Iceland’s Prog-Rock Torchbearers THE VINTAGE CARAVAN Release Music Video for New Single “Crossroads”, Taken From Upcoming Studio Album Portals
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After they recently joined forces with Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt on their latest single “Philosopher”, Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock trio THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have released a new song taken from their forthcoming studio album, Portals, due out on September 26, 2025 via Napalm Records! A music video for the band’s new single, “Crossroads“ – a thunderous blend of 70s-inspired riffs and modern energy – is now premiering below. The track showcases THE VINTAGE CARAVAN‘s signature fusion of classic hard rock, blues, and psychedelia,
Bassist Alexander Örn Númason reveals:
“We are very happy to present to you our new single ‘Crossroads’! The song, which is a slight departure from our previous work, almost ended up on our album Monuments. Ultimately we felt like the time wasn’t right but fast forward a few years, we had a few playthroughs and finally we felt like we were able to do the song justice.
This album is very much about trying out new styles and techniques and this was the perfect fit for this diverse catalog of songs. At this point in our career we feel like we can really try completely new things and just allow songs to be what they are without having to adhere to a certain style and I think it really shows with this album.
Lyrically the song was written when I was at a certain crossroads in my life. It reflects on that through the lens of being lost in a forest at nighttime and your mind racing at every sound and sight. The cherry on top for this song were the guest vocals from Icelandic powerhouse singer Eyþór Ingi, who happened to be in Porto at the time.
We sincerely hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!“
THE VINTAGE CARAVAN‘s new album, Portals, is another testament to the trio’s endlessly creative, modern take on the psychedelic retro rock sound, cementing the band’s leading position in the scene. The band’s previous studio album, Monuments, hit #21 on the German charts, marking a milestone in their evolution, and the new offering continues to solidify THE VINTAGE CARAVAN’s reputation as torchbearers of contemporary classic rock. Aside from their critically acclaimed releases, the band’s electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Hellfest, as well as on international tours both as headliners and as support for the likes of progressive metal giants Opeth. THE VINTAGE CARAVAN will be celebrating the release of Portals with extensive headline tours in mainland Europe and the UK, announced for autumn 2025. Find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order Portals HERE:
Portals tracklisting:
1. Philosopher (ft. Mikael Åkerfeldt)
2. Portal I
3. Days Go By
4. Portal II
5. Here You Come Again
6. Current
7. Give and Take
8. Portal III
9. Crossroads
10. Alone
11. Portal IV
12. Freedom
13. Riot
14. Electrified
15. Portal V
16. My Aurora
17. This Road
Portals will be available in the following formats:
– 1 CD Digipak
– 2LP Black Vinyl
– 2LP Solid Silver
– 2LP Splattered Milk / Black Orange
– 2LP Marbled Green Yellow Black (SOLD OUT)
– Digital
THE VINTAGE CARAVAN live:
25/09/2025 BE Brussels – Botanique
26/09/2025 FR Paris – Le Petit Bain
27/09/2025 NL Leeuwarden – Into The Void
28/09/2025 DE Hannover – Faust
29/09/2025 DE Berlin – Frannz
30/09/2025 DE Hamburg – St. Pauli Bahnhof
01/10/2025 DE Dortmund – Piano
02/10/2025 NL Tilburg – Hall Of Fame
03/10/2025 DE Cologne – Volta
04/10/2025 DE Karlsruhe – P8
05/10/2025 DE Pratteln – Up in Smoke Festival
07/10/2025 DE Tübingen – Sudhaus
08/10/2025 DE Bielefeld – Forum
09/10/2025 DE Jena – KuBa
10/10/2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal
11/10/2025 DE Munich – Keep It Low Festival
12/10/2025 AT Vienna – Arena
25/10/2025 UK Margate – Margate Rock Festival, Margate
26/10/2025 UK London – Camden Assembly
27/10/2025 UK Brighton – Dust
28.10/2025 UK Southampton – The 1865
29/10/2025 UK Bristol – Exchange
30/10/2025 UK Birmingham – Mama Roux
31/10/2025 UK Newcastle – Think Tank
01/11/2025 UK Glasgow – Classic Grand
Tickets: www.thevintagecaravan.eu
THE VINTAGE CARAVAN is:
Stefán Ari Stefánsson – Drums, backing vocals, percussion
Óskar Logi Águstsson – Electric guitars, vocals, acoustic guitars, flute
Alexander Örn Númason – Bass guitars, backing vocals, synthesizers, Farfisa
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