Norwegian black legends EMPEROR has been touring U.S. soil this month of May. Support on select dates of the seven-show trek, which kicked off on May 9 in Worcester, Massachusetts and will conclude on May 18 in Anaheim, California, with direct support from WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, AGALLOCH and WAYFARER.
EMPEROR‘s last studio LP, Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire & Demise, was released in 2001 and was written entirely by Ihsahn. The band broke up shortly thereafter, with Ihsahn going on to pursue a solo career, while guitarist Samoth (real name: Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen) partook in a variety of bands, including SCUM and ZYKLON. EMPEROR has reunited frequently in ensuing years to perform live, but has continually resisted calls to release new material.
Metal Addicts was at the LA show On May 16th At The Hollywood Palladium and we were lucky enough to catch them in Anaheim, CA as well to bring you very exclusive shots from the last day of the North American tour at the House of Blues in Anaheim CA on May 18th 2025.
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