Nevermore back on stage supporting Judas Priest this September

Author Benedetta Baldin - 3.4.2026

Storming ahead into their next chapter, Nevermore has solidified their new line-up with their first live show in over fifteen years. The legendary act performed for a sold out IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş audience on April 1 in Istanbul, Turkey, the home country of their new vocalist Berzan Önen and birthplace of bassist Semir Özerkan. An event eagerly awaited by fans was cemented as a night to remember. While honoring the band’s well-established history, Nevermore look to the future with a passionate vigor for the next evolution. Following the success of the show, Nevermore will join Judas Priest this September for the final seven shows of their Faithkeepers Tour. Tickets available HERE!

Tour Dates:

  • Sept 11 — Bern, Switzerland @ Festhalle Bern
  • Sept 12 — Strasbourg, France @ Zenith
  • Sept 14 — Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena
  • Sept 15 — Bordeaux, France @ Arkea Arena
  • Sept 17 — Paris, France @ Arena Zenith
  • Sept 18 — Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National
  • Sept 21 — London, UK @ Eventim Apollo

Over the summer months, ahead of their run with Judas Priest, Nevermore are set to appear at shows and festivals in Latin America and across Europe. Explore dates and purchase tickets here: https://nevermoreofficial.com/tour.

  • Apr 24th – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Cariola        
  • Apr 26th – São Paulo, Brazil – Bangers Open Air              
  • Apr 28th – São Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club Pinheiros   
  • Jul 26th – Plovdiv, Bulgaria – Hills of Rock           
  • Jul 28th – Rasnov, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Festival
  • Jul 30th – Budapest, Hungary – BARBA NEGRA Blue Stage
  • Aug 1st – Wacken, Germany – Wacken  
  • Aug 3rd – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Open Air    
  • Aug 5th – Jaromer, Czechia – Brutal Assault
  • Aug 8th – Derbyshire, United Kingdom – Bloodstock Open Air
  • Aug 9th – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival
  • Aug 11th – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja [with Savatage]
  • Aug 12th – Leipzig, Germany – Parkbühne [with Savatage]
  • Aug 13th – Bonn, Germany – KUNST!RASEN [with Savatage]
  • Aug 15th – Carhaix Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival

An esteemed powerhouse in heavy metal, Nevermore recently unveiled their signing to Reigning Phoenix Music and introduced new members Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and vocalist Berzan Önen in a documentary directed and produced by Ola Englund. The film provided an enticing insight in the band’s rehearsals, and open discussion by guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams on their decision to bring Nevermore back. Watch here