English doom metal veterans My Dying Bride have enlisted Swallow the Sun’s Mikko Kotamäki to handle vocals for their 2025 live performances. The first confirmed appearance is set for July 3 at Hungary’s Rockmaraton Festival. The news follows their hiatus from live shows announcement in April, which cited their latest album, 2024’s A Mortal Binding, revved up existing tensions within the group, leading to a deep sense of discontent and burnout among members.
The band issued the following announcement:
“My Dying Bride are thrilled to announce their return to the stage in 2025!
After a small, ‘hiatus’, live shows are set to recommence, featuring a very special guest on vocals: MIKKO KOTAMÄKI from SWALLOW THE SUN. We warmly welcome Mikko, who has graciously joined the MDB live setup, enabling us to bring both new and classic songs back to the stage.
With this year’s monumental album A Mortal Binding now well into establishing itself as a Doom Metal success, the band are at last ready to promote it live along with seasoned classics of course.
The band is excited to announce one show already with more to come:
Rockmaraton Fesztivál Fesztivál 03-05.07.25 – HU, Dunaújváros
Stay tuned for further announcements—and let’s also give a big welcome to Mikko!”
