The Kings of Southern Metal Return: Corrosion Of Conformity Unveils 2026 Plans
Heavy metal icons Corrosion Of Conformity have officially ignited their 2026 campaign, announcing a massive North American headlining tour and confirming the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s No Cross No Crown. This isn’t just a standard run of shows; it’s the beginning of a conceptual double-album cycle that promises to be the most ambitious chapter in the band’s 40-year legacy.
The spring trek will see the band joined by noise-rock heavyweights Whores and groove-rockers Crobot, with a special middle leg supporting Clutch. From the small clubs of Greensboro to the massive stage at Sick New World in Las Vegas, the “Riffissippi” legends are coming to reclaim their throne.
TL;DR: Double the Riffs, Double the Tour
Corrosion Of Conformity has confirmed a 2026 North American tour starting April 7, featuring support from Whores and Crobot, plus a run with Clutch. The band is touring in support of a massive new double album coming via Nuclear Blast Records, recorded in part at Barry Gibb’s (of the Bee Gees) private Miami studio. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Scroll down for the full itinerary and exclusive details on the new record.
The Loaded Radio Perspective: A New Era of Southern Sludge
At Loaded Radio, we’ve followed Corrosion Of Conformity through every evolution—from their hardcore punk roots to the era-defining sludge of Deliverance. This 2026 return feels different. With Bobby Landgraf (formerly of Down) taking over bass duties following the departure of founding member Mike Dean, there is a revitalized, high-octane energy in the camp.
The news of a double album—their first ever—is a bold move in a “single-driven” industry. Reports from the studio suggest a “Pink Floyd-y” conceptual approach, mixed with the signature funk-driven heaviness provided by returning session drummer Stanton Moore. When Pepper Keenan says a tour with Judas Priest “lit them on fire,” you know the live show is going to be a masterclass in southern grit…