Demi Lovato.Photo: Brandon Bowen
Demi Lovato’s punk-rock era is finally here!
On Monday, the “Sorry Not Sorry” hitmaker announced their eighth studio album,HOLY FVCK, will be released Aug. 19 via Island Records, marking a return to the pop-punk and rock sounds present throughout their early work.
“The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” said Lovato, 29, in a press statement about the album, which is available for pre-order in CD, vinyl, and cassette formats.
“Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself,” they explained of the forthcoming 16-track album, their first full-length body of work since 2021’sDancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over.
Demi Lovato ‘Holy Fvck’ Cover Artwork.Island Records
“To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you,” concluded Lovato’s statement. “This record is for you.”
Shortly following the album announcement, Lovato announced a fall tour in support ofHOLY FVCKfeaturing special guests DEAD SARA and Royal & The Serpent on Tuesday.
“I’m so excited to get back on the road after four years without touring, and even longer since I’ve toured in South America,” said Lovato in a press statement.
“We’re working so hard to deliver an incredible show for all my fans and I can’t wait to see them in person to celebrate this new music,” they continued.
Demi Lovato
Kicking off August 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois, the 32-date tour will see the musician perform at venues throughout North and South America including the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil, MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park in Boston, Beacon Theatre in New York City, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville before wrapping November 6 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.
Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from Tuesday, June 7 at 12pm local time until Thursday, June 9 at 10pm local time. General tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, June 10 at 10am local time. More information regarding tickets as well as the complete list of dates are available atLovato’s website.
Last month, Lovato announced a new single titled “Skin of My Teeth,” which will be released alongside a music video on Friday — the day after its debut performance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
“I’m just trying to keep my head above water / I’m your son and I’m your daughter / I’m your mother, I’m your father / I’m just a product of the problem,” theywrote on Twitter June 4alongside several promotional photos and the single’s pre-order link.
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The “Stone Cold” singer previouslyoffered fans a glimpse of what was to comeon their Instagram Story, writing that they were “so proud” of their forthcoming new album.
“Getting emotional listening to my new album because I’m so proud of it,” they wrote. “It’s my absolute best yet and so representative of me, where I started and who I am today.”
They continued, “Yesterday I posted a song called ‘Happy Ending’ and even tho I wrote this in an incredibly dark place, I’m so grateful I’m no longer in that low, cold and lonely place… I’m sure that no matter what happens in my life…my happy ending is never having to fall into old habits again.”
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The star implied that the release would usher in a new era for them after theyposted a photowith several friends dressed in black in January.
“A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato captioned the photo, which featured them giving the camera two middle fingers.
They later toldRolling Stonethat fans can expect to hear some “heaviness” in their new sound.
“It’s a new era reminiscent of my first era,” they said. “I’m ever-evolving, ever-changing. I’d like to put the rest of my music behind me and start fresh in this new era for this next album — but I do that every album cycle.”
source: people.com
