Brazilian metal pioneers Sepultura are preparing to bring their four-decade career to a close, with their farewell activities continuing throughout the year on the Celebrating Life Through Death tour and culminating in final releases that mark the end of the band’s recording legacy.
As part of that closing chapter, the group previously announced a final EP titled The Cloud of Unknowing, set for release on April 24, 2026. Now, they have unveiled its second single, “Beyond the Dream,” described by the band as one of the most emotionally significant pieces of their farewell era.
The track represents a stylistic shift for Sepultura, exploring a ballad format that leans into melody and reflection rather than aggression. To achieve this, the band collaborated with members of Brazilian rock group Titãs – specifically Sérgio Britto and Tony Bellotto – both of whom have long-standing creative ties to Sepultura and are known for their work on classic songs such as “Polícia.”
According to the band, the collaboration was a direct artistic exchange rather than a distant feature, with members of both groups contributing to the songwriting process.
As Sepultura draw the curtain on their storied career, The Cloud of Unknowing stands as a testament to their enduring influence and a final creative statement for fans worldwide. Pre-orders for The Cloud of Unknowing are available here. Get your tickets for the below dates here.
4/29 Montclair, NJ USA The Wellmont Theater
5/1 Montreal, QC CAN MTELUS
5/2 London, ON CAN London Music Hall
5/4 Detroit, MI USA Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/5 Louisville, KY USA Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
5/6 Nashville, TN USA Brooklyn Bowl
5/7 Atlanta, GA USA The Masquerade
5/8 New Orleans, LA USA The Civic Theatre
5/10 Welcome To Rockville, FL USA
5/11 Charleston, SC USA Music Farm
5/12 Greensboro, NC USA Piedmont Hall
5/13 Reading, PA USA Reverb
5/15 Chicago, IL USA Ramova Theatre
5/16 Sonic Temple Festival, OH USA
5/17 Milwaukee, WI USA The Rave
5/19 Des Moines, IA USA Val Air Ballroom
5/21 Denver, CO USA The Ogden Theatre
5/22 Salt Lake City, UT USA The Depot
5/23 Boise, ID USA Shrine Social Club
5/25 Las Vegas, NV USA House Of Blues
5/26 San Diego, CA USA The Observatory North Park
5/28 Berkeley, CA USA The US Theatre
5/29 Los Angeles, CA USA The Wiltern
6/6 South Of Heaven NL
6/7 Metalfest CZ
6/8 Zagreb, CR Tvornica Kulture
6/9 Milan, IT Circolo Magnolia
6/10 Rome, IT Eur social park
6/12 Greenfield Festival CH
6/13 Novarock AT
6/14 Würzburg, DE Pothalle
6/17 Saarbruecken, DE Garage
6/19 Hellfest FR
6/20 Graspop BE
6/21 Rock in Rio Lisboa PT
6/23 Oberhausen, DE Turbinenhalle
6/24 Potsdam, DE Waschhaus Potsdam
6/25 Copenhell DK
6/26 Huskvarna, SE Folkets Park
6/27 Tons of Rock NO
6/30 Release festival GR
7/31 Wacken Open Air DE
8/1 Helsinki, FI Tavastia
8/2 Tallinn Rock Festival EE
8/5 Leyendas Del Rock ES
8/7 Bloodstock Festival UK
8/9 Dublin, IE 3Arena
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