In the summer of 2018, Merauder returned to Europe for a full tour with UK metal/hardcore band Climate of Fear, featuring Rosado and longtime bassist Kevin Mahon and members of Climate of Fear filling in. After several years of low activity, Merauder frontman Jorge Rosado brought on longtime friend Gabe “Biggz” Saldivar — bassist and businessman — to help breathe new life into the band. The revitalized Merauder announced a run of festival appearances for 2025, including headlining slots at More Reality Hardcore Festival (Ontario, Canada), Ain’t Like You (Germany), Super Bowl of Hardcore (France), and This Is Hardcore 2025 (Philadelphia, PA). Momentum continued to build with early announcements for 2026, which will see Merauder performing at FYA Fest 12 (Orlando, FL), Pitfest 2026 (Netherlands), Abyss Festival (Switzerland), Alcatraz Festival (Belgium), Sound & Fury, Reign & Fury (Portugal), Hardcore in the 914 Fest (NYC) and several more dates yet to be revealed. In tandem with these live announcements, Merauder underwent several lineup changes. In late September, the band welcomed Ely Castillo (formerly of Bitter End, currently of Hardside) on drums. Soon after, longtime guitarist Patrick Conley was released after joining the band in 2021. His replacement, announced in early October, is guitarist Marc Rizzo, known for his work with Soulfly and Ill Niño. The new lineup was reported to enter the studio and release new music in 2026.
Returned to Europe for full tour
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