Portuguese dark metal masters, Moonspell, have announced the cancellation of their scheduled UK/Ireland tour. A message from the band follows:

"By agreement with promoters and our agency, we have decided to CANCEL our Fullmoon Over the UK and Ireland tour. We are obviously desolate in bringing such sad news yet we had no other option.

"The reasons behind this decision are, as you can imagine, the huge financial crisis UK, Ireland and Europe are living through that affects entertainment sales. We wish to meet you under better circumstances and will work hard to bring a show that is worth your money and time, hopefully in 2023.

"To everybody who bought a ticket please accept our apologies and gratitude. You can ask for your refund at your ticket provider. To all the promoters, we sincerely thank you for your efforts and preference and hope to work together again in a near future.

"THE SHOWS IN GREECE, ISRAEL AND DUBAI ARE GOING TO HAPPEN AND ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CANCELLATION.

"Thanks for your support, under the spell!!!"

Moonspell released their new BluRay/DVD/album, From Down Below - Live 80 Meters Deep, back in September via Napalm Records.

Recorded live at Grutas de Mira D'Aire, one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, From Down Below - Live 80 Meters Deep invites you on a memorable adventure, showcasing the band’s latest, much acclaimed album Hermitage (2021) at its primal best, live from inside one of the most impressive caves in Europe. The recording boasts a one-of-a-kind sound and visual sensation, with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form.

From Down Below - Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage - one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as Moonspell brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below - Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before.

Order here.

Tracklisting:

"The Greater Good"
"Common Prayers"
"All Or Nothing"
"Hermitage"
"Entitlement"
"Solitarian"
"The Hermit Saints"
"Apophthegmata"
"Without Rule"
"The Great Leap Forward"

"Apophthegmata" video:

"Hermitage" video:

"Entitlement" video:

Lineup:

Fernando Ribeiro - Vocals
Ricardo Amorim - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pedro Paixão - Keys, Guitar
Aires Pereira - Bass
Hugo Ribeiro - Drums

(Photo - Rui Vasco)