Deafheaven

American black‑gaze outfit Deafheaven has forged a distinctive blend of blistering black metal riffs and lush shoegaze textures, a sound that emerged in the early 2010s and has defined the modern extreme‑music landscape. Their layered guitars and soaring vocals create an immersive wall of sound. Renowned for cathartic live performances, the band delivers intense, atmospheric shows that oscillate between ferocious aggression and ethereal beauty, earning a reputation for captivating audiences in both intimate venues and larger festivals. Deafheaven will embark on a nine‑date U.S. headline tour beginning Sep 18 2026 at Asheville Yards in Asheville, NC, followed by stops in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Paul, Del Mar, West Des Moines, Cleveland and Atlanta. In addition, they will appear as a supporting act on Mastodon’s tour across several North American cities later in September and October.