Dark Chapel has added ex- Soulfly bassist Mike Leon to their ranks and hit the road for an extensive run of dates across the UK, US, and beyond. The band, fronted by Black Label Society guitarist Dario Lorina, is now supporting Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath, with a massive North American stretch to follow through the fall. Catch the full date list below.
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Leon announced his addition to the lineup via social media: “You may have noticed that during the past week, I’ve joined forces with the mighty Dark Chapel. It feels amazing to return to the stage and hit the road with such a professional, hardworking, and downright fantastic band. We’ve got a phenomenal year lined up with tons of killer announcements and shows, and I couldn’t be happier to be a part of such a strong team.”
Dark Chapel blends precise guitar work, sludgy grooves, melodic hooks, bluesy touches, and grunge allure into a sound that balances heavy, ethereal, and passionate elements. Lorina launched the band in 2024 after a career that began at sixteen as the touring guitarist for the late Jani Lane of Warrant, followed by a stint with Lizzy Borden. He joined Black Label Society in 2014, logging thousands of miles alongside Zakk Wylde, appearing on 2021’s Doom Crew Inc., and sharing the cover of Guitar World with the man himself. Lorina also released two instrumental solo albums through Shrapnel Records, Dario Lorina in 2013 and Death Grip Tribulations in 2017.
Dark Chapel’s debut album, Spirit in the Glass, arrived in February 2025 through MNRK Heavy. “Glass Heart” opens with gritty vocals and searing riffs, while “Hollow Smile” tackles internal battles over thrash-inspired rhythms. “Corpse Flower” draws on gothic imagery, “Dead Weight” delivers emotional blues, “All That Remains” pays tribute to a lost friend, and “Bullet in Our Chamber” channels Bukowski’s idea of being consumed by passion. A deluxe vinyl edition followed in October 2025, adding bonus tracks including “Hit of Your Love” and “Echoes of a Stone Heart II.”
Dark Chapel 2026 is:
Dario Lorina (Guitar, Vocals, Piano)
Dylan Dyce (Guitar)
J. Walker (Drums)
Mike Leon (Bass)
The current run includes UK dates in late May, a free Las Vegas show on July 3rd at Fremont Street, a pair of Berzerkus Festival appearances in August alongside Lamb of God, Black Label Society, Down, and Suicidal Tendencies, and a full North American stretch running through October.
May 14 — Nashville, TN — Ryman Auditorium
May 28 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy
May 29 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town
May 30 — Bournemouth, UK — O2 Academy
July 3 — Las Vegas, NV — Fremont Street, 1st Street Stage (FREE, 10PM)
Aug. 25 — Albany, NY — The Palace Theatre
Aug. 26 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks
Aug. 28 — Scranton, PA — Montage Mountain (Berzerkus)
Aug. 29 — Wantagh, NY — Jones Beach Theater (Berzerkus)
Aug. 31 — Asheville, NC — Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Sep. 2 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
Sep. 4 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
Sep. 5 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
Sep. 9 — N Kansas City, MO — VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
Sep. 11 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory at the District
Sep. 12 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
Sep. 13 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion
Sep. 15 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
Sep. 18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outside
Sep. 19 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sep. 22 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center
Sep. 24 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
Sep. 25 — Waite Park, MN — The Ledge, Waite Park Amphitheater
Sep. 26 — Council Bluffs, IA — Harrah’s Stir Cove
Sep. 29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House and Event Center
Sep. 30 — Airway Heights, WA — Northern Quest Amphitheater
Oct. 2 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater