Due to two unforeseen medical emergencies within the band, Beyond The Black are unfortunately forced to reschedule the final four shows of their current Rising High Tour in Europe.
Guitarist Chris Hermsdörfer will undergo emergency surgery for a detached retina, while drummer Kai Tschierschky is still battling a severe influenza. In both cases, the health of their bandmates is the top priority. As a result, the shows in Hamburg, Antwerp, Oberhausen, and Nijmegen must be postponed. Fans are currently advised to hold on to their tickets. Further information about the rescheduled dates will follow as soon as possible.
Beyond The Black shared an emotional message on social media:
“These are incredibly hard words to write:
We need to postpone the remaining tour dates in Hamburg, Antwerp, Oberhausen and Nijmegen.
[...] Believe us when we say: this hurts - endlessly. We've been pushing, hoping, trying to make it work somehow, because playing these shows for you means everything to us. But at this point, postponing them is the only right decision.
[...] Thank you for your understanding, your patience and your endless support. We feel your love and we carry it with us!"
The affected dates are the last four shows listed on the tour poster, starting today, February 3. We wish Chris and Kai all the best and a speedy recovery!
Update: The Remaining Tour Dates Have Been Rescheduled
Beyond The Black have now already announced the new dates for all four remaining concerts of their Rising High Tour, and they will still take place in 2026. Tickets will remain valid, and all venues stay the same. There's also positive health updates for both band members Chris and Kai, who are currently recovering.
Find all new dates here:
- 22. Sep. 2026 - DE - Hamburg, Docks
- 23. Sep. 2026 - DE - Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
- 24. Sep. 2026 - NL - Nijmegen, Doornroosje
- 25. Sep. 2026 - BE - Antwerp, Trix
On social media, Beyond The Black write another heartfelt message to their fans:
"Ravens!!
We finally have some good news to share with you! 🖤
We gave it everything to find new dates for the postponed shows in Hamburg, Oberhausen, Nijmegen and Antwerp: and we already did!! We’ll see each other this autumn 🔥
We’re also really happy to say that our friends in SETYØURSAILS will join us again on those dates! Unfortunately Seraina Telli won’t be able to be part of the lineup this time due to her own touring schedule.
Your tickets will of course remain valid so please keep them! Since the venues stay the same there are also a few tickets available again for those who maybe weren‘t able to come in the first place.
Before we wrap this up, here’s a quick little update from our side: Chris’ eye surgery went well and according to the doctors he should be fully recovered within the next few weeks. Kai also took some time to rest and is already feeling much better 🙏🏻
From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you for your patience, your kind words and the incredible support over the last weeks. We couldn‘t wish for more!!
See you very soon 🖤🪶"
