THE BEAST

Misery Index Sign to Season of Mist, Announce New Music and 2026 European/UK Tour

Veteran death metal juggernauts Misery Index are officially back in the fold with Season of Mist, setting the stage for a new chapter that includes fresh material and a massive European and UK headline run in 2026.

For a quarter century, Misery Index have carved out their place as one of extreme metal’s most relentless forces, blending death metal and grindcore with razor-sharp social commentary. With ties to heavyweights like Dying Fetus and Pig Destroyer, the Baltimore-based outfit have built a reputation the hard way, through seven acclaimed albums, over 1,500 live shows, and performances across 46 countries alongside genre titans.

Now, the band are gearing up to unleash new music from their upcoming eighth full-length album, marking their return to the label that previously released The Killing Gods (2014) and Rituals of Power (2019).

Bassist and vocalist Jason Netherton shared his enthusiasm about the reunion:

“We in Misery Index are mega-chuffed to be back in the cozy, dark embrace of the Season of Mist family! The delicious smell of a classic independent label is both welcoming and intoxicating. Like the minstrels of yore, we wandered into the wilderness for a few years until we found our way back to where we belong.”

2026 European & UK Headline Tour

The band will hit the road next summer for their “An Epitaph for Endtimes” tour, including appearances at major festivals like Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze.

Confirmed dates:

July 28 – Helsinki, Finland @ Kult

July 30 – Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

August 1 – Dortmund, Germany @ Dortmund Death Fest

August 2 – Saint Maurice de Gourdans, France @ Sylak Open Air

August 4 – Deinze, Belgium @ Elpee

August 5 – The Hague, Netherlands @ Musicon

August 6 – Schlotheim, Germany @ Party.San Open Air

August 8 – Swansea, UK @ Sin City

August 9 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion

August 10 – Birmingham, UK @ Castle & Falcon

August 11 – Bridgwater, UK @ The Cobblestones

August 13 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage

August 14 – Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze

August 15 – Sulingen, Germany @ Reload Festival

A Legacy of Relentless Evolution

Since forming in 2001 as a studio project, Misery Index have steadily evolved into a dominant force in extreme music. From their debut Retaliate on Nuclear Blast to their influential run with Relapse Records and later Century Media Records, the band have consistently delivered uncompromising records while expanding their global reach.

Critics have long praised their intensity and relevance:

Decibel called them “a behemoth”

Pitchfork highlighted their destructive precision

Metal Hammer noted their timely and politically charged approach

Metal Injection described their sound as “impressively heavy, expansive and loud”

Through lineup changes and shifting industry tides, the current roster of Jason Netherton (bass/vocals), Mark Kloeppel (guitar/vocals), Darin Morris (lead guitar), and Adam Jarvis (drums) has remained a rock-solid unit.

What’s Next

With new music on the horizon and a major tour locked in, Misery Index aren’t slowing down. If anything, they’re doubling down on everything that’s made them essential listening for decades.

No nostalgia act here. This is a band still in the fight, still writing, still touring, and still pushing back against the chaos of the world the only way they know how: loud, fast, and unapologetic.