Avatar is a Swedish heavy metal band from Mölndal/Gothenburg, formed in 2001, known for their theatrical stage shows and the charismatic frontman Johannes Eckerström. Over ten studio albums they have built a global following, with their 2012 breakthrough 'Black Waltz' and the 2023 US rock radio chart-topper 'The Dirt I'm Buried In' marking key milestones. Their tenth album, 'Don't Go in the Forest', dropped on Halloween 2025 on their own label Black Waltz Records.
Avatar announced a headline tour across the UK and Europe for autumn 2026, running from November 20 in Wolverhampton through December 19 in Wroclaw.
Avatar were confirmed as support for Metallica's M72 World Tour European stadium run in summer 2026, playing Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin and London.
Avatar released their tenth studio album 'Don't Go in the Forest' on October 31, 2025, via their own label Black Waltz Records.
Amid a legal dispute with their former record label, Avatar released a limited 7" single of 'Tower' featuring a piano version and a live version.
'The Dirt I'm Buried In' reached number 1 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, described as the song with the longest journey to number 1 in the last 20 years.
