Dark Funeral to release new live album and debut new music video
Dark Funeral, well-known Swedish black metal pioneers, have exciting news for their fans with the announcement of their forthcoming live album, “A Beast to Praise,” set for release on August 21, 2026, through Century Media Records. To accompany this revelation, the band has premiered a captivating live video for the single, “The Arrival Of Satan’s Empire.”
The live album was recorded at Fållan in Stockholm back in 2022 during Dark Funeral’s performance in support of their album, “We Are The Apocalypse.” This 13-track release showcases a nearly 70-minute long performance capturing the essence of Dark Funeral’s triumphant return to the stage after the extended hiatus due to the global pandemic.
Guitarist Lord Ahriman shared some insights about the live album, stating, “‘A Beast To Praise’ (Live at Fållan, Stockholm) captures a very important moment in the history of DARK FUNERAL – not only the live release ritual for ‘We Are The Apocalypse,’ but also our return to the stage after years of silence during the pandemic. That night at Fållan was intense in every possible way. The energy in the room, the fire, the audience, and the atmosphere all came together into something far beyond an ordinary concert. This release is the immortal document of that night.”
Furthermore, Lord Ahriman hinted about future plans, mentioning the band’s imminent European touring cycle scheduled for the fall of 2026. He expressed, “With the release of this live album and the upcoming European touring cycle in the fall of 2026, we now close the chapter surrounding ‘We Are The Apocalypse.’ At the same time, we are already deeply focused on the next era of DARK FUNERAL and hard at work creating new material for what will become our next studio album, planned for release in 2027. And as one chapter closes, a new one is already taking shape – bigger, darker, and more epic than ever before…”
Dark Funeral’s live album, “A Beast to Praise,” offers a dynamic tracklist that includes fan-favorite songs such as “Unchain My Soul,” “My Funeral,” “Leviathan,” and classic hits like “The Secrets of the Black Arts” and “Where Shadows Forever Reign.” This collection serves as a testament to Dark Funeral’s powerful live performances and their enduring legacy in the black metal genre.
Fans of Dark Funeral can look forward to their upcoming live performances, including a summer tour and their participation in the highly anticipated “In League With Satan” European tour alongside Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in October 2026. Tickets for these shows are now available, offering an exciting opportunity for audiences to witness Dark Funeral’s electrifying performances firsthand.