If your diary is looking anything like hours, you have probably had a lot of shows coming up. Yes, some are big…but others (especially the smaller, more local tours) might have flown under the radar.

Here are some upcoming shows we will be hitting up.
(And where you can get tickets)

SIENNA SKIES

Okay, the tour has kicked off but if you are in Wagga Wagga, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney- you still have a chance to catch this one! With bands like Saving Face, Down And Out and plenty of other local support on the bill, it’s a guaranteed sick night out. If you caught them on the recent Memphis May Fire run, you know they put on a show!

Get your tickets here and check out their new single ‘Pillow Talk’

ZUKO

The Brisbane rising stars will be kicking off the Aussie leg of their ANZAC tour this weekend in their hometown, before setting off across the mainland. Joining them on ALL dates will NZ hardcore heavyweights Xile in what is going to be a crushing run. Brissy and Sydney will also get Melting while Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth will have Same Pains holding down the fort. Tickets are selling FAST so get on them now here. You won’t be seeing these bands in these smaller venues for much longer.

AUGUST BURNS RED

The absolute force of nature that is August Burns Red will be heading down under (and across the ditch to our friends in Aotearoa)at the end of the month. Joining them will be I Promised The World and local legends The Gloom In The Corner and Fallweather for what is going to tear the roof off every venue. Get your tickets right here for an unmissable night of high calibre metalcore mayhem.

Illan Kaapan

The Sri-Lankan, Naarm based hardcore band have just dropped their new EP Undeniable and to celebrate, they are heading out across Australia for a run of shows. With some stellar line ups at every stop, you can catch them in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Hobart and Devonport (yes Tassie, you are up!). Head to their IG for more show details and their linktree for tickets to your respective date.

From Ashes To New

A band that puts on one hell of a show, the numetalcore infused scene mainstays will be heading out on their Aus run in October too. Supported by Banks Arcade, this heater of a tour is sure to make a few people very happy. If you are yet to secure your tickets, then head here to snatch them up.

Lorna Shore

You most likely didn’t miss this one, but if you were waiting till closer to the date to get your tickets…well it’s coming up FAST. If Lorna Shore is not enough to get you over the line, the addition of Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain has got to get any deathcore fan extremely giddy. Don’t worry, we are right there with you. Some dates have already sold out so get in NOW. Tickets available here.

Whispers

Bangkok Evilcore makes its much-anticipated return to Australia, with some real fair dinkum hardcore shows. You may have seen some of the footage of their last show in Bangkok going viral (yes, the one in the mall) so don’t miss out on getting in on some Whispers insanity yourself. Tickets are available now, so let’s welcome the Thai hardcore leaders welcome on their first ever Australian headline run.

Half Me

After blowing the roof off supporting Thrown last year, the German metalcore sensation are making their much-anticipated return. In what is going to be a lineup of pure insanity and will have the room spinning, grab your ticket to mosh right here.

Stand Atlantic

Finish October off strong with one of the most fun bands in the Aussie scene, Stand Atlantic. ‘The Godbreath Tour‘ kicks off in Brisbane on the 23rd of October and heads around the coast before finishing off in Perth on the 1st of November. They will be joined by ever awesome Knuckle Puck, and upcoming act Nightlight. Grab your tickets now before you forget (you can find them here).

The Australian touring season has well and truly kicked off, so don’t miss out on some of these incredible shows. There is something to match all budgets, so if you can’t make the big shows, get down to support some local acts.