While there isn’t an official event publicly dubbed Choirs of the Abyss currently confirmed as a unified global tour with all three bands under that specific name, fans often use evocative titles like that to describe major black metal and extreme metal co-headlining treks due to the dark, grandiose imagery these acts share. In the autumn of 2026, Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth announced a major European co-headlining trek titled the “In League With Satan” Tour, set to run through cities across Europe and the UK in October 2026 with support from Swedish black metal veterans Dark Funeral — promising blistering performances and theatrical stagecraft reflecting both bands’ intense artistic visions. Both bands represent pillars of the extreme metal scene: Dimmu Borgir are known for their symphonic, atmospheric black metal sound that often incorporates orchestral elements and dramatic arrangements capable of conjuring deep, immersive soundscapes. Behemoth, meanwhile, melds black and death metal with highly charged lyrical themes and commanding live energy that has helped them become one of the most influential acts in their genre. Together, this co-headlining tour is being billed as one of the most ambitious extreme metal tours of the decade, drawing fans from across Europe to witness a rare alignment of sonic powerhouses. Although Cradle of Filth haven’t been confirmed as part of this specific 2026 co-headlining package with Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth, the English extreme metal band has a long legacy of touring with other major metal acts over decades. Known for blending gothic imagery with ferocious musicianship and thematic storytelling, they’ve shared bills and stages with kindred bands in the past and continue to be a fixture on festival circuits and tours worldwide with their own headline dates and supporting runs. Fans interested in a Choirs of the Abyss-style experience — that is, an intense convergence of atmospheric black metal and extreme sonic aggression — would do well to follow announcements from these individual bands and their promoters. Tours like “In League With Satan” showcase how the extreme metal community brings together distinct but complementary acts for monumental live runs, while Cradle of Filth continues to command respect with their own high-theater performances and extensive touring history.
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