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Amon Amarth and Dethklok Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour
12/9/2025, 7:53:23 PM
Overview of the Tour: The Amonklok Conquest
Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth and the animated metal band Dethklok will co-headline a North American tour titled "The Amonklok Conquest" in spring 2026. The tour will feature medieval doom metal band Castle Rat as the opening act. The tour is set to celebrate Dethklok's 20th anniversary and will coincide with the release of a new album from Amon Amarth.
Tour Itinerary
The tour will kick off on April 15, 2026, at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ, and will conclude on May 21, 2026, at the PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The complete itinerary includes stops in cities such as San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Toronto, ON; and Atlanta, GA, among others.
Key Dates:
- April 15: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- April 17: San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
- April 18: Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
- May 21: Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Statements from the Bands
Amon Amarth expressed their enthusiasm for the tour, stating, "Three bands. One night. The strong will scream. The weak will fall. Limbs will be lost. We will crush skulls beneath our boots and tear the halls down stone by stone. This is not a concert. It is a reckoning."
Brendon Small, the mastermind behind Dethklok, emphasized the celebratory nature of the tour, saying, "We are celebrating our 20th anniversary. And what better way to do it, with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat, who embody theatrical heavy metal." He highlighted the unique blend of entertainment that the tour promises, combining heavy metal music with elements of comedy and animation.
Castle Rat's vocalist, The Rat Queen, added a theatrical flair to the announcement, stating, "On the heels of the Vernal Equinox, our adjacent universes shall align as we bring The Realm of Castle Rat into battle alongside venerable vikings, Amon Amarth, and Metalocalypse metal-masters, Dethklok!"
Ticket Information
General tickets for "The Amonklok Conquest" will go on sale on December 12, 2025, at 10 AM local time, with pre-sales available for Citi cardholders starting on December 9, 2025.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Amon Amarth, Dethklok, and Castle Rat promises a unique and powerful experience for fans of heavy metal. With a blend of theatricality and musical prowess, "The Amonklok Conquest" is set to be a significant event in the heavy metal calendar for 2026.
