{"id":305645,"date":"2026-02-23T07:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/305645\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:47:09","slug":"arch-enemy-announce-2026-tour-dates-in-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/305645\/","title":{"rendered":"Arch Enemy Announce 2026 Tour Dates in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melodic death metal masters Arch Enemy<\/a> recently released their first song (\u201cTo the Last Breath<\/a>\u201d) with their new singer<\/a>, Lauren Hart<\/a> (who replaces<\/a> longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz<\/a>). They also announced their \u201cBack to the Root of All Evil\u201d European tour taking place this summer; however, it turns out that they\u2019ll be embarking on a brief tour of Asia earlier in 2026.<\/p>\n

More About Arch Enemy\u2019s 2026 Asia Tour Dates<\/p>\n

Per the band\u2019s official website<\/a>, as well as their social media accounts, the new lineup of Arch Enemy will be making its \u201cglobal debut\u201d be playing several shows in China and Japan. Specifically, they\u2019ve got seven shows in China (from the end of March to the start of April), and a few days later, they\u2019ll be playing three shows in Japan.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina, we\u2019re coming for you! We are beyond excited to announce our upcoming shows. It\u2019s been a long time coming, and we can’t wait to see you all there!\u2060 \u2060 Tickets are OFFICIALLY ON SALE now. Grab yours before they\u2019re gone!\u2060\u201d the quintet wrote on social media about the China trek (obviously).<\/p>\n

As for the Japan performances, they similarly shared: \u201cGet ready! We are bringing the energy to Japan for three exclusive nights. You don\u2019t want to miss this!\u201d<\/p>\n

As of now, it\u2019s unclear who \u2013 if anyone \u2013 will be supporting them.<\/p>\n

You can see both of those social media posts, as well as the full list of Arch Enemy\u2019s upcoming shows in China and Japan, below:<\/p>\n

Arch Enemy 2026 Asia Tour Dates<\/p>\n

Mar. 27 \u2013 Beijing, China @ Dongsan Live
Mar. 29 \u2013 Nanjing, China @ 1701 Livehouse Max
Mar. 31 \u2013 Xi\u2019an, China @\u00a0Planet Factory
Apr. 4 \u2013 Shenzhen, China @ BO Livehouse
Apr. 6 \u2013 Kunming, China @ Modern Skylab
Apr. 8 \u2013 Chengdu, China @\u00a0CH8 Livecenter
Apr. 10 \u2013 Shanghai, China @ Mao Livehouse
Apr. 14 \u2013 Osaka, Japan @ Zepp Osaka Bayside
Apr. 17 \u2013 Minato City, Japan @\u00a0Ex Theater Roppongi
Apr. 18 \u2013 Koto City, Japan @\u00a0Toyosu PIT<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth mentioning that they\u2019ll be playing three festivals \u2013 Bangers Open Air Brazil, AREA 53 Festival and Masters of Rock \u2013 between their last show in Japan and the July 19 start of their \u201cBack to the Root of All Evil\u201d run.<\/p>\n

Of course, you can see all their upcoming tour dates \u2013 and grab tickets \u2013 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Arch Enemy’s Michael Amott – My 5 Favorite Albums When I Was a Teenager<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Arch Enemy + Alissa White-Gluz News<\/p>\n

These new announcements follow several months of activity for Arch Enemy.<\/p>\n

To briefly recap, the band parted ways with White-Gluz (who joined in 2014) last November.<\/p>\n

In their official statement, Arch Enemy said: \u201cWe\u2019re thankful for the time and music we\u2019ve shared and wish her all the best. Wherever there is an ending, there is also a beginning. See you in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

Likewise, White-Gluz stated: \u201cI am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastligns! I can\u2019t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same day (Nov. 23), White-Gluz shared a new song \u2013 \u201cThe Room Where She Died\u201d \u2013 from her upcoming solo album, thereby adding a bit more reasoning for the split. Since then, she\u2019s kept active with various projects, including a collaboration with Cole Rolland called \u201cBreathing.\u201d She also told Metal Hammer earlier this month (via MetalSucks<\/a>):<\/p>\n

I am super thrilled to be working alongside two amazingly talented guitarists; Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia. So far the music we are making together is exactly what I have always wanted. I feel like they both have such unique playing styles that complement each other to make our collaborative work super heavy, energetic, catchy and evocative at the same time. I really couldn\u2019t be happier and more honored to be working alongside such talented and inspiring musicians. Fans won\u2019t have to wait long at all to hear and see what we have been up to!<\/p>\n

Going back to Arch Enemy, there was speculation<\/a> that original vocalist Johan Liiva<\/a>\u00a0might return, but he quickly refuted any rumors<\/a>: “No, I am not. I am just as surprised as all of you. I think Alissa was perfect for AE. The mystery goes on.”<\/p>\n

Then, in early February, Arch Enemy began teasing their plans for 2026, leading to conjecture<\/a> about another former singer \u2013 Angela Gossow<\/a> \u2013 coming back. Shortly thereafter, though, Gossow similarly answered the mystery<\/a> by commenting on Arch Enemy\u2019s teaser<\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s not ME! But thank you for all the love! I am really excited to be involved in this new chapter as the manager. This is gonna CRUSH!\u201d<\/p>\n

On Feb. 19, Arch Enemy released the aforementioned \u201cTo the Last Breath,\u201d but they hadn\u2019t yet said who\u2019s singing on it<\/a>. It didn\u2019t take long, however, for them to reveal<\/a> that former Once Human<\/a> singer Lauren Hart is their new frontwoman.<\/p>\n

Founder Michael Amott<\/a> expressed:<\/p>\n

Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience \u2014 her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration.<\/p>\n

As Loudwire<\/a> explained upon the announcement, Hart is \u201can American musician that was raised in Australia,\u201d and she\u2019s been a fan of Arch Enemy for many years.<\/p>\n

“But then when [Arch Enemy’s]\u00a0Wages of Sin\u00a0came out, I heard Angela Gossow screaming, and at first, I thought it was a guy, and when my friends were like, \u201cno, this is a girl, here\u2019s her photo\u201d, I was like, \u201cthis beautiful, amazing woman is screaming on this album?!\u201d I just felt so inspired to go in and try it.,” she told Metal Magnitude<\/a> in 2022.<\/p>\n

She later formed Once Human with ex-Machine Head<\/a> guitarist Logan Mader, and they put out three albums between 2015 and 2022. She\u2019s also worked with Divine Heresy \u2013 which was started by Fear Factory<\/a> guitarist\/co-founder Dino Cazares<\/a> \u2013 and Kamelot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the news of Hart joining Arch Enemy has been met with positive reactions<\/a> over the past few days.<\/p>\n

For instance, one person wrote, \u201cCouldn\u2019t be a better fit, I\u2019d been stating that for years. Excited to get into AE again.\u201d Likewise, another fan declared: \u201cLauren is a beast. Her screams are more aggressive too, more reminiscent of Angela.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a new singer, song and tour on the horizon, 2026 is indeed shaping up to be an awesome year for Arch Enemy!<\/p>\n

Are you excited about seeing Arch Enemy in concert this year? How are you feeling about new singer Lauren Hart? Let us know!<\/p>\n

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Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n