NEKROGOBLIKON, California's self-described purveyors of "goblin metal," are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a 24-date fall 2026 North American headlining tour. The run begins October 16 in Phoenix, Arizona and wraps November 15 in Los Angeles, with an exceptionally strong supporting lineup: ABORTED, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, and PARTY CANNON.
A pre-sale window ran June 9–11, with general on-sale beginning June 12 — tickets are available for fans planning ahead for what promises to be a genuinely heavy bill.
NEKROGOBLIKON have spent two decades building one of extreme metal's most dedicated cult followings through a blend of melodic death metal riffing, technical proficiency, and a commitment to gonzo theatrical presentation that includes goblins, elaborate costumes, and comedy that is never quite as far from the actual music as it might appear. The joke, for those who've spent time with the band's records, is that they are a genuinely excellent metal band who happen to have also figured out how to make the whole thing entertaining as a spectacle.
The supporting lineup elevates this beyond a typical anniversary tour. ABORTED are one of Belgian death metal's most consistently brutal and respected exports, with a catalog extending back to 1995 and a recent creative period that still sees them at the top of their form. SIGNS OF THE SWARM have established themselves as one of American deathcore's most powerful acts. PARTY CANNON bring their brand of brutal slam death metal with a sense of humor that makes perfect sense alongside NEKROGOBLIKON.
The band's latest release was the EP The Boiling Sea, produced by Jason Suecof, featuring live recordings of classic songs alongside new material showcasing their dual-vocal approach — a reminder that behind the costumes and comedy, there is a band that takes the craft of metal seriously.
Full tour dates: Phoenix (Oct. 16), Albuquerque (Oct. 17), San Antonio (Oct. 19), Dallas (Oct. 20), Houston (Oct. 21), Orlando (Oct. 23), Tampa (Oct. 24), Atlanta (Oct. 25), Myrtle Beach (Oct. 26), Philadelphia (Oct. 28), Brooklyn (Oct. 29), Boston (Oct. 30), Norwalk (Oct. 31), Toronto (Nov. 1), Detroit (Nov. 3), Cleveland (Nov. 4), Indianapolis (Nov. 5), Denver (Nov. 7), Salt Lake City (Nov. 8), Spokane (Nov. 10), Portland (Nov. 11), Seattle (Nov. 12), Ventura (Nov. 14), and Los Angeles (Nov. 15).