Blood Incantation Adds Madrid Stop to Absolute Elsetour II

The New Madrid Date

Blood Incantation has just confirmed an exclusive Spanish appearance for their Absolute Elsetour Pt. II. The Denver quartet posted a striking monochrome tour poster on Instagram, announcing, “Madrid, Spain date now added on the Absolute Elsetour Pt.II.. Join us on Oct. 20th at Mon for the only Spain stop of the tour with special guest @authorandpunisher. Tickets on sale this Friday at 12pm local time. See you there..”

Mon Live House—Madrid’s intimate 650-capacity venue in the Malasaña district—will host the band on Monday, October 20. Known for its tight acoustics and balcony views, Mon has built a reputation championing underground metal and hardcore acts. Local zines such as Metal Hammer Spain have already flagged this date as one of the season’s must-see metal events.

First Leg Highlights

The first leg of Absolute Elsewhere launched this summer across North America. An Instagram reveal detailed a lineup featuring ambient pioneer Steve Roach, progressive metal icons Cynic, and doom emergents Pallbearer and Krallice on select dates. The tour opened July 12 at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, and wove through venues like The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD, The Roxy in Lakewood, OH, and The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Festival stops included Fire In The Mountains on Blackfeet Nation, MT, and Timewave Zero sets at deluxe gatherings in Tacoma, WA.

Critics lauded the band’s combination of technical prowess and sprawling atmospherics. Fans flooded Instagram with live snapshots, tagging @bloodincantationofficial and showcasing the band’s powerful stage presence under red-and-blue lighting. The merch tables moved vinyl editions of Hidden History of the Human Race almost as quickly as the tickets sold out.

Tour Evolution

Building on North American momentum, the band’s European rollout reached festival audiences first. A post celebrating those shows read, “Our sincerest gratitude goes out to all who attended, especially our wonderful tourmates in @minamideutsch and our amazing roadcrew, without whom none of it would have been possible. Until next time, thank you!”

Absolute Elsetour II then mapped out ten UK & EU dates:

Oct 6 – Bristol, UK – SWX (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 7 – Dublin, IE – The Academy (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 8 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 9 – Glasgow, UK – Garage (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 10 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 11 – Nijmegen, NL – Soulcrusher Festival (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 12 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp (w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sijjin)
Oct 14 – Istanbul, TR – IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş (w/ Esoteric)
Oct 16 – Athens, GR – Floyd – Live Music Venue (w/ Esoteric)
Oct 18 – Lisboa, PT – Amplifest Sessions: Music Station (w/ Author & Punisher)

The Madrid stop now completes the European picture, offering Spanish fans a rare chance to see the band live during this expansive tour.

A Legacy Carved In Cosmic Death Metal

Since forming in Denver in 2011, Blood Incantation has shaped a reputation as front-runners in the “cosmic death metal” subgenre. Prior to Hidden History of the Human Race (2019), they released Interdimensional Extinction (2015) and the Starspawn EP (2016), building a devoted following. Hidden History earned spots on year-end “best of” lists for its blend of brutal riffing and ambient soundscapes inspired by archaeology and outer space.

Lineup—Paul Riedl (vocals/guitar), Jesse Schreibman (bass), Ian McAlister (drums), and Josh “The J” Melnick (guitar)—delivers precision and atmosphere in equal measure. Standout tracks like “Inner Paths (To Outer Space)” showcase the band’s cinematic approach, which extends to their stage production. Live shows feature synchronized lighting cues and visual projections that evoke starfields and subterranean ruins. Streaming platforms report millions of plays for key tracks, cementing the group’s status beyond underground circles.

Opening act Author & Punisher adds another dimension. Solo artist Tristan Shone programs custom-built machines—from pneumatic hammers to magnetic coil setups—creating an industrial soundscape that ramps up tension before Blood Incantation take the stage.

Tickets And Final Thoughts

Tickets for the Madrid show go on sale this Friday at 12pm local time via bloodincantation.org. Given Mon Live House’s capacity limits, early booking is recommended. As the only Spanish date on Absolute Elsetour Pt. II, this concert represents a unique opportunity for Iberian metal fans. This appearance also coincides with the latest vinyl pressing of Hidden History, with limited-edition colored copies available at the merch table.

For full tour updates, set times, and any support announcements, follow the band’s official channels. Prepare for a night where extreme metal collides with cosmic exploration. See you in Madrid.

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