Empire of Disease is a metal band hailing from Bilbao (Basque Country), founded in 2018. They began their live performances in January 2019, coinciding with the production of their first EP, "Silence is Violence", a self-released work featuring five tracks, launched in June of that year. Following its release, the band embarked on the "Dementia! Tour", covering the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula and France. Remaining dates—including Portugal and other Spanish cities—were canceled due to the global health crisis. In March 2021, Empire of Disease signed with the international label Wormholedearth to release their debut studio album, "With All My Hate" (June 25, 2021). This record enabled them to undertake an extensive tour, the "Among Ruins Tour", with 38 dates across five European countries, alongside performances at festivals such as Iberian Warriors Metal Fest and Halloween Metal Fest. In 2023, the band signed with the Spanish label Xtreem Music for their second album, "Shadows in the Abyss", released on November 7 of that year. With this album, Empire of Disease not only completed a successful European tour but also achieved a milestone in 2024: 50 concerts in a single year and a performance at one of Spain’s most important metal festivals, Resurrection Fest 2025, cementing their status as one of the most promising bands in the current scene. Currently, the band is preparing their new studio album and its accompanying tour for promotion throughout 2026.
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