RAVEN announces upcoming 2026 North American Tour “Can’t Take Away the Fire”
NWOBHM giants Raven have made a triumphant return after taking 2025 off, announcing a jam-packed North American tour slated for 2026 named Can’t Take Away the Fire. The tour, boasting 35-plus dates spanning March through May across the U.S. and Canada, promises an electrifying night of metal with special guests Slackjaw accompanying them on stage.
This tour marks a significant comeback for the Gallagher brothers following what the band humorously referred to as a “medical gap year.” Bassist and vocalist John Gallagher expressed their eagerness to hit the stage after the hiatus, claiming that the break had reignited their passion for live performances. “After our ‘medical gap year’ of 2025, we are hungry and itching to get back to doing what we do best — cranking out the megawatts and putting on a Raven metal show for the lunatics out there,” Gallagher shared. “We have a killer band Slackjaw out with us as special guests, and it’s gonna be a take-no-prisoners, full-out affair!”
The tour will kick off in Louisville, KY, at Goodwood Whiskey Row on March 18, making its way across the continent, including stops at notable venues like Dallas’ RBC, San Francisco’s Above DNA, Seattle’s The Funhouse, as well as Clifton, NJ’s Dingbatz, and Nashville, TN’s Exit/In. Concluding in Bradenton, FL’s Oscura on May 3, the band plans to usher in a wave of high-energy performances throughout the tour, guaranteeing fans an unforgettable metal experience every time they step on stage.
For fans eagerly anticipating Raven’s return, this tour presents a rare and exhilarating opportunity to catch the band in all their heavy metal glory once again. With the seasoned veterans coupled with the electrifying newcomers, Slackjaw, accompanying them on this trek, it is bound to be a night of headbanging, mosh pits, and unbridled energy that fans of all ages will not want to miss. Raven’s infectious performance style coupled with their iconic sound promises a must-see event for metal enthusiasts across North America.
The Can’t Take Away the Fire tour is Raven’s proclamation that they are back and ready to ignite stages across the U.S. and Canada once more. With a hunger for live performances more intense than ever, this tour will undoubtedly bring the uncompromising energy and electrifying spirit that fans have come to expect from these legendary metal pioneers. Don’t miss your chance to experience the NWOBHM legends and thrash metal treasures Raven live in concert at a venue near you during this momentous 2026 tour.