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Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder Announce “Wrath Across America” 2026 North American Tour
5/20/2026, 11:36:58 PM
Core Tour Details
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder will co-head the “Wrath Across America” tour across North America in fall 2026. The 31-date run begins on October 5 in Riverside, California, and ends in Seattle, Washington, on either November 16 or November 19, per differing reports. Supporting acts are Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile. Presale tickets are available May 20-21, with general sales starting May 22.
Recent Lineup Changes and Album Context
Arch Enemy introduced former Once Human vocalist Lauren Hart earlier this year, replacing Alissa White-Gluz. Hart’s first recorded appearance with the band is the February single “To the Last Breath,” signaling a new vocal direction. The Black Dahlia Murder continues to promote their 2024 album *Servitude*, praised for its relentless intensity and concise 33-minute runtime.
Official Statements
Guitarist Michael Amott described the lineup as “exceptional” and said the tour will deliver “pure metal” while marking Arch Enemy’s “new era” with Hart. Drummer Alan Cassidy expressed excitement, noting the shows will let fans “throw them in the pit” and enjoy both bands together.
Conflicting Reports on Tour End Date
Source 1 lists the final Seattle show on November 16, while Source 5 extends the schedule to November 19. No official clarification has been released, leaving the exact closing date uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “North America, we are proud to announce our return, joined by the formidable BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, alongside special guests SEPTICFLESH, CRYPTA and THROWN INTO EXILE. An exceptional lineup, built for those who live and breathe PURE FUCKING METAL. We look forward to bringing you a new era of ARCH ENEMY to a city near. Be there!” — Michael Amott, guitarist, Arch Enemy
- “I'd take my arch enemy to see the Black Dahlia Murder and Arch Enemy! Then throw them in the pit. See you this fall!” — Alan Cassidy, drummer, The Black Dahlia Murder
- “fucking killer death metal,” — Metal Injection review of *Servitude*
- “one of melodeath’s greatest, most consistent bands,” — Distorted Sound on *Servitude*
Impact on the Metal Community
The tour represents Arch Enemy’s first major circuit with vocalist Lauren Hart, offering fans a live test of the band’s evolving sound. Simultaneously, The Black Dahlia Murder’s promotion of *Servitude* reinforces their standing as a consistent death-metal force. Co-headlining amplifies cross-audience exposure and highlights the continued demand for large-scale metal tours in 2026.
Upcoming Plans
After the North American leg, Arch Enemy is slated for major European summer festivals, while The Black Dahlia Murder plans additional 2027 dates supporting *Servitude*. Both groups have hinted at new studio material, suggesting the tour serves as a bridge to forthcoming releases.
