Better Lovers Australian Debut Headline Tour brings hardcore supergroup to six cities with British and local support.
Consisting of Greg Puciato on vocals, Jordan Buckley on guitar, Will Putney on guitar and production, Steve Micciche on bass and Clayton Goose Holyoak on drums, this hardcore collective combines members from Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Fit For An Autopsy. Better Lovers Australian Debut Headline Tour represents their first live performances on Australian soil following the success of their 2024 album Highly Irresponsible.
Released after their 2023 debut EP God Made Me An Animal, Highly Irresponsible showcases the group’s range from gritty guitars and explosive melodies through to epic power ballads and maniacal metalcore. Recent international performances include headline slots and festival appearances at Aftershock, Furnace Fest and Graspop, building their worldwide following through millions of streams.
Better Lovers Australian Debut Headline Tour
- Crowbar, Brisbane – Friday, 23 January 2026
- Hamilton Station, Newcastle – Saturday, 24 January 2026
- Manning Bar, Sydney – Sunday, 25 January 2026
- Max Watts, Melbourne – Wednesday, 28 January 2026
- Sooki Lounge, Belgrave – Thursday, 29 January 2026
- Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide – Friday, 30 January 2026
Check out our gig guide here.
British support act Split Chain also make their Australian debut, bringing their mix of shoegaze, post hardcore and nu metal. Formed in 2023, they signed with Epitaph Records in 2024 and released their debut album motionblur. Local support comes from Gold Coast’s Blind Girls, who have been blending screamo and hardcore since 2013, with their latest album An Exit Exists released in 2024.
General tickets go on sale Wednesday, 27 August at 10am local time, with early bird pre-sale available now.
For more information, head here.
