Cavalera Brothers Announce “Return to Chaos” Tour Celebrating Chaos A.D. Across North America

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the global metal community, Max and Igor Cavalera have announced their most ambitious tour in years. Titled Return to Chaos, the fall 2025 tour will see the iconic Brazilian brothers perform Sepultura’s groundbreaking 1993 album Chaos A.D. in its entirety—a record widely credited with reshaping the boundaries of extreme metal and ushering in a new era of groove, resistance, and cultural weight.

The tour kicks off September 18 at Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY, and will continue through 18 dates across the U.S., wrapping up October 18 in Dallas, TX. Along the way, the Cavalera brothers will be joined by industrial legends Fear Factory as direct support, along with a rotating roster of special guests including Byzantine, Genocide Pact, Prong, Thrown Into Exile, and Herakleion in select cities.

The announcement comes as Chaos A.D. nears its 32nd anniversary. Released in 1993, the album was a turning point—not only for Sepultura but for the genre as a whole. Fusing hardcore, tribal rhythms, and socio-political fury, tracks like “Refuse/Resist,” “Territory,” and “Slave New World” remain anthems of rebellion and identity. For many, Chaos A.D. marked the moment when extreme metal became a global cultural force.

“This album changed everything,” said Max Cavalera in a recent statement. “It’s raw, political, spiritual, and still sounds like the future. Playing it front to back with Igor is going to be like reliving a revolution.”

The tour is already generating massive buzz, not only for the Chaos A.D. full-album performances, but also for its all-star supporting lineup. Fans in select cities will see the Cavalera brothers joined by some of the underground’s most vital voices—from the technical brutality of Byzantine and the old-school crush of Genocide Pact, to the industrial pulse of Prong and the rising aggression of Herakleion.

Full list of confirmed dates:

• Sep 18 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival

• Sep 20 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium (w/ Slayer)

• Sep 21 – Liverpool, NY @ Sharkey’s

• Sep 23 – Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall (w/ Byzantine)

• Sep 25 – Ft Wayne, IN @ Piere’s (w/ Byzantine)

• Sep 26 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom (w/ Byzantine)

• Sep 27 – Hammond, IN @ Horseshoe (w/ Lamb of God)

• Sep 28 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag (w/ Byzantine)

• Oct 1 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater (w/ Genocide Pact)

• Oct 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex (w/ Genocide Pact)

• Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

• Oct 7 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (w/ Genocide Pact, Prong, Thrown Into Exile)

• Oct 10 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues (w/ Genocide Pact, Thrown Into Exile)

• Oct 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee (w/ Genocide Pact)

• Oct 12 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater (w/ Genocide Pact)

• Oct 16 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (w/ Herakleion)

• Oct 17 – Austin, TX @ Come & Take It Live (w/ Herakleion)

• Oct 18 – Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers (w/ Herakleion)

With the metal world still reeling from Slayer’s ongoing reunion and Pantera’s touring revival, the Return to Chaos tour adds another layer to a year already rich in historical resonance. For fans of Chaos A.D., this is more than a tour—it’s a return to one of the most revolutionary chapters in metal history, told by the two brothers who lived and breathed it.

Where to Buy Tickets

• Ticketmaster (Official Vendor):
  All general admission tickets are available via Ticketmaster
  → https://www.ticketmaster.com/cavalera-tickets/artist/1220647

• Seatgeek (Verified Resale and Extras):
  Alternative ticket options including VIP and resale:
  → https://seatgeek.com/cavalera-tickets

• Presale (Now Active):
  Fans can use the code BIOTECH for artist presale access at participating venues
  → Announced via Cavalera’s official Facebook page

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