Ne Obliviscaris is kicking off their European tour on May 5 with a slightly altered lineup. Ne Obliviscaris recently announced Kevin Paradis as their touring drummer, and has now announced James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate, The Faceless, Replacire) is stepping in for harsh vocalist Xenoyr. Ne Obliviscaris states that Xenoyr is dealing with a personal emergency, and "isn't in a position with his own health and the things he's dealing with" to tour.
We wish Xenoyr all the best at this time.
"We are sad to say that Xen has unfortunately had to pull out of our European tour which is set to kick off this weekend in Finland due to a personal emergency. Xen has had a lot happening in his life lately and it unfortunately has reached a point where he isn't in a position with his own health and the things he's dealing with to be able to tour and perform with NeO at this time.
"After waiting almost 4 years to tour together and perform for everyone again it's incredibly disappointing for both Xen & the rest of us. But of course the health and wellbeing of our brother comes first above all else.
"We are grateful that James Dorton (incredible vocalist for Black Crown Initiate/The Faceless) has agreed to fill in for us on this tour, and on only a weeks notice has learned the set and flown out to rehearse with us this week in Helsinki.
"The response to our new album Exul has been simply incredible and as challenging a turn of events as this is, we are excited to share these songs with you for the first time in what we feel will be a unique and special tour. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support. See you on tour across Europe May 5-June 7."
All of Ne Obliviscaris's dates are below. Check 'em out and get your tickets here.
w/ Persefone & Asymmetric Universe
5/5 Helsinki (FI) Tavastia
5/6 Tampere (FI) Klubi
5/8 Stockholm (SE) Hus 7
5/9 Oslo (NO) Bla
5/10 Copenhagen (DK) Pumpehuset
5/11 Hamburg (DE) Headcrash
5/13 Cologne (DE) Luxor
5/14 Antwerp (BE) Trix
5/16 Dublin (IE) Grand Social
5/17 Glasgow (UK) Slay
5/18 Manchester (UK) Rebellion
5/19 London (UK) Islington Academy
5/20 Leiden (NL) Gebr. de Nobel
5/21 Paris (FR) Petit Bain
5/22 Nantes (FR) Ferrailleur
5/24 Porto (PT) Hard Club
5/25 Lisbon (PT) RCA Club
5/26 Madrid (ES) Nazca
5/27 Barcelona (ES) Boveda
5/29 Solothurn (CH) Kofmehl Hall
5/30 Munich (DE) Strom
5/31 Vienna (AT) Viper Room
6/1 Prague (CZ) Futurum
6/2 Berlin (DE) Hole44
6/3 Leipzig (DE) Naumann
6/5 Bucharest (RO) @ Quantic Club (Ne Obliviscaris only)
6/7 Gdansk (PO) @ Mystic Festival (Ne Obliviscaris only)
w/ Beyond Creation & Persefone
10/5 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
10/6 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
10/7 Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
10/8 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/10 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
10/11 Orlando, FL @ The Haven
10/13 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
10/14 Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge
10/15 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
10/17 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/18 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
10/20 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
10/21 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater
10/22 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
10/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
10/25 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
10/26 Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse
10/27 Portland, OR @ BossaNova Ballroom
10/28 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
10/29 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
10/31 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
11/1 Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
11/3 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/4 Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove
11/5 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
11/7 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/8 Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
11/9 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
11/10 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
11/11 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
11/13 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
