Khemmis is an American doom/heavy metal band from Denver, Colorado, active since 2012. Their sound weaves classic heavy metal riffing with the weight of doom and melodic death metal, drawing comparisons to Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. The 2016 album Hunted topped Decibel Magazine's year-end list and landed in Rolling Stone's top metal albums of the year, cementing the band as one of the leading voices in modern American doom. They record for Nuclear Blast Records worldwide.
Khemmis released their self-titled fifth studio album on June 12, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Khemmis announced the 'Forsake the Night' European and UK tour for October 2026, with support from Celestial Sanctuary, covering cities including Bochum, London, Oslo, Paris, Prague, Leipzig, Berlin and Hamburg.
The band released the lead single 'Invocation of the Dreamer' alongside a music video directed by Frank Guerra, and announced a North American headlining tour.
The self-titled album was announced on April 9, 2026, described as an eight-track record and the follow-up to 2021's Deceiver.
Khemmis released Deceiver, their Nuclear Blast worldwide debut, which ranked 2nd on Decibel Magazine's Top 40 Albums of 2021.
American heavy metal band Khemmis brings their "Forsaken the Light" European Tour 2026 to Bochum.
American doom metal band Khemmis brings their European tour to Leipzig with new material.
American heavy metal band Khemmis brings their "Forsaken the Light" European tour to Berlin's Cassiopeia venue.
American heavy metal band Khemmis brings their "Forsaken the Light" European tour to Hamburg.