Crystal Lake will return to Europe and the UK in early 2026 for a 21-date co-headline tour alongside Ohio metalcore outfit Miss May I. The run begins on February 24th in Utrecht and will close with six UK shows, including stops in London, Manchester, and Glasgow.
The tour kicks off a month after the release of ‘The Weight of Sound’, Crystal Lake’s seventh studio album and first under Century Media Records. Due on January 23rd 2026, the LP features a roster of guest appearances from Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage), David Simonich (Signs Of The Swarm), and Karl Schubach (ex-Misery Signals), among others.
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With new material and a refreshed lineup, the Tokyo-based group are expected to debut a new live set across the tour. Joining them as special guests are New Hampshire hardcore outfit Great American Ghost and Queensland metalcore/nu-metal band DIESECT.
Formed in Tokyo in 2002, Crystal Lake have remained a central force in Japan’s heavy music scene. Now fronted by John Robert Centorrino, the band’s current lineup includes guitarist Yudai Miyamoto, Hisatsugu Taji, bassist Mitsuru, and drummer Gaku Taura. Their recent live schedule has included festival slots at Download 2024 and LOUD PARK, as well as a North American run with HANABIE. and Kim Dracula.
Dates and tickets
| Date | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tivoli Pandora, Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Zappa, Antwerp, Belgium | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Substage, Karlsruhe, Germany | |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany | |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Logo, Hamburg, Germany | |
| 2 Mar 2026 | SO36, Berlin, Germany | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Rock Cafe, Prague, Czech Republic | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Szene, Vienna, Austria | |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Backstage, Munich, Germany | |
| 7 Mar 2026 | PTR/L’Usine, Geneva, Switzerland | |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Razzmatazz 2, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Copérnico, Madrid, Spain | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | LAV Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, Portugal | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Jimmy Jazz, Vitoria, Spain | |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Nouveau Casino, Paris, France | |
| 15 Mar 2026 | The Black Lab, Lille, France | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | The Brook, Southampton, UK | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Tramshed, Cardiff, UK | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | O2 Academy Islington, London, UK | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Club Academy, Manchester, UK | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | The Garage, Glasgow, UK | |
| 22 Mar 2026 | O2 Academy2, Birmingham, UK |
