Metal Church has announced the Dead To Rights Tour 2026, marking a major return for the metal legends.

The tour features the band's revamped lineup, including founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, Flotsam And Jetsam drummer Ken Mary, and former Vicious Rumors vocalist Brian Allen.

The new album Dead To Rights was released in April and is set to be promoted through a global tour spanning multiple continents.

The Dead To Rights Tour 2026 begins on August 4 in Kiel, Germany, at Die Pumpe, with support from Testament and Armored Saint.

The tour continues through the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland, featuring festivals such as Brutal Assault and Keep It True.

Key dates include August 8 at Alcatraz Festival in Belgium, August 11 at Substage in Karlsruhe, and August 13 at Klub Studio in Krakow.

The tour expands to North America in September, with shows in Westland, Michigan, and Madison, Wisconsin.

In October, the tour travels to Japan, with three consecutive dates at Holiday Shinjuku.

It concludes in California, with performances in San Juan Capistrano, Pomona, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Denver, Boise, Great Falls, Portland, Vancouver, and Los Angeles.

The final show of the tour takes place on November 21 in Agoura Hills, CA.

The tour will also feature a major stop at the Holiday Shinjuku festival in Tokyo, Japan, on October 9 and 10.

All tour details and ticket information are available at metalchurchofficial.com.

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