2010s Metal Rock Band Announces New Tour Dates With Special Guests
- - 2010s Metal Rock Band Announces New Tour Dates With Special Guests
Liz LindainJanuary 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Avatar (the Swedish heavy metal band, not the movie franchise) is warning us not go into the forest.
On Tuesday, the European metal rock band made a chilling announcement on social media that they will be bringing their Don't Go In The Forest Tour to the United States. Previous dates for their European leg were already announced, and it kicks off in Stockholm on Feb. 5. For the U.S. dates, metal bands Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul will be supporting Avatar.
"It started off innocently enough. Hiking along on a trail. Sunny. Pleasant. Safe. Then night came, and the trail slowly faded," the band wrote in their caption. "You can’t go back, as you don’t know where you came from. You don’t even dare to turn around, as you can feel someone, or something, watching. What you were, all the way back in the warm embrace of civilization, doesn’t matter. Here it’s just you and the trees."
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Formed originally under the name Lost Soul in 2001, the band had multiple lineup changes in its beginnings due to members not showing up to rehearsals or having no interest in playing heavy metal. By October 2003, they established their lineup, which now includes Jonas "Kungen" Jarlsby, John Alfredsson, Johannes Eckerström, Tim Öhrström and Henrik Sandelin.
In their 25-year-tenure, Avatar has released 10 studio albums, one live record and four EPs. The metal band has had some success on U.S. rock radio, most recently with "The Dirt I'm Buried In," peaking at No. 1 in August 2023.
Just last year, Avatar was on their In the Airwaves Tour, which took place in November 2025, a month after they put out Don't Go In The Forest. In addition, they opened for Iron Maiden's Run For Your Lives World Tour in the summer.
Avatar performs on stage during day 2 of Tons of Rock 2023 on June 22, 2023 in Oslo, Norway. Per Ole Hagen/Redfern
Hours after Avatar announced their United States leg, many fans expressed their excitement for the upcoming shows.
One wrote, "AHHHG WHAAAAT."
"I’m at a couple of those," a listener wrote. "Can’t wait. 🎶🤘🏽😁."
"WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" another expressed. "SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!!"
"AHHHH!!!!! Only 94 more days to go!!!!!" a fan said, referring to the show's opening night in Sacramento on April 16. "happy dance 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼."
"AHhHHhHHh this is not a drill! 🔥👹❤️," a user commented. "Can’t wait to have you back!"
"I was planning on saving money guys c'mon," a fan joked.
"WE RUNNING IT BACK?!" a listener asked. "Alrighty then!!!"
Johannes Eckerstrom (L) and Tim Ohrstrom from the band Avatar perform on stage during day 2 of Tons of Rock 2023 on June 22, 2023 in Oslo, Norway.
Fans can now sign up for presale access and join their fan club through this website. General sale will be open to the public on Fridaymorning, as well as their Secret Gathering sessions at 10 am EST.
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