Schkeuditzer Kreuz launches European tour in support of third album ‘Swan Grinder’
Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Photo by Jeremy Belinfante)
Australian industrial synth punk project Schkeuditzer Kreuz, led by Kieren Hills, will release its third full-length album “Swan Grinder” in August 2025. The album was mastered by Martin Bowes (Attrition) at The Cage Studios.
In support of the release, Hills is set to embark on an extensive second European tour between September and October 2025, covering Central Europe, the South Caucasus, Spain, and the UK.
The new album “Swan Grinder” is available for pre-order on Bandcamp from today on, including a bonus remix CD and a denim patch. Commenting on the recording process, Hills explains: “With every recording I do, every song I write, I like to think I have learned and developed the sound from the last one. This album is heavier and has more layers of sound […] while at the same time remaining harsh, distorted, and ugly – it is still me screaming about all the shit in my head, it is just articulated better.”
The 2025 tour will see Hills returning to cities previously visited during earlier runs, alongside performances in new territories. “It’s always great to go back to a place – playing new cities or countries and introducing myself and what I do is a lot of fun but getting back there again […] that is what it is all about,” he states.
Described variously as “Industrial Synth Crust,” “D-beat Raw Synth Punk,” and “one human and some machines making noise,” Schkeuditzer Kreuz blends harsh industrial textures with crust punk and d-beat influences. Based in a cabin in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Hills has operated the project since 2020, releasing two previous albums: “Isolated and Alone” (2021) and “No Life Left” (2023).
Schkeuditzer Kreuz European Tour Dates
- 18/09 – Goldmarks, Stuttgart (DE)
- 19/09 – Schrottbar, Biel/Bienne (CH)
- 20/09 – Zurich (CH)
- 21/09 – Romp, Luzern (CH)
- 24/09 – Quarterdeck, Basel (CH)
- 25/09 – Horst, Kreuzlingen (CH)
- 26/09 – Secret Place, Tbilisi (GE)
- 27/09 – City Bar, Kutaisi (GE)
- 28/09 – Muha Bar, Yerevan (AM)
- 30/09 – TBC, Tbilisi (GE)
- 01/10 – TBC
- 02/10 – Café Bosch, Arnhem (NL)
- 03/10 – TBC, Copenhagen (DK)
- 04/10 – Kafe 44, Stockholm (SE)
- 05/10 – TBC (SE)
- 08/10 – TBC, Gdansk (PL)
- 09/10 – TBC, Děčín (CZ)
- 10/10 – Noisebar, Bohuslavice (CZ)
- 11/10 – Connewitz, Leipzig (DE)
- 12/10 – TBC (DE)
- 15/10 – La Diskordia, Madrid (ES)
- 16/10 – Rock Beer The New, Santander (ES)
- 17/10 – Bola 8, Gijon (ES)
- 18/10 – Sala Asatru, A Coruña (ES)
- 19/10 – TBC (ES)
- 22/10 – TBC (UK)
- 23/10 – The Peer Hat, Manchester (UK)
- 24/10 – TBC (UK)
- 25/10 – The Black Bull, Gateshead (UK)
About Schkeuditzer Kreuz
Schkeuditzer Kreuz is the solo project of Kieren Hills, based in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 2020, the project emerged from Hills’ background in Antipodean punk, merging harsh electronic production with d-beat, crust, and industrial influences.
Schkeuditzer Kreuz debuted with “Isolated and Alone” in 2021, followed by “No Life Left” in 2023. The act has released numerous singles, EPs, and split collaborations.
Hills has become a touring member of Attrition and continues to collaborate across genres, maintaining a prolific global touring schedule.
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