Esprit D’Air released their fourth studio album, Aeons on November 7, 2025. Entirely self-produced and written by the band, the album features recent fan-favorite singles “Chronos” and “Silver Leaf”—both voted Best New Metal Track of the Week by Metal Hammer readers.
Aeons follows the band’s previous releases Constellations (2017), Oceans (2022), and Seasons (2024), each of which entered the Official Charts, with singles in the Official Top Ten Single Sales Chart.
Speaking about the concept, Kai says:
“Aeons is about time — how it can trap us, test us, and push us to the edge. These songs were written in a world that feels increasingly uncertain, where conflict, division, and crisis shape our lives. But within that darkness there’s still resilience, hope, and the possibility to begin again. The songs travel through themes of despair and struggle, but also resilience and hope, and a reminder that even in dark times, there’s a way forward.”
Esprit D’Air is led by guitarist and producer Kai, also a current member of The Sisters Of Mercy, with Vincent Velazco (ex-Ghost, Pendragon) on drums, Takeshi (ex-MergingMoon) on bass, and Yusuke on guitar. An online listening party was held on YouTube on release day, with the band and special guests speaking about the song meanings, the recording process, and more. The listening party will be in Japanese and English with subtitles in multiple languages.
Following their successful European tour across ten countries, performing at venues with capacities of up to 1,500, Esprit D’Air will also embark on a grassroots UK and Ireland tour from November 2025 in support of the Aeons album. Opting for more intimate venues, the band want to bring the new record to fans up close, capturing the raw energy of smaller shows. The tour will also include a rescheduled performance in Barcelona, which was originally postponed due to a national power outage.
While past albums included collaborations with guest artists such as Ben Christo (The Sisters Of Mercy), Ryo Kinoshita (ex-Crystal Lake, Knosis), Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest, KK’s Priest), and Heavygrinder, Aeons represents a new chapter written and solely produced by the band.
Esprit D’Air is an award-winning alternative metal band led by guitarist and vocalist Kai. Known for their fusion of melodic vocals and heavy riffs, the band operates entirely independently, handling everything from production to release. Esprit D’Air has previously charted in the Official Charts and toured internationally, building a loyal global following.
Tour dates:
11 Nov 2025: Manchester, England, Rebellion
12 Nov 2025: Wolverhampton, England, KK’s Steel Mill
13 Nov 2025: Swansea, Wales, Hangar 18
14 Nov 2025: York, England, The Crescent (SOLD OUT)
15 Nov 2025: Dunfermline, Scotland, PJ Molloys
18 Nov 2025: Barcelona, Spain, Razzmatazz
21 Nov 2025: London, England, 229 (SOLD OUT)
22 Nov 2025: London, England, 229 (SOLD OUT)
26 Feb 2026: Dublin, Ireland, The Green Room
27 Feb 2026: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Limelight 2
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