Watain Returns to the Stage: 2025 European Tour Dates Revealed.
Swedish black metal giants Watain have officially announced their highly anticipated 2025 European tour, marking their return to the live stage after a monumental 2024. Known for their raw, unrelenting sound and infamous stage performances, the band promises an even more intense experience for fans next year, as they bring their unique brand of chaos to cities across Europe.
The tour, dubbed “The Fires of Chaos Tour 2025,” is set to kick off in late January in Copenhagen, Denmark, and will span over three months, hitting major cities such as Berlin, Paris, London, and Milan, before concluding with a grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden. This tour will not only feature fan favorites from their extensive discography but will also showcase tracks from their latest album, The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain, which has received critical acclaim for its blend of ferocity, atmosphere, and lyrical depth.
Fans can expect Watain’s signature theatrical performances, known for their ritualistic and often controversial elements, including pyrotechnics, animal blood, and elaborate occult imagery. The band’s frontman, Erik Danielsson, has teased that the 2025 tour will be their “most immersive and unhinged” yet, with a focus on delivering an experience that blurs the line between music and dark ritual.
Supporting Watain on this tour will be a handpicked selection of rising black metal bands, which Danielsson describes as “kindred spirits who share our vision of black metal as a force beyond music.” Although the full lineup has yet to be revealed, fans are already speculating about possible collaborations and guest appearances.
Tickets for the tour go on sale later this month, and with the band’s reputation for selling out venues, fans are advised to act quickly. VIP packages will also be available, offering exclusive merchandise and early access to the venue.
With Watain’s return to the stage, 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for black metal, promising fans an unforgettable live experience filled with dark energy and unparalleled intensity.
