German thrash titans Kreator and Norwegian symphonic black metal giants Dimmu Borgir have teamed up for a big European co-headlining run in winter 2018. The tour will take place from November 30th - December 16th with support coming from US hardcore institution Hatebreed and death metal supergroup Bloodbath. Tickets will go on sale June 13th.

Commented Kreator frontman Mille Petrozza: "I am more than excited to team up with three of the strongest and most unique bands in todays metal world for this killer package. For this run, we have prepared the biggest production in the history of band to bring the ultimate Kreator experience to a hall near you. The European Apocalypse will be THE tour of 2018 and I can`t wait to see all of you in December. Hail to the Hordes!"

Added Dimmu Borgir guitarist Silenoz: "It feels great to announce that we’re finally touring Europe again! It’s been a while but we can’t wait to share the Eonian energy with our fans - see you all in November and December!"

Stated Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta: "We're honored and excited to share the stage with such influential and important bands. In a world where everyone seems so divided it‘s important for heavy music to unify and inspire. This tour has something for everyone! Death, Black, Thrash and Crossover. Prepare to rage, see you in the pit!"

Bloodbath guitarist Anders Nyström comments: "We‘re honoured to be chosen to represent the death metal department in versatile bill of thrash metal, black metal and hardcore!"

Tour dates are as follows:

November 
30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13

December 
1 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
2 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
3 - Paris, France - L‘Olympia
4 - Brussels, Belgium - AB
6 - Milano, Italy - Alcatraz
7 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
8 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - MHP Arena
9 - Prague, Czech Republic - Forum Karlin
10 - Zurich, Switzerland  - Halle 622
12 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
13 - Warsaw, Poland - Kolo Hall
14 - Leipzig, Germany - Haus Auensee
15 - Dusseldorf, Germany - Mitsubishi Electric Halle
16 - London, UK - Roundhouse