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Scottish blackened thrash metal outfit Hellripper have released a cover of Arctic Monkeys’ “If You Found This It’s Probably Too Late,” while also announcing that visa complications have delayed their arrival in the United States for their upcoming tour with Havok.
The new recording puts Hellripper’s blackened speed metal spin on the Arctic Monkeys B-side and arrives alongside two previously released covers of songs by Seattle punk band Zeke.
Hellripper mastermind James McBain explained his decision to cover the track: “I wanted to record something that would perhaps be a little unexpected, and this Arctic Monkeys B-side was screaming for the Hellripper treatment. It may be kind of surprising to some, but they’re one of my all time favourite bands, and though it may not be immediately evident in my music, they have always greatly influenced how I approach songwriting and production.”
The release comes as Hellripper prepare for their first U.S. tour, although the band’s participation has been delayed by unresolved visa applications.
In a statement shared on social media, McBain confirmed that Hellripper will miss the beginning of the trek, which also features Slackjaw and Xoth.
“Unfortunately, you may have heard that due to visa issues, our arrival in the States has been delayed,” McBain wrote. “We’ve been looking forward to our first US tour for a long time, and I know there are a lot of people who were looking forward to seeing us. I’m genuinely sorry that we won’t be there as planned.”
According to McBain, the band began the visa application process well in advance and paid for premium processing. However, administrative delays, mailing issues and difficulties securing embassy appointments have prevented the applications from being approved.
“At this stage, we’re still hoping to join the second half of the tour, but nothing is confirmed yet,” he explained. “I wish I had more concrete information to share, but unfortunately, I don’t right now.”
McBain emphasized that the scheduled concerts will proceed without Hellripper until the band is able to join, and encouraged fans to continue supporting Havok, Slackjaw and Xoth.
The tour is scheduled to run through late November, including a November 14 stop at Racket in New York City. Hellripper’s participation in that performance and other remaining dates has not yet been confirmed.
The band are touring in support of their latest album, Coronach, released March 27, 2026, through Century Media Records. The record marks Hellripper’s debut for the label and follows 2023’s Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags.
Hellripper’s scheduled North American tour dates with Havok are listed below. The shows are proceeding, but Hellripper’s participation remains subject to visa approval.
Tour Dates:
October 26 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
October 27 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Berkeley
October 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
October 29 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
October 30 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar & Billiards
October 31 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
November 2 – Dallas, TX – AM/FM
November 3 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
November 4 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
November 6 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
November 8 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
November 9 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
November 11 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
November 12 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
November 13 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
November 14 – New York, NY – Racket
November 15 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
November 17 – Detroit, MI – Catacombs at the Sanctuary
November 18 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
November 19 – Kansas City, MO – Recordbar
November 20 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
November 25 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
November 26 – Quebec City, QC – La Source De La Martinière
November 27 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
November 28 – Toronto, ON – Supermarket Bar & Variety
Hellripper also have the following 2027 dates scheduled:
January 9 – Mangualde, Portugal – Mangualde Hardmetalfest
January 14 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Experience Music
January 15 – Curitiba, Brazil – Basement Cultural
January 16 – São Paulo, Brazil – Burning House
January 17 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Caverna
January 19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Uniclub
January 20 – Santiago, Chile – Sala RBX
January 21 – Lima, Peru – Vichama Conciertos
January 23 – Bogotá, Colombia – Ace of Spades
January 24 – Quito, Ecuador – Necronik
January 26 – San José, Costa Rica – Amon Solar
January 28 – Monterrey, Mexico – Cafe Iguana
January 29 – Hermosillo, Mexico – London Pub
January 30 – Tijuana, Mexico – Dragón Rojo
January 31 – Mexico City, Mexico – Circo Volador
March 13 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Welcome To Hell Festival
March 25–28 – Oslo, Norway – Inferno Festival
May 28–29 – Buchenbach, Germany – Boarstream Open Air Festival
June 3–5 – Stykkishólmur, Iceland – Satan Festival
June 11–13 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Into the Grave Festival
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