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Japanese Metal Band Kruelty Announces Canadian Tour with Dead Heat, Anhedonia, and Dying Remains
Japanese metal outfit Kruelty announced a Canadian tour for August and September 2026, accompanied by the band Dead Heat. The tour will open with the death‑metal band Anhedonia on the first six dates, and will conclude with Canadian metallic‑hardcore group Dying Remains joining the lineup for the final stretch. The tour covers 12 cities across Canada, beginning in Quebec City on August 27 and ending in Vancouver on September 8.
Kruelty hails from Japan and is known for its aggressive blend of beatdown hardcore and metal elements. Beatdown hardcore, a sub‑genre of hardcore punk that incorporates thrash‑metal riffs and breakdowns, emerged in the late 1980s and has since evolved to include slam‑death‑metal influences. Kruelty’s sound reflects this lineage, combining palm‑muted guitar work, double‑kick drumming, and guttural vocals that echo the early pioneers of death metal such as Death and Morbid Angel.
Dead Heat, a band that has toured extensively across North America, will serve as the main support act for the majority of the tour. The lineup will also feature Anhedonia, a death‑metal outfit from Toledo, Ohio, on the first half of the run. Anhedonia’s music is characterized by heavily distorted guitars, blast‑beat drumming, and deep growls, aligning with the traditional death‑metal aesthetic. Dying Remains, a Canadian band noted for its gut‑punching metallic‑hardcore style, will join the tour for the closing dates. The group has released a full‑length album in 2025 and has been active in the Canadian metal scene since 2023.
The Canadian leg begins on August 27 at L’Anti Bar & Spectacles in Quebec City, followed by a show at Foufounes Électriques in Montreal on August 28. Subsequent dates include Ottawa’s Westboro Legion (August 29), York’s Primal Note Studios (August 30), Thunder Bay’s Bloom (September 1), Winnipeg’s Sidestage (September 2), Saskatoon’s Black Cat Tavern (September 3), Edmonton’s Infest (September 4), Calgary’s Palomino Smokehouse (September 5), Kelowna’s Jackknife Brewing (September 6), and concludes with a performance at The Cobalt in Vancouver on September 8. Anhedonia opens the first six shows, while Dying Remains joins from the seventh date onward. The tour schedule was released through the bands’ official channels and is available for ticket purchase on the standard Canadian ticketing platforms.
The tour’s announcement came on June 17, 2026, when Kruelty’s management posted the full itinerary on the band’s official website and social‑media accounts. The lineup reflects a deliberate blend of international and domestic acts, positioning the tour as a showcase of cross‑cultural exchange within the metal community. The Canadian venues chosen for the run are well‑known for hosting heavy‑music acts; for example, Foufounes Électriques in Montreal has a long history of presenting underground metal, while The Cobalt in Vancouver has hosted international acts such as Slayer and Gojira. By scheduling the tour during the late summer, the bands aim to capture audiences that are typically in higher attendance mode during the festival season. Early ticket sales for the first six dates, featuring Anhedonia, have already reached 30 % of capacity, according to the ticketing platform’s public sales data. The addition of Dying Remains for the latter part of the tour is expected to boost attendance in the western provinces, where the Canadian metal scene has shown strong growth in recent years.
At present, no additional releases or tour extensions have been announced. Fans interested in attending can secure tickets through the official ticketing partners listed on each venue’s website. The tour represents a notable cross‑border collaboration, bringing a Japanese metallic‑hardcore act to Canadian audiences alongside domestic and American acts. The lineup showcases the diversity of the metal and hardcore scenes, from death‑metal intensity to beatdown‑style aggression. As the tour progresses, industry observers will note the reception of Kruelty’s music in North America and the potential for future international engagements.
Kruelty hails from Japan and is known for its aggressive blend of beatdown hardcore and metal elements. Beatdown hardcore, a sub‑genre of hardcore punk that incorporates thrash‑metal riffs and breakdowns, emerged in the late 1980s and has since evolved to include slam‑death‑metal influences. Kruelty’s sound reflects this lineage, combining palm‑muted guitar work, double‑kick drumming, and guttural vocals that echo the early pioneers of death metal such as Death and Morbid Angel.
Dead Heat, a band that has toured extensively across North America, will serve as the main support act for the majority of the tour. The lineup will also feature Anhedonia, a death‑metal outfit from Toledo, Ohio, on the first half of the run. Anhedonia’s music is characterized by heavily distorted guitars, blast‑beat drumming, and deep growls, aligning with the traditional death‑metal aesthetic. Dying Remains, a Canadian band noted for its gut‑punching metallic‑hardcore style, will join the tour for the closing dates. The group has released a full‑length album in 2025 and has been active in the Canadian metal scene since 2023.
The Canadian leg begins on August 27 at L’Anti Bar & Spectacles in Quebec City, followed by a show at Foufounes Électriques in Montreal on August 28. Subsequent dates include Ottawa’s Westboro Legion (August 29), York’s Primal Note Studios (August 30), Thunder Bay’s Bloom (September 1), Winnipeg’s Sidestage (September 2), Saskatoon’s Black Cat Tavern (September 3), Edmonton’s Infest (September 4), Calgary’s Palomino Smokehouse (September 5), Kelowna’s Jackknife Brewing (September 6), and concludes with a performance at The Cobalt in Vancouver on September 8. Anhedonia opens the first six shows, while Dying Remains joins from the seventh date onward. The tour schedule was released through the bands’ official channels and is available for ticket purchase on the standard Canadian ticketing platforms.
The tour’s announcement came on June 17, 2026, when Kruelty’s management posted the full itinerary on the band’s official website and social‑media accounts. The lineup reflects a deliberate blend of international and domestic acts, positioning the tour as a showcase of cross‑cultural exchange within the metal community. The Canadian venues chosen for the run are well‑known for hosting heavy‑music acts; for example, Foufounes Électriques in Montreal has a long history of presenting underground metal, while The Cobalt in Vancouver has hosted international acts such as Slayer and Gojira. By scheduling the tour during the late summer, the bands aim to capture audiences that are typically in higher attendance mode during the festival season. Early ticket sales for the first six dates, featuring Anhedonia, have already reached 30 % of capacity, according to the ticketing platform’s public sales data. The addition of Dying Remains for the latter part of the tour is expected to boost attendance in the western provinces, where the Canadian metal scene has shown strong growth in recent years.
At present, no additional releases or tour extensions have been announced. Fans interested in attending can secure tickets through the official ticketing partners listed on each venue’s website. The tour represents a notable cross‑border collaboration, bringing a Japanese metallic‑hardcore act to Canadian audiences alongside domestic and American acts. The lineup showcases the diversity of the metal and hardcore scenes, from death‑metal intensity to beatdown‑style aggression. As the tour progresses, industry observers will note the reception of Kruelty’s music in North America and the potential for future international engagements.
