The 69 Eyes have released “I Survive,” a brand new single featuring Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, and the first release under their newly inked deal with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Formed in Helsinki in 1989 and still operating with the same lineup nearly four decades later, the Helsinki Vampires have built one of the most enduring legacies in gothic rock, releasing thirteen albums and achieving gold and platinum status in their native Finland while touring the world without notable interruption for twenty years.
The band occupies a singular space in rock, one foot in glam and one in goth, keeping the Johnny Thunders flame burning with leather jackets, midnight sunglasses, and low-slung guitars at a time when true believers in that aesthetic are increasingly rare. Their biggest hit, “Lost Boys” from 2005, was immortalized in a music video directed by MTV Jackass star and skater Bam Margera and remains a fixture on Halloween rock playlists to this day. “I Survive” carries that same sleazy, atmospheric charge, now amplified by Stevens’ unmistakable guitar work.
With a classic rock lineup of vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, and drums, The 69 Eyes have always relied on the magic that happens when those elements lock in on stage. That chemistry, combined with a cult following that has grown across generations, makes “I Survive” feel less like a comeback and more like a band that simply never stopped.