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NEKROGOBLIKON: Celebrating 20 Years of Goblin Mayhem with Epic Fall Tour

By Jason •
The legendary goblin metal horde takes their chaotic celebration on the road with a lineup that promises pure carnage.

In a colossal celebration of two decades of pandemonium, NEKROGOBLIKON, the eccentric harbingers of goblin metal, are gearing up for a headline tour this fall. Kicking off on October 16 in Phoenix and culminating on November 15 in Los Angeles, this trek will feature a lineup of brutal proportions, including the unrelenting ABORTED, the crushing SIGNS OF THE SWARM, and the riotous PARTY CANNON. Buckle up, metalheads; this is bound to be a chaotic ride.

Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. local time, with a window that slams shut at 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. For those who miss the pre-sale madness, fear not; regular ticket sales launch on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. local time. Don’t sleep on this—goblin fans are relentless, and so is the band's energy!

John Goblikon himself has humorously proclaimed, "'20 Years Of Nekrogoblikon' tour, what's next? 21!? Drinks on me! See you filthy humans on the road," setting the tone for a tour that promises not just music, but an unforgettable experience steeped in goblin lore and mayhem.

The band's latest EP, "The Boiling Sea," unleashed on April 17, showcases a new era for NEKROGOBLIKON. Produced by the metal wizard Jason Suecof, known for his work with heavyweights like JOB FOR A COWBOY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, this release dives headfirst into the chaos with a fresh dual-vocal approach that fans first glimpsed in their 2025 double-feature videos for "Show Me Your Goblin" and "Fiend."

Guitarist Alex Alereza reflected on the creation of "The Boiling Sea," stating, "Writing for this release began in the midst of constant touring and right after bringing on a new vocal duo, so we found ourselves in new territories both in terms of pace and creative process. And that ended up being a good thing!" For long-time NEKRO loyalists, the EP also includes live recordings of five NEKRO classics, ensuring nostalgia amidst the new. Prepare for a celebration of goblin metal like no other, as NEKROGOBLIKON ride the wave of chaos into their next chapter.