Austrian post-black metal band HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY have announced a new live album, Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent, scheduled for release on December 4, 2026, through AOP Records. The recording commemorates the tenth anniversary of the band’s third studio album, III: Trauma, originally released in 2016.
Recorded during a special performance at Theater Akzent in Vienna in May 2026, the eight-track live album revisits material from an important period in the band’s history.
To accompany the announcement, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY have released a live performance video for “Funeral Dreams,” offering a preview of the forthcoming recording.
Revisiting III: Trauma ten years later
Released in 2016, III: Trauma marked a significant stage in the musical development of HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY, further establishing their combination of atmospheric black metal, post-rock, and introspective songwriting.
The album explored themes of grief, isolation, emotional conflict, and human relationships through extended compositions that moved between aggressive passages and melodic arrangements.
A decade later, the band returned to this material for a special performance in Vienna, presenting the songs in a theater setting.
The resulting recording, Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent, documents the anniversary performance and features eight tracks, including “Calling the Rain,” “Funeral Dreams,” “Thanatos,” “This Life as a Dagger,” and “Bury Me.”
The live album provides a retrospective of the band’s earlier material while capturing the arrangements as performed by their current touring lineup.
“Funeral Dreams” live video available now
The newly released video for “Funeral Dreams (Live at Theater Akzent)” was filmed during the May 2026 performance.
The concert was recorded by David Pilz, with mixing and mastering completed by Kohlekeller Studio.
Video production was handled by Julian Joy of Lauser Films, documenting the performance for the accompanying visual release.
The album will be available through physical editions and audio and video streaming platforms beginning December 4.
Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent Tracklist
- Calling the Rain
- Funeral Dreams
- Thanatos
- This Life as a Dagger
- The Traces We Leave
- Viaticum
- Bury Me
- Dry the River
A decade of musical development
Formed in Austria in 2011, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY began as a collaboration between multi-instrumentalist M.S. and vocalist J.J.
Their music combines elements of atmospheric black metal with post-rock, grunge, and modern hardcore influences, frequently addressing subjects such as loss, despair, isolation, and personal relationships.
Across six studio albums, the duo have developed an international audience through their recordings and extensive touring.
Their 2021 album, Maere, reached No. 4 on the German album charts, while the band has received five nominations for Austria’s Amadeus Music Awards.
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY have also performed throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and Africa.
The upcoming live album documents an anniversary performance dedicated to one of the records that helped establish the band’s musical direction.
UK and Ireland tour begins November 19
Ahead of the live album’s release, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY will embark on a nine-date tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland with Danish atmospheric black metal band SUNKEN.
The tour begins November 19 in Southampton and concludes November 27 in Bristol, with additional performances scheduled in London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast, and Manchester.
The upcoming shows continue the band’s international touring activity while promoting the anniversary live release.
Live Lineup
- M.S.: Guitar
- J.J.: Vocals
- Marrok: Guitar
- Radek: Bass
- Paul: Drums
Recording Credits
- David Pilz: Live recording
- Kohlekeller Studio: Mixing and mastering
- Julian Joy / Lauser Films: Concert filming
Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent will be released December 4, 2026, through AOP Records. The live video for “Funeral Dreams” is available now.