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- ’80s Heavy Metal Band, Once Split for 10 Years, Announces Return of Annual San Francisco Show (parade.com)
Death Angel, the legendary thrash metal band from the 1980s, is set to return with its much-loved annual holiday concert. The 11th edition of the Death Angel Xmas Show will take place on December 18, 2026, at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
Fronted by Mark Osegueda, who rejoined the band after a decade-long hiatus, Death Angel continues its tradition of delivering an electrifying night filled with thrash metal, camaraderie, and festive spirit. This year’s lineup also features special guests Haunt and The Hunt, who will open the evening.
Announcing the event, the band shared, “SAN FRANCISCO! THE TRADITION CONTINUES!
ANOTHER 11TH ANNUAL DEATH ANGEL XMAS SHOW is coming back to The Fillmore on Friday, December 18, 2026!” Fans quickly expressed their excitement, with many already securing tickets and praising the inclusion of Haunt on the bill.
Last year’s holiday show, held on the same date and at the same venue, stood out for its exclusive in-person attendance-there was no worldwide livestream. The band also celebrated the 35th anniversary of their 1990 melodic thrash album, Act III, performing the entire record live for the first time.
Beyond the holiday festivities, Death Angel is continuing their Act III European Tour. Following appearances at summer festivals across the U.S. and Europe, the band will headline 12 shows in December across Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
Here is the December lineup for the Act III European Tour:
- Dec. 1: Brno, Czech Republic
- Dec. 2: Berlin, Germany
- Dec. 3: Coesfeld, Germany
- Dec. 4: Geiselwind, Germany
- Dec. 5: Pratteln, Switzerland
- Dec. 6: Munich, Germany
- Dec. 8: Saarbrucken, Germany
- Dec. 9: Stuttgart, Germany
- Dec. 10: Langen, Germany
- Dec. 11: Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Dec. 12: Roskilde, Denmark
- Dec. 13: Hamburg, Germany
With the holiday show fast approaching and a major tour underway, Death Angel remains a formidable force in the thrash metal scene, delivering high-energy performances and keeping the spirit of ’80s metal alive for fans worldwide.