Technical death metal juggernaut PSYCROPTIC will return to North American stages this Fall for a month-long headlining tour! The Pulse Of Annihilation run will commence on November 5th in Clifton, New Jersey and close on December 6th in Brooklyn, New York. Support will be provided by Inferi, Cognitive, and Summoning The Lich.
The journey follows a short stretch of Australian dates alongside labelmates Rivers Of Nihil and four shows in Japan with The Zenith Passage (also on Metal Blade).
Comments drummer David Haley, “We’re very excited to announce the first North American tour dates in support of the The Pulse Of Annihilation album. It’s always a privilege to be able to tour the US and Canada – especially when we can play a longer set with a headlining show. Get your tickets, and come out and party with us.”
PSYCROPTIC w/ Inferi, Cognitive, Summoning The Lich:
11/05/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
11/06/2026 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
11/07/2026 Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
11/08/2026 L’Anti – Quebec City, QC
11/09/2026 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
11/10/2026 The Cave – Toronto, ON
11/11/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
11/12/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
11/13/2026 X-Ray – Milwaukee, WI
11/14/2026 Zymurgy Brewing – Menomonie, WI
11/15/2026 Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB
11/16/2026 Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
11/18/2026 Starlite – Edmonton, AB
11/19/2026 Dickens – Calgary, AB
11/20/2026 The Night Shift – Kamloops, BC
11/21/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/22/2026 Star Theatre – Portland, OR
11/24/2026 The Ritz – San Jose, CA
11/25/2026 Parish Room @ HOB – Anaheim, CA
11/27/2026 Rosetta Room – Phoenix, AZ
11/28/2026 Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
11/29/2026 Aces High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT
12/01/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
12/02/2026 Reverb – Omaha, NE
12/04/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
12/05/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
12/06/2026 Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY
PSYCROPTIC w/ Rivers Of Nihil, Growth, Slaughtercult:
8/13/2026 Magnet House – Perth, AU
8/14/2026 Lion Arts – Adelaide, AU
8/15/2026 Max Watts – Melbourne, AU
8/21/2026 Manning Bar – Sydney, AU
8/22/2026 Necrosonic Festival – Brisbane, AU
PSYCROPTIC w/ The Zenith Passage, The Scalar Process, Carrion Veal, Let It Rot:
8/24/2026 Socore Factory – Osaka, JP
8/25/2026 3Star Imaike – Nagoya, JP
8/26/2026 Space Odd – Tokyo, JP
8/27/2026 Space Odd – Tokyo, JP
PSYCROPTIC unleashed their critically acclaimed The Pulse Of Annihilation full-length on July 17th via Metal Blade Records.
Across The Pulse of Annihilation, PSYCROPTIC sounds focused, disciplined, and fully aware of their trajectory. Complexity remains foundational, but it is now guided by compositional restraint and veteran confidence. With this release, the band reaffirm their status not merely as technical death metal stalwarts, but as architects actively shaping its future, proving that mastery, sharpened by time, only grows more lethal.
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau.
The Pulse of Annihilation features the dual-vocal assault of Jason Peppiatt and Jason Keyser (Origin), a partnership that debuted on PSYCROPTIC‘s previous full-length, Divine Council. Peppiatt’s commanding growl intertwines with Keyser’s razor-edged articulation, creating a dynamic vocal interplay that adds dimension and contrast to the band’s dense instrumentation. This twofold approach heightens the record’s impact, featuring layered, confrontational elements that remain tightly synced with the band’s intricate foundation.
Wall Of Sound lauds, “an outstanding addition to their legacy, one that both exemplifies and builds on their musical talent without ever losing what makes them a unique band in the local and international scene,” Deaf Forever gushes, “Where sheer density once dominated, a clearer structural approach now prevails: riffs land with greater precision, and transitions flow more organically. Even amidst the complexity, there is room for dynamics and deliberate moments of calm. This controlled approach sacrifices none of the music’s intensity; instead, it makes it more impactful,” while Metal Injection celebrates, “another sonic smorgasbord of heavy riffs and drum strikes – however, this one is more intense. It’s like you’re being force fed technical death metal, but god, what a treat. I really don’t have anything snarky or clever here. This is just good shit.”
The Pulse Of Annihilation features cover art by Belial Necroarts (Gaerea, In Aeternum) and is available on digipak CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Preview/purchase the record at: metalblade.com/psycroptic
Watch PSYCROPTIC‘s previously released videos for “Gathering A Venomous Herd” HERE, “No Blade Of Grass” HERE, and “Ashes Of A New Dawn” HERE.
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