German Metal Band DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER Signs WITH NAPALM RECORDS

October 1, 2026

German metal veterans DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, whose name translates to "Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse", have signed a deal with Napalm Records. The band is currently working on its thirteenth studio album for a 2027 release.

In December, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER will embark on the "Schrei!Nachten" tour, which has become a regular in the post-Christmas program. Between Christmas and New Year's, the band will celebrate its discography alongside ROBSE and DISILLUSION.

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER comments: "It is sealed: DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER join Napalm Records! A new chapter begins — and we couldn't be happier.

"The ink has only just dried on the contract, and we have long been working on what it has always been about for us: New music. For almost two years now, our next studio album has been growing. Countless hours, our lifeblood, sweat, doubts, euphoria — and, of course, a lot of Reitermania are already a part of it. It will be yours in the summer of 2027. And we can't wait to have you listen to what we have been working on for so long.

"Before diving head first into the final studio sessions, we're set to go nuts with you once more. More sweat, more mania, another round of that special energy between the stage and the audience, before taking the last steps towards the new album.

"The journey continues. Louder. Wilder. Reiter.''

Napalm Records senior A&R Sebastian Münch states: "The REITER have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember — for me, they're one of the most important German metal bands of all times. I'm excited that we can now be part of their journey as a label, support the band, and help them reach even bigger goals. Welcome to the Napalm family!"

Over the last three decades, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER has proven to deliver a unique brand of melodic heaviness, accompanied by unique, intense lyrics. Their live performances constantly defy rules and pigeonholing.

Since forming back in 1995, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER has remained innovative and courageous, forging a form of extreme metal that is second to none. With a highly supportive and engaged following at their side, they achieved a No. 10 placement on Germany's official chart with the album "Der Rote Reiter".

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER has played every major metal festival and countless fans have succumbed to "Reitermania" — which is the wild and crazy experience that only DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER can provide.

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER is:

Fuchs - Vocals
Titus Maximus - Guitar
Volk-Man - Bass
Rohgarr - Drums

Photo credit: Krzysztof Wiktor