Published: April 10, 2026
The Denver heavy metal band return with their fifth studio album, accompanied by a new single and an extensive 2026 tour schedule
Khemmis return with their fifth studio album, a self-titled release scheduled for June 12, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records, marking a new chapter for the Denver-based heavy metal band.
The album follows “Deceiver” (2021) and is described by the band as a work that captures Khemmis in their truest form, reconnecting with the energy and spirit that defined their early years.
Alongside the announcement, the band have introduced the lead single “Invocation Of The Dreamer”, accompanied by a video directed by Frank Guerra.
Discussing the direction of the record, guitarist and vocalist Ben Hutcherson explained:
“We wanted to write a high-energy album that retained the essential Khemmis sound while celebrating the joy of creating and playing heavy music.”
While the band’s catalog has often explored themes rooted in tragedy and introspection, the new album shifts its perspective toward a celebration of heavy metal and the sense of community it provides.
On the new single, Hutcherson added:
“‘Invocation of the Dreamer’ had to be the first single… it kicks the front door in and sets everything on fire.”
TRACKLIST — “KHEMMIS”
1. Invocation of the Dreamer
2. Corpsebloom Garden
3. Grief's Reverie
4. Beneath the Scythe
5. Gilded Chambers
6. Tomb of Roses
7. Carrion King
8. Benediction Tones
LINEUP
Ben Hutcherson — Guitar / Vocals
Phil Pendergast — Guitar / Vocals
Zach Coleman — Drums
David Small — Bass
Formed in Colorado, Khemmis have spent over a decade refining a sound rooted in doom metal and traditional heavy metal, building a reputation through releases such as “Absolution” (2015), “Hunted”, “Desolation”, and “Deceiver”.
Despite lineup changes and geographical distance between members, the band have maintained a strong creative identity, with their latest work reflecting a renewed sense of cohesion and purpose.
TOUR — 2026
Khemmis will support the release with a series of live performances, including a special appearance with Acid Bath, followed by a headline tour and additional dates alongside Monolord.
MAY 2026
May 16 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion (w/ Acid Bath, Chat Pile)
FORSAKE THE LIGHT TOUR (w/ Necrofier, Wretched)
June 19 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theater
June 20 — Seattle, WA — Substation
June 21 — Portland, OR — Aladdin Theater
June 23 — Sacramento, CA — Starlet Room
June 24 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
June 25 — Santa Cruz, CA — Felton Music Hall
June 26 — Los Angeles, CA — Lodge Room
June 27 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
June 28 — Pioneertown, CA — Pappy & Harriet’s
June 30 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
July 1 — Cottonwood, AZ — Queen B
July 2 — Albuquerque, NM — Sister
W/ MONOLORD
Aug 27 — Chicago, IL — Thalia Hall
Aug 28 — Louisville, KY — Portal
Aug 29 — Atlanta, GA — Garden Club
Aug 30 — Asheville, NC — Eulogy
Aug 31 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
Sep 2 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
Sep 3 — Brooklyn, NY — Elsewhere
Sep 5 — Baltimore, MD — Labor Daze
Sep 8 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
Sep 9 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
Sep 10 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle
As Khemmis move toward the release of their self-titled album, the band present a work that reconnects with their foundations while embracing a renewed creative energy, reaffirming their place within modern heavy metal.
Photo Credit: Brock Marlborough
Watch “Invocation Of The Dreamer” below:
