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Ceremony Announces New Album Tell Me Your Dream and North American Tour
Ceremony, the California‑based punk outfit, has announced its seventh studio album, Tell Me Your Dream, which will be released on August 7 2026 through Relapse Records. The announcement comes with the release of a new single, “Other Hells,” and a music video for “Death Destruction Mayhem.”
The ten‑track album opens with “Prograde” and closes with “Paradise.” Other tracks include “Madness,” “Dark Summer,” “Deep Down Where I Belong,” “Antenna,” “Justify,” “Death Destruction Mayhem,” and “10 Planets.” “Other Hells,” released in April, is a brief 2:06‑minute hardcore track that returns the band to the fast, direct style of their early work. The video for “Death Destruction Mayhem” showcases the band’s post‑punk energy and serves as the album’s lead single.
In conjunction with the album announcement, Ceremony revealed a North American tour that will run from September 9 in Montreal to November 20 in Los Angeles. The tour includes 19 shows in 14 cities, beginning at Les Foufounes Électriques in Montreal and ending at The Novo in Los Angeles. Other stops include Toronto’s East End United Basement, Chicago’s Metro, Minneapolis’s Fine Line, Portland’s Wonder Ballroom, Vancouver’s The American, Boston’s The Sinclair, New York’s Warsaw, Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, Washington, D.C.’s Black Cat, Atlanta’s The Masquerade‑Hell, Orlando’s The Abbey, Miami’s Churchill’s, Denver’s Marquis, San Antonio’s Paper Tiger, Austin’s Mohawk, Dallas’s Trees, and San Francisco’s The Fillmore.
Tell Me Your Dream is Ceremony’s first studio album in seven years, following 2019’s The New Black. The band’s lineup—Ross Farrar, Anthony Anzaldo, Andy Nelson, Justin Davis, and Jake Casarotti—has remained consistent, and the group has continued to influence the chaotic hardcore and dream‑punk scenes. The album’s release through Relapse Records, a label known for extreme metal and hardcore acts, marks a return to a partnership that has supported the band’s earlier work.
Earlier in 2026, Ceremony released a live recording, Live at the Hollywood Palladium, which captured a performance at the historic Los Angeles venue. The live album provides a contrast to the new studio material, offering fans a raw snapshot of the band’s stage presence.
Relapse Records, founded in 1990, has a long history of promoting underground and extreme music. By partnering with the label for Tell Me Your Dream, Ceremony aligns itself with a catalog that includes grindcore, death metal, and sludge acts, broadening its reach beyond the punk community.
The album’s tracklist and the tour schedule suggest a focus on both new material and the band’s legacy. Fans can expect the high‑energy delivery that has defined Ceremony’s sound, while the tour’s diverse venues—from Montreal’s underground club to Los Angeles’ modern venue—highlight the band’s appeal across different audiences.
As of now, Tell Me Your Dream is available for pre‑order on major streaming platforms, and the tour dates have been listed on the band’s official website and ticketing partners. The release and tour represent a significant moment for Ceremony, marking a return to full‑length studio work after a seven‑year hiatus and a comprehensive North American tour that will bring the band’s music to a wide array of cities.
The album’s release date, tour schedule, and accompanying live album position Ceremony for a robust 2026, offering both new recordings and live performances to a dedicated fan base and the broader punk and hardcore communities.
The ten‑track album opens with “Prograde” and closes with “Paradise.” Other tracks include “Madness,” “Dark Summer,” “Deep Down Where I Belong,” “Antenna,” “Justify,” “Death Destruction Mayhem,” and “10 Planets.” “Other Hells,” released in April, is a brief 2:06‑minute hardcore track that returns the band to the fast, direct style of their early work. The video for “Death Destruction Mayhem” showcases the band’s post‑punk energy and serves as the album’s lead single.
In conjunction with the album announcement, Ceremony revealed a North American tour that will run from September 9 in Montreal to November 20 in Los Angeles. The tour includes 19 shows in 14 cities, beginning at Les Foufounes Électriques in Montreal and ending at The Novo in Los Angeles. Other stops include Toronto’s East End United Basement, Chicago’s Metro, Minneapolis’s Fine Line, Portland’s Wonder Ballroom, Vancouver’s The American, Boston’s The Sinclair, New York’s Warsaw, Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, Washington, D.C.’s Black Cat, Atlanta’s The Masquerade‑Hell, Orlando’s The Abbey, Miami’s Churchill’s, Denver’s Marquis, San Antonio’s Paper Tiger, Austin’s Mohawk, Dallas’s Trees, and San Francisco’s The Fillmore.
Tell Me Your Dream is Ceremony’s first studio album in seven years, following 2019’s The New Black. The band’s lineup—Ross Farrar, Anthony Anzaldo, Andy Nelson, Justin Davis, and Jake Casarotti—has remained consistent, and the group has continued to influence the chaotic hardcore and dream‑punk scenes. The album’s release through Relapse Records, a label known for extreme metal and hardcore acts, marks a return to a partnership that has supported the band’s earlier work.
Earlier in 2026, Ceremony released a live recording, Live at the Hollywood Palladium, which captured a performance at the historic Los Angeles venue. The live album provides a contrast to the new studio material, offering fans a raw snapshot of the band’s stage presence.
Relapse Records, founded in 1990, has a long history of promoting underground and extreme music. By partnering with the label for Tell Me Your Dream, Ceremony aligns itself with a catalog that includes grindcore, death metal, and sludge acts, broadening its reach beyond the punk community.
The album’s tracklist and the tour schedule suggest a focus on both new material and the band’s legacy. Fans can expect the high‑energy delivery that has defined Ceremony’s sound, while the tour’s diverse venues—from Montreal’s underground club to Los Angeles’ modern venue—highlight the band’s appeal across different audiences.
As of now, Tell Me Your Dream is available for pre‑order on major streaming platforms, and the tour dates have been listed on the band’s official website and ticketing partners. The release and tour represent a significant moment for Ceremony, marking a return to full‑length studio work after a seven‑year hiatus and a comprehensive North American tour that will bring the band’s music to a wide array of cities.
The album’s release date, tour schedule, and accompanying live album position Ceremony for a robust 2026, offering both new recordings and live performances to a dedicated fan base and the broader punk and hardcore communities.