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Satanic Doo-Wop Act Twin Temple Perform on The Daily Show, Expand Fall 2026 Tour
Twin Temple made their late-night television debut on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, performing their new single “Haunt Me” and discussing their Satanic imagery with host Jordan Klepper. The appearance follows renewed attention after the husband-and-wife duo were removed from Charley Crockett’s tour, and it helps promote their forthcoming album and expanded North American dates.
Zachary and Alexandra James performed the 1960s-inspired gothic love song in red costumes with inverted-cross accessories; it appears on Doomed Lovers, due on 9 October. After being dropped from Crockett’s tour shortly before it began, the band were invited by Jack White to open his Hollywood Palladium show on 29 September, while their tour now runs from Albuquerque on 9 September to Sacramento on 8 October and includes support dates with Danzig.
In short
- Twin Temple debuted “Haunt Me” on The Daily Show.
- The duo discussed being removed from Charley Crockett’s tour.
- Their autumn tour includes a Jack White support slot.
Explained simply
Twin Temple is a husband-and-wife musical duo comprising Zachary and Alexandra James who create theatrical performances blending 1960s doo-wop with Satanic imagery and gothic aesthetics. They deliberately incorporate religious symbols, such as inverted crosses, as central elements of their artistic vision.
The band faced a significant setback when removed from another artist's tour shortly before it began. The incident prompted broader industry discussion about how music platforms handle performers whose imagery some consider controversial.
Twin Temple are releasing new material and have expanded their touring schedule across North America. The band's releases and expanded tour dates suggest ongoing audience interest in their distinctive theatrical approach.
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