<\/strong>
ARCTIC MOON TOUR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

29.10.25\u00a0\u00a0KORTRIJK<\/strong>\u00a0De Kreun (BE)
30.10.25\u00a0\u00a0FRANKFURT<\/strong>\u00a0Das Bett (DE)
31.10.25\u00a0\u00a0BERLIN<\/strong>\u00a0Lido (DE)
01.11.25\u00a0\u00a0HANNOVER<\/strong>\u00a0Faust (DE)
02.11.25\u00a0\u00a0HAMBURG<\/strong>\u00a0Knust (DE)
03.11.25\u00a0\u00a0BOCHUM<\/strong>\u00a0Zeche (DE)
05.11.25\u00a0\u00a0ALKMAAR<\/strong>\u00a0Victorie (NL)
06.11.25\u00a0\u00a0WEERT<\/strong>\u00a0De Bosuil (NL)
07.11.25\u00a0\u00a0ARLON<\/strong>\u00a0Entrepot (BE)
08.11.25\u00a0\u00a0LEIDEN<\/strong>\u00a0Nobel (NL)
12.11.25\u00a0\u00a0BRIGHTON<\/strong>\u00a0Concorde 2 (UK)
13.11.25\u00a0\u00a0SOUTHAMPTON<\/strong>\u00a01865 (UK)
14.11.25\u00a0\u00a0LONDON<\/strong>\u00a0Electric Ballroom (UK)
15.11.25\u00a0\u00a0BRISTOL<\/strong>\u00a0Trinity (UK)
16.11.25\u00a0\u00a0BIRMINGHAM<\/strong>\u00a0XOYO (UK)
17.11.25\u00a0\u00a0NOTTINGHAM<\/strong>\u00a0Rescue Rooms (UK)
19.11.25\u00a0\u00a0GLASGOW<\/strong>\u00a0Garage (UK)
20.11.25\u00a0\u00a0CLITHEROE<\/strong>\u00a0The Grand (UK)
21.11.25\u00a0\u00a0MANCHESTER<\/strong>\u00a0Albert Hall (UK)
22.11.25\u00a0\u00a0LIVERPOOL<\/strong>\u00a0Camp & Furnace (UK)
23.11.25\u00a0\u00a0LEEDS<\/strong>\u00a0Old Woollen (UK)
04.12.25\u00a0\u00a0BREST<\/strong>\u00a0Cabaret Vauban (FR)
05.12.25\u00a0\u00a0LORIENT<\/strong>\u00a0Hydrophone (FR)
06.12.25\u00a0\u00a0PARIS<\/strong>\u00a0\u00c9lys\u00e9e Montmartre (FR)
TICKETS<\/a>

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The legendary post-punk act\u00a0Chameleons<\/strong>\u00a0will commence a European tour in late October to promote \u2018Arctic Moon\u2019, 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 \u2018Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing\u2019\u00a0VIDEO<\/a>, a re-recorded version of \u2018Where Are You?\u2019 (2024 single), plus other highlights such as the slow-burning epic \u2018David Bowie Takes My Hand\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


CHAMELEONS<\/strong> | Arctic Moon<\/em> album cover artwork

ARCTIC MOON
<\/em>new album
LP | CD | digital
out now
(Metropolis Records)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

stream<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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 ****\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
MOJO
\u201cThe 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\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
UNCUT
\u201cMaintaining their haunted beauty while looking ever forward, it works for both the long haulers and the novices 8\/10\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
CLASSIC ROCK
\u201cIt\u2019s rare for a band to recapture the magic of their youth so ably, but that\u2019s exactly what they have done here 9\/10\u201d
<\/em><\/strong>VIVE LE ROCK
\u201cA convincing restatement of intent ****\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
CLASSIC POP
\u201cA mix of their original atmospheric, guitar-driven sound alongside a fresh, more expansive sonic palette that reflects their musical evolution\u201d
<\/em><\/strong>BLITZED
\u201cIt has a good claim to be their best album yet: it has breadth, maturity, sophistication and not a single weak track ****\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
LOUDER THAN WAR
\u201cThis is not just a comeback; it\u2019s a statement. A record that feels both authentic and revitalised ****\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
XS NOIZE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

includes the single
SAVIOURS ARE A DANGEROUS THING<\/em>
stream<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHAMELEONS<\/strong> | Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing<\/em> video<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although signalling something of a departure from the sound of their earlier albums, \u2018Arctic Moon\u2019 nevertheless remains rooted in the same emotional depth, spirit and intensity that has always defined their output.

\u201cThere 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,\u201d <\/em>bassist and singer Vox (Mark Burgess) has previously stated. \u201cWhile we\u2019re proud of the band\u2019s legacy, we really wanted to forge something fresh while retaining that profound and imaginative quality we\u2019re known for. We think that we have managed to do that and deliver a very strong record!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n



<\/em>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, \u2018Script of the Bridge\u2019 (1983), has been cited by many as a masterpiece way ahead of its time, and was followed by \u2018What Does Anything Mean? Basically!\u2019 (1984), \u2018Strange Times\u2019 (1986) and \u2018Why Call It Anything?\u2019 (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 \u201880s and \u201890s, 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. \u2018Where Are You?\u2019 consisted of three new songs, while \u2018Tomorrow Remember Yesterday\u2019 featured five re-recorded archive tracks. The well-received ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing\u2019 was issued in late May 2025, setting the scene for \u2018Arctic Moon\u2019, an album that sees Chameleons propelling forward musically while retaining the essence that has made them iconic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARCTIC MOON<\/em>
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

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CHAMELEONS<\/strong> | photo by Hels Millington Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHAMELEONS<\/strong> | photo by Mick Peek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHAMELEONS<\/strong>
Vox (Mark Burgess) – vocals, bass
Reg Smithies – guitar
Stephen Rice – guitar
Danny Ashberry – keyboards
Todd Demma – drums

Official Site<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0| \u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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