For their upcoming U.S. tour, legendary death metal act Cannibal Corpse will feature a guest guitarist in their lineup. Brandon Ellis, formerly of The Black Dahlia Murder, has been tapped to fill in for guitarist Rob Barrett for the duration of the trek, which kicks off in September.
Ellis, a highly respected figure in the extreme metal scene who rose to prominence with Arsis before his seven-year stint with The Black Dahlia Murder, announced his new role via social media. His departure from the latter band was confirmed in February, and this new gig marks his first major touring commitment since. Ellis‘s experience and technical prowess, honed over years with multiple bands, make him a suitable replacement for Barrett.
The tour is set to begin on September 15 in Nashville, Tennessee, with supporting acts including Municipal Waste, Full of Hell, and Fulci. The tour will see the band play over two dozen cities before wrapping up on October 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ellis‘s full statement regarding his new role is as follows:
“I will be playing guitar with Cannibal Corpse this fall, standing in for Rob Barrett. I’m honored to help out and put on a killer death metal show for you all. See you there!”
The guitarist’s addition to the Cannibal Corpse lineup is a temporary one, with Barrett expected to rejoin the band for future commitments.
Cannibal Corpse: Upcoming Tour Dates
- September 15, 2025 – Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN
- September 17, 2025 – The Mill & Mine in Knoxville, TN
- September 18, 2025 – Louder Than Life 2025 in Louisville, KY
- September 19, 2025 – Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks, PA
- September 20, 2025 – New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 2025 in Worcester, MA
- September 22, 2025 – Buffalo RiverWorks in Buffalo, NY
- September 23, 2025 – Agora Theater & Ballroom in Cleveland, OH
- September 24, 2025 – The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI
- September 26, 2025 – The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI
- September 27, 2025 – EPIC Event Center in Green Bay, WI
- September 28, 2025 – First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN
- September 29, 2025 – The Truman in Kansas City, MO
- September 30, 2025 – Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, OK
- October 2, 2025 – The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ
- October 3, 2025 – The Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA
- October 4, 2025 – House of Blues Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
- October 5, 2025 – SOMA in San Diego, CA
- October 7, 2025 – Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ
- October 9, 2025 – Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX
- October 10, 2025 – House of Blues Houston in Houston, TX
- October 11, 2025 – The Hall in Little Rock, AR
- October 12, 2025 – Mars Music Hall in Huntsville, AL
- October 14, 2025 – The Ritz in Raleigh, NC
- October 15, 2025 – The National in Richmond, VA
- October 17, 2025 – The Paramount in Huntington, NY
- October 18, 2025 – Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ
- October 19, 2025 – The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD
- October 21, 2025 – The NorVa in Norfolk, VA
- October 22, 2025 – The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC
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