Thrash legend Steve “Zetro” Souza returns to Australia in February 2026. From his early Testament days to fronting Exodus on classics like Fabulous Disaster and Persona Non Grata, Zetro will deliver a best-of set across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

UK thrash metal legends Onslaught will make their long awaited Australian debut in November 2025 with The Force From Hell tour, celebrating four decades of fury and marking the return of iconic vocalist Sy Keeler.

Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, the next chapter of heavy music folklore is already waiting to be told. Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is back once again for another round of alternative myth-making, bringing along a stellar roster of international legends, local heroes, and budding dreamweavers.

While the King Parrot boys are currently terrorising their way around North America, much closer to home the band are excited to announce a swag of new tour dates as Part 2 of their Australian Album launch tour for the new record "A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot".

The True Batushka – the enigmatic and powerful band, that redefined black metal with its ceremonial aesthetic and unique atmosphere, led by Krzysztof Drabikowski, will finally tour Australia in January 2026.

Amber Run will bring their acclaimed album 5AM to Australia for the first time in April 2026. Fans can catch the UK trio in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, performing 5AM in full along with hits like “I Found.”

After their cancelled co-headline tour with Alien Ant Farm, CKY will return to Australia in January for three special shows.

OCEANO bring their Depths Down Under Farewell Tour to Australia this October. Featuring songs from Depths and Contagion, the run includes four shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia in 2026, today announcing a national tour across April with special guests Movements and Jack Kays.

DYING FETUS return to Australia and New Zealand this December for the first time in over a decade. Joining them on tour are 200 STAB WOUNDS.

Horror Down Under hits Australia this November as KIM DRACULA and WEDNESDAY 13 join forces for a national tour.

Touring Australia in March 2026 for a Greatest Hits tour, ELECTRIC SIX bring a wild mix of rock, disco, funk and absurdity. No overthinking, just loud, weird fun with hits like Gay Bar and Danger! High Voltage.

Canadian hardcore heavyweights Comeback Kid are heading to Australia in January and February to celebrate 20 years of Wake The Dead. Joining them are US bruisers Gridiron, making their Aussie debut, and Sydney’s own Phantoms.

Stray From The Path announce their final Australian tour this August, following the release of their last album Clockworked. After over two decades of powerful, politically-charged hardcore, the band signs off with a legacy that’s loud, vital, and unapologetically true to themselves.

Summer just got heavier. Soulfly, Nailbomb, and Snot head out across Australia in January 2026.

Big Pineapple Festival is turning 10, and it’s set to be the juiciest party yet. With a decade of music, sunshine, and good vibes under its crown, the iconic festival is celebrating big with a lineup and atmosphere that’s ripe for the picking.

Good Things Festival returns this December with dates locked for Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, with Sydney scoring a new home at the Showground.

After a fiery one-off return at Froth & Fury, Testeagles are back for a full-blown comeback tour, celebrating 25 years of Non Comprehendus. Against the odds, bassist D’s triumph over major health battles makes this reunion hit even harder.