Khemmis have released a new EP titled “More Songs About Death Vol. 1” via Bandcamp. The effort comes with a cover of Misfits’ “Skulls” and an acoustic version of “A Conversation With Death.“
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Khemmis Postpone European Tour
Khemmis have postponed their spring European tour with Iron Walrus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The band commented:
“Our upcoming trek across the pond with IRON WALRUS has, unsurprisingly, been postponed. We WILL be back in Europe before the end of the year (assuming life returns to a normal-ish state in the coming months). Stay tuned for updates and as always, thank you for the support!”
Khemmis To Release New Mini-Album “Doomed Heavy Metal”, Premiere Live Video For Cover Of Dio’s “Rainbow In The Dark”
Khemmis will be releasing a new mini-album titled “Doomed Heavy Metal” on April 17. A live video for the effort’s first single, a cover of Dio’s “Rainbow In The Dark”, can be found below. Here’s the full track listing for the record:
01. “Rainbow In The Dark” (Dio cover)
02. “Empty Throne”
03. “A Conversation With Death”
04. “Bloodletting” (live)
05. “Three Gates” (live)
06. “The Bereaved” (live)
Khemmis Announce European Tour
Khemmis have announced a European tour with Iron Walrus. Here’s the dates
04/23 Kassel, GER – Goldgrube
04/24 Berlin, GER – Wild At Heart
04/25 Copenhagen, DEN – Stengade
04/26 Kiel, GER – Schaubude
04/28 Aalborg, DEN – 1000Fryd
04/29 Hamburg, GER – Hafenklang
04/30 Dortmund, GER – Musiktheater (with Sourvein)
05/01 Luttich, BEL – La Zone
05/02 London, UK – Underworld (Desertfest) (no Iron Walrus)
Khemmis Writing New Album
It looks like Khemmis have started the writing process for their new album. The band tweeted the following:
Khemmis Announce West Coast Tour
Khemmis have announced a West Coast tour with Un. Here’s the dates:
12/06 Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
12/07 Boise, ID – Neurolux
12/08 Seattle, WA – The Highline
12/09 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
12/10 Oakland, CA – Starline Social Club
12/11 Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
12/12 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
12/13 Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
12/14 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater (with Wayfarer)
Khemmis Announce North American Tour With Cloak
Khemmis have announced a North American tour with Cloak. You can find the dates for that run below.
Tour Dates:
06/14 Fort Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note (no Cloak)
07/11 Memphis, TN – Growlers
07/12 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
07/13 Lexington, KY – Clairvoyance Fest
07/14 Nashville, TN – The End
07/16 Raleigh, NC – The Maywood
07/17 Richmond, VA – The Camel
07/18 Washington, DC – Songbyrd
07/19 Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
07/20 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
07/21 Boston, MA – Great Scott
07/23 Montreal, QC – Bar Le Ritz
07/24 Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
07/25 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
07/26 Chicago, IL – Reggies
07/27 Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
07/28 Bloomington, IL – Nightshop
Khemmis Sign With Nuclear Blast
Khemmis have signed a new worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. With this news, the group have also revealed that they have “some very exciting announcements about tours, festivals, and new music coming soon.”
The band said the following:
“We are honored and excited to join the Nuclear Blast roster alongside so many legendary artists. Endless thanks to Monte Conner, Mark Palmer, Yorck Eysel and the rest of the amazing team at Nuclear Blast for sharing in our vision for the future.
We also send our unending gratitude to Dave Adelson of 20 Buck Spin, who not only took a chance on us when he released Absolution in 2015 but also became a true friend and brother to us over the last few years. Finally, thanks to everyone who has supported us by seeing us live, snagging a shirt, and/or picking up a CD or LP. Without all of you, none of this would be possible. We’ve got some very exciting announcements about tours, festivals, and new music coming soon. Cheers!”
Khemmis To Perform New Album “Desolation” In Full At Three Special Shows
Khemmis have announced that they will be performing their new album “Desolation” (out June 22) in full at three special shows. Here’s the dates:
06/29 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
07/01 Chicago, IL – Reggies
07/07 Denver, CO – Hi-Dive
Khemmis Premiere “Bloodletting” Visualizer
Khemmis have premiered a visualizer for their new song “Bloodletting.” This track is from the band’s new album “Desolation,” which will be released on June 22. The group commented:
“‘Bloodletting‘ displays a number of new directions we take throughout this album. A big, harmonized overture gives way to soaring vocals and classic metal grooves before dragging you into uncharted, crushing darkness.”
