Foreign Hands and Church Tongue Announce U.S. Summer Tour

The two hardcore/metalcore acts will bring their high-energy sounds to venues across the Midwest and East Coast.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:14am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring stark black silhouettes of guitar, drums, and other musical instruments, set against a bold red and white background, capturing the intense, heavy sound of the upcoming tour.Foreign Hands and Church Tongue's summer tour promises to deliver a powerful, high-energy showcase of the best in hardcore and metalcore music.Indianapolis Today

Foreign Hands, a Delaware-based hardcore band, and Church Tongue, an Indianapolis-based metalcore group, have announced a two-week tour across the United States this summer. The tour will take the bands to cities like Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, and Washington, D.C., giving fans a chance to experience the fusion of their distinct musical styles.

Why it matters

This tour represents an exciting collaboration between two prominent acts in the hardcore and metalcore genres. By combining their unique sounds, Foreign Hands and Church Tongue will offer audiences a dynamic and intense live experience, showcasing the diversity and energy of the regional music scenes they'll be visiting.

The details

The tour will feature a lineup of shows in some of the Midwest and East Coast's most vibrant music venues. The bands will be bringing their high-energy performances to cities like Indianapolis, where Church Tongue is based, as well as other hubs like Chicago and Detroit that are known for their thriving hardcore and metal communities. Fans can expect to hear a mix of fan favorites and new material from both acts as they share the stage.

  • The tour will take place over the course of two weeks this summer.
  • The first show is scheduled for June 15th in Chicago.

The players

Foreign Hands

A hardcore band based in Delaware, known for their intense live shows and fusion of metalcore and hardcore styles.

Church Tongue

A metalcore group from Indianapolis, Indiana, with a dedicated local following and a reputation for powerful performances.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to hit the road with Church Tongue this summer. Their sound complements ours so well, and we can't wait to bring our combined energy to the stage in front of new and familiar faces.”

— Jared Michaels, Vocalist, Foreign Hands

“This tour is going to be a wild ride. We've been looking forward to collaborating with Foreign Hands for a while now, and we know the crowds are going to be pumped to see what we've got in store.”

— Ethan Reeves, Guitarist, Church Tongue

What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for the tour starting this Friday, April 14th, through the bands' official websites and local venue box offices.

The takeaway

This tour promises to be a must-see event for hardcore and metalcore fans across the Midwest and East Coast, offering a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of two dynamic acts and explore the vibrant regional music scenes that will host the shows.