We analyze the historic lineup of the 'In League With Satan Tour' at the O2 Brixton. Discover everything about the show featuring Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dark Funeral.
Extreme metal will experience one of its most ambitious and devastating chapters of the decade. Under the evocative name "In League With Satan Tour 2026," three undisputed titans of black and blasphemous sound will join forces on a joint tour as co-headliners: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir, accompanied by the tireless Swedish icons Dark Funeral as special guests.
The date circled in blood for the UK will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the legendary O2 Academy Brixton in London. With doors opening at 6:00 PM and a strict curfew at 11:00 PM, five hours of pure mysticism, spectacular stagecraft, and unparalleled sound are promised.
A Concept with History: In League with Satan
The tour's title is no coincidence. It pays direct tribute to "In League with Satan," the foundational anthem released by the British band Venom in 1981 on their debut album, Welcome to Hell. This historical connection adds a special mystique to a tour that Nergal, Behemoth's frontman, has bluntly described as "the biggest black metal package ever assembled... something historic and biblical."
Nergal: "Legions of Europe! We decided to outdo ourselves and bring the biggest black metal package ever assembled. Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dark Funeral... historical... biblical! Let's get fucking evil!"
Behemoth: Breaking the Mold with 'I, Scvlptor'
The Polish band, led by Nergal, returns to British soil in a state of impeccable compositional grace. After shaking the foundations of the genre in 2025 with their acclaimed album *The Shit ov God*, the band isn't slowing down and will present material from their upcoming exclusive release, *I, Scvlptor*, in London. The album is slated for release on September 4, 2026, via Massacre Records.
This new work compiles eight songs, featuring previously unreleased compositions from their latest sessions, modern re-recordings of their 90s classics, and tracks that perfectly blend their raw Black Metal past with their imposing present of blackened Death Metal. Behemoth's director promises a stunning visual spectacle where bursts of fire, sacrilegious iconography, and body paint will become the perfect canvas for an unforgettable night.
Dimmu Borgir: The Leviathan Awakens with 'Grand Serpent Rising'
For fans of Symphonic Black Metal, this tour represents a historic return. After an eight-year hiatus, the Norwegian band Dimmu Borgir returns to European roads with a colossal new studio album: Grand Serpent Rising, released worldwide through Nuclear Blast Records.
Recorded in Sweden with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, the album uses the metaphor of the serpent and its shedding of skin to symbolize the band's rebirth, growth, and artistic maturity. Their show at the O2 Academy Brixton promises to immerse the audience in an atmosphere of hidden opulence, apocalyptic orchestrations, and the undiminished rawness of devastating singles like "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel." Shagrath and company have promised a completely new stage production for this "new chapter" in their live history.
Dark Funeral: The End of an Era Before the Studio
The band tasked with unleashing the initial hostilities of the night will be none other than Dark Funeral. Considered the undisputed kings of traditional Swedish Black Metal, the band led by guitarist Lord Ahriman arrives in London with a bittersweet mission for their fans.
The group has confirmed that this autumn 2026 tour will represent the definitive end of the promotional phase linked to their acclaimed album, We Are The Apocalypse, recently immortalized on their new live album. After taking the stage in Brixton, the band will maintain a low profile to fully immerse themselves in the studio shaping their next album, planned for 2027. This makes their performance a must-see event to witness their brutal and relentless blast beats and iconic stage presence before their temporary retirement from the stage.
All tour dates
October 9, 2026: Zurich, Switzerland (Halle 622)
October 10, 2026: Zwickau, Germany (Sparkassen Arena)
October 11, 2026: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg (Rockhal)
October 13, 2026: Milan, Italy (Alcatraz)
October 14, 2026: Munich, Germany (Zenith)
October 16, 2026: Paris, France (Zenith)
October 17, 2026: London, United Kingdom (O2 Academy Brixton)
October 18, 2026: Den Bosch, Netherlands (Mainstage)
October 20, 2026: Cologne, Germany (Palladium)
October 22, 2026: Hamburg, Germany (Inselpark Arena)
October 23, 2026: Berlin, Germany (Columbiahalle)
October 24, 2026: Brno, Czech Republic (Hala Vodova)
October 27, 2026: Helsinki, Finland (Ice Hall)
October 29, 2026: Stockholm, Sweden (B-K)
October 30, 2026: Copenhagen, Denmark (K.B. Hallen)
Ticketing
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