Psycroptic Announce 2026 Headlining Fall Tour

Technical death metal juggernaut Psycroptic will return to North American stages this Fall for a month-long headlining tour! The Pulse Of Annihilation run will commence on November 5th in Clifton, New Jersey and close on December 6th in Brooklyn, New York. Support will be provided by Inferi, Cognitive, and Summoning The Lich.

The journey follows a short stretch of Australian dates alongside labelmates Rivers Of Nihil and four shows in Japan with The Zenith Passage (also on Metal Blade).

Comments drummer David Haley, “We’re very excited to announce the first North American tour dates in support of The Pulse Of Annihilation. It’s always a privilege to be able to tour the US and Canada – especially when we can play a longer set with a headlining show. Get your tickets, and come out and party with us.”

Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

Psycroptic 2026 North American Tour Dates w/ Inferi, Cognitive, and Summoning The Lich:
11/5/26: Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
11/6/26: Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
11/7/26: Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
11/8/26: L’Anti – Quebec City, QC
11/9/26: 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
11/10/26: The Cave – Toronto, ON
11/11/26: Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
11/12/26: Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
11/13/26: X-Ray – Milwaukee, WI
11/14/26: Zymurgy Brewing – Menomonie, WI
11/15/26: Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB
11/16/26: Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
11/18/26: Starlite – Edmonton, AB
11/19/26: Dickens – Calgary, AB
11/20/26: The Night Shift – Kamloops, BC
11/21/26: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/22/26: Star Theatre – Portland, OR
11/24/26: The Ritz – San Jose, CA
11/25/26: Parish Room @ HOB – Anaheim, CA
11/27/26: Rosetta Room – Phoenix, AZ
11/28/26: Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
11/29/26: Aces High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT **
12/1/26: HQ – Denver, CO **
12/2/26: Reverb – Omaha, NE
12/4/26: Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
12/5/26: Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
12/6/26: Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY
** No Summoning The Lich.

Across The Pulse of Annihilation, Psycroptic sounds focused, disciplined, and fully aware of their trajectory. Complexity remains foundational, but it is now guided by compositional restraint and veteran confidence. With this release, the band reaffirm their status not merely as technical death metal stalwarts, but as architects actively shaping its future, proving that mastery, sharpened by time, only grows more lethal.

For over two decades, Psycroptic has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence, and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau.

The Pulse of Annihilation features the dual-vocal assault of Jason Peppiatt and Jason Keyser (Origin), a partnership that debuted on Psycroptic’s previous full-length, Divine Council. Peppiatt’s commanding growl intertwines with Keyser’s razor-edged articulation, creating a dynamic vocal interplay that adds dimension and contrast to the band’s dense instrumentation. This twofold approach heightens the record’s impact, featuring layered, confrontational elements that remain tightly synced with the band’s intricate foundation.

Wall Of Sound lauds, “an outstanding addition to their legacy, one that both exemplifies and builds on their musical talent without ever losing what makes them a unique band in the local and international scene,” Deaf Forever gushes, “Where sheer density once dominated, a clearer structural approach now prevails: riffs land with greater precision, and transitions flow more organically. Even amidst the complexity, there is room for dynamics and deliberate moments of calm. This controlled approach sacrifices none of the music’s intensity; instead, it makes it more impactful,” while Metal Injection celebrates, “another sonic smorgasbord of heavy riffs and drum strikes – however, this one is more intense. It’s like you’re being force fed technical death metal, but god, what a treat. I really don’t have anything snarky or clever here. This is just good shit.”

Psycroptic unleashed their critically acclaimed The Pulse Of Annihilation full-length on July 17th via Metal Blade Records. The Pulse Of Annihilation features cover art by Belial Necroarts (Gaerea, In Aeternum) and is available on digipak CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Preview/purchase the record here. Watch Psycroptic’s previously released videos for “Gathering A Venomous Herd” here, “No Blade Of Grass” here, and “Ashes Of A New Dawn” here.