Greek modern metal outfit SCAR OF THE SUN have kicked off their European tour as direct support to Japanese samurai metal pioneers WHISPERED. The ten-date ‚Return of the Shogunate‘ run spans Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Poland, with TORCHIA and CEREMONY also on the bill.Greek modern metal force SCAR OF THE SUN have launched their European tour today, joining Japanese samurai metal pioneers WHISPERED as direct support on the ‚Return of the Shogunate‘ tour. Rounding out the lineup are fellow acts TORCHIA and CEREMONY, making for a formidable package across ten cities throughout May 2026.
Formed in London in the late 2000s and now based in Athens, Greece, SCAR OF THE SUN have steadily carved out a reputation as one of Europe’s most distinctive heavy acts. Their sound draws from atmospheric metal, metalcore intensity, and djent-driven precision, resulting in music that is simultaneously cinematic and devastatingly aggressive. The band’s continued evolution has seen them grow a devoted following across the continent.
The tour itinerary takes the bands through Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oberhausen, Aarburg, Yverdon, Kortrijk, Leipzig, Prague, and Krakow, offering audiences across multiple countries the chance to witness SCAR OF THE SUN’s explosive live performance. The band will draw from their acclaimed back catalog throughout the run.
With WHISPERED headlining and SCAR OF THE SUN, TORCHIA, and CEREMONY in support, the ‚Return of the Shogunate‘ tour represents one of the more compelling heavy metal packages to hit European stages this year. Tickets are available now.
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