Mayhem’s ‘Death Over Europe’ Tour 2026: A Black Metal Pilgrimage with Marduk and Immolation

Norwegian black metal pioneers Mayhem are embarking on the ‘Death Over Europe’ tour in 2026, bringing a chilling sonic experience to fans across the continent. The tour, kicking off on February 5th, 2026, features special guests Swedish legends Marduk and American death metal veterans Immolation.

Tour Dates and Locations

The ‘Death Over Europe’ tour will span from February to June 2026, hitting major cities including London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, and Vienna. Confirmed dates include:

• February 17: Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
• February 18: Kulturfabrik Kofmehl, Solothurn, Switzerland
• February 19: SiMM City, Vienna, Austria
• February 20: Eventhall-Airport, Obertraubling, Germany
• February 21: Výstaviště – Křížíkův pavilon B, Prague, Czech Republic
• February 22: Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany
• February 24: B90 Club, Gdańsk, Poland
• February 28: Eriksbergshallen, Gothenburg, Sweden
• March 7: Dollar Bill, Brooklyn, NY
• April 8: Bigcat, Osaka, Japan
• April 10: Spotify O-East, Shibuya, Japan
• June 26: Tons of Rock, Oslo, Norway

Tickets are available for purchase on the official tour website.

A Recent Album on the Horizon

The tour coincides with hints of a long-awaited new studio album from Mayhem in 2026. Their latest full-length album, “Daemon,” was released in 2019, marking seven years since their previous studio masterpiece. The upcoming album, “Liturgy Of Death”, released a couple of weeks before the tour, is presented as a conceptual work exploring the philosophy of mortality.

Mayhem: A Legacy of Darkness

Formed in Oslo in 1984, Mayhem is renowned as a pioneering force in Norwegian black metal, known for its raw, atmospheric style and tumultuous history. The current lineup includes bassist Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), who has been with the band since its inception, drummer Jan Aksel Blomberg (Hellhammer) since 1988, and vocalist Attila Csihar since 1992. Guitarists Teloch (Mortens Bergton Iversen) and Ghul (Charles Edward Alexander Hedgers) joined in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Teloch and Ghul authored the music for “Liturgy Of Death”, while Attila penned the lyrics.

Supporting Acts: Marduk and Immolation

Joining Mayhem on the ‘Death Over Europe’ tour are two formidable forces in the metal world. Marduk, Swedish legends of black metal, bring decades of experience and a relentless sound. Immolation, American death metal veterans, add a brutal and technical edge to the lineup.

Listen to the Tour Playlist

Receive a taste of the sonic onslaught to reach with the official ‘Death Over Europe Tour 2026’ playlist on Spotify.