Alkaline Trio have announced that unfortunately they will no longer be playing any of the dates on their UK tour, which was due to start today (July 03).
The band were due to play five headline shows around the country, as well as stopping off at 2000trees Festival for a headline slot.
They have released this short statement on social media: “We are immensely sorry but we must cancel our dates in England, including tonight’s show in Birmingham, due to medical issues Matt has ben suffering from that have worsened. He’s gonna be okay but needs to be treated stateside as soon as possible.
We will be back healthier and stronger.
Refunds are available at the point of purchase.”
These are the dates that are affected by the announcement.
JULY
03 – BIRMINGHAM Institute 04 – LONDON Kentish Town Forum 05 – NEWCASTLE City Hall 07 – LEEDS Academy 08 – MANCHESTER Ritz 09 – CHELTENHAM 2000trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Doomherre Partners with Superlord Recordings for Limited Neon Green Vinyl Edition of Plaguelords
Stockholm, June 2026 · Superlord Recordings / Skatbo Records / Majestic Mountain Records
Doomherre have teamed up with Superlord Recordings for a strictly limited Neon Green vinyl edition of Plaguelords , available now in a run of just 50 copies.
The release marks a new physical chapter for the band, bringing their 2025 sophomore album out of the digital underground and into a highly collectible format. Originally released via Skatbo Records and Majestic Mountain Records , Plaguelords expanded Doomherre’s reputation for slow-burning, traditional doom built on weight, space, and atmosphere.
Neon Green Vinyl (Superlord Recordings)
Limited to 50 copies https://superlordrecordings.myshopify.com/sv/products/doomherre-plaguelords
Bone Marbled (Skatbo Records via Sound Pollution) Limited to 100 copies https://soundpollution.net/product/plaguelords-bone-marbled-vinyl-lp/
About Plaguelords
Originally released in 2025, Plaguelords is Doomherre’s second full-length album following Bonegoat (2023). The record continues their devotion to classic doom traditions while pushing deeper into ritualistic pacing and heavy atmosphere.
Full album info (Bandcamp): https://doomherre.bandcamp.com/album/plaguelords
About Doomherre
Doomherre is a Stockholm-based doom metal trio formed in 2019 featuring Victor Takala (guitar, vocals), Daniel Strachal (drums), and Max Collin (bass). Their sound channels classic doom influences including Candlemass, Trouble, and The Obsessed while maintaining a raw underground edge.
Official: https://doomherre.com Bandcamp: https://doomherre.bandcamp.com
About Superlord Recordings
Swedish DIY label focused on sludge, doom, and post-metal with a strong underground ethic. https://superlordrecordings.sumupstore.com
About Skatbo Records
Stockholm-based independent label and rights holder for Doomherre’s catalogue. https://skatborecords.com
About Majestic Mountain Records
Boutique Swedish label dedicated to heavy underground music and limited collector releases. https://www.majesticmountainrecords.com
Follow Doomherre:
https://linktr.ee/doomherre
Contact: Max Collin – max@doomherre.com
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Watch the video for BLEED below:
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