Iconic Norwegian black metal artist and former Immortal front-demon, Abbath, played Wacken Open Air 2023 with his solo band upon the W:E:T Stage. Professionally filmed footage of Abbath performing the songs "To War", "Harvest Pyre" and "Winterbane" can be viewed below:
This summer, Abbath and his band will revisit the past and pay tribute to the legacy by performing a carefully selected set of old fan favorites and iconic metal anthems he co-wrote and recorded in the period 1992 - 2009. Return To The Raven Realms Tour will be framed by the most spectacular stage show Abbath ever has undertaken in his nearly 40-year long career.
Abbath states: “I can’t wait to get back on stage this summer to perform some old favorites that I haven’t played for a long, long time. Mark my words – It’s going to be loud and epic!”
Return To The Raven Realms Summer Tour 2024 dates:
June
20 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli Ronda
22 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop
23 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
24 - Glasgow, Scotland - SWG3 Galvanisers
25 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
28 - Oslo, Norway - Tons of Rock
July
7 - Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona Rockfest
31 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
August
1 - Vienna, Austra – Arena Wien
2 - Rasnov, Romania - Rockstadt Extreme Fest
3 - Belgrade, Serbia - Dorcol Platz
5 - Lignano, Italy - Arena Alpe
6 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
7 - Jaromer, Czech Republic - Brutal Assault
8 - Schlotheim, Germany - Party San Open Air
10 - Helsinki, Finland - HELLsinki
Abbath recently announced the Dread Reaver North America 2024 tour, with Imperial Triumphant, Black Anvil, and Final Gasp.
Says Abbath: "Abbath is back! After the unfortunate cancellation of our 2020 run we are eager to announce our return in May.
Tour dates:
May
9 - Quebec City, QC - Theatre Capitole
10 - Montreal, QC - La Tulipe
11 - Kitchener, ON - The Hub
12 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
14 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic Theatre
16 - Saint Paul, MN - Amsterdam Bar & Hall
17 - Bloomington, IL - Castle Theatre
18 - Munster, IN - Dark Lord Day *
19 - Cleveland, OH - TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic
20 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe at Old National Centre
22 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works
23 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
24 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
25 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
26 - Baltimore, MD - Maryland Deathfest *
* - no Imperial Triumphant
On May 3, New York's Imperial Triumphant will release a new version of 2018's Vile Luxury - remixed & remastered by longtime contributor Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts).
Zachary Ezrin (vocals, guitar) comments: "It is a great pleasure for the opportunity to share the stage with such an inspirational artist such as Abbath. Imperial Triumphant are poised to bring a Vile Luxury exclusive set to the stage for the first time. The molten grandeur will consume us all."
