US thrash metal veterans, Hirax, have announced that they will be touring South America in July 2026. Although dates are yet to be announced, the tour – presented by Xaninho Discos and Caveira Velha – is confirmed. Stay tuned for updates.
Upcoming Hirax dates are listed below:
March
27 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
28 – Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
29 – Cambridge, MA – Sonia
31 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April
1 – Toronto, ON – Garrison
2 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
3 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
4 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
5 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
May
16 – San Luis Potosi, Mexico – San Luis Metal Festival
22 – Diest, Belgium – Club Hell
23 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Rock Hard Festival
24 – Breda, Netherlands – Sound Dog
25 – The Hague, Netherlands – Musicon
27 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
29 – Alvesta, Sweden – Muskelrock Festival
30 – Gothenburg, Sweden – The Abyss
31 – Oslo, Norway – Vaterland
June
5-7 – Milwaukee Metal Festival
October
17 – Tijuana, Mexico
Hirax released their sixth album, Faster Than Death, in February 2025 via the Armageddon Label.
Hirax have shared the stage with iconic peers such as Metallica, Exodus, Megadeth, and Slayer during the explosive rise of thrash metal in the 1980s. Originating from southern California, founding band member / lead vocalist Katon W. De Pena displays electrifying live performances and an uncompromising attitude which continues today. Now, four decades later, Hirax are cementing their status as legends within the genre, inspiring countless bands and fans alike, influencing such notable acts as Death, Deicide, Napalm Death, Spazz, Municipal Waste, Danko Jones, Japan’s Abigail, Germany’s Rykers, Anal Cunt, and Deceased among others.
Throughout their career, Hirax released a series of influential albums and EPs that pushed the boundaries of thrash metal, combining technical proficiency with raw aggression. Hirax have toured the world, performing in venues and festivals throughout almost every country in South America, all over Europe, as well as Japan, United States, etc. Hirax continue to be revered as trailblazers who helped define and popularize thrash metal.
With Hirax’s latest, Faster Than Death, Katon has gathered a new live lineup around him with Jose Gonzalez, Allan Chan, and Emilio Marquez. Faster Than Death is the impressive result that makes the hearts of all thrash metal fans beat faster and puts a real strain on the neck muscles.
Cover artwork by Thomas Pinheiro.
Faster Than Death tracklisting:
“Drill Into The Brain”
“Armageddon”
“Drowned Bodies”
“Faster Than Death”
“Psychiatric Ward”
“Relentless”
“Revenant”
“Warlord’s Command”
“Worlds End”
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