Sheer Terror is a hardcore punk band from New York City, formed in December 1984. They were among the first to fuse heavy metal influences - particularly Celtic Frost - into a hardcore punk base, helping lay the groundwork for beatdown and metalcore. Frontman Paul Bearer built a reputation on his ferocious vocals and sardonic, working-class lyrics that ran counter to the positive messaging dominant in the New York hardcore scene of the time. After disbanding in 1998, the band has been active again since 2010 and continues to tour regularly.
Sheer Terror announced a European autumn/winter tour for October-November 2026, with performances in Germany and the United Kingdom; support from The Drowns and Tear Up.
Punknews.org confirmed a European autumn tour by Sheer Terror, which starts in October and runs until early November 2026.
M.A.D. Tourbooking announced that Sheer Terror is working on a new studio album to be released in 2026.
Sheer Terror played two European tour blocks in the summer of 2025, including a performance in Hoogeveen (Netherlands) on June 5 and shows in Germany, France, Czech Republic and Poland.
Frontman Paul Bearer sparked discussion in the hardcore scene after he publicly asked promoters not to book the band together with beatdown bands.
Sheer Terror, the legendary New York hardcore-metal band, plays in Goes with support from British streetpunk band Tear Up.
American hardcore bands Sheer Terror and The Drowns take the stage at Willem Twee Fabriek.
