Theatrical Swedish metal band Avatar has shared a visualizer for "Death and Glitz," the latest single from its upcoming album "Don't Go in the Forest" (Oct. 31, 2025, pre-save it here).  Eckerström states, "'Death and Glitz' is a song about perversion and detachment," vocalist Johannes Eckerström said. "A homeless, young runaway collapses and dies on... Continue Reading →
Visionary Swedish metal band Avatar has dropped the new single and video "In the Airwaves." Steam it here at midnight ET Friday, July 18, 2025. "Avatar is defined by the challenges we put in front of ourselves," the band said. "We always push for more and look for new angles. In this ever-ongoing pursuit for the next... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Avatar has shared the new single "Captain Goat" and set a fall 2025 U.S. headline tour. Watch the music video for the new song below. "I think it will be very clear to people hearing 'Captain Goat' that the rules once again have changed," vocalist Johannes Eckerström said. "It will always be metal.... Continue Reading →
Avatar will return to the United States for a May 2024 headline tour. The run also includes appearances at major festivals, with the band headlining a stage at Sonic Temple—its first-ever headline set at a Danny Wimmer Presents festival. Oxymorrons and Conquer Divide will serve as support, and tickets will go on sale here Friday,... Continue Reading →
Avatar is set to release a new collector's version of its latest album, "Dance Devil Dance." Only 250 numbered and hand-crafted copies of the blood-filled "Afterbirth" vinyl will be produced. The packaging will include an additional standard red opaque vinyl, a two-pocket silver board gatefold vinyl with platinum "Dance Devil Dance" vinyl; a 24-page photo book; and an autographed... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment will team on the fall 2023 Kiss of Death Tour. They will be joined by special guests Avatar and New Years Day. The co-headline run, which will hit 17 cities across the country, will kick off Nov. 3 in Gary, Indiana, and end Dec. 2 in Wheeling, West... Continue Reading →
Avatar has shared "Violence No Matter What" featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, the latest track to be released from its upcoming album "Dance Devil Dance," due Feb. 17, 2023, via Black Waltz Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers (pre-order here). "'Violence No Matter What' is about one thing and one thing only. It's OK to debate and fight... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Avatar will release its ninth studio album, "Dance Devil Dance," on Feb. 17, 2023, via Thirty Tigers. Pre-order it here. The NSFW video for the title track, directed by longtime collaborator Johan Carlèn, is available now; watch it here. "I woke up to the truth one day," vocalist Johannes Eckerström said. "With my... Continue Reading →
Avatar will return to North America in summer 2022 for a headline tour also featuring Light the Torch and Otep. The tour will kick off on July 6 in Toronto and run through July 31 in Tucson, Arizona. Pre-sale tickets are available now, while the regular on-sale is set for 10 a.m. local time Friday, April... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Avatar has released the new song "Cruel and "Unusual." Listen here or below. "It feels self-evident," the band said about the track. "Violent thoughts channeled through violent riffs, demented thoughts driven by a sick groove. It's simply a very sexy song." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogbg8RmptpQ Earlier this year, Avatar--which is known to smash the boundaries between band, theater troupe... Continue Reading →
