The Ultimate Guide To Chaos And Carnage Tour 2025: Lineup, Dates, And The Extreme Metal Titans You Can't Miss
The Chaos and Carnage Tour has cemented its place as the definitive annual pilgrimage for extreme metal fans across North America, and the 2025 edition is poised to be the most monumental yet. Following a brutal and successful 2024 run, the organizers have unleashed a co-headlining announcement that has sent shockwaves through the metal community, pairing two genre titans for the first time in the tour's history. This deep-dive article, updated for December 23, 2025, covers everything you need to know about the upcoming carnage, the incredible history of the tour, and the full list of bands set to destroy venues coast-to-coast.
The tour is known for showcasing the heaviest and most technically proficient acts in death metal, deathcore, and beyond. Whether you're a veteran headbanger or a newcomer to the extreme sound, the sheer scale of the 2025 lineup—featuring a diverse collection of sub-genres—guarantees an unforgettable live music experience that lives up to the tour's aggressive name.
The Crushing 2025 Chaos and Carnage Tour Lineup and Dates
The biggest news for the 2025 iteration of the Chaos and Carnage Tour is the unprecedented pairing of two legendary forces: the brutal death metal pioneers Dying Fetus and the symphonic black metal icons Cradle of Filth. This co-headlining spectacle marks a significant moment, bringing together two distinct, yet equally extreme, facets of the metal world.
Dying Fetus, hailing from Maryland, are masters of technical death metal and grindcore, known for their blistering speed, complex song structures, and politically charged lyrics. Their relentless energy is a perfect counterpoint to the theatrical grandeur of Cradle of Filth.
Cradle of Filth, led by the unmistakable Dani Filth, brings their signature blend of gothic horror and extreme black metal. Their elaborate stage presence and symphonic elements will add a dark, cinematic dimension to the tour's overall brutality.
The Full 2025 North American Lineup
The co-headliners are backed by an absolutely stacked roster of special guests, ensuring a full night of non-stop intensity. The 2025 lineup features a diverse mix of international and domestic heavyweights across various extreme sub-genres.
- Dying Fetus (Co-Headliner: Technical Brutal Death Metal)
- Cradle of Filth (Co-Headliner: Symphonic Black Metal)
- Fleshgod Apocalypse (Symphonic Death Metal)
- Ne Obliviscaris (Progressive/Technical Extreme Metal)
- Undeath (Old-School Death Metal)
- Vomit Forth (Death Metal/Deathcore)
- Corpse Pile (Death Metal)
This mix of genres—from the operatic chaos of Fleshgod Apocalypse and the progressive depth of Ne Obliviscaris to the raw, guttural power of Undeath and Vomit Forth—provides incredible topical authority and depth, appealing to a wide range of extreme music enthusiasts.
Key 2025 Tour Dates and Venues
The 2025 North American run is scheduled to span nearly a month, hitting major cities from coast to coast. The tour officially kicks off in the middle of April and concludes in mid-May.
- Start Date: April 17th in Berkeley, CA (UC Theatre)
- End Date: May 14th in Denver, CO (Fillmore Auditorium)
Pivotal stops will include major markets like New York and Los Angeles, ensuring fans across the continent have a chance to witness the spectacle. Tickets and VIP packages for this highly anticipated event are available through the official tour website and authorized ticketing platforms.
A Look Back: The Chaos and Carnage Tour's Legacy of Brutality
The Chaos and Carnage Tour is not a new phenomenon; it has been a staple of the extreme metal calendar for years, consistently delivering some of the most intense and memorable lineups. The 2024 edition, which marked the tour's fifth run, concluded successfully on Sunday, May 26th, setting the stage for the massive 2025 announcement.
Understanding the tour's history is crucial for appreciating its current status. It has served as a platform for both established legends and rising stars in the death metal and deathcore scenes, establishing itself as a premier showcase for heavy music.
The Crushing 2024 Lineup Recap
The 2024 tour was co-headlined by two giants of the modern death metal and deathcore scenes: Cattle Decapitation and Carnifex. Cattle Decapitation, known for their politically charged, technical deathgrind, brought their unique brand of intensity, while Carnifex delivered their signature brand of crushing deathcore.
Supporting acts for the 2024 run were equally impressive, featuring a strong mix of technicality and sheer aggression, including:
- Rivers of Nihil
- Humanity's Last Breath
- The Zenith Passage
- Plus additional supporting bands, totaling a seven-band bill.
This lineup successfully maintained the tour's reputation for delivering a comprehensive extreme metal experience, bridging the gap between technical death metal and modern deathcore.
Iconic Alumni: The Bands That Built the Tour's Topical Authority
The success of the Chaos and Carnage Tour is built on the foundation of the incredible bands that have participated over the years. The tour's "Alumni" list reads like a who's who of modern extreme music, solidifying its topical authority in the genre.
The tour has consistently delivered high-profile co-headlining and supporting slots, bringing together bands that rarely share the same stage. This commitment to diverse and powerful lineups is what makes each year's announcement a major event for the metal community.
Notable Past Headliners and Guests
Before the 2025 pairing of Dying Fetus and Cradle of Filth, and the 2024 run with Cattle Decapitation and Carnifex, the tour featured a host of other legendary and influential groups. These bands helped define the "Chaos and Carnage" ethos:
- Suicide Silence: A cornerstone of the deathcore movement.
- Whitechapel: Tennessee-based deathcore heavyweights.
- Lorna Shore: Known for their symphonic elements and incredible vocal range.
- Aborted: Belgian death metal veterans.
- Signs of the Swarm: Modern deathcore with a brutal, technical edge.
- Upon A Burning Body: Texas-based metalcore/deathcore.
The inclusion of these entities—covering everything from the guttural sounds of deathcore to the technicality of pure death metal—shows the tour's dedication to showcasing the full spectrum of extreme music. Whether you're chasing the brutal speed of grindcore or the dark atmosphere of black metal, the Chaos and Carnage Tour is the one place where all these worlds collide.
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