Thunderchief’s new full-length album »With Hatchet, Pike Or Morning Star…« out now via ASR Records; summer 2026 tour underway!

Richmond, Virginia based sludge ‘n’ roll duo Thunderchief has just released their new full-length album »With Hatchet, Pike Or Morning Star…« in physical and digital formats on July 1st, 2026 via ASR Records.

Tracklist:
01. Malaise
02. Chintzy
03. Catch My Fall
04. Entrance Of The Devil (Zior cover)
05. Lie Nation
06. Slurpee

Courtesy of Metal Devastation PR:

Thunderchief have officially released their brand new full-length album »With Hatchet, Pike Or Morning Star…« on July 1, 2026, now available via ASR Records.

The Richmond, VA heavy metal and punk fueled outfit delivers a relentless new record packed with raw aggression, hardcore attitude, and no-frills rock and metal grit. »With Hatchet, Pike Or Morning Star…« captures the band at full throttle, pushing heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and sharp-edged songwriting built for the stage.

With the album now out in the world, Thunderchief has launched their extensive Summer 2026 U.S. tour, bringing the new material directly to fans across the country. The band continues to build serious momentum through nonstop live energy and a reputation for high impact, sweat-soaked performances.

Metal Devastation PR congratulates Thunderchief on the release and looks forward to watching the new record hit stages all summer long.

Order Thunderchief’s »With Hatchet, Pike Or Morning Star…« (CD / Digital) here: thethunderchief.bandcamp.com

Thunderchief Summer Tour 2026:
7/10 Detroit, MI – Paris
7/11 Chicago, IL – Liars Club
7/12 Madison, WI – Gamma Ray (Matinee)
7/13 Minneapolis, MN – Underground
7/15 Columbus, OH – Dirty Dungarees
7/16 Wheeling, WV – Carins Pub
7/17 Akron, OH – The Matinee
7/18 Buffalo, NY – Ask a Punk
7/19 Reading, PA – Gnome Hutch
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY – Desperate Annies
7/22 Manchester, NH – The Bungalow
7/23 Worcester, MA – Ralph’s Rock Diner
7/24 New London, CT – 33 Golden
7/25 Portland, ME – Madrids
7/26 Bangor, ME – Old Towne Theater
7/27 Henniker, NH – Henniker Brewing
7/29 Providence, RI – Alchemy
7/30 Medford, MA – Deep Cuts
7/31 Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
8/1 Philadelphia, PA – O’Malleys

With the record now unleashed, Thunderchief moves into full road-war mode, taking this new material where it belongs… loud, live, and up front where the sweat hits the floor.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well