Canadian Progressive Metal pioneers Protest the Hero have announced two performances in Japan at Realise It Yourself Fest on November 7 and 8, 2026. The line-up includes SikTh, Kaonashi, Cyclamen, and moreru. The upcoming appearances will mark another opportunity for Japanese fans to experience the band’s acclaimed blend of progressive metal, technical musicianship, and explosive live energy as they continue their international touring in support of their latest album, Within.
New album “Within” out now: Stream Here | Purchase Here
Singer Rody Walker comments: “Japan has always been a special place for us. The first time we were there was 2006. We immediately fell I love with it. The last time we were supposed to go we had to cancel and it was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make. We are absolutely delighted to return; we can’t wait to see old friends and make new ones.”
Protest the Hero have just returned home from Kelowna, BC, where they took the stage at Anarchy in the OK this past weekend, their first Canadian festival appearance of the summer. This coming weekend, the band will hit Hamilton for a highly anticipated performance at Supercrawl Festival. With low-ticket alerts now in effect for Fredericton, Toronto, and Winnipeg, each date is already more than 70% sold out in advance.This marks the beginning of Protest the Hero’s new Canadian headlining tour in support of their acclaimed new album, “Within.” The tour represents the band’s long-awaited return to stages across the country following the release of their first full-length album in six years.
They have also completed their tour across Europe, performing headline dates alongside festival appearances at Radar Festival in Manchester, Brutal Assault in Czech Republic, and Munich’s Free & Easy festival.
The highly anticipated record “Within” has already surpassed 2.5 million streams across all streaming platforms and earned widespread praise from internationa magazines, reaffirming the band’s place at the forefront of Modern Progressive Metal. This was the band’s most successful pre-order campaign of their career.
See all current tour dates listed below.
Go to http://protestthehero.ca/ for more info. and to purchase tickets.
09.12.26 Hamilton, ON @ Supercrawl festival
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
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 @ Fairmount Theatre
11.20.26 Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson
11.21.26 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
11.22.26 London, ON @ London Music Hall
11.25.26 Thunder Bay, ON @ eVents Centre
11.26.26 Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre
11.27.26 Saskatoon, SK @ Louis
11.29.26 Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop Live “
11.30.26 Calgary, AB @ Arrowhead
12.03.26 Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
12.04.26 Victoria, BC @ Wicket
— 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 Alternative Press, Progressive Rock Journal, 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)