Hellripper’s visa delays disrupt the band’s American run

Scottish blackened thrash metal outfit Hellripper have been forced to miss the opening dates of their first US tour because their visas have not yet been approved. The band had been due to join Havok, Slackjaw and Xoth for a run that began on October 22.

In an update posted to the band’s official Instagram account, founder James McBain explained that the applications had been submitted well in advance with premium processing, but delays involving administration and embassy appointments had prevented the musicians from travelling as planned.

McBain apologised to fans and the other touring acts, explaining that the situation had become stressful and costly. He said the group still hopes to join the latter half of the tour, though no date for their arrival has been confirmed.

The remaining bands are proceeding with the scheduled shows. The itinerary runs through November 20 in Denver, with stops including Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York and Chicago.

The band has asked fans to support the concerts even in their absence. This is a postponement of Hellripper‘s participation in the US dates, not an announcement that the entire package tour has been cancelled.

The full statement is available from Hellripper’s official Instagram account. For more on the band’s recent activity, see Chaoszine’s report on their new covers EP.

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Upcoming shows:

• Friday, October 23, 2026 – El Corazon, Seattle, WA, US
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Dante’s, Portland, OR, US
• Monday, October 26, 2026 – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville, Roseville, CA, US
• Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music, Berkeley, CA, US
• Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA, US
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Strummer’s, Fresno, CA, US
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 – The Nile Theater, Mesa, AZ, US
• Monday, November 02, 2026 – AM/FM Dallas, Dallas, TX, US
• Tuesday, November 03, 2026 – Come and Take It Live, Austin, TX, US
• Wednesday, November 04, 2026 – Warehouse Live Midtown, Houston, TX, US
• Friday, November 06, 2026 – The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA, US
• Saturday, November 07, 2026 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN, US
• 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