Cradle of Filth and Suffocation announce winter European tour: An extreme metal alliance

Written By Andrea Vargas

Two giants from the darker ends of the metal spectrum are joining forces for what promises to be one of the most intense tours of the winter season. UK legends Cradle of Filth and US death metal pioneers Suffocation have officially announced a co-headlining European tour set to take place in late 2025 and early 2026, bringing together the theatrical ferocity of symphonic black metal and the uncompromising brutality of technical death metal.

The tour will cover multiple European cities starting this December, and the pairing has already sparked massive buzz across fan communities. While their styles differ; Cradle of Filth known for gothic atmosphere and poetic darkness, and Suffocation revered for their speed, precision, and relentless sonic assault, the fusion is nothing short of explosive.

Cradle frontman Dani Filth described the upcoming shows as “a celebration of the darkest forms of sonic art.” Meanwhile, Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation commented, “Bringing brutal death metal back to Europe with a band as iconic as Cradle is both an honor and a promise of absolute chaos on stage.”

Both bands have remained active in 2025. Cradle of Filth is reportedly working on new material expected in 2026, while Suffocation continues to promote Hymns from the Apocrypha, their 2023 release that marked a triumphant chapter in their already storied career.

Tour Dates

  • Nov 17 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex 457

  • Nov 18 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage Werk

  • Nov 20 – Vienna, Austria @ Simm City

  • Nov 21 – Poznań, Poland @ Music Club B17

  • Nov 22 – Plzeň, Czechia @ Šeříkovka

  • Nov 24 – Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle

  • Nov 26 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Hi‑Fi Klubben

  • Nov 28 – Jyväskylä, Finland @ John Smith Rock Festival

  • Nov 29 – Joensuu, Finland @ Unholy Winter Fest

  • Dec 1 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik

  • Dec 2 – Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller Music Hall

  • Dec 4 – Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Theater

  • Dec 6 – Zwolle, Netherlands @ Hedon Zwolle

  • Dec 7 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix Hall

Ticket Info
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 1 at 11 AM CEST via cradleoffilth.com.

Andrea Vargas

Andrea Vargas, known as Andreanet, is an alternative model, content creator, and actor based in Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about gothic fashion, makeup, and metal music, she has become a prominent figure in the goth and metal communities, inspiring others to embrace individuality.

Andreanet also hosts "Metal Detector," a live show that supports metal bands worldwide, offering recommendations and exploring metal history and emerging bands. As an advocate for self-expression, she guides her audience through alternative fashion, beauty, and identity, continuing to shape the goth and metal subcultures.

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