The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have been put on the ‘Naughty List’ by Santa.

In classic AVATAR fashion, there is NO place they’d rather be. Closing out the calendar year with a twist, the pioneers of avant garde deliver a track gift-wrapped in authenticity, individuality & unapologetic expression. The Official Music Video for their newest single ‘Naughty List’, features none other than Zakk Wylde who employs his signature craftsmanship on a fiery solo further amplifying this standout track, making this a release fans surely won’t want to miss. Tim (Guitarist) personally asked Zakk if he would like to be a part of the song while both were supporting Metallica last summer.

“The idea is that the ‘Naughty List’ is full of people who are different rather than bad, and
someone needs to have their backs, too,” says Eckerström. “It is a song about forgiveness and acceptance, and doing what is actually the right thing to do, rather than just following the norm.”

This Halloween, AVATAR celebrated the one year anniversary of their latest studio masterwork Don’t Go In The Forest – Experience & get the album HERE. The ringmasters show no signs of slowing as they return to the road for their 2026 European headline tour to close out the year. Soon after, Latin America will join the circus in January of 2027.

Following an action-packed summer supporting Metallica on the M72 World Tour across Europe, AVATAR are set to reunite with them once again in the summer of 2027 for the North American tour alongside Limp Bizkit as support. With more headline dates, international touring and a second summer alongside Metallica ahead, AVATAR continue to expand their spectacle.

M72 WORLD TOUR – SUPPORTING METALLICA
May
8 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
13 – San Diego, CA – Snapdragon
18 – El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl
22 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
26 – Fayetteville, AR – Razorback Stadium
29 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
June
2 – Raleigh, NC – Carter-Finley Stadium
5 – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
8 – Buffalo, NY – New Highmark Stadium
12 – Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium
15 – Cleveland, OH – Huntington Bank Stadium
19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium