Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
UADA has released a neo-folk acoustic rendition of their 2018 song “The Purging Fire” in honor of the first new moon of 2026, as per theprp. Karl Whinnery filmed and edited the music video for this revised version, which was directed by Jake Superchi. This spring, the band will go on a North American tour with Mortiis. As part of this project, UADA will commemorate 30 years of ceremonial castings and ten years of “Devoid Of Light.”
Following the first New Moon of the year, in the heart of the Wolf Moon cycle, it feels like an exceptional moment to present an unprecedented rendition from the UADA catalog. To re-create something in such a radically different and unique way was nothing short of a challenge—a challenge that had been calling for some time. One that demanded to be answered.
Although the structural foundation of the piece was already in place, the execution itself unfolded as an impromptu session, allowing the natural essence to emerge freely and significantly. While we may have had preconceptions about how the musical and vocal interpretation might sound leading up to its (re)creation, everything transformed in the moment of realization, embracing a liberated state of “come what may.”
Folk music and art have always been a profound influence, and even though this piece was recorded two and a half years ago, the presence of folk elements in our lives and writing feels more prominent today than ever before. Though we assume most may not fully grasp our necessity for this adaptation, we hope it will ignite a primal awakening within listeners—to seek the ancient ways and venture into a past that feels increasingly forgotten in the current state of the world.
Upcoming shows:
Friday, April 10, 2026 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – Rickshaw Theatre
Monday, April 13, 2026 – Calgary, AB, Canada – Dickens
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Edmonton, AB, Canada – The Starlite Room
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Winnipeg, MB, Canada – Sidestage
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Edmonton, AB, Canada – The Starlite Room – Edmonton
Friday, April 17, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B At The Skyway Theater
Saturday, April 18, 2026 – Madison, WI – The Annex
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
Monday, April 20, 2026 – Hamtramck, MI – The Sanctuary Detroit
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
Friday, April 24, 2026 – Toronto, ON, Canada – Lee’s Palace
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Montreal, QC, Canada – Café Campus
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Québec, QC, Canada – La Source De La Martinière
Monday, April 27, 2026 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows Brooklyn
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet Brewing
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Baltimore
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – CHAPEL OF BONES COFFEE: BAR & LOUNGE
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – 529 EAV
Sunday, May 3, 2026 – Winter Park, FL – Conduit
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Friday, May 8, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Denver, CO – HQ Denver
Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Monday, May 11, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – Swan Dive
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Los Angeles (LA), CA – Teragram Ballroom
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
June 5-7, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026
June 25-27, 2026 – Panevezys, Lithuania – Kilkim Žaibu Festival 2026
July 3-5, 2026 – Cartagena, Spain – Rock Imperium Festival 2026
July 9-11, 2026 – Fredericia, Denmark – Metal Magic Festival 2026
