Following two competition performances – Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Pageant in Columbus, Ohio respectively – heavy metallic icons, Armored Saint, will enter the studio subsequent month to start recording their long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a spring 2026 launch by means of Steel Blade Data.
In September, the band will be a part of W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK reveals earlier than returning to the States to assist legendary guitarist Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US Tour. Armored Saint can be celebrating the fortieth anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, with a five-song micro set of songs from the report all through the tour.
To additional commemorate the cornerstone report, the band is making accessible a particular Delirious Nomad wrapped guitar from Dean Guitars. Every guitar is signed by the band. Presales can be introduced within the coming week.
Within the meantime, try extra Delirious Nomad merch objects right here.
Elaborates vocalist John Bush, “What up, Saints? We need to provide you with all a heads up with what’s taking place with us this 12 months. First, we’ve been writing songs for the upcoming new report, and we’re nearly performed! We’re going into 606 Studios subsequent month to report drums for 5 songs. The plan nonetheless stands for an early Spring 2026 launch. We now have two rad festivals dates in Might: Bangers Open Air and Sonic Temple Pageant. Then we’ll be becoming a member of our mates, W.A.S.P., for 3 reveals in Britain in September which incorporates Newcastle the place we’ve by no means performed and London on the Eventim Apollo — previously the legendary Hammersmith Odeon. We’re psyched!
“Then we’ll do 9 extra reveals within the US in October with among the finest rock guitar gamers to ever stroll the earth: Michael Schenker. We can be doing one thing particular on these specific dates. At the side of the fortieth anniversary of Delirious Nomad, we can be taking part in micro units from that report. We’ll play different traditional SAINT tunes as nicely after all!
“Lastly, we’ll do three headlining reveals on the finish of this tour in El Paso, Texas, the place we haven’t performed since 1984, Las Vegas, Nevada, and on the notorious Glass Home for the primary time ever in Pomona, California. Heaps on the plate. Thanks for all of the love as at all times.”
Unique Delirious Nomad VIP upgrades for all Armored Saint US dates can be found right here. See all confirmed dates beneath.
Might
2 – Bangers Open Air – São Paulo, BR **
9 – Sonic Temple Fest – Columbus, OH **
September (with W.A.S.P.):
26 – Newcastle O2 Metropolis Corridor – Newcastle, UK
27 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK
28 – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith – London, UK
October (with Michael Schenker):
2 – Canyon Membership – Agora Hills, CA
3 – Saban Theater – Los Angeles, CA
4 – The Grove – Anaheim, CA
5 – Nice American Music Corridor – San Francisco, CA
7 – Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ
8 – Nationwide Hispanic Cultural Middle – Albuquerque, NM
10 – Timber – Dallas, TX
11 – Tobin Middle – San Antonio, TX
12 – White Oak Music Corridor – Houston, TX
14 – Rockhouse – El Paso, TX ^
16 – Rely’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV ^
17 – The Glass Home – Pomona, CA ^
** Pageant Date
^ Armored Saint Headlining Date
Armored Saint is:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums
(Photograph – Stephanie Cabral)
