Apparently the first new moon of 2026 happened and as such, it’s brought UADA out of the woodwork to release an acoustic version of their song “The Purging Fire” from their 2018 album Cult of a Dying Sun.
In addition to the release of the song, they dropped a music video to go along with it. Filmed and edited by Karl Whinnery and directed by Jake Superchi with Evan Gandy serving as the co-director of photography, the video just emanates a coldness about it.
Speaking of the track and video, the band had this lengthy piece to say:
“Following the first New Moon of the year, in the heart of the Wolf Moon cycle, it feels like an exceptional moment to present an unprecedented rendition from the UADA catalog.
“To re-create something in such a radically different and unique way was nothing short of a challenge—a challenge that had been calling for some time. One that demanded to be answered.
“Although the structural foundation of the piece was already in place, the execution itself unfolded as an impromptu session, allowing the natural essence to emerge freely and significantly.
“While we may have had preconceptions about how the musical and vocal interpretation might sound leading up to its (re)creation, everything transformed in the moment of realization, embracing a liberated state of “come what may.”
“Folk music and art have always been a profound influence, and even though this piece was recorded two and a half years ago, the presence of folk elements in our lives and writing feels more prominent today than ever before.
“Though we assume most may not fully grasp our necessity for this adaptation, we hope it will ignite a primal awakening within listeners—to seek the ancient ways and venture into a past that feels increasingly forgotten in the current state of the world.”
In addition to all that, UADA are also going to be co-headlining with Mortiis for a run of shows throughout North America dubbed the ‘Witches of Dystopia’ tour. You can find the dates for that below.
THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI
(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):
04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante’s
04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens
04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage
04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B
04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex
04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live
04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus
04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source
04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro
05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV
05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit
05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s
05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Additional UADA Tour Dates:
06/07: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
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