Dutch symphonic metallers After Forever have reunited for two special 25th anniversary concerts at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg on October 4 and 5, 2025. The performances honor the band's legacy and include a live performance of 'Follow in the Cry – The Embrace That Smothers Part II'.

The band has confirmed a return to the Latin American stage in 2026, marking its first tour in the region in 20 years. The tour begins on October 16 in São Paulo at Tokio Marine Hall, followed by shows in Buenos Aires at Teatro Flores, Santiago, Chile at Teleton, and Bogotá at Royal Center.

The reunion celebrates two foundational albums: the 25th anniversary of Decipher, released in 2001, and the 26th anniversary of Prison Of Desire, the band's debut album. The 2026 tour will feature a tribute to After Forever's most iconic tracks, revisiting classics from its early years.

The lineup includes Angel Wolf-Black on vocals, Sander Gommans on guitar and vocals, Bas Maas on guitar, Luuk van Gerven on bass, Jeffrey Revet on keyboards, and Arien van Weesenbeek on drums. The tour is produced by Top Link Music and will highlight the band's enduring influence in the symphonic metal genre.