DZ Deathrays Reveal Local Supports for 2026 Australian Tour

The tour comes in support of the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, Easing Out of Control.

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Brizzy noise punk ratbags DZ Deathrays have revealed the local supports for their upcoming 2026 Australian tour.

The trio of Shane Parsons (vocals/guitar), Simon Ridley (drums) and Lachlan Ewbank (guitar) have locked in six shows to coincide with the release of their upcoming seventh studio album, Easing Out of Control.

Arriving Friday 16 January 2026 (pre-order/pre-save here), the album was originally proposed as two EPs showcasing the trio’s heavy rock meets experimental pop sound, but has been combined into one, ten-track album showcasing the band’s unique sounds.

Easing Out of Control features Violent Soho’s Luke Henery on bass and was recorded at DZ’s home studio.

“This is a record that dips in and out of chaos and more delicate moments,” says vocalist and guitarist Shane Parsons. “We wanted to bring in more dance music elements, but still keep that raw DZ sound alive.”

The band’s 2026 tour consists of six dates, kicking off at the Rosemount Hotel in Boorloo/Perth on Friday 16 January, with support from Rat Salad and GRUB. DZ Deathrays then perform in Kaurna/Adelaide at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday 17 January, with rising stars Molly Rocket and Dark Daze and at Croxton Bandroom in Naarm/Melbourne on Friday 23 January alongside The Pretty Littles, Sleepazoid and Oh! Daisy.

Next up is Altar Bar in Palawa Kani/Hobart on Saturday 24 January with Legal Noise and Rabbit, followed by a gig at Crowbar in Meanjin/Brisbane on Friday 30 January, sharing the stage with Dartz, Special Features and Knee. The final show on the tour is at Gadigal/Sydney’s Crowbar on Saturday 7 February, alongside Lahgo, Dartz and Cammy Cautions and the Wrestlers.

Tickets are on sale now via dzdeathrays.com.

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Founded by Parsons and Ridley in 2008, DZ Deathrays dropped two EPs before taking Australia by storm with their 2012 debut album, Bloodstreams.

Recruiting Lachlan Ewbank on lead guitar, the trio have gone on to release a total of six ARIA charting studio albums, with both Bloody Lovely and Positive Rising: Part 2 peaking at #4 on the ARIA Album Charts.

DZ Deathrays’ most recent record, 2023’s R.I.F.F, peaked at #8 on the ARIA Album Chart, making it the band’s third top-ten album.

Catch DZ Deathrays at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday 17 January. Tickets on sale now via moshtix.com.au. Easing Out of Control arrives Friday 16 January 2026. Pre-order/pre-save here.

DZ Deathrays Easing Out Of Control 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Friday 16 January – Rosemount Hotel, Boorloo/Perth, WA

Saturday 17 January – Lion Arts Factory, Kaurna/Adelaide, SA

Friday 23 January – Croxton Bandroom, Naarm/Melbourne, VIC

Saturday 24 January – Altar Bar, Palawa Kani/Hobart, TAS

Friday 30 January – Crowbar, Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD

Saturday 7 February – Crowbar, Gadigal/Sydney, NSW