By Azzam Bilal 
HangupsMusic.com – OAKLAND, California, has long served as the spiritual and literal epicenter for the evolution of atmospheric heavy music, a movement spearheaded by the indomitable Neurosis. Following a period of profound internal transformation and a decade-long wait for new material, the pioneering outfit has officially announced a sweeping North American tour scheduled for the autumn of 2026 and the early weeks of 2027. This announcement arrives as a victory lap for their latest studio achievement, An Undying Love for a Burning World, a record that has not only broken their ten-year silence but has also signaled a new chapter for a band that many feared might never return to the stage.
The trajectory of Neurosis has always been defined by a sense of survival and sonic exploration. Their previous effort, 2016’s Fires Within Fires, seemed for a long time to be a potential swan song. In the intervening years, the band faced a crisis that threatened its very existence. The 2022 departure of co-founder Scott Kelly, following his public admission of domestic abuse and subsequent retirement from the music industry, left a void in the band’s lineup and a shadow over its legacy. For a group built on the foundations of trust and collective catharsis, the path forward was unclear. However, the remaining members—Dave Edwardson, Noah Landis, Jason Roeder, and Steve Von Till—chose to preserve the entity they spent decades building. The integration of Aaron Turner, a luminary of the experimental metal scene known for his work with Sumac, ISIS, and Old Man Gloom, has proven to be a masterstroke of creative continuity. Turner, who has been performing with the group throughout the summer festival circuit, has now been fully synthesized into the Neurosis live experience.
The upcoming tour is a direct response to the overwhelming critical and commercial success of An Undying Love for a Burning World. Released with no prior promotion in March 2026, the album immediately reclaimed the band’s position at the vanguard of the genre. Critics have lauded the work for its crushing weight and emotional vulnerability, with many publications naming it a definitive high-water mark for the year. By securing the "Best New Music" designation, the album proved that Neurosis’s relevance has not waned despite the changing tides of the music industry. The record serves as a testament to their ability to channel collective trauma and societal decay into a cohesive, albeit harrowing, artistic statement.
The tour itinerary is designed with a focus on intimacy and intensity, featuring several multi-night residencies in key cultural hubs. The journey begins in the band’s home region with a two-night stand at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco on October 16 and 17. These opening dates are set to be particularly resonant, offering a homecoming for a band that helped define the Bay Area’s heavy music identity. The first night will feature support from the experimental trio Terry Gross, while the second night will see them joined by the sludge-inflected precision of Kowloon Walled City. These pairings reflect the band’s long-standing commitment to showcasing artists who push the boundaries of conventional song structures.
From the West Coast, the tour moves to the East, occupying the Warsaw in Brooklyn for two nights on October 30 and 31. The choice of venue—a Polish National Home turned iconic music space—provides the perfect industrial backdrop for Neurosis’s wall of sound. The Halloween run will be bolstered by the presence of Uniform on the first night, bringing their industrial-punk abrasiveness to the stage. The following night, the atmosphere will shift toward the monolithic and the bleak as Primitive Man takes the stage, ensuring that the holiday is marked by some of the most oppressive sounds currently being produced in the underground.
As November unfolds, the band will head to the Midwest for a residency at Chicago’s Metro on November 21 and 22. Chicago has historically been a stronghold for the band, and the Metro’s storied halls are well-equipped to handle the sheer volume and low-end frequencies that Neurosis is known for. Support for these dates includes the idiosyncratic noise-rock of Mr. Phylzzz on the first night, followed by a second appearance from Primitive Man. This doubling down on Primitive Man’s involvement suggests a kinship between the two bands, both of whom excel at translating existential dread into physical vibration.
The tour then swings back to the Pacific Northwest for a series of dates in Portland and Seattle. On November 27 and 28, Revolution Hall in Portland will host the band for two nights. The first evening will feature Great Falls, a band known for their chaotic and emotionally charged performances. The second night will introduce Trigger Object to the bill, providing a diverse sonic palette for the Portland audience. Immediately following the Portland dates, the group will head north to Seattle for a performance at Shadowbox SoDo on November 29, once again joined by Great Falls. These dates represent a concentrated effort to connect with the Cascadian music scene, which has long been influenced by Neurosis’s atmospheric approach.
One of the most anticipated stops on the tour occurs on December 12 at Roadrunner in Boston. This particular date is notable for its legendary supporting lineup, featuring two pillars of the hardcore and metalcore worlds: Converge and Coalesce. This "triple threat" bill is a rare occurrence and serves as a celebration of the heavy music lineages that emerged in the 1990s and continue to thrive today. The inclusion of Coalesce, a band that has remained largely elusive in recent years, makes the Boston date a mandatory pilgrimage for fans of technical and emotive hardcore.
The North American leg of the tour will conclude in the new year with a massive performance at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on January 2, 2027. The Wiltern’s Art Deco grandeur and cavernous acoustics will provide a cinematic setting for the band’s sprawling compositions. This performance is expected to be a culminating event, drawing fans from across the Southwest to witness the revamped lineup in a premier setting.
Looking further ahead, Neurosis has also confirmed a return to their European spiritual home: the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands. Scheduled for April 17, 2027, this appearance marks a significant milestone. Roadburn has long been the premier international gathering for fans of "heavy" music in all its forms, and Neurosis has played a foundational role in the festival’s history. Their return to Tilburg is more than just a festival slot; it is a reunion with a global community that has remained steadfast in its support of the band through their most difficult chapters.
The significance of this tour cannot be overstated. For Neurosis, it is a demonstration of endurance. For the audience, it is an opportunity to engage with a body of work that has been revitalized by new blood and a renewed sense of purpose. Aaron Turner’s presence on guitar and vocals brings a different texture to the band’s live sound—one that honors the past while leaning into the future. Turner’s own history with Hydra Head Records and his various musical projects has always run parallel to Neurosis’s path, making his transition into the group feel less like a substitution and more like an organic evolution.
As the band prepares to hit the road, the air of anticipation is palpable. An Undying Love for a Burning World has already proven that Neurosis has plenty left to say. Now, as they prepare to bring these new compositions to life across the United States and beyond, they are poised to remind the world why they remain the gold standard for atmospheric heavy music. The tour is not just a series of concerts; it is a reaffirmation of the power of sound to navigate the darkest corners of the human experience and emerge, however battered, on the other side.
