THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THUNDERCHIEF’S NEW ALBUM WITH HATCHET, PIKE OR MORNING STAR… OUT NOW VIA ASR RECORDS | SUMMER 2026 TOUR UNDERWAY

https://thethunderchief.bandcamp.com/album/with-hatchet-pike-or-morning-star

THUNDERCHIEF have officially released their brand new full-length album With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star… , now available via ASR Records .

The Richmond, VA heavy metal and punk fueled outfit delivers a relentless new record packed with raw aggression, hardcore attitude, and no-frills rock and metal grit. With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star… captures the band at full throttle, pushing heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and sharp-edged songwriting built for the stage.

With the album now out in the world, THUNDERCHIEF has launched their extensive Summer 2026 U.S. tour, bringing the new material directly to fans across the country. The band continues to build serious momentum through nonstop live energy and a reputation for high impact, sweat-soaked performances.

Metal Devastation PR congratulates THUNDERCHIEF on the release and looks forward to watching the new record hit stages all summer long.

OUT NOW

THUNDERCHIEF
With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star…
ASR Records
Release Date: July 1, 2026 (CD / Digital)

https://thethunderchief.bandcamp.com/album/with-hatchet-pike-or-morning-star

Track Listing

1.Malaise
2.Chintzy
3.Catch My Fall
4.Entrance of the Devil (Zior)
5.Lie Nation
6.Slurpee

SUMMER TOUR 2026

7/6 Alexandria, VA — Galactic Panther
7/7 New Hope, PA — John & Peters
7/8 Harrisonburg, VA — Coffee Hound
7/9 Pittsburgh, PA — Rock Room
7/10 Detroit, MI — Paris
7/11 Chicago, IL — Liars Club
7/12 Madison, WI — Gamma Ray (Matinee)
7/13 Minneapolis, MN — Underground
7/15 Columbus, OH — Dirty Dungarees
7/16 Wheeling, WV — Carins Pub
7/17 Akron, OH — The Matinee
7/18 Buffalo, NY — Ask a Punk
7/19 Reading, PA — Gnome Hutch
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY — Desperate Annie’s
7/22 Manchester, NH — The Bungalow
7/23 Worcester, MA — Ralph’s Rock Diner
7/24 New London, CT — 33 Golden
7/25 Portland, ME — Madrids
7/26 Bangor, ME — Old Towne Theater
7/27 Henniker, NH — Henniker Brewing
7/29 Providence, RI — Alchemy
7/30 Medford, MA — Deep Cuts
7/31 Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
8/1 Philadelphia, PA — O’Malley’s

With the record now unleashed, THUNDERCHIEF moves into full road-war mode, taking this new material where it belongs… loud, live, and up front where the sweat hits the floor.

 For more information and updates, visit: www.thethunderchief.com