Callejon, a pioneering force in German-language metalcore, has announced the release of their eleventh studio album, Das Herz Ist Schwer, set for January 1, 2027. The record marks a return to the band's early roots, drawing inspiration from their formative years and Beerdigungscafe era. It features emotionally charged lyrics infused with black humor and tragic beauty, reflecting on modern societal anxieties and the erosion of belief systems.

The album includes tracks such as Jacuzzi Der Verzweiflung, Ich Habe Dich So Lieb, CBRTRK, Regen im Bauch, Schädelgrinsen, Smashburger, Heliac Wendelstein, Planet Nirgendwo, Dungeon Quest, Schmerzvampire, and Am Ende Ein Lied. to/dasherzistschwer. The release is distributed through BraveWords Records, a label known for its roster of extreme metal acts including ALCATRAZZ, Bangalore Choir, Crimson Glory, Jack Starr, Voices of Extreme, Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester, Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, ASKA, and Lillian Axe.

The album is presented as a refined evolution of Callejon’s signature sound, blending raw emotion with intricate musical construction.