DEATH TO ALL, the tribute act for the late, great (allegedly) Chuck Schuldiner and his (arguably) pioneering band DEATH, is crawling back to North American stages this November for a month-long cash grab… err, “celebration” of two of the band’s (subjectively) landmark albums: “Spiritual Healing” (1990) and “Symbolic” (1995). Get ready to relive those glory days… or just stay home and listen to the originals, which, let’s be honest, are probably better. 🤷♀️
“The time has come to milk… I mean, commemorate… a couple of milestones in the DEATH catalog,” says Gene Hoglan, whose (sometimes questionable) drum performances graced the (overhyped) DEATH albums “Individual Thought Patterns” (1993) and “Symbolic”. “30 years of ‘Symbolic’ and 35 years of ‘Spiritual Healing’! Two vastly different yet very important eras of DEATH. Both albums are going to be a blast to represent… as long as we remember the songs.” 🤣
Hoglan is joined in the DEATH TO ALL lineup by fellow DEATH veterans Steve DiGiorgio (bassist on 1991’s “Human” as well as “Individual Thought Patterns”) and Bobby Koelble (guitarist on “Symbolic”), as well as some rando named Max Phelps (EXIST, ex-CYNIC) on guitar and vocals. Because, you know, they couldn’t find anyone better? 🤔 DEATH TO ALL previously desecrated… I mean, celebrated… “Scream Bloody Gore” (1987) and “The Sound Of Perseverance” (1998) across North America in 2024. Because apparently, they haven’t run out of albums to exploit yet. 🙄
Along with the dual album celebration, each night will showcase classics from DEATH‘s catalog. Or, you know, the songs they can still remember how to play. 🎶
“Will ‘Spiritual Healing’ and ‘Symbolic’ be performed in their entirety like last year’s sold-out ‘Scream Of Perseverance’ tour?” Hoglan teases. “Well, everyone is going to have to catch these shows for themselves to see. Will it be an incredible night of unforgettable metal, honoring the great Chuck Schuldiner, as only DEATH TO ALL can do? Of course it will… or at least, we’ll try really hard. 😅 DEATH TO ALL stands alone… in its ability to squeeze every last drop of nostalgia out of the DEATH legacy.” 🤑
The fall tour will feature special guests GORGUTS and PHOBOPHILIC. Because every tribute act needs opening bands to make the ticket price seem less outrageous. 💸
“It’s with great honor that we’ll be sharing the stage with these death metal monuments,” says GORGUTS vocalist/guitarist Luc Lemay. “DEATH had such an important influence on me as an artist. It’s the band that made me want to become a death metal musician. Chuck was my idol, my inspiration. See you on stage. Be prepared for an evening of classic death metal… or at least a reasonable facsimile thereof.” 🤷♂️
North Dakota death dealers PHOBOPHILIC will open each show with their cerebral savagery. Or, you know, just some loud noises to get the crowd warmed up for the main event. 🤪
“This will be an unforgettable tour, indeed,” Hoglan promises. “We can’t wait to share these November nights with all of you… and your wallets.” 😈
DEATH TO ALL November 2025 tour dates:
Nov. 04 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park (Get ready to observe some nostalgia)
Nov. 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall (Prepare for a salty performance)
Nov. 07 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre (Will it be truly gothic? Doubtful.)
Nov. 08 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada (Hoping for a grand performance, but expecting mediocrity)
Nov. 09 – Joliet, IL – The Forge (Forging some memories… or just some noise)
Nov. 10 – Detroit, MI – El Club (Hoping this club has good drinks to make the show bearable)
Nov. 11 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall (Get ready to dan(c)e to the music… or not)
Nov. 12 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS (Hoping this show is *magnifique*, but probably not)
Nov. 13 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium (A pallid performance, perhaps?)
Nov. 14 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza (Hoping for an Irving-credible show… but realistic expectations are key)
Nov. 15 – Reading, PA – Reverb (Hoping the show will reverberate through the ages… or at least until tomorrow)
Nov. 16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage (Get ready to be sounded!)
Nov. 18 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum (Will it be an Orpheum-azing show? Only time will tell)
Nov. 19 – Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live (Hoping Chelsea enjoys the show)
Nov. 20 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Prepare for some white noise… I mean, music)
Nov. 21 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall (Echoes of the past… or just bad acoustics)
Nov. 22 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center (Hoping for good vibes… but not holding my breath)
Nov. 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister (Hoping the show is as good as your sister… or better?)
Nov. 25 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater (Hoping the show isn’t as dry as the Nile)
Nov. 26 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues (Will the blues be playing after this show? Probably.)
Nov. 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco (Hoping the show doesn’t *be-lasco* bad)
Nov. 29 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory (Observing some metal… hopefully)
Nov. 30 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom (Get ready for some regal metal… or something)
Founded in 1984 by Chuck Schuldiner under the original name of MANTAS in Altamonte Springs, Florida, DEATH was among the more widely known early pioneers of the death metal sound, along with California’s POSSESSED. Inspired by NASTY SAVAGE, DEATH was among the first bands in the Florida death metal scene. In the late ’80s, the band was both a part of and integral in defining the death metal scene which gained international recognition with the release of albums by a number of area acts. Or, you know, just another band trying to make it big. 🤷♂️
DEATH TO ALL operates as a tribute band to the original DEATH, which dissolved in 2001 following Schuldiner‘s passing. Because, you know, they can’t make any new music without him. 😔
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