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Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dark Funeral Announce "In League With Satan" European Tour for October 2026
11/29/2025, 2:59:27 PM
Major Tour Announcement
Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dark Funeral have revealed plans for their co-headlining "In League With Satan" European tour, scheduled for October 2026. This tour marks a significant return for Dimmu Borgir, who expressed excitement about teaming up with Behemoth for this extensive run. The tour will kick off on October 9 in Zurich, Switzerland, and conclude on October 30 in Copenhagen, Denmark, covering major cities such as Milan, Munich, and Paris along the way.
Tour Dates and Locations
The tour will feature performances at notable venues across Europe, including:
- October 9: Zurich, Switzerland - Halle 622
- October 10: Zwickau, Germany - Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
- October 11: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal
- October 13: Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
- October 14: Munich, Germany - Zenith
- October 16: Paris, France - Zenith
- October 18: Den Bosch, Netherlands - Mainstage
- October 20: Cologne, Germany - Palladium
- October 22: Hamburg, Germany - Inselpark Arena
- October 23: Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
- October 24: Brno, Czech Republic - Hala Vodova
- October 27: Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall
- October 29: Stockholm, Sweden - B-K
- October 30: Copenhagen, Denmark - K.B. Hallen
Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on December 3, 2025, at 10 AM CET.
Band Statements and Anticipation
Dimmu Borgir's members highlighted the significance of this tour, stating, "It’s been a few years since we’ve done a proper European tour, and what a great way to get back out there—teaming up with our brothers in Behemoth for this massive European run." Behemoth's frontman, Adam "Nergal" Darski, emphasized the scale of the event, declaring, "We decided to outdo ourselves and bring the biggest black metal package ever assembled. Let’s get evil as fuck!"
Criticism and Opposition
While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans, some critics have raised concerns regarding the commercialization of extreme metal and the potential dilution of the genre's authenticity. However, the bands have maintained their commitment to delivering a powerful and immersive experience.
What's Next
As the tour approaches, fans can expect further announcements regarding setlists and special features of the performances. The collaboration between these three influential bands is anticipated to be one of the most significant events in the extreme metal scene for 2026.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s been a few years since we’ve done a proper European tour, and what a great way to get back out there—teaming up with our brothers in Behemoth for this massive European run.” — Dimmu Borgir
- “Legions of Europe! We decided to outdo ourselves and bring the biggest black metal package ever assembled. Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral historic… biblical! Let’s get evil as fuck!” — Adam "Nergal" Darski, Behemoth
