Southern California Punks Empired Release “Strikes Back” Via HEY!FEVER Records; Announce European Tour

Southern California punk outfit EMPIRED return with their explosive sophomore album Strikes Back, out now via HEY!FEVER RECORDS. Following last year’s Finding Calm in the Chaos, the new LP captures the band at full throttle—razor-sharp, road-tested, and ferociously alive. To celebrate, EMPIRED will embark on their first European tour with labelmates Heartwells from November 13–24, booked by City Rat Booking. Expect raw, sweaty, and defiant live shows that define the spirit of DIY punk. Strikes Back is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

Tour dates:

Empired / Heartwells — Europe 2025
Presented by Hey!Fever Records & City Rat Booking
Nov 13–24, 2025

13.11 WERMELSKiRCHEN (D) AIZBAHNDAMM

18.11 HRADEL KRALOYE (CZ) BAJKAZYL

14.11 MUNSTER CD

HEILE WELT

19.11 Hof (D) PUNK ROCK OFFICE

15.11 HANNOYER D) TBA

20.11 DEN BOSCH (NL) WILLEM TWEE

16.11 BERLIN D

FRANKEN BAR

21.11 ZEIST (NL) DE PEPPEL

17.11 ViENNA (AUT) TBA

22.11 AULENDORF(D) IRREAL