Manowar Reschedules Nordic Shows Due to Family Tragedy

Manowar has rescheduled its upcoming performances in Iceland, Norway, and Sweden following the sudden passing of a close family member of frontman Joey De Maio. The shows originally set for November 2026 have been moved to December 2026, with new dates confirmed for Bodø, Norway; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Kiruna and Alta, Norway. The updated schedule includes Fri, Dec 4 and Sat, Dec 5 in Bodø; Tue, Dec 8 and Wed, Dec 9 in Reykjavík; Sat, Dec 12 and Sun, Dec 13 in Kiruna; and Wed, Dec 16 and Thu, Dec 17 in Alta.

All existing tickets remain valid for the new dates, with no need for action from attendees. Ticket holders in Reykjavík will receive a direct email from Harpa to update their tickets. Refunds are available for those unable to attend, with deadlines set for Bodø, Kiruna and Alta by Oct 16, 2026, and for Reykjavík by Oct 2, 2026.

After these dates, tickets remain valid but cannot be refunded. The 2027 Kings Of Metal Fighting The World Tour, beginning Jan 15, 2027, remains unaffected and proceeds as planned. Manowar has asked fans to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.

com. The announcement was made by Joey De Maio through official tour communications. The band has also confirmed that its 2027 tour remains on schedule and unaffected by the rescheduling of the Nordic dates.