German progressive metal outfit UNPROCESSED have announced a spring 2026 North American headlining tour in support of their acclaimed album "Angel," marking a significant step in the band's conquest of international markets beyond their European base. The trek launches April 13 in Dallas, Texas and wraps May 16 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Swedish progressive metal act ALLT and atmospheric outfit MIDWINTER providing support across the full run.
"Angel," released in October 2025, marks another bold step in UNPROCESSED's creative evolution, blending crushing heaviness with emotive and intimate lyricism that has expanded the band's appeal far beyond the typical progressive metal audience. The album has been praised by critics and fans alike for showcasing the German quartet's remarkable ability to move seamlessly between devastating breakdowns, complex polyrhythmic passages, and captivating melodic hooks — often within the same song.
The band emerged from the German progressive metal scene alongside acts like THE HIRSCH EFFEKT and NOVELISTS FR, but UNPROCESSED have carved out their own distinctive niche by incorporating elements of djent, post-metal, and even ambient electronics into their core sound. Their technical proficiency is matched by an emotional depth that sets them apart from more cerebral progressive metal contemporaries, creating music that hits both the head and the heart.
The North American headlining run represents the band's most extensive stateside touring effort to date, with stops in markets including Austin, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, and Philadelphia. The support lineup of ALLT and MIDWINTER creates a cohesive bill that should appeal to fans of modern progressive and atmospheric metal.
ALLT, who have been building a devoted following with their blend of Swedish melodic sensibility and heavy progressive textures, are expected to make a strong impression on audiences encountering them for the first time. MIDWINTER add an additional layer of atmospheric depth to the opening portion of each evening.