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LOS ANGELES, CA — German “Electronicore” sensations Electric Callboy have officially broken the internet again. In a massive triple-threat announcement delivered today, April 16, 2026, the band revealed their highly anticipated new studio album TANZNEID, a global collaboration with mobile gaming giant Brawl Stars, and a sprawling 2026 World Tour that hits iconic venues like The Kia Forum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

The announcement comes on the heels of their viral success with BABYMETAL on the hit “RATATATA,” signaling a new era for the band that has successfully merged heavy metal breakdowns with stadium-level techno energy.

The ‘Hypercharged’ Brawl Stars Crossover

In a move that unites the metal and gaming communities, Electric Callboy has teamed up with Brawl Stars for their new single and video, “Hypercharged.” The track serves as the official theme for the game’s newest character, “Damian,” a brawler with a “true metal heart” who fights with a pacemaker after surviving multiple surgeries.

“We’ve always been massive gaming fans, so teaming up with Brawl Stars felt like a perfect match,” the band stated. “Damian fits our sound like he was built for it. Heavy, explosive, and impossible to ignore.”

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‘TANZNEID’: A Post-TEKKNO Evolution

Set for release on August 7, 2026, via Century Media Records, TANZNEID (German for “Dance Envy”) is described by the band as the raw, exhausting evolution of their 2022 chart-topping record TEKKNO.

“Every track surges with energy,” the band commented on the new material. “We took what we loved about TEKKNO and pushed it further—heavy beats, explosive drops, and moments that hit you right in the chest.”

The album release will culminate in a massive celebration at Escalation Fest 2026 in Berlin, featuring an Electric Bassboy DJ Set, a “Loveboat,” and a literal TEKKNO TRAIN.

2026 North American Tour: Red Rocks to Brooklyn

Electric Callboy is bringing their high-octane live show back to North America starting this April. The tour is expected to be one of the highest-selling metal events of the summer, hitting major arenas and festivals.

Key 2026 US & Canada Dates:

• April 21: Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
• April 30: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• May 3: Chicago, IL – Wintrust Arena
• May 17: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
• May 26: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

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Collector’s Alert: Liquid Vinyl and Stage Sets

For the die-hard fans, the TANZNEID pre-order includes some of the most ambitious physical media in recent years, including:

• Premium Collector’s Box Set: Includes a buildable brick-based stage set.
• Liquid Vinyl: Strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide.
• NFC Fan Cards: Unlocking exclusive digital content for the 2026 era.

Rhythmic Carnage: The ‘TANZNEID’ Era Begins

TL;DR:

Electric Callboy has announced their new album TANZNEID (Out Aug 7) alongside a viral collaboration with Brawl Stars. The band kicks off a massive 2026 North American World Tour this month, including headlining stops at Red Rocks and The Kia Forum. Pre-orders are live now featuring exclusive liquid vinyl and buildable stage sets.

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ELECTRIC CALLBOY – TANZNEID WORLD TOUR 2026

NORTH AMERICA

April 17, 2026 – Dallas, US – South Side Ballroom
April 19, 2026 – Phoenix, US – Arizona Financial Theatre
April 21, 2026 – Los Angeles, US – The Kia Forum
April 22, 2026 – San Francisco, US – The Masonic
April 24, 2026 – Seattle, US – Paramount Theatre
April 25, 2026 – Vancouver, CA – PNE Forum
April 28, 2026 – Salt Lake City, US – The Union Event Center
April 30, 2026 – Morrison, US – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 2, 2026 – Minneapolis, US – The Armory
May 3, 2026 – Chicago, US – Wintrust Arena
May 14, 2026 – Montreal, CA – Place Bell
May 16, 2026 – Toronto, CA – Coca-Cola Coliseum
May 17, 2026 – Columbus, US – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
May 19, 2026 – Nashville, US – The Pinnacle
May 20, 2026 – Greensboro, US – Greensboro Special Events Center
May 22, 2026 – Tampa, US – Yuengling Center
May 23, 2026 – Atlanta, US – Coca-Cola Roxy
May 25, 2026 – Washington D.C., US – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
May 26, 2026 – Brooklyn, US – Brooklyn Paramount
May 27, 2026 – Boston, US – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

EUROPE |FESTIVALS

Jun 5, 2026 – Nuremberg, Germany – Rock im Park
Jun 6, 2026 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring
Jun 5, 2026 – Nancy, France – Heavy Weekend
Jun 10–14, 2026 – Derby, UK – Download Festival
Jun 18–21, 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun 25–27, 2026 – Grenchen, Switzerland – Summerside Festival
Jun 26, 2026 – Klam, Austria – Clam Castle / Burg Clam
Jul 16–19, 2026 – Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany – Deichbrand Festival
Jul 23–26, 2026 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria – Hills of Rock Festival
Jul 24, 2026 – Moosburg, Austria – Schlosswiese Moosbur

GERMANY

Aug 7, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Album Release Party – Huxley’s neue Welt
Aug 8, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Escalation Fest 2026 – Parkbühne Wuhlheide

JAPAN

August 29, 2026 – Osaka, JP – Gorilla Hall (Electric Bassboy DJ Set)
August 31, 2026 – Tokyo, JP – Garden Theater

AUSTRALIA

September 4, 2026 – Perth, AU – RAC Arena
September 6, 2026 – Adelaide, AU – Entertainment Center
September 8, 2026 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
September 10, 2026 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena
September 12, 2026 – Brisbane, AU – Riverstage

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After announcing the release date for their new album, Electric Callboy have now shared a fresh and fierce track from it.

That track is ‘HYPERCHARGED’, a pulsating, neon-drenched euro stomper of the highest calibre. From the sticky-sweet melodies to the thunderous kickdrum, it’s the sort of song readymade to be the soundtrack for an animated series all about superheroes. And by chance, that’s pretty much what it is, as it finds the band joining forces with online game Brawl Stars. The track also serves as the introduction of new character Damian to the game’s universe, so it really is a big moment for both parties.

The band had this to say about the collaboration:

“We’ve always been massive gaming fans, so teaming up with Brawl Stars felt like a perfect match from the start. The track came together naturally, and we loved seeing it take shape as Damian’s theme. Damian fits our sound like he was built for it. Heavy, explosive, and impossible to ignore. It’s pressure, groove, and madness all at once. We love it!”

The track is set to appear on the band’s upcoming album ‘TANZNEID’, which will be released on August 07 via Century Media Records.

The band had this to add about what the record means to them:

“After our album TEKKNO and all the worldwide touring, TANZNEID took everything out of us. It was intense, exhausting, but also exactly what we needed after all the incredible moments we shared during that era.

“With TANZNEID, we wanted to create something special, for our fans and for ourselves. Every track surges with energy. We took what we loved about TEKKNO and pushed it further, adding new elements, new sounds, and new extremes. Heavy beats, explosive drops, and moments that hit you right in the chest. The last singles ‘RATATATA’ and ‘Hypercharged’ were just the beginning. Now it’s raw, loud, and alive, in every pulse, every scream, every melody.

“We wanted to match our music with your adrenaline, to create a record that pulls you onto the floor, makes your heart race, and doesn’t let go.

“TANZNEID is built for the stage. So turn it up, lose yourself, and dance like no one’s watching.”

As well as ‘Hypercharged’, the record will also feature many of the band’s previously released singles, ‘Elevator Operator’, ‘Revery’, and, of course, ‘TANZNEID’.

It will also include ‘RATATATA’, the band’s storming collaboration with BABYMETAL.

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