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POST-PUNK PIONEERS THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM GENERATING STATION COMPLEX & AUTUMN 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR

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

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Studio Update

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!

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The Cassandra Complex announce USA leg of their World Tour 2024

Will cover Chicago and US West Coast

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.

Tickets are now on sale for all shows.

  • 29 Sep Chicago IL, Cold Waves Festival
  • 30 Sep Portland OR, Star Theater
  • 02 Oct Seattle WA, Central Saloon
  • 04 Oct San Diego CA, Corazón del Barrio *
  • 05 Oct Long Beach CA, Que Sera *
  • 06 Oct Albany CA, The Ivy Room (SF Bay Area) *
  • 12 Oct Ciudad de México, Foro 28
  • 15 Oct San José Costa Rica, Amon Solar
  • 18 Oct Santiago Chile, RBX
  • 19 Oct Sao Paulo Brazil, Madame
  • 23 Nov Leeds UK, The Old Woolen
  • 24 Nov London UK, The Black Heart
  • 26 Nov Reading UK, The Facebar
  • 28 Nov Bochum Germany, Matrix **
  • 29 Nov Bielefeld Germany, Movie **
  • 30 Nov Cologne Germany, Blue Shell **
  • 04 Dec Berlin Germany, Urban Spree **
  • 05 Dec Copenhagen Denmark, Lygten Station **

 * with Vox Sinistra

** with SJÖBLOM

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COP International Signs Legendary Act The Cassandra Complex

COP International proudly welcomes iconic industrial rock pioneers, The Cassandra Complex, to our roster of exceptional artists. 

Originating in the mid-eighties, The Cassandra Complex swiftly garnered attention for their distinct fusion of electronics, post-punk aesthetics, guitar-driven soundscapes, and the commanding vocals of Rodney Orpheus. Tracks such as “Moscow Idaho,” “One Millionth Happy Customer,” and “The War Against Sleep” catapulted them to fame across Europe. Extensive tours solidified their position as one of the foremost post-punk bands of their time.

Rodney Orpheus has also worked in the field of music technology helping to create and promote much of the tech that musicians around the world use today, particularly VST (Virtual Studio Technology) which revolutionized the music industry. He has worked with artists as diverse as Kevin Godley (10cc, Godley & Creme), Sinead O’Connor, Sisters of Mercy, Die Krupps, and Future Sound of London.

“When Rodney and I crossed paths we had an instant connection. Our shared enthusiasm and passion for music laid the perfect groundwork for a business partnership. Working alongside The Cassandra Complex, a band with such a profound influence on the industry, fills me with immense excitement.” – Christian Petke, Founder of COP International

We are incredibly pleased that The Cassandra Complex have chosen to collaborate with COP International following a period of self-released material. We value their trust and confidence in our label and eagerly anticipate a fruitful partnership. The Cassandra Complex is currently working on a new album and re-recording some of their back catalog. As the band celebrates its 40-year anniversary in 2024, we are already conceptualizing a limited edition reissue of their work to mark this momentous occasion.

We are thrilled to join forces with The Cassandra Complex as they continue their musical journey, and we eagerly anticipate unveiling the next chapter of their storied career together.

https://www.copint.com/the-cassandra-complex