Melodic death metal veterans Darkest Hour have announced their 11th studio album, Suffer Divine, and have unveiled the title track ahead of the LP’s October 30th release. The upcoming album, produced by Mark Lewis, is the follow-up to 2024’s Perpetual | Terminal. Regarding the new song, Darkest Hour singer John Henry stated, “Our first single and title track of the new album Suffer Divine is about justice and accountability. This one goes out to anyone who chooses to push and peddle hatred and division, to anyone who would break down others to feed their sadistic, insatiable ego.”
Album Details
The new album, Suffer Divine, is a special one for the band, with guitarist Mike Schleibaum noting, “This album is so special to us. We’ve had the support of an amazing team at the label, the incredibly talented Mark Lewis, and each other as we have navigated the process that gave birth to Suffer Divine. The result is one blistering album. It’s full of rage, thrash, and aggression but also feels musically dense. Sonically, this is an album born out of love for things like melodic death metal.”
Upcoming Tour
Darkest Hour will hit the road for a Fall 2026 US tour that starts with two headlining gigs in mid-November, and then finds the band opening for Fear Factory for 14 shows. The tour dates include stops in Cleveland, Indianapolis, Springfield, and more, with tickets available for purchase.
Album Artwork and Tracklist
The album artwork for Suffer Divine has been unveiled, featuring a striking image that reflects the album’s themes. The tracklist for the album includes 11 tracks, including the title track Suffer Divine, as well as All Cruelty Springs From Weakness, Gods of Decay, and Everyday Horrors.
Tour Dates
The full list of Darkest Hour 2026 tour dates includes:
11/10 – Cleveland, OH @ No Class
11/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
11/12 – Springfield, MO @ The Regency Live *
11/13 – Wichita, KS @ Wave *
11/14 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater *
11/15 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep *
11/17 – Billings, MT @ Pub Station *
11/18 – Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry *
11/20 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *
11/21 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre *
11/22 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club *
11/24 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s *
11/25 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
11/27 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House *
11/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky a Go Go *
11/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky a Go Go *
* = supporting Fear Factory
In conclusion, Darkest Hour is set to release their highly anticipated album Suffer Divine on October 30th, with a title track that showcases the band’s signature melodic death metal sound. With a Fall 2026 US tour on the horizon, fans can expect to see the band perform live in support of the new album, including shows with Fear Factory. Be sure to check out the album artwork and tracklist, and purchase tickets for the upcoming tour dates.
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