Protest The Hero announces support bands: Choke, Royal Tusk and Kaonashi for headlining tour this November in support of new album, “Within.”
Stream the new album “Within” HERE
Purchase “Within” HERE
Canadian Progressive Metal pioneers Protest the Hero have added Choke, Royal Tusk, and Kaonashi as support for their upcoming headlining tour across Canada this November.
Protest the Hero recently played to the largest crowd in Supercrawl history this past September in Hamilton. Before kicking off the Canadian leg of the tour, they will head overseas to bring their signature technical precision and high-energy show to Japan for a series of highly anticipated November dates.
Demand for the upcoming run is exceptionally high as limited tickets remain for the majority of the announced dates, with several venues fast approaching capacity. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly! Get your tickets HERE.
Band comments on the tour: “After spending more than six years creating Within, we weren’t sure what would come next once it was finally out in the world. The response has been above our expectations, and we’re incredibly humbled that so many of you have stuck with us after all these years. This has lit a fire under us, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off this record cycle than with a coast-to-coast tour across Canada.”For tickets and tour dates, go to THIS location.“
Tour dates below:
JAPAN TOUR
11.07.26 Kita City, Tokyo, Japan @ Realise It Yourself Fest Vol.2
11.08.26 Kita City, Tokyo, Japan @ Realise It Yourself Fest Vol.2
CANADIAN TOUR w/ Choke & Kaonashi
11.12.26 Moncton, NB @ Tide & Boar
11.13.26 Halifax, NS @ Marquee
11.14.26 Fredericton, NB @ Fredericton Farmers Market
11.17.26 Quebec City, QC @ Salle Montaigne
11.18.26 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
11.20.26 Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson
11.21.26: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
11.22.26 London, ON @ London Music Hall
w/ Royal Tusk & Kaonashi
11.25.26 Thunder Bay, ON @ eVents Centre
11.26.26 Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
11.27.26 Saskatoon, SK @ Louis’
11.29.26 Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop Live ** NO Royal Tusk
11.30.26 Calgary, AB @ Arrowhead
12.02.26 Kamloops, BC @ The Blue Grotto
12.03.26 Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
12.04.26 Victoria, BC @ Studio 919
Purchase your ticket HERE
— More About Protest The Hero —
Since forming as pre-teen friends, the band has built one of the most respected catalogs in modern Progressive Metal. The releases of “Kezia,” “Fortress” (Certified Gold in Canada), “Scurrilous,” “Volition,” “Pacific Myth,” and “Palimpsest” have earned them a Revolver Golden Gods Award, multiple Canadian Independent Music Awards, 5 Juno Award nominations and 1 win. Their albums have consistently charted in Canada while cultivating a fiercely loyal global fanbase. Protest the Hero have toured extensively alongside acts like Killswitch Engage, Between the Buried and Me, Tesseract, Periphery, Propagandhi, and appeared on major stages including Vans Warped Tour and Australia’s Soundwave Festival. Praised by outlets like Progressive Rock Journal, Alternative Press, Decibel, and Guitar World, they remain known for explosive live performances, fearless songwriting, and unwavering commitment to artistic independence.
Lineup:
Rody Walker / Vocals (Recording & Touring)
Tim MacMillar / Guitar (Recording & Touring)
Luke Hoskin / Guitar (Recording)
Cameron McLelland / Bass (Recording)
Nathan Bulla / Drums (Recording)
Ben Davis / Guitar (Touring)
Henry Selva / Bass (Touring)
Matt Kidby / Drums (Touring)