August Burns Red Reveal Australian Tour Local Supports
The metalcore beasts are touring their latest album, Season of Surrender.
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A couple of months out from their long-overdue Australian and New Zealand return, metalcore stalwarts August Burns Red have announced their Aussie supports.
Having already revealed Texas post-hardcore outfit I Promised the World, the band are sad to say that Sydney’s bloom are no longer able to perform, with Melbourne’s cinemacore ensemble The Gloom In The Corner and post-hardcore quartet Fallweather joining proceedings.
Speaking on the upcoming tour, August Burns Red said, “We are so excited to headline Australia for the first time in seven years and return back to New Zealand after a decade!
“We are bringing two of the best up-and-coming acts in metalcore today to make this a can’t miss show. This tour will also be the first place in the world where we do a tour celebrating the release of our brand new record, Season of Surrender. We hope to see you all soon!”
The Season of Surrender tour commences in Perth on Sunday 27 September at Freo Social. August Burns Red continue with gigs at The Gov in Adelaide on Tuesday 29 September, 170 Russell in Melbourne on Thursday 1 October, Liberty Hall in Sydney on Friday 2 October, King St Bandroom in Newcastle on Saturday 3 October and The Tivoli in Brisbane on Sunday 4 October. The final two concerts take place in New Zealand at Wellington’s San Fran on Wednesday 7 October and Auckland’s Powerstation on Thursday 8 October.
Tickets are on sale now via destroyalllines.com.
It’s been over 20 years since August Burns Red burst onto the scene with their debut 2005 album Thrill Seeker. They’ve gone on to release 11 studio albums, including this year’s Season of Surrender, garnered more than 600 million streams and toured with a who’s who of heavy acts, from Bullet For My Valentine to A Day To Remember and more.
After several personal changes during the early years, the current lineup consists of OG members John Benjamin “JB” Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar) and Matt Greiner (drums, piano), alongside Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass, backing vocals).
Together, these five men have been shaping the progressive metalcore scene for two decades, with Aussie and Kiwi fans getting the chance to experience this live in the flesh across September and October.
Catch August Burns Red performing at The Gov on Tuesday 29 September. Tickets on sale now via oztix.com.au.
August Burns Red Season Of Surrender Australian and New Zealand Tour 2026
With special guests I Promised The World (USA), The Gloom In The Corner & Fallweather
Sunday 27 September – Freo Social, Perth, WA
Tuesday 29 September – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Thursday 1 October – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 2 October – Liberty Hall, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 3 October – King St Bandroom, Newcastle, NSW
Sunday 4 October – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD
Wednesday 7 October – San Fran, Wellington, NZ
Thursday 8 October – Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
