AVATAR, the Swedish band that has built its own theatrical, heavy and utterly distinctive identity in modern metal, continue the cycle of their latest album Don’t Go in the Forest with a new single and an extensive tour.
The new single “Crying Fire”
“Crying Fire” is a new track from the Don’t Go in the Forest recording sessions, which the band deliberately kept off the album to present it at the right moment. The song is accompanied by a new official video clip.
Watch the video
Johannes Eckerström describes the track as a «storm of emotions» that speaks of pain, patience and passionate love.
World tour cycle
AVATAR have completed a big run in North America, with appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple, and now return to Europe. At the same time, they are opening selected METALLICA shows in the summer of 2026.
European dates 2026 (selection)
- November 20 – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steelmill
- November 21 – Southampton, England – O2 Guildhall
- November 22 – Cardiff, Wales – Depot
- November 24 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
- November 25 – Belfast, N. Ireland – Limelight
- November 27 – Norwich, England – UEA
- November 28 – Newcastle, England – Northumbria University
- November 29 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Corn Exchange
- December 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Gashouder
- December 3 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
- December 5 – Budapest, Hungary – Blackbeard Red
- December 6 – Prague, Czechia – Sasazu
- December 8 – Innsbruck, Austria – Musichall
- December 9 – Linz, Austria – Posthof
- December 10 – Ulm, Germany – Roxy
- December 11 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
- December 12 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex
- December 16–25 – Frankfurt (run of shows)
- December 20 – Padova, Italy – Hall
- December 16 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Cvetlicarna
- December 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Boogaloo
- December 18 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Majestic Music Club
- December 19 – Wrocław, Poland
With METALLICA – Summer 2026
- June 11 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Arena
- June 19 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
- July 5 – London, United Kingdom – London Stadium
Festivals 2026
- Trondheim Rocks – Norway
- Graspop Metal Meeting – Belgium
- Tons of Rock – Norway
- Rockharz – Germany
- Rockowizna – Poland
- Reload Festival – Germany
- Göteborg Brinner – Sweden
