KHEMMIS arrive at Berkeley’s Cornerstone on June 24 riding high on the release of what many are already calling one of the strongest albums of their career. Their newly released self-titled fifth full-length marks the Denver band’s first studio album since 2021’s acclaimed Deceiver, and finds them sharpening the elements that have made them one of modern metal’s most distinctive voices.
For more than a decade, KHEMMIS have carved out a space uniquely their own, blending crushing doom metal weight with classic heavy metal grandeur and deeply emotional songwriting. From their breakthrough debut Absolution to the Decibel Album of the Year-winning Hunted, the quartet has consistently balanced towering riffs and soaring melodies with an uncommon sense of vulnerability and atmosphere.
Their self-titled album continues that evolution. Reinforced by the addition of bassist David Small, KHEMMIS sound revitalized, delivering a collection of songs that expands their sonic palette without sacrificing the epic heaviness and memorable hooks that have become their trademark. The record captures a band operating at a creative peak, equally capable of unleashing massive doom-laden passages and anthemic, fist-raising choruses.
Fans attending the Berkeley stop can expect to hear plenty of material from the new album alongside favorites spanning the band’s catalog. Given KHEMMIS’ reputation for powerful and dynamic live performances, the evening promises a showcase of both the band’s crushing intensity and its melodic ambition.
For fans of Spirit Adrift, Pallbearer, Baroness, Elder, and Monolord, KHEMMIS’ return to the Bay Area offers a chance to experience one of modern doom metal’s most compelling bands as they enter an exciting new chapter.
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