Clawfinger is a Swedish-Norwegian rap metal band formed in Stockholm in 1989, widely regarded as pioneers of the genre in Europe. Their 1993 debut Deaf Dumb Blind sold over 600,000 copies worldwide and earned them a Swedish Grammis award, while follow-up Use Your Brain (1995) cemented their international standing. The band is known for blunt, politically charged lyrics tackling racism, war, and social hypocrisy - delivered over heavy riffs and rap vocals. After disbanding in 2013 and playing occasional reunion shows, they returned in 2026 with Before We All Die, their first studio album in 18 years.
Clawfinger released Before We All Die on February 20, 2026 via Perception - their first studio album in 18 years.
The band announced a European headline tour for October-November 2026 in support of the new album.
The single 'Ball & Chain', accompanied by a live video from summer festival shows, was released ahead of the album.
Lead single 'Scum' was released on July 2, 2025, crossing 100,000 streams within two weeks.
Clawfinger played Wacken Open Air on July 31, 2025, as part of their European festival run.
Swedish metal band Clawfinger performs in Cologne as part of their "Before We All Die Tour".
Swedish industrial metal band Clawfinger brings their Before We All Die Tour to Nuremberg. A high-energy live show.
Swedish rock band Clawfinger performs in Hamburg as part of their Before We All Die Tour.
Swedish band Clawfinger brings their "Before We All Die Tour" to Berlin. An energetic concert at Huxleys Neue Welt.
Swedish metal band Clawfinger brings their "Before We All Die Tour" to Münster.