Archive for April, 2026

U.S. Weirdo Thrashers, NUCLEAR TOMB, Releasing Epoch Inhumane Album in June! ~ “Falling Out The World of Lies” Video Premiered!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore, MD’s weirdo thrash stalwarts, Nuclear Tomb, are back and as twisted and vicious as ever with their new full-length album Epoch Inhumane, out June 12th on Rotted Life Records!

The official video for the album’s first single, “Falling Out The World of Lies,” has been premiered at No Clean Singing! Check it out at:

nocleansinging.com/2026/04/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-nuclear-tomb-falling-out-of-the-world-of-lies/

Nuclear Tomb‘s unique fusion of tight thrash riffing, noisy punk aggression, progressive rock ambition, and classic heavy metal grandeur has brought comparisons to trailblazing metal mavericks such as Voivod, Pestilence, and Coroner.

Refusing to rest on their laurels, the band spent the last two years crafting new material, which they introduced and refined in front of audiences at gigs ranging as far as Texas to Quebec. With Epoch Inhumane, Nuclear Tomb are looking to up the ante: faster speeds, deeper hooks and even more dynamic twists than their fans have already come to expect. Songs that fearlessly rip and tear through warped tales of real world society’s impending collapse. Be prepared for the horror… Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares.

FFO: Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist

Track Listing:

1. Watch The Skies

2. Falling Out The World of Lies

3. Unbowed & Averse 

4. Faithless Continuum

5. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 

6. Lifeless Transformation 

7. Butcher’s Lament 

8. Terminally Emboldened 

9. The Coward’s Curse

10. Epoch Inhumane

Photo Credit: Travis Stone

Line-Up:

Michael Brown – Guitar/Vocals
Matt Ibach – Guitar
Amelia Morris – Bass
JD Lookabill – Drums

Credits:

Album engineered and mixed by: Matt Michel at Viva Studio VA.
Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Additional lead guitar by Demir Soyer.
Album art by Brad Moore.

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instagram.com/nucleartomblives 

nucleartomb1.bandcamp.com

rottedlife.com

Source: ClawHamer PR

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LORDI Announced As Spokesband For Swedish Recycling Campaign “Pantamera”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on April 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

New Single And Video “Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)” Out Now

Stream the song here: https://lordi.rpm.link/pantamera

Sweden’s leading recycling initiative Pantamera proudly announces Finnish hard rock legends LORDI as the official spokesband for its 2026 national recycling campaign. Launching on April 2, 2026, the campaign arrives alongside a brand-new LORDI single and video titled “Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)”.

Famous for their monster personas, theatrical stagecraft, and Eurovision-winning legacy, LORDI now turn their attention to sustainability, bringing their signature shock rock energy to one of Sweden’s most impactful environmental initiatives.

At the heart of the campaign is LORDI’s unique interpretation of the classic song “Guantanamera”, reimagined in their signature hard rock style. As with every Pantamera campaign, the chosen artist reshapes the familiar melody into their own sonic identity; this time transformed into a powerful, riff-driven anthem designed to resonate with rock audiences.

[Photo Credit: Sascha Beetz]

The band’s creative vision draws a striking parallel between horror and sustainability. As Mr. Lordi explains:

“The LORDI version of Pantamera is exploring the similarities between recycling and horror genre in general. For example, Frankenstein’s monster and Zombies are recycled flesh and bones.”

Stream the song here: https://lordi.rpm.link/pantamera

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKlgExcgupI

[Photo Credit: Sascha Beetz]

Beyond the stage, LORDI have long demonstrated a commitment to environmental and ethical causes. The band are supporters of PETA and have previously participated in a vegan fashion photoshoot for Vogue, promoting cruelty-free and sustainable materials. Their involvement in Pantamera reflects a natural extension of these values: respect for the planet and awareness of the challenges it faces.

Describing the band’s relentless creative output and packed schedule, one phrase fits perfectly: monsters never rest. Between new music, major live appearances, and now a nationwide environmental campaign, LORDI continue to prove that their momentum is unstoppable.

Alongside the Pantamera campaign, LORDI are gearing up for two special moments on stage:

• 22 April: A unique orchestral collaboration at Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated, presented by the Philharmonia Orchestra

• 26 May: A special appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Final in Vienna

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NEVERMORE Is Back On Stage and Supporting JUDAS PRIEST this September

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Storming ahead into their next chapter, NEVERMORE has solidified their new line-up with their first live show in over fifteen years. The legendary act performed for a sold out IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş audience on April 1 in Istanbul, Turkey, the home country of their new vocalist Berzan Önen and birthplace of bassist Semir Özerkan.

An event eagerly awaited by fans was cemented as a night to remember. While honoring the band’s well-established history, NEVERMORE look to the future with a passionate vigor for the next evolution. Following the success of yesterday’s show, NEVERMORE will join JUDAS PRIEST this September for the final seven shows of their Faithkeepers Tour. Tickets available HERE!

Tour Dates:
Sept 11 – Bern, Switzerland @ Festhalle Bern
Sept 12 – Strasbourg, France @ Zenith
Sept 14 – Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena
Sept 15 – Bordeaux, France @ Arkea Arena
Sept 17 – Paris, France @ Arena Zenith
Sept 18 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National
Sept 21 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo

Over the summer months, ahead of their run with JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE are set to appear at shows and festivals in Latin America and across Europe.

Explore dates and purchase tickets here: https://nevermoreofficial.com/tour.

Apr 24th – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Cariola
Apr 26th – São Paulo, Brazil – Bangers Open Air
Apr 28th – São Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club Pinheiros
Jul 26th – Plovdiv, Bulgaria – Hills of Rock
Jul 28th – Rasnov, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Festival
Jul 30th – Budapest, Hungary – BARBA NEGRA Blue Stage
Aug 1st – Wacken, Germany – Wacken
Aug 3rd – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Open Air
Aug 5th – Jaromer, Czechia – Brutal Assault
Aug 8th – Derbyshire, United Kingdom – Bloodstock Open Air
Aug 9th – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival
Aug 11th – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja [with SAVATAGE]
Aug 12th – Leipzig, Germany – Parkbühne [with SAVATAGE]
Aug 13th – Bonn, Germany – KUNST!RASEN [with SAVATAGE]
Aug 15th – Carhaix Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival

An esteemed powerhouse in heavy metal, NEVERMORE recently unveiled their signing to Reigning Phoenix Music and introduced new members Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and vocalist Berzan Önen in a documentary directed and produced by Ola Englund. The film provided an enticing insight in the band’s rehearsals, and open discussion by guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams on their decision to bring NEVERMORE back. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhW3rdcyip4. 

NEVERMORE enters 2026 with purpose, fire, and a clear sense of who they are. Forged in the aftermath of Sanctuary, the band carved out a sound defined by precision musicianship, fearless songwriting, and emotional intensity. From their self-titled debut in 1995 through landmark releases such as Dead Heart in a Dead World and This Godless Endeavor, NEVERMORE built a global following and a reputation as one of modern metal’s most distinctive voices.

After years apart, the spark that first ignited the band has returned with renewed focus. For Van Williams, the timing feels natural. “It’s been brewing for quite a while and has just started to manifest itself into the now. So what better time is there to kick things off than now?”

Source: C Squared Music

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Modern Metal Supergroup CYHRA Release Empowering New Single “Bleed With Pride” ~ Announce New Album: Requiem For A Pipe Dream

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen to “Bleed With Pride”: 

https://cyhra.rpm.link/bleedPR

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA (Featuring AMARANTHE Co-Founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN, and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) unveil an epic modern metal offering in their empowering new single “Bleed With Pride“. As CYHRA celebrates their 10th anniversary year, the new release arrives alongside the announcement of the band’s fourth studio album Requiem For A Pipe Dream scheduled to be released on June 5th, 2026, via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

CYHRA frontman Jake E comments,“‘Bleed With Pride’ is about learning to trust your scars instead of hiding them. For a long time, I carried the weight of the past like something that needed to be buried. But the truth is, those wounds kept me honest. They became my compass. This song is about the internal war, the silent thunder you fight inside and choosing not to let it drown you. If I’m going to bleed, it’s not out of shame anymore. It’s with pride. Because every scar means I survived, I rebuilt, and I kept burning.”

“Bleed With Pride” aptly encompasses the central themes of the forthcoming Requiem For A Pipe Dream. This rhythmic track, fueled by a driving momentum, delivers a resonating effect alongside the emotive lyrics. CYHRA‘s high-octane sound is captivating and energizing; providing encouragement and strength to keep progressing despite past difficulties. 

Listen to “Bleed With Pride”: https://cyhra.rpm.link/bleedPR

Pre-order/ pre-save Requiem For A Pipe Dream: https://cyhra.rpm.link/requiemPR 

Photo credit: Linda Florin

L-R:
Jake E (vocals, keys), Marcus Sunesson (guitars), Jesper Strömblad (bass, guitars),
Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass), Alex Landenburg (drums)

Requiem For A Pipe Dream – Track Listing:
1. Bleed With Pride
2. Superman
3. Miss Me When I’m Gone 
4. Ghostbound
5. In The Center Of A Miracle
6. Skin From Bones 
7. Ghost I’m Meant To Be
8. Mark Of My Sins
9. Venom In Me  
10. Box With Spirits
11. Hold Your Fire feat. Samy Elbanna [Bonus Track]

More from CYHRA:
“Box With Spirits” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/M5LEuIRyhhI?si=v1G1orT00QOQ-5Ym

“Superman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJTm36WqV0

“Skin From Bones” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHXm_JwR8s

“Mark Of My Sins” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lqXqQm2Pbk

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PRO-PAIN and THE ANALOGS Complete HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026 Line-up

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Band contest for final slots to be announced shortly

Szczecin, Poland; 27 March 2026: Hells Bells Festival has revealed the final two bands for its debut edition, which will take place on 26-27 June 2026.  

Leading the final announcement is Pro-Pain: a cornerstone of the NYHC scene for over three decades and synonymous with uncompromising, groove-laden aggression. Since their early 90s debut, Foul Taste of Freedom, they have remained one of the most consistent forces in the crossover scene, bridging the gap between thrash metal and New York hardcore with a discography packed with anthems. Their performance on the opening Friday will celebrate the band’s 35th anniversary and is set to be a definitive moment for fans of the metal-hardcore crossover.

Joining them are the local heroes, The Analogs. Formed in Szczecin in 1995, they have grown to become the most recognisable and influential street punk band in Poland, boasting a substantial following abroad as well. Over three decades, their music has served as a raw and honest chronicle of gritty realities and social struggles. For this homecoming show, the band will perform a special, curated set consisting exclusively of classics from their earliest, most iconic albums, offering the Szczecin crowd a high-octane trip through the foundations of the Polish underground.

Beyond the established billing, the festival will soon launch a dedicated band contest, offering a unique opportunity for emerging acts to join the 2026 lineup and showcase their music on the Szczecin waterfront. 

Pro-Pain and The Analogs join a line-up that covers heavy metal, punk, rock and extreme metal. Across three stages, the festival will deliver everything from the traditional heavy metal legends of Dirkschneider and Grave Digger to the extreme of Possessed, Vader, NunSlaughter, and Dead Congregation. The thrash metal contingent is bolstered by the technical assault of Gama Bomb and the legendary Frank Blackfire, while the fuzz-drenched riffage of Belzebong provides a stoner-doom counterpoint. 

The punk and hardcore legacy of Discharge, UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, The Last Resort, and local icons The Analogs and Dezerter stands alongside the horrorcore energy of Słoń and the avant-garde darkness of Furia and Dola. Furthermore, the festival remains a vital platform for the new generation, showcasing the rising power of The Materia, The Stubs, Owls Woods Graves, Hamulec, My Own Abyss, Seks W Czasach Wojny, Pretensje, Drowned In Silver and Diving Stove. 

As previously announced, the festival has entered its next pricing tier. This pool of tickets will be available only until 31 May 2026 (or until sold out): Full Weekend Pass (PLN 409), Friday Ticket (PLN 199), Saturday Ticket (PLN 229). The festival also continues to offer the discounted Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13).

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells online 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hellsbellsfestival

FB Event: https://fb.me/e/7cujCjrCo

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellsbellsfestival

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellsbellsfestival

Official teaser: https://youtu.be/TybhrrUbNF4?si=s5V9NNRZ4t1JV499

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EXODUS – GOLIATH U.S. and Global Chart Results

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From EXODUS Facebook:

“Wow! Amazing! Goliath has charted higher than anything we’ve ever done, this is just so epic on so many levels! Thanks to every single person who helped make this possible. 15 on the Billboard 200! And these other countries charts are off the hook! Squeezed our way in there with all the pop and rap and country, somehow we forced our way in! STOKED!!”

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SEWER ALTAR – Finnish Death-Grind Provocateurs Announce Debut Full-Length Album “Fever Dreams of Vengeance”

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR are set to unleash their debut full-length album, Fever Dreams of Vengeance, on April 24th, 2026.

The first single “Landfill Sky Burial” is now streaming HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

Fever Dreams of Vengeance is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on Fever Dreams of Vengeance are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

Track-list:

01. Landfill Sky Burial
02. Tachanka Drive-by
03. Altar in the Sewers
04. Fencewalkin Cheetah
05. 18 and Death
06. Deadw8
07. Cryonaut Sludge
08. Resilient Like a Disease
09. Outnumbered
10. Slave Driver Smile
11. Writing on the Wall

SEWER ALTAR‘s debut album Fever Dreams of Vengeance will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Labeland Hecatombe Records, LP via 783Label, Hecatombe Recordsand 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, Fever Dreams of Vengeance presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Line-up:

Vermis Animus – Bass, Lead Vocals
Deströyer 161 – Guitars, Vocals
R. Charon – Drums

SEWER ALTAR:

https://seweraltar.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sewer_altar/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579033698

7Degrees Records (D):

https://www.7degrees-records.de/

https://www.7degreesrecords.bandcamp.com/

Hecatombe Records (ES):

https://www.instagram.com/hecatombe_records

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571814325

783 Label (UK);

https://www.783label.com/

https://www.instagram.com/783label/

Iron Corpse (FI):

https://www.ironcorpse.com/

https://ironcorpse.bandcamp.com/

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PUSCIFER Release “A Public Stoning” Video Featuring Animated Version Of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase”

Posted in alternative rock, avant garde music, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

“A Public Stoning” video featuring animation by Raul Araujo & Chris Rubey: https://youtu.be/fVIUwpOWTYM

The Pusciverse – With the debut of Puscifer’s new comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse,” and two issues already sold out, the band shares an animated adaptation of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase,” set to “A Public Stoning” (https://youtu.be/fVIUwpOWTYM), from their new album, Normal Isn’t.

The story centers on the longest running mystery in the Pusciverse: The Briefcase. For years, the object has appeared in Puscifer’s videos and photographs, prompting the recurring question among fans: “What’s in the briefcase?”

Written by Maynard James Keenan, “The Briefcase” features artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”) with lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics). The animation for the “A Public Stoning” video was created by Raul Araujo and Chris Rubey.

“The Briefcase has been part of the Puscifer mythology for years,” Keenan notes. “Everyone wonders what exactly is inside. This issue doesn’t necessarily answer the question… but it moves the story forward.”

The new clip arrives as the band is in the midst of their Normal Isn’tNorth American tour, with dates this week slated for Asheville, Durham, Bethlehem, and Boston. Tickets are available via Puscifer.com, and the full list of dates is below.

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t, is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG.

Normal Isn’t North American tour dates (tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Puscifer.com):

March 31 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
April 1 Durham, NC DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center
April 3 Bethlehem, PA Wind Creek Event Center
April 4 Boston, MA Boch Center – Wang Theatre
April 7 New York, NY Terminal 5
April 8 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
April 10 Mashantucket, CT Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
April 11 Atlantic City, NJ Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
April 15 Niagara Falls, ON OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 16 Akron, OH Akron Civic Theatre
April 18 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
April 19 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
April 21 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace
April 23 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
April 25 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
April 26 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
April 28 Madison, WI The Sylvee
April 30 St. Louis, MO The Factory
May 1 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
May 3 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 5 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
May 8 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
May 9 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
May 11 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre
May 13 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
May 14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre

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YouTube.com/pusciferdotcom

Instagram.com/puscifer

Facebook.com/puscifermusic

TikTok.com/@puscifermusic

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New CHASTAIN “The Voice of the Cult” Reissue Available NOW!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Founded in 1984, Chastain emerged as a powerhouse of American heavy metal, driven by the neoclassical precision of guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain. Based in Cincinnati, the band became a cornerstone of the Shrapnel Records era, a time when technical proficiency and “shred” guitar were reaching their zenith. Unlike many of their contemporaries who focused solely on instrumental flair, Chastain prioritized songcraft, blending intricate, sophisticated guitar work with the grit of what would become known years later as power metal.

A defining element of the band’s identity and their greatest weapon is the legendary vocalist Leather Leone. At a time when the metal scene was overwhelmingly male-dominated, Leone established herself as one of the most powerful and commanding voices in the genre.

Her performance on The Voice of the Cult remains a masterclass in metal vocals, characterized by a rasping, aggressive delivery that never sacrifices melody. Her chemistry with David T. Chastain’s darkening compositions elevated the band from a technical project to a true cult icon of the underground.

Originally released in 1988 and now re-issued by Nameless Grave Records, The Voice of the Cult is widely regarded as one of the best works in the genre and the title track has stood the test of time to be considered a true heavy metal anthm. This definitive CD reissue features an all-new layout and a 16-page booklet including insightful liner notes by Sarah Kitteringham. To further cement its status as an essential artifact of 80s heavy metal, the release includes two bonus demo tracks, featuring one unreleased song that has never been heard by fans until now.

U.S. Customers:

https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

ROW via Silent Future:

https://shop.silentfuture.us/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS – US Black Metallers Announce European Tour 2026 With SHAGOR

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The Great Darkness Returns to Europe:

A shroud of sound and shadow is set to descend upon Europe this late spring, as ABIGAIL WILLIAMS (US) announce their long-awaited return to the continent for a series of live performances across May and June. Renowned for their evocative blend of black metal and cinematic intensity, the band will once again bring their immersive sonic landscapes to audiences across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Following years of refining their sound into something increasingly expansive and haunting, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS continue to stand as one of the most distinctive voices in the modern extreme metal landscape. This upcoming run of dates promises to channel that evolution into a live setting, offering audiences an experience that is as enveloping as it is unrelenting.

For the European mainland leg of the tour, the band will be joined by Dutch act SHAGOR (NL), whose raw and obscure take on black metal will provide a fitting counterpoint, deepening the atmosphere of each night. Together, the two bands will shape a sequence of performances steeped in darkness, tension and intensity.

Divided into two distinct chapters, the tour will first traverse the UK and Ireland with a select run of exclusive ABIGAIL WILLIAMSperformances, including an appearance at Fortress Festival. The journey will then continue across mainland Europe, where SHAGOR will join as main support for a series of carefully selected dates, culminating in a final gathering in the Netherlands.

The Itinerary of Ruin

UK & Ireland (Abigail Williams only)
31/05 • Fortress Fest, Scarborough, UK
03/06 • The Pavillion, Cork, IRL
04/06 • Sound House, Dublin, IRL
05/06 • Voodoo, Belfast, IRL
06/06 • Dolans Kasbah, Limerick, IRL

European Mainland (w/ Shagor)
08/06 • De Verlichte Geest, Kortrijk, BE
09/06 • Music House, Graz, AT
10/06 • Venster 99, Vienna, AT
12/06 • Zappenduster Festival, Münster, DE (Abigail Williams only)
13/06 • Hall of Fame, Tilburg, NL

Audiences are invited to step beyond the veil and gather in the gloom as The Great Darkness once again takes form. Tickets are available now through all standard outlets.

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:

https://abigailwilliams.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/abigailwilliamsofficial

SHAGOR:

https://shagor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shagorblackmetal/

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