Season of Mist proudly announces the return of American blackened death metal pioneers Pessimist to European stages in December 2025. Following their recent East Coast tour and a blistering performance alongside Venom Inc. in San Diego, Pessimist is set to co-headline a European tour with death metal stalwarts Sinister and Graceless.
Emerging from Baltimore’s early 90s death metal scene, Pessimist has carved a niche with their brutal yet technical sound, blending old-school thrash influences with a dark, evil atmosphere. Their upcoming album, “Keys to the Underworld”, marks their first full-length release in over two decades and promises to be their most extreme offering yet.
The current lineup features founder/guitarist Kelly McLauchlin (I Am Morbid), bassist Andrew Bowen (Carnal Necrosis), vocalist Ivan Alison aka “The Evil One” (Black Mass), and drummer Cooper Dustman (ex-Helsótt, Area 51).
Fans can expect a setlist that spans their discography, including classics from Cult of the Initiated, Blood for the Gods, and Slaughtering the Faithful, alongside new material from the forthcoming album.
European Tour Dates 2025:
4 December: Erba, IT @ Centrale Rock
5 December: Rome, IT @ Defrag
6 December: Bologna, IT @ Alchemica
7 December: Ljubljana, SI @ Menza Pri Koritu
8 December: Vienna, AT @ Viper Room
9 December: Krakow, PL @ Klub Zascianek
10 December: Warsaw, PL @ Voodoo
12 December: Oberhausen, DE @ Helvete
13 December: Eindhoven, NL @ Eindhoven Metal Meeting *
* (Graceless will not be performing at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting)
Tickets for the tour here.
Season of Mist has reissued all three Pessimist albums. These reissues include new layouts, rare, archival band photos and never-before-heard bonus tracks.
Line-up:
Kelly McLauchlin – Guitars
Andrew Bown – Bass
Ivan Alison – Vocals
Cooper Dustman – Drums
