Death Angel Announce Spring 2026 Tour Dates
Thrash metal legends Death Angel have announced the second leg of their Act III US Tour. The excursion, featuring guests Vio-lence and Incite, will kick off May 1st in Phoenix, AZ and will wrap June 21st in Santa Cruz, CA. Tickets are available here.
Commenting on the tour, vocalist Mark Osegueda says: “Truth be told, when we realized that Act III was approaching the 35 year anniversary of it’s release date, we toyed with the idea of doing a tour of playing it in it’s entirety, hoping that it would appeal to some of our die hard fans and we decided to test the waters with a quick three week run in select markets in the States to see if the appreciation and fond memories of that era and time resonated with Death Angel fans today.
Well, that tour was so fulfilling for us in the band because nightly, we could see – and even more-so hear – it at every show. That you guys appreciated it beyond our wildest expectations! So, due to very humbling and overwhelming, dare we say demand!, we are so proud to announce the second leg of the Death Angel Act III US Tour.
We will be playing Act III in its entirety. Plus, more select songs from our catalog! We very much look forward to celebrating Act III with all of you! And we’d like to thank you all for the overwhelming response and demand for more! We’ll see you out there! To do it once again! You guys have been the reason since day one! And Thank you for always reminding us of that!”
Death Angel 2026 Act III US Tour Dates w/ Vio-lence, and Incite:
5/1/26: Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
5/3/26: Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/5/26: New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
5/7/26: Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville
5/10/26: Charlotte, NC – The Underground
5/11/26: Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5/12/26: Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
5/14/26: Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
5/15/26: Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/16/26: Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
5/19/26: Wilmington, DE – The Queen
5/20/26: New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
5/21/26: Buffalo, NY – Electric City
5/22/26: Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
5/24/26: Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
5/27/26: Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
5/28/26: Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/29/26: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/30/26: Tampa, FL – Orpheum
6/2/26: Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
6/3/26: Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
6/5/26: Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest
6/6/26: St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
6/8/26: Wichita, KS – Wave
6/9/26: Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
6/10/26: Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
6/11/26: Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
6/12/26: Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
6/14/26: Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/16/26: Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
6/17/26: Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
6/18/26: San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
6/19/26: Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
6/20/26: Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
6/21/26: Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Purchase Death Angel ’s latest album, Humanicide, and previous releases at here.
About Death Angel:
Death Angel is a pioneering American thrash metal band formed in 1982 in Daly City, California, and a vital force in the legendary Bay Area thrash movement. Emerging as teenage prodigies, the band quickly built a reputation for blistering speed, technical precision, fearless songwriting, and ferocious live performances — qualities that continue to define them more than four decades later.
Formed by cousins Rob Cavestany (guitar), Dennis Pepa (bass), and Andy Galeon (drums), alongside vocalist Mark Osegueda and guitarist Gus Pepa, Death Angel cut their teeth in local clubs before exploding onto the international stage with their 1987 debut album The Ultra-Violence, recorded when Galeon was just 14 years old. Its complex arrangements and explosive energy immediately distinguished them within the Bay Area scene. They followed with 1988’s Frolic Through the Park, which featured the breakout single and MTV favorite “Bored,” even leading to the band hosting Headbangers Ball. In 1990, their major label debut Act III (Geffen Records) revealed a more dynamic and melodic dimension, while retaining their thrash intensity. With MTV airplay for “Seemingly Endless Time” and “A Room With A View,” and a feature in People Magazine, the album cemented their status as one of thrash metal’s most musically adventurous acts.
After reuniting in 2001, Death Angel embarked on a powerful second chapter — one that would become among the strongest stretches of their career. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, they delivered a run of acclaimed releases that fused classic Bay Area aggression with sharpened songwriting and modern production. Beginning with The Art of Dying (2004) and continuing through Killing Season (2008), Relentless Retribution (2010), The Dream Calls for Blood (2013), The Evil Divide (2016), and 2019’s Humanicide, the band refined their attack while expanding their dynamics. Across these albums, intricate riff craftsmanship, blistering tempos, and socially aware lyricism became hallmarks of their modern era. Humanicide earned Death Angel a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, further solidifying their place among contemporary thrash metal’s most vital and respected forces.
Death Angel at Showbox Seattle, WA May 2023 | Photo by Greg Goudey
In 2025, the band unveiled two standalone singles, marking their first new material in several years, and signaling the next phase of their evolution. “Wrath (Bring Fire)” delivered a high-velocity assault rooted firmly in classic Bay Area ferocity, while “Cult of the Used” emerged as a sharp, socially charged anthem driven by precision riffing, thunderous rhythm work, and commanding vocals. Together, the releases reaffirmed Death Angel’s creative momentum and uncompromising intensity.
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Act III, Death Angel launched a special anniversary tour performing the album in its entirety. The run combined full-album performances with select classics from across their catalog, offering longtime fans a rare and immersive experience. The tour included major US markets and multiple hometown Bay Area performances — including two advanced sold out shows at the legendary Fillmore — underscoring the album’s enduring impact. The Act III Anniversary Tour continues into 2026 and 2027, with additional dates to be announced.
The current lineup — Mark Osegueda (vocals), Rob Cavestany (guitar), Ted Aguilar (guitar), Damien Sisson (bass), and Will Carroll (drums) — has remained intact for nearly two decades, forming one of the most stable and formidable configurations in the band’s history. That longevity translates powerfully to the stage, where Death Angel continues to tour extensively across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia, appearing at major festivals and headlining club and theater dates while maintaining their reputation as one of thrash metal’s most electrifying live acts.
