Dimmu Borgir Announce Massive August 2026 North American Tour with Hypocrisy, Suffocation & Hulder – First Tour in 8 Years!
OSLO, Norway – Symphonic black metal legends DIMMU BORGIR are finally returning to North America. The Norwegian titans have announced a highly anticipated 10-date tour this August, marking their first North American shows in eight years.The “Grand Serpent Rising Tour” will feature a killer lineup of support acts: Swedish melodic death metal masters HYPOCRISY, New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION, and rising atmospheric black metal force HULDER.The tour kicks off on August 7 at the Palladium Times Square in New York City and wraps up on August 23 at The Novo in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Aug. 07 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square * (w/ Suffocation, no Hypocrisy)
Aug. 08 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium * (w/ Suffocation, no Hypocrisy)
Aug. 10 – Toronto, ON @ History
Aug. 11 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Aug. 13 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
Aug. 14 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
Aug. 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
Aug. 18 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
Aug. 21 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
Aug. 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
The band will be touring in direct support of their brand new studio album "Grand Serpent Rising", set for release on May 22, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.This run represents a major event for black metal fans across the continent. Dimmu Borgir have built a reputation for delivering some of the most grandiose, orchestral, and visually spectacular live shows in the extreme metal scene, and after nearly a decade away, North American fans are expected to show up in force.The combination of Dimmu Borgir’s symphonic majesty, Hypocrisy’s razor-sharp melodic death metal, Suffocation’s brutal technical death, and Hulder’s dark atmospheric sound creates one of the strongest extreme metal package tours announced for 2026.Fans should act fast — these dates are likely to sell quickly given the long wait and the strength of the bill.Stay tuned for more updates as the bands prepare to unleash symphonic hell across North America this summer.
CMS LIVE! 7/4/26: Jon Schaffer's Predicament, Phil Lewis' Look, Vets Hate False Praise and More!
Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening here. Jon Schaffer is fresh out of a federal plea deal and immediately tracking an anti-government record. Is anyone actually buying this, or is it just the ultimate grift to recoup legal fees? Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx is taking shots at Godsmack’s legacy while his own band relies on pre-recorded tracks to survive a stadium tour. This is where the story gets messy. We look closer at Phil Lewis cutting his hair, the absolute breakdown of the casino circuit reality, and why the old guard is terrified of losing their grip. A lot of people are completely missing the real point of these stunts.
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Sports reporters tried to lay an absolute trap for Buster Posey over his players' personal choices. They expected an immediate corporate apology—but they didn't get one. This standoff just exposed exactly how broken the relationship between sports media and real fans actually is.
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Let's not pretend the media actually cared about baseball during this press conference. They came looking for a very specific, headline-ready quote to crucify an executive and alienate traditional fans. When Buster Posey shut down the narrative by sticking strictly to the game, he didn't just protect his locker room—he exposed the entire corporate playbook. We break down the exact moment the media realized they weren't getting their apology, why sports culture is being cannibalized by corporate sponsorships, and how the entire ...
A routine lunch stop turned into a viral standoff when a customer decided to film her exit over a song playing on the loudspeaker. Plus, a disastrous road trip breakdown that resulted in a professional pyrotechnician's car melting down at a truck stop.
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DEAD ARTIST LAWSUITS & AIRPLANE SEAT SQUATTERS! (Audio)
Why is everyone still suing Michael Jackson's estate? Neeley and Chris are giving their honest take on the skepticism surrounding the latest legal battle and reviewing the trailer for the upcoming MICHAEL biopic. We're also talking about the tragedy of the woman who fell off the cruise ship and the infuriating new trend of "seat squatting" on planes. Finally, CMS Producer Weezie honors our lost friend, Bob Nalbandian. Share and follow for the metal-fueled truth! Get commercial-free episodes by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!
Agnostic Front BASSIST on DMC & Their Bold New Sound! (Audio)
Seriously, how do you keep your music fresh when you're a band with a decades-long history? It's tough! Chris chats with Agnostic Front bassist Mike Gallo about their latest, ECHOES OF ETERNITY. They talk about the killer sound improvements, what it was like working with a legend like DMC for the first time, and the guts it takes to try new things as a legacy act. Don't just listen—hit that share button, follow us, and subscribe to Rumble Premium for more! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!
LEMMY SMASHES MIXING BOARD! KING DIAMOND'S $26K HANDOUT! (Audio)
What’s crazier: Lemmy destroying a multi-million dollar mixing board with a cheeseburger, or King Diamond getting $26,000 a year from his government just for being an artist? Neeley and Chris tackle these wild metal stories! We also review George Lynch's new single, which he released after admitting he totally lied about retiring. Hint: the guys are NOT impressed. Plus, check out the insane guitar talent from a young private school student. Like, follow, and share this video! Get commercial-free episodes and more by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!
The Seth Williams Show LIVE! How Seth Is Turning A Total Nightmare Into Absolute Triumph!
We talk a lot of trash in the rock world, but every now and then, a story comes along that completely blows us away. What Seth Williams has gone through would have broken most people. Instead, he is showing the entire world what real grit and positivity look like. His latest trip to the prosthetic specialist wasn't just a medical checkup—it was the moment a real-life superhero took his first steps back toward the stage. You have to see how this incredible journey is coming together.
The Embarrassing Reason Shannon Larkin Just Apologized To Nikki Sixx!
The rock world just watched a stadium legend completely lose his mind over a passing comment. Nikki Sixx went nuclear on X, but look closer at what he actually left out of his rant.
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During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.
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