Australia’s heavy faithful are in for a brutal winter.
UK extreme metal icons Cradle of Filth and US groove metal juggernauts DevilDriver have officially announced a co-headline Australian tour set to tear through the country this July 2026. The run will hit five capital cities, delivering a stacked bill of gothic extremity and groove-laden aggression.
For fans of blastbeats, blackened theatrics and neck-snapping riff work, this is one of the year’s most formidable heavy packages.
Tour Dates
Thursday 9th July – Brisbane, The Tivoli
Friday 10th July – Sydney, The Enmore
Saturday 11th July – Melbourne, The Forum
Tuesday 14th July – Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall
Thursday 16th July – Perth, The Astor
Tickets information available at ThePhoenix.au
Pre-sale: Thursday February 26th @ 9:00am (local time)
General Public On Sale: Monday March 2nd @ 9:00am (local time)
A Clash of Extremes
Few bands embody gothic blackened metal spectacle like Cradle of Filth. Led by the unmistakable Dani Filth, the band’s theatrical darkness, symphonic flourishes and razor-edged extremity have made them one of the most recognisable names in extreme metal for over three decades. Expect a set loaded with fan favourites and dramatic atmosphere.
On the other side of the bill, DevilDriver bring pure groove-driven violence. Helmed by Dez Fafara, the band’s blend of thrash precision and crushing modern metal weight has built them a loyal Australian following. Their live show is relentless — riff-heavy, pit-fuelling and unapologetically heavy.
Together, the pairing creates a rare co-headline dynamic: gothic grandeur meets muscular groove, blackened blast meets Californian stomp.
Winter Just Got Darker
With both bands commanding dedicated Australian fanbases, these shows are unlikely to stay quiet for long. Mid-winter in Australia just became significantly louder — and considerably darker.
Pre-sales kick off this Thursday at 9am local time, with general sale following Monday March 2nd.
If you like your metal theatrical, punishing, and delivered at arena-level intensity in theatre-sized rooms — this one’s not optional.
Stay tuned for any support announcements and further updates.