Published: June 14, 2026
The Nuclear Blast release follows 2021's 'Deceiver' as the Denver doom metal band prepares for North American and European dates with Necrofier, Wretched, Monolord and Celestial Sanctuary
KHEMMIS have officially released their new self-titled album, "Khemmis", through Nuclear Blast Records.
The record marks the band's first full-length studio release since "Deceiver" in 2021 and arrives alongside a new music video for "Gilded Chambers", directed by Alex Pace.
Rockum previously covered the album announcement in Khemmis Announce Self-Titled Album and Unveil 'Invocation Of The Dreamer' Video, when the band first revealed details of the release and shared its opening track.
To coincide with the album's release, Khemmis have premiered the official video for "Gilded Chambers".
According to vocalist and guitarist Phil Pendergast, the song was conceived around traditional heavy metal elements, including a drum-driven introduction and a chorus designed for audience participation during live performances.
The accompanying video documents the song's live debut in Denver and serves as the latest visual representation of the album.
The self-titled release follows "Deceiver" (2021) and represents the fifth full-length studio album in the band's discography.
The album features artwork created by Christopher Remmers and was recorded with the lineup of Ben Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and David Small.
According to the band, the material was developed with an emphasis on creating a focused and energetic collection of songs while retaining the musical characteristics that have defined Khemmis throughout their career.
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED VIDEOS
Before the album's release, Khemmis introduced the record through the following tracks:
"Invocation Of The Dreamer"
"Beneath The Scythe"
"Gilded Chambers"
KHEMMIS TRACKLIST
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
FORSAKE THE LIGHT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2026
(with Necrofier and Wretched)
June 19 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Rickshaw Theater
June 20 — Seattle, Washington — Substation
June 21 — Portland, Oregon — Aladdin Theater
June 23 — Sacramento, California — Starlet Room
June 24 — Berkeley, California — Cornerstone
June 25 — Santa Cruz, California — Felton Music Hall
June 26 — Los Angeles, California — Lodge Room
June 27 — San Diego, California — Brick By Brick
June 28 — Pioneertown, California — Pappy & Harriet's
June 30 — Phoenix, Arizona — Nile Theater
July 1 — Cottonwood, Arizona — Queen B
July 2 — Albuquerque, New Mexico — Sister
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH MONOLORD
August 27 — Chicago, Illinois — Thalia Hall
August 28 — Louisville, Kentucky — Portal
August 29 — Atlanta, Georgia — Garden Club
August 30 — Asheville, North Carolina — Eulogy
August 31 — Columbia, South Carolina — New Brookland Tavern
September 2 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Underground Arts
September 3 — Brooklyn, New York — Elsewhere
September 5 — Baltimore, Maryland — Labor Daze
September 8 — Columbus, Ohio — Ace Of Cups
September 9 — Detroit, Michigan — Sanctuary
September 10 — Indianapolis, Indiana — Black Circle
FORSAKE THE LIGHT EUROPEAN TOUR 2026
(with Celestial Sanctuary)
October 10 — Bochum, Germany — Die Trompete
October 11 — Hengelo, Netherlands — Metropool
October 13 — Birmingham, England — The Flapper
October 14 — Manchester, England — The Bread Shed
October 15 — London, England — The Underworld
October 16 — Portsmouth, England — Kola
October 17 — Paris, France — Backstage By The Mill
October 18 — Liège, Belgium — Desertfest
October 19 — Leipzig, Germany — Naumanns
October 20 — Prague, Czech Republic — Subzero
October 21 — Berlin, Germany — Cassiopeia
October 22 — Hamburg, Germany — Monkeys
October 23 — Copenhell Metal Cruise
October 24 — Oslo, Norway — Hostsabbat
KHEMMIS ARE
Ben Hutcherson — Guitar, Vocals
Phil Pendergast — Guitar, Vocals
Zach Coleman — Drums
David Small — Bass
Formed in Denver, Colorado, Khemmis first emerged with "Absolution" in 2015 before expanding their catalog through releases including "Hunted", "Desolation", "Doomed Heavy Metal", and "Deceiver".
Across more than a decade of recording and international touring, the band has become one of the most recognized names in contemporary doom metal, combining traditional heavy metal influences with epic songwriting and melodic arrangements.
The release of "Khemmis" adds another chapter to that history while documenting the band's first studio album of the second half of the 2020s.
Arriving five years after "Deceiver", "Khemmis" documents the next stage in the band's evolution while reaffirming the musical approach that has defined the group since its formation. The release also launches an extensive touring cycle that will bring the new material to audiences across North America and Europe throughout 2026.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Photo Credit: Brock Marlborough
Watch the official music video for "Gilded Chambers" below.
