FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond, VA heavy metal/punk force THUNDERCHIEF continues to build momentum as BraveWords has featured the band's recent announcement of their upcoming full-length album, With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... , due out July 1, 2026 via ASR Records.
The feature spotlights the band's latest release plans, including a four-week U.S. tour beginning July 6 in support of the album. Blending aggressive heavy metal, hardcore punk, and hard rock influences, THUNDERCHIEF's newest effort promises a relentless mix of crushing riffs, driving rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrical themes.
Metal Devastation PR congratulates THUNDERCHIEF on the well-deserved coverage and extends sincere thanks to the editorial team at BraveWords for continuing to champion independent heavy music.
With the album release and extensive touring just around the corner, THUNDERCHIEF is poised to deliver one of their strongest chapters yet.
Check it out here: https://bravewords.com/news/thunderchief-announces-new-album-with-hatchet-pike-or-morning-star-and-summer-2026-tour/
With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star...
ASR Records
Release Date: July 1, 2026 (CD/Digital)
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
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