Experimental metal act Boris have announced their second studio album of 2022.

Revealed today, Heavy Rocks 2022 will be released on August 12 via Relapse Records. This will be the third album in the Heavy Rocks series; the last Heavy Rocks album was unveiled in 2011. The first single from the record titled “She is Burning” comes with a music video directed by YUTARO from Art Love Music, which can be seen below.

Boris said this about the new album, which can be pre-ordered here:

"The world has changed over the last two years. Everyone's thinking is simpler and pragmatic. Now, it is easier for everyone to grasp what is important to each of us.

We leave it to the future and pass it on. The soul of rock music is constantly evolving. A soul that transcends words and meaning to reach you - instinct, intuition, and fangs.

This is the heavy rock of Boris now.

As we land on our 30th anniversary, Boris continues to evolve, accelerating the latest and universal.

Boris does not lead anyone anywhere.

We just keep showing this attitude.”

From August 22 through September 18, Boris will be touring in support of Heavy Rocks 2022 and W, which was released in January, this summer with support from Nothing. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (May 20) at 10 a.m. local time.

Boris tour dates

Aug 19 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom (w/ The Body) *

Aug 19-21 Las Vegas, NV Psycho Las Vegas @ Resort World Las Vegas

US Tour w/ Nothing Aug 22 - Sept 18

Aug 22 Albuquerque, NM @ Sister

Aug 24 Dallas, TX @ Studio at the Factory

Aug 25 Austin, TX @ Empire Garage

Aug 26 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

Aug 27 Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live *

Aug 29 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

Aug 30 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

Aug 31 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club

Sep 1 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

Sep 2 New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Sep 3 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

Sep 6 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre

Sep 7 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

Sep 8 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

Sep 9 Indianapolis, IN @ Post. Festival @ The Vogue

Sep 10 St. Louis, MI @ Delmar Hall

Sep 11 Chicago, IL @ Metro

Sep 12 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line

Sep 14 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

Sep 15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

Sep 17 Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

Sep 18 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

Sep 24 Mexico City, MX @ House of Vans

* No Nothing

Heavy Rocks 2022 tracklisting

1. She is burning

2. Cramper

3. My name is blank

4. Blah Blah Blah

5. Question 1

6. Nosferatou

7. Ruins

8. Ghostly imagination

9. Chained

10. (not) Last song