Before we get into the record and tour details, we have some massive news. Thanks to your incredible support, our new record Generating Station Complex went straight to #1 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC) upon release, and we are absolutely thrilled to say that after 5 weeks it is still holding strong at #1 this week! We couldn’t ask for a better reception, so a huge thank you to everyone who has been listening and spreading the word.
The Heavyweight Vinyl & CD Release
For those who have been asking for physical formats, we have been listening, and the wait is almost over! The CD and heavyweight vinyl formats are officially set to ship on October 30, 2026 via COP International Records.
The test pressings have been finalized, and the vinyl copies have just been pressed and are getting packed as we speak. They should be hitting independent record stores right in time for the tour.
If you can’t wait any longer, you can pre-order your copy right now directly on The Cassandra Complex Bandcamp page. Or if you plan on coming to the next shows in November we will have copies on the merch stand, and we will be happy to sign them for you after the show.
November 2026 European Tour Itinerary
In November, we will be crossing the channel for our next tour across Europe. We are pleased to announce that Swedish post-punk duo SJÖBLOM will be rejoining us as our very special guest on these dates, which are proudly supported by Orkus! Magazine.
See the sidebar for the dates and links to buy advance tickets. Don’t delay, because some of the shows are already selling fast!
We are currently also making plans for 2027. We have already confirmed the Dark City Festival in Spain next June; plus it looks like we might do some very special shows in Scandinavia in February, and maybe even a couple of shows in the USA in March…
Electronic rock trailblazers reunite classic core lineup for a hard-hitting new studio record via COP International, followed by a 12-date European tour.
LOS ANGELES / TODMORDEN — Seminal post-punk and electronic rock icons The Cassandra Complex have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, Generating Station Complex, to be released via COP International Records. To celebrate the release, the band will hit the road this October and November for a European headline tour, featuring special guests SJÖBLOM.
Crafted across two transatlantic creative hubs—Magic Library Studio West in Venice Beach, California, and Magic Library Studio North in Todmorden, Yorkshire—the record sees founding members Rodney Orpheus (vocals, synthesisers, drum machines), Paul Dillon (synthesisers, drum machines), and Andy Booth (guitars, keyboards) join forces once again, featuring guest bass guitar by Volker Zacharias.
Produced by Rodney Orpheus, Generating Station Complex delivers a blistering sonic evolution: driving drum machines, razor-sharp guitars, and hypnotic synthesizer textures backing Orpheus’s unmistakable vocal delivery. Bridging the band’s Leeds origins with cutting-edge modern production, the album reimagines and solidifies definitive powerhouse anthems—including underground club classics like “Moscow Idaho,” “The War Against Sleep,” “Nightfall,” and “One Millionth Happy Customer.“
“Seeing the incredible crowd reaction night after night on our 40th anniversary tour was overwhelming—not just from longtime fans, but from a whole new generation discovering these songs for the very first time. It made us realize how vital this music still is and made us want to capture the definitive studio versions for today’s audience. We wanted to capture the energy and raw grit that defined us from day one, but with the full weight, depth, and punch of where our sound is right now. Hearing these tracks come alive again with Andy and Paul was electric. It’s loud, direct, and completely uncompromising.” — Rodney Orpheus
“The Cassandra Complex has always stood at the vanguard of the dark alternative scene—ahead of their time then, and just as vital now. ‘Generating Station Complex’ is a masterclass in how post-punk and electronic aggression should sound. It honors their roots while sounding utterly contemporary. We are thrilled to bring this record to fans worldwide.” — Christian Petke, Founder & CEO of COP International
The album announcement follows on the heels of the band’s massive 40th anniversary world tour, which saw them play 49 shows across 13 countries spanning the UK, mainland Europe, the USA, and Latin America. The Cassandra Complex will bring their powerhouse live performance back to European stages this autumn, culminating with an appearance at Germany’s Plage Noire Festival. More dates around the world are being planned for 2027.
The visual presentation draws a direct line through the group’s visual history, featuring an archival front cover photograph by Linda Molyneux (Leeds, 1985) and cover design by acclaimed British author and designer Antony Johnston. Johnston is a New York Times bestselling writer whose work includes The Coldest City, adapted into the feature film Atomic Blonde, as well as Wasteland, Dead Space, novels, graphic fiction, and major video-game projects. A longtime friend of the band, he also created the cover artwork for The Cassandra Complex album The Plague.
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES — AUTUMN 2026 Presented by Orkus & COP International · *With Special Guests SJÖBLOM
06 Nov 2026 Waregem, Belgium De Schakel
07 Nov 2026 Cologne, Germany Blue Shell
08 Nov 2026 Heerlen, Netherlands Nieuwe Nor
11 Nov 2026 Rüsselsheim, Germany Das Rind
12 Nov 2026 Hannover, Germany Lux
13 Nov 2026 Coesfeld, Germany Fabrik
14 Nov 2026 Bielefeld, Germany Movie
16 Nov 2026 Munich, Germany Backstage
17 Nov 2026 Zagreb, Croatia Boogaloo
19 Nov 2026 Prague, Czech Republic Futurum
21 Nov 2026 Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany Plage Noire Festival
TRACK LISTINGS Vinyl Edition (180g)
Side C 1. Moscow Idaho 2. The War Against Sleep 3. What Can I Do For You 4. Ground 5. March
Side X 1. Nightfall 2. One Millionth Happy Customer 3. Second Shot 4. Why
CD Edition
1. Moscow Idaho 2. The War Against Sleep 3. What Can I Do For You 4. Nightfall 5. One Millionth Happy Customer 6. (In Search of) Penny Century 7. Second Shot 8. Ground 9. Why 10. March
Digital release 4th of September (Bandcamp Day) and opening presales for physical copies. Physical release 30th of October.
MEDIA & BOOKING CONTACT COP International Records: Christian Petke — christian@copint.com | www.copint.com European Tour Booking: Sabine Waltz (International Booking Department) — sabine@ibdbooking.de
Our new album is in the final stages of mixing! We are aiming to be finished this week and then it will go to be mastered next Monday – this is a very important process, especially for cutting vinyl records.
Since we are actually ahead of schedule on this one, we are going to try to get the streaming release happening in early September, with CD and vinyl to follow by October, so you wonderful people can get signed copies at the shows in October / November!
Legendary post-punk pioneers The Cassandra Complex are back with a fiery new single, Nazi Goths Fuck Off, a bold cover of a track originally written and performed by Finnish artist Suzi Sabotage. The single, released by COP International Records, is a no-holds-barred protest against the rise of fascism and far-right ideologies in Europe. With the German general election looming, the release is a direct response to the growing influence of the neo-Nazi AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) party.
The song’s raw, unapologetic lyrics make a powerful statement:
“This is not your playground / We don’t want you around / Your bigotry’s not welcome here / So drop dead and disappear.”
Rodney Orpheus, lead singer of The Cassandra Complex, says:
“This song is more than a protest—it’s a battle cry. Fascism has no place in music, culture, or society. Covering Suzi Sabotage’s brilliant original felt like the perfect way to amplify this message and stand in solidarity against hate.”
COP International Records’ head Christian Petke adds:
“At a time when far-right ideologies are threatening the core of democracy, it’s vital for artists to take a stand. The Cassandra Complex has delivered a blistering anthem that’s as urgent as it is uncompromising. We’re proud to release it and help spread its message.”
Nazi Goths Fuck Off captures the band’s iconic blend of industrial energy and punk attitude, revitalized with a sense of urgency for the modern era. The track is more than a song—it’s a call to action.
The Cassandra Complex has long been known for their politically charged music, and this release underscores their unwavering commitment to activism through art. The single is available on all major streaming platforms.
Listen. Protest. Resist.
The Cassandra Complex would like to thank:
• Suzi Sabotage for writing such a great song • Vox Sinistra of Strict Tempo Records for coming up with the idea of us doing it • Christian Petke of COP International Records for rush releasing this version ahead of the German elections • Uwe Marx at Sonic Seducer magazine for his support
Mixed by Rodney Orpheus at Magic Library Studio – California – USA Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering – California – U.S.A Cover design by Rodney Orpheus & DCore after an original 1932 German anti-Nazi poster by Kirchbach
Thanks to: Waldorf Music for the great synthesisers Jason Davies / ESI for monitoring systems PreSonus for digital audio software & hardware
SAN FRANCISCO, September 02, 20– COP International Records and Strict Tempo are proud to announce the USA leg of the successful CX40 World Tour.
Legendary Anglo-Irish post-punk group The Cassandra Complex have been celebrating their 40 year anniversary in 2024 with an extensive world tour spanning Europe and the Americas. As part of the tour they will be making a rare visit to play in the USA in September – October, starting with an appearance at the Cold Waves festival in Chicago, and continuing through the West Coast of the USA. The last time The Cassandra Complex played in America was almost 20 years ago, so this will be a unique chance to see their live show.
The first leg of the CX40 anniversary tour was a major success, with packed club shows across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria, culminating with performing to 4000 ecstatic fans at the M’era Luna festival. The second leg of the tour will commence with shows in the USA and Latin America in the Fall, followed by more shows in the UK and EU later in the year.
The band will be supported on USA shows by popular scene DJ Vox Sinistra and on European shows by special guests Swedish post-punk duo SJÖBLOM.
Will cover Germany, Belgium, USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil, UK, the Netherlands, and Denmark
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2024 – COP International Records, International Booking Department, and Resistencia Booking are proud to announce the second leg of the successful CX40 tour.
Legendary Anglo-Irish post-punk group The Cassandra Complex celebrate their 40 year anniversary in 2024 with an extensive world tour spanning Europe and the Americas.
The first leg of the CX40 anniversary tour was a major success, with packed club shows across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria. The second leg will commence this summer with festivals in Germany and Belgium, then a rare chance to see the band in the USA and Latin America in the Fall, followed by more shows in the UK and EU later in the year. The band will also be supported on select European shows by special guests Swedish post-punk duo SJÖBLOM.
25/08/24 Sint-Niklaas Belgium, De Rembrandt Festival
29/09/24 Chicago USA, Cold Waves Festival
12/10/24 Ciudad de México, Foro 28
15/10/24 San José Costa Rica, Amon Solar
18/10/24 Santiago Chile, RBX
19/10/24 Sao Paulo Brazil, Madame
23/11/24 Leeds UK, The Old Woolen
24/11/24 London UK, The Black Heart
26/11/24 Reading UK, The Facebar
28/11/24 Bochum Germany, Matrix *
29/11/24 Bielefeld Germany, Movie *
30/11/24 Cologne Germany, Blue Shell *
04/12/24 Berlin Germany, Urban Spree *
05/11/24 Copenhagen Denmark, Lygten Station *
* with SJÖBLOM
(More dates to be confirmed)
The Cassandra Complex was formed in 1984 by Rodney Orpheus (vocals,synths, drums machine), Paul Dillon (electronics), and Andy Booth (guitar, keyboards). Their unique synthesis of post-punk, goth, EBM and industrial music, coupled with their exciting, powerful multimedia-driven live show and Rodney Orpheus’ commanding voice and stage presence proved irresistible to audiences, and since then they have toured extensively, filled club dance floors, and topped indie charts around the world. Songs such as Moscow Idaho, One Millionth Happy Customer, Penny Century, and Nightfall have been lauded as classics of the genre.
After a long hiatus they recently returned to the spotlight with the album The Plague, recorded during COVID lockdown, which spent 8 weeks at the top of the German Alternative Chart (DAC). In March 2024 they released Death & Sex, which similarly shot straight to #1 in the DAC for multiple weeks. Both albums are available from COP International Records on CD and on all streaming services.
Rodney Orpheus has also worked as an acclaimed producer, remixer, and music technologist, working with artists such as The Sisters of Mercy, Kraftwerk, Beborn Beton, The Future Sound of London, Die Krupps, Sinead O’Connor, Girls Under Glass, Faith & the Muse, Within Temptation, and many more.
There have been some questions lately about “VIP tickets” for shows, so just to make things clear:
WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR “MEET & GREET” OPPORTUNITIES, AND WE NEVER WILL
We have been touring for 40 years now , and after EVERY show, Rodney can always be found at the merchandising booth, talking with fans and signing autographs. He has done this at every single concert since the day we started, even at the recent show in Charleroi where he was so sick he had to go to hospital after the show – he still stayed long enough to sign autographs first.
Your ticket money enables us to keep making the music that we love, so our belief has always been that if you buy a ticket for our shows – ANY ticket – then the least we can do is say thank you. If you want to buy some merchandise and have that signed, then that’s even better, but you don’t have to. We will sign your ticket stubs, your CDs and records, whatever is important for you, for FREE.
Just because someone is rich enough to pay more for a ticket, that doesn’t mean that they deserve more. All of our fans are equally important to us, regardless of how much they pay. As long as you like The Cassandra Complex, that’s enough for us.
