WHITECHAPEL Unleash “Bedlam” – 20th Anniversary Tours, Chart Success and a Relentless New Era

Twenty years into their career, WHITECHAPEL continue to demonstrate why they remain one of the defining forces in modern deathcore. The American band have unveiled the official music video for “Bedlam,” a ferocious track taken from their latest studio album, Hymns In Dissonance, released through Metal Blade Records.

The new video arrives as the band prepare to celebrate their 20th anniversary with an extensive North American headlining tour, followed by a major European run in early 2027. With a critically acclaimed album, impressive Billboard chart positions and a demanding international touring schedule ahead, WHITECHAPEL are entering another significant chapter in their career.

“Bedlam” – A Dark Chapter from Hymns In Dissonance

“Bedlam” is one of the tracks featured on Hymns In Dissonance, an album that sees WHITECHAPEL embracing an especially dark, aggressive and uncompromising direction.

The band’s latest material explores a heavier and more intense musical territory, combining the brutality that has long defined their sound with the experience and precision developed over nearly two decades.

The song also carries a narrative connection to the fictional world established in the band’s earlier album This Is Exile.

Vocalist Phil Bozeman explains the story behind the track:

“In the album This Is Exile, there was a character ‘Daemon’ [AKA Craig] who is the brother of the cult leader. This song is him admitting his jealousy towards him and defiling his rotting corpse.”

Bozeman further describes the disturbing perspective of the character, who is trapped inside his own dead body, still able to feel and hear everything but unable to move or escape.

The title “Bedlam” refers to chaos, confusion and turmoil – an appropriate description of the atmosphere surrounding the song’s narrative.

The official music video brings this dark concept into a visual setting, offering another look into the world behind Hymns In Dissonance.

Hymns In Dissonance – A Major Career Statement

Released through Metal Blade Records in spring 2026, Hymns In Dissonance finds WHITECHAPEL pushing their sound into darker, deeper and heavier territory.

The album made a strong impression upon release, earning several notable positions on the Billboard charts during its first week:

• #2 – Billboard Current Hard Rock Albums

• #3 – Billboard Independent Label Current Albums

• #4 – Billboard Current Rock Albums

• #7 – Billboard Digital Albums

These chart positions underline the band’s continued commercial presence and their ability to reach audiences across the heavy music landscape.

The critical response has also highlighted the album’s intensity and its connection to the band’s earlier, more aggressive sound.

Revolver praised the title track’s “ground-fissuring blasts,” guitar melodies and powerful mosh sections. Metal Injection described “A Visceral Retch” as relentlessly heavy, while MetalSucks highlighted the record’s raw energy and the experience behind the band’s modern approach.

Other publications have also recognised the album’s musical depth and uncompromising character.

Blabbermouth described the record as “white-knuckle, weaponized deathcore with brains, brawn, and a point to prove.”

Decibel Magazine praised its dynamic and multidimensional approach, while Nine Circles called it one of the densest and darkest albums the group have recorded.

Together, these reactions reflect the impact of an album that embraces the band’s most aggressive instincts while continuing to develop their musical identity.

Celebrating 20 Years – North American Headlining Tour

WHITECHAPEL will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special North American headlining tour, presented by Live Nation.

The tour begins on November 11, 2026, at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, and continues through December 19, concluding at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The touring lineup features:

• WHITECHAPEL

• Chelsea Grin

• The Acacia Strain

• Netherwalker

The anniversary tour promises performances drawing from the band’s entire discography, giving audiences an opportunity to revisit the music that has shaped their career.

Confirmed North American Tour Dates – 2026

Netherwalker will not appear on the December 22 and 24 Montreal and Toronto dates, respectively.

Returning to Europe in 2027

Following the North American anniversary celebrations, WHITECHAPEL will return to European stages in January 2027.

The European tour features SYLOSIS as co-headliners on selected dates, alongside 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze.

The tour begins on January 22 in Leipzig, Germany, and continues across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe before reaching Scandinavia and the Baltic region.

For Finnish fans, two particularly important dates are confirmed:

• February 26, 2027 – Tavara-asema, Tampere, Finland

• February 27, 2027 – Ääniwalli, Helsinki, Finland

The European itinerary also includes stops in Germany, Belgium, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Poland.

Confirmed European Tour Dates – 2027

Selected dates are co-headlined with SYLOSIS.

WHITECHAPEL – Twenty Years of Deathcore

Over the course of two decades, WHITECHAPEL have established themselves as an influential name in extreme metal. Their ability to evolve while retaining the intensity and identity of their sound has been an important part of their continued presence in the genre.

The current lineup features:

• Phil Bozeman – Vocals

• Ben Savage – Lead Guitar

• Alex Wade – Rhythm Guitar

• Zach Householder – Guitar

• Gabe Crisp – Bass

• Brandon Zackey – Drums

With Hymns In Dissonance, the band have delivered a record that reconnects with the raw aggression of their earlier work while reflecting the musical experience accumulated over twenty years.

The release of “Bedlam” and the upcoming anniversary tours provide a fitting opportunity to celebrate that journey.

For fans of deathcore and modern extreme metal, WHITECHAPEL’s 2026–2027 touring cycle is shaping up to be a major event.

“Bedlam” is available now. Watch the official music video and explore Hymns In Dissonance through Metal Blade Records.

Official Links

WHITECHAPEL

• Website: https://whitechapelband.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitechapelband

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitechapelband

• X: https://x.com/whitechapelband

Record Label: Metal Blade Records

Album: Hymns In Dissonance

Featured Video: “Bedlam”

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