Hellripper finally begin first US tour after visa delays

Scottish blackened thrash metal act Hellripper have finally joined their first United States tour after visa delays prevented them from appearing at the opening shows.

Visa issues resolved

The band, led by James McBain, had originally been booked to support Havok alongside Slackjaw and Xoth throughout the run. However, administrative problems and embassy appointment delays kept the musicians from entering the country on schedule.

In an earlier statement, McBain explained that the group had applied well in advance and paid for premium processing, but could not obtain the necessary documentation in time.

The issues have now been resolved, allowing Hellripper to join the tour for its remaining dates beginning in early November. The itinerary includes Nashville, Asheville, Richmond, Baltimore, Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver.

The tour is scheduled to conclude on November 20 at the Gothic Theatre in Denver. It represents a significant milestone for Hellripper, whose fast-paced blend of black metal and thrash has built an international following.

The group thanked fans and fellow touring bands for their patience while the situation was being resolved.

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Upcoming shows:

• Sunday, November 08, 2026 – Eulogy, Asheville, NC, US
• Monday, November 09, 2026 – The Canal Club, Richmond, VA, US
• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, MD, US
• Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Capital City Music Hall, Harrisburg, PA, US
• Friday, November 13, 2026 – Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA, US
• Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Mercury Music Lounge, Lakewood, OH, US
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – TSDMAAC, Detroit, MI, US
• Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Reggies Rock Club, Chicago, IL, US
• Thursday, November 19, 2026 – recordBar, Kansas City, MO, US
• Friday, November 20, 2026 – Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO, US
• Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Piranha Bar, Montreal, QC, Canada
• Thursday, November 26, 2026 – La Source de la Martinière, Quebec City, QC, Canada
• Friday, November 27, 2026 – Dominion Tavern, Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Supermarket, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Thursday, January 14, 2027 – Experience Music, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Friday, January 15, 2027 – Basement Cultural, Curitiba, Brazil
• Saturday, January 16, 2027 – Burning House, São Paulo, Brazil
• Sunday, January 17, 2027 – Caverna Rock Pub, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – UNICLUB, Abasto, Argentina
• Wednesday, January 20, 2027 – RBX (Rock Bar Xperience), Ñuñoa, Chile
• Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Vichama Conciertos, Lima, Peru
• Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Ace Of Spades – Club, Bogotá, Colombia
• Sunday, January 24, 2027 – NecroniK, Quito, Ecuador
• Tuesday, January 26, 2027 – Amón Solar, San José, Costa Rica
• Thursday, January 28, 2027 – Café Iguana, Monterrey, Mexico
• Friday, January 29, 2027 – London Pub, Hermosillo, Mexico
• Saturday, January 30, 2027 – Dragón Rojo Rock Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
• Sunday, January 31, 2027 – Circo Volador, Mexico City, Mexico
• Friday, June 11, 2027 – Into the Grave Festival 2027, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
• Saturday, August 28, 2027 – Grønnegades Kaserne Kulturcenter, Næstved, Denmark

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