Published: February 26, 2026
After more than four decades of evolution, including a defining second era beyond Max Cavalera, the Brazilian metal pioneers prepare one final release and a global goodbye.
As Sepultura approach the end of a career spanning more than 40 years, the band have chosen to mark their final chapter not with silence, but with one last creative statement. The Cloud of Unknowing EP arrives as both farewell and reflection, capturing the intensity, depth and diversity that have defined one of the most influential metal acts to ever emerge from Brazil.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Sepultura’s legacy has been their ability to endure transformation. After the departure of founding frontman Max Cavalera in the mid-1990s, many assumed the band’s defining era had ended. Instead, Sepultura rebuilt, redefined and ultimately extended their second chapter beyond the length of their original era. Each phase of the band’s history produced its own milestones, proving that their strength has always been rooted in resilience rather than reliance on a single member.
Now, with the release of The Cloud of Unknowing via Nuclear Blast Records, the band prepare to close that story on their own terms.
To accompany the EP, Sepultura are currently on their global farewell run titled “Celebrating Life Through Death”, bringing their final performances across Australia, North America and Europe.
Australia
20 Mar – Perth @ Metro City
23 Mar – Adelaide @ The Gov.
25 Mar – Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre
26 Mar – Sydney @ Liberty Hall
27 Mar – Sydney @ Liberty Hall (Sold Out)
29 Mar – Brisbane @ The Tivoli
USA & Canada
29 Apr – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01 May – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02 May – London, ON @ London Music Hall
04 May – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05 May – Louisville, KY @ Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06 May – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07 May – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08 May – New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10 May – Welcome To Rockville, FL
11 May – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12 May – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13 May – Reading, PA @ Reverb
15 May – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16 May – Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17 May – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19 May – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21 May – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22 May – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23 May – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25 May – Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26 May – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28 May – Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29 May – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Europe
06 Jun – NL – South Of Heaven
07 Jun – CZ – Metalfest
08 Jun – Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture
09 Jun – Milan @ Circolo Magnolia
10 Jun – Rome @ Eur Social Park
12 Jun – CH – Greenfield Festival
13 Jun – AT – Novarock
14 Jun – Würzburg @ Pothalle
17 Jun – Saarbruecken @ Garage
19 Jun – Hellfest (FR)
20 Jun – Graspop (BE)
21 Jun – Rock in Rio Lisboa (PT)
23 Jun – Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
24 Jun – Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam
25 Jun – Copenhell (DK)
26 Jun – Huskvarna @ Folkets Park (SE)
27 Jun – Tons of Rock (NO)
30 Jun – Release Festival (GR)
31 Jul – Wacken Open Air (DE)
01 Aug – Helsinki @ Tavastia (Sold Out)
02 Aug – Tallinn Rock Festival (EE)
05 Aug – Leyendas Del Rock (ES)
07 Aug – Bloodstock Festival (UK)
09 Aug – Dublin @ 3Arena (IE)
Whether remembered for the raw fury of their early years or the expansive experimentation of their later era, Sepultura leave behind a legacy that transcends lineup changes. Few bands in heavy music history have navigated reinvention so boldly and survived long enough to write their own ending.
The Cloud of Unknowing EP Tracklisting
01. All Souls Rising
02. Beyond the Dream
03. Sacred Books
04. The Place
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
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