Omnium Gatherum unleash new single and video “The Last Hero”

Finnish melodic death metal veterans Omnium Gatherum have just dropped their latest single “The Last Hero”, complete with a striking music video. Directed by longtime collaborator Jari Heino with additional footage from Brendan McGowan, the video sets the tone for what’s to come on their upcoming album “May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way”, expected later this year.

The new track showcases a heavier and more groove-oriented sound than the band’s previous material. According to guitarist Markus Vanhala, it reflects the spirit of an old-school street hero—someone who never gives up, constantly charging forward in the name of the fight itself. While that relentless drive is admirable, it also serves as a metaphor for how we can become blind to the bigger picture by being locked in combat, even if it’s just symbolic.

Vocalist Jukka Pelkonen described “The Last Hero” as fast, melodic, and aggressive, with a powerful hook. It tells the story of someone who simply refuses to back down, no matter the cost—a spirit of perseverance woven into both the lyrics and the music.

After wrapping up a successful Australian tour with Insomnium, the band has now announced a full European tour scheduled for early 2026. The trek will feature support from U.S. progressive death metal group Fallujah and Swedish outfit In Mourning, and will bring Omnium Gatherum’s upcoming album to fans across the continent.

Their previous full-length album, “Origin”, dropped in 2021 and in June 2023, they released the “Slasher” EP, a four-track offering that includes an energetic original title song and a cover of the ’80s hit “Maniac.” Like “Origin”, “Slasher” was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios.

Omnium Gatherum European Tour Dates 2025
w/ Fallujah & In Mourning:

February 11, 2026: Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
February 12, 2026: Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany
February 13, 2026: Hellraiser, Leipzig, Germany
February 14, 2026: Lido, Berlin, Germany
February 15, 2026: Hype Park, Krakow, Poland
February 17, 2026: Barba Negra, Budapest, Hungary
February 18, 2026: Rock Cafe, Prague, Czech Republic
February 19, 2026: Szene, Vienna, Austria
February 20, 2026: Backstage Halle, Munich, Germany
February 21, 2026: KiFF, Aarau, Switzerland
February 22, 2026: Im Wizemann, Stuttgart, Germany
February 23, 2026: Club Vaudeville, Lindau, Germany
February 25, 2026: Muzikzentrum, Hannover, Germany
February 26, 2026: Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany
February 27, 2026: Metropool, Almelo, Netherlands
February 28, 2026: Kulttempel, Oberhausen, Germany
March 1, 2026: Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
March 3, 2026: Le Grillen, Colmar, France
March 4, 2026: Petit Bain, Paris, France
March 5, 2026: Tivoli Pandora, Utrecht, Netherlands
March 6, 2026: DVG, Kortrijk, Belgium
March 7, 2026: The Dome, London, UK