Khemmis continue the march toward their towering new self-titled album with the news that they’ll be returning to Europe & UK in October 2026.
The EU leg of their ‘Forsake The Light’ tour will take the doom metal soothsayers across seven countries, including a performance on the Copenhagen Metal Cruise, and four dates across Germany and the UK. Celestial Sanctuary will be joining as supports.
Khemmis stated:
“We cannot wait to bring the ‘Forsake The Light’ tour overseas, with a long-overdue return to Europe and our first-ever UK headlining shows. We’re bringing the mighty Celestial Sanctuary with us for this run, so you know these shows are going to be HEAVY. See you soon, hellions”!
Tickets will go on-sale Friday 22nd May at 10am UK / 11am CEST here.
European & UK Tour Dates 2026:
10.10.26 Germany Bochum @ Die Trompete
11.10.26 The Netherlands Hengelo @ Metropool
13.10.26 UK Birmingham @ The Flapper
14.10.26 UK Manchester @ The Bread Shed
15.10.26 UK London @ The Underworld
16.10.26 UK Portsmouth @ Kola
17.10.26 France Paris @ Backstage By The Mill
18.10.26 Belgium Liège @ Desertfest
19.10.26 Germany Leipzig @ Naumanns
20.10.26 Czech Republic Prague @ Subzero
21.10.26 Germany Berlin @ Cassiopeia
22.10.26 Germany Hamburg @ Monkeys
23.10.26 Copenhagen Metal Cruise*
24.10.26 Norway Oslo @ Høstsabbat*
* (Khemmis only)
* (Khemmis only)
Earlier this month, Khemmis released new track “Beneath the Scythe”, the latest single from the Denver heavy metal institution’s massively anticipated self-titled full-length, due out June 12th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Following the explosive first single “Invocation of the Dreamer”, “Beneath the Scythe” digs even deeper into the band’s sharpened sense of purpose-melding colossal riffs, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable emotional weight that has defined Khemmis for over a decade. Taken from an album that finds the band reconnecting with the pure exhilaration of making heavy music together, the track captures both the darkness and triumphant spirit at the heart of “Khemmis”.
“Khemmis” is available for pre-order here, including a ‘Deluxe Edition’ of the record offered by the band, which features exclusive extras—a behind-the-scenes photobook, an autographed promo photo, and more—directly from their website.
Tracklist:
1. Invocation of the Dreamer
2. Corpsebloom Garden
3. Grief’s Reverie
4. Beneath the Scythe
5. Gilded Chambers
6. Tomb of Roses
7. Carrion King
8. Benediction Tones
Khemmis will embark on a headlining tour in early summer with support from Necrofier and Wretched, followed by an excursion with Monolord soon after. Tickets are available here.
US Tour Dates 2026:
June 19 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater**
June 20 – Seattle, WA – Substation**
June 21 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater**
June 23 – Sacramento, CA – Starlet Room**
June 24 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone**
June 25 – Santa Cruz, CA – Felton Music Hall**
June 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room**
June 27 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick**
June 28 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s**
June 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater**
July 1 – Cottonwood, AZ – Queen B**
July 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister**
Aug 27 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall#
Aug 28 – Louisville, KY – Portal#
Aug 29 – Atlanta, GA – Garden Club#
Aug 30 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy#
Aug 31 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern#
Sep 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts#
Sep 3 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere#
Sep 5 – Baltimore, MD – Labor Daze#
Sep 8 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups#
Sep 9 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary#
Sep 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle#
** (w/ Necrofier and Wretched)
# (w/ Monolord)
After eleven years of albums and global touring, Colorado’s Khemmis have cemented themselves as pillars of modern heavy metal. Yet as they approach their fifth full-length, the band found something newly vital: the simple joy of creating heavy music together. Formed with no expectations, the group’s longevity has become its foundation, with guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson describing the band as a rare source of stability and camaraderie. Since their 2015 debut “Absolution”, followed by the acclaimed “Hunted”, “Desolation”, “Doomed Heavy Metal” MLP, and “Deceiver”, Khemmis have built a legacy of towering, spiritual doom that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
Despite changes—including members relocating and bassist David Small joining in 2022—the band emerged more focused than ever. Recording again at Flatline Audio in Colorado, the lineup of Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and Small leaned into renewed trust and chemistry, with distance paradoxically strengthening their bond. The addition of Small invigorated the rhythm section and encouraged experimentation, while the band rediscovered the excitement that defined their early days. That renewed energy fueled a collaborative atmosphere rooted in confidence, inspiration, and the shared thrill of simply playing heavy metal.
The resulting self-titled album is both a celebration and reinvention: a conceptually framed ritual of heavy metal that moves from the pounding “Invocation of the Dreamer” to the climactic “Benediction Tones”, balancing galloping aggression with emotionally resonant anthems. The record embraces extremity, catharsis, and joy in equal measure, complemented by new visual direction from artist Christopher Remmers. Through lineup changes, distance, and a shifting world, Khemmis remain unshaken—leaning into the music that defines them. Their self-titled studio album arrives on June 12th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast, capturing the band in their truest and most energized form.
Weblinks:
khemmisdoom.com
www.facebook.com/khemmisdoom
