Mannequin Death Squad Drop Sophomore Album & Announce Australian Tour

Catch the dynamic duo at Crown & Anchor later this month.

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Naarm/Melbourne-based rock meets punk duo Mannequin Death Squad have released their hotly anticipated sophomore album, Wise and Dangerous (stream here)

Containing 11 ferocious punk rock tracks, the album was produced by the band, mixed by Brent Quirk and mastered by Matt Gray (Violent Soho, The Veronicas). To accompany the release, Mannequin Death Squad have shared a music video for the track ‘Shame’.

Opening with Elly Vex’s dreamy vocals over a lightly strummed acoustic guitar, the song soon transforms into a headbanging rocker that will have you up and about.

Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, the band says, “Coming to terms with the fact that you are too nice and are getting walked over in life, ‘Shame’ is an indie rock anthem about taking responsibility for things not going your way. It's about accepting that you are not special, and life is what you make of it.”

Mannequin Death Squad have also revealed an Australian tour in support of Wise and Dangerous, with the band getting things underway in Tarndanya/Adelaide at Crown & Anchor on Friday, April 18. This is followed by gigs at Black Bear Lodge in Meanjin/Brisbane (Saturday, April 19), Trocadero in Eora/Sydney (Saturday, April 26), La La La’s in Dharawal/Wollongong (Sunday, April 27), Altar in Lutruwita/Hobart (Saturday, May 3) and Northcote Social Club in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday, May 10.

Tickets for all shows on sale now via bnds.us/4disg4.

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Since forming in 2015, Mannequin Death Squad have built a solid fanbase through constant gigging and support from Australian community radio such as 3RRR, PBS FM, 4ZZZ, fbi radio, Radio Adelaide and 2XX FM.

The duo have shared the stage with the likes of Suicidal Tendencies, Soulfly, Hollywood Undead and DZ Deathrays, headlined shows across the UK, Europe and India, and performed at SXSW Sydney several times.

The release of Wise and Dangerous marks another chapter in Mannequin Death Squad’s burgeoning career, with their upcoming tour a must-attend for anyone keen on experiencing one of the hottest rock acts going.

Catch Mannequin Death Squad at Crown & Anchor on Friday, April 18. Tickets on sale now via Moshtix.

Mannequin Death Squad Australian Tour Dates 2025

Friday, April 18 – Crown & Anchor, Tarndanya/Adelaide

Saturday, April 19 – Black Bear Lodge, Meanjin/Brisbane

Saturday, April 26 – Trocadero, Eora/Sydney

Sunday, April 27 – La La La’s, Dharawal/Wollongong

Saturday, May 3 – Altar, Lutruwita/Hobart

Saturday, May 10 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne

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