in early 2012, heaven shall burn were part of the australian soundwave festival and played shows in south-east asia. after that they took part at the impericon progression tour, the tour line-up included unearth, neaera and suffokate on the european mainland and rise to remain, malefice and adept in the uk. after numerous festival shows, including a headlining show at with full force, heaven shall burn and caliban joined forces to celebrate either band's 15th anniversary. heaven shall burn celebrated their 15th anniversary playing their 500th show on december 21, 2012 in the sold out klubhaus in their hometown saalfeld.