Nile and Cryptopsy Team Up for Fall 2025 US Co-Headlining Tour
In an exciting announcement that has already sent waves through the metal community, iconic bands Nile and Cryptopsy are set to embark on a co-headlining tour titled "The Underworld Awaits" in the Fall of 2025. The tour is not just a chance to hear these beloved bands live but is poised to be a thrilling experience for fans of extreme metal.
Tour Details
The tour will kick off on September 12, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will span an extensive route, wrapping up on October 11, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an unmissable opportunity for fans across the US, as the lineup features stops in major cities including Brooklyn, New York; Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado; and Chicago, Illinois.
Supporting Acts
Fans can anticipate performances from The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Cognitive as supporting acts for most of the tour. The diverse lineup promises to create an electrifying atmosphere, showcasing a variety of sounds within the metal genre.
Ticket Sales and Availability
General ticket sales for selected dates are set to commence on June 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster. Given the potential demand, fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and act quickly to secure their spots.
For Cryptopsy, the tour marks a monumental occasion as they promote their new album, An Insatiable Violence. The band’s excitement is palpable, with a statement expressing their eagerness to share these new tracks live: “It’s a pleasure to tour amongst friends and this lineup is incredibly stacked! Our new album was written for a live setting. The songs are more brutal and grooving so that people can really latch on and bang their heads."
Nile’s Anniversary Celebration
For Nile, this tour aligns with the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album, Annihilation of the Wicked. The band is reissuing this iconic record in a special picture-disc vinyl format that features a unique “Zoetrope animated” design. This innovative format means that when spun on a turntable and viewed under a strobe light, listeners will experience a custom animation specifically created for this repressing, enhancing the auditory experience with a visual spectacle.
The vinyl will be available from July 18, 2025, and fans can pre-order it through Relapse Records.
Complete Tour Schedule
Here is the complete list of tour dates for Nile and Cryptopsy’s co-headlining tour:
- 09/12 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones
- 09/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
- 09/14 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho
- 09/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch
- 09/17 – Hampton, NH @ Wally’s
- 09/18 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Hall
- 09/19 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
- 09/20 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
- 09/21 – Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
- 09/22 – Cleveland, OH @ Mercury
- 09/24 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
- 09/25 – Hobart, IN @ Hobart Art Theatre
- 09/26 – Madison, WI @ The Annex
- 09/27 – Minneapolis, MN @ Studio B Skyway
- 09/28 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater
- 09/29 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar
- 10/01 – Billings, MT @ Pub Station
- 10/03 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
- 10/04 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
- 10/05 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
- 10/06 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
- 10/07 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
- 10/09 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
- 10/10 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
- 10/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
Performances designated with an asterisk () will feature support from The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Cognitive, while dates marked with a caret (^) will include performances by Cognitive.*
This tour represents a stellar intersection of heavy music, innovative visuals, and a shared love for live performances, making it a must-see event for metal enthusiasts in 2025.
