DZ Deathrays announce Weekend Warriors Regional Aus Tour for Feb-Apr 2025
PRAISE FOR DZ Deathrays
“Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album (Bloodstreams, Black Rat)”
“Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album Bloodstreams, Black Rat, Bloody Lovely)”
“Best Independent Punk Album or EP (Positive Rising: Pt 1)”
“More than worth going deaf to”
“Brilliant videos and songs and a great sense of humour and style”
“tapping back into the colourful, nigh-on hedonistic experimentalism of their early work... while amping up the shred to reach a level of raw, primal punk energy only hinted at on previous efforts. The title stands for 'Remember It's For Fun', and here DZ Deathrays wholeheartedly embody that ethos”
“Moody Aussie noisemakers DZ Deathrays bring the concept album back to life. Again...”
“The world may be a mess, but there's still fun to be had, and DZ Deathrays deliver it in spades. A tactile and vivacious undertaking that makes you think while lashing you with oscillating punk and more modern textures, R.I.F.F is modern rock cooked to perfection”
“They speak to my soul. It just feels good listening to their music”
“It's built on the intuitive interplay between Parsons and Ewbank, whose heavily textured playing doesn't always sound like guitars — more like a twin malevolent force that every so often waxes celestial, like sunlight spearing through storm clouds”
WEEKEND WARRIORS REGIONAL AUS TOUR 2025
Supported by Last Quokka, Pretty Uglys, Drunk Mums, Mannequin Death Squad, Semantics, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy, No Longer Kids + special guests.
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‘First Night Fever’ is out now, buy/stream it here.
Australian rock heavyweights DZ Deathrays are hitting the road with their Weekend Warriors Regional Aus Tour starting in Feb through to April 2025, bringing along a powerhouse lineup of local talent for fans across the country. Currently on the road for their UK and European tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of Black Rat, DZ Deathrays will return back on Australian soil ready to bring their electrifying energy to regional stages alongside punk and rock acts Last Quokka, Pretty Uglys, Drunk Mums, Mannequin Death Squad, Semantics, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy, No Longer Kids and more.
The tour marks the first national shows since the release of their playful new single, ‘First Night Fever’, celebrated by triple j, Rolling Stone, Wall of Sound, and more. The track sets the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable run of live shows, pairing DZ Deathrays’ thunderous sound with a fresh burst of energy and nostalgia. You can listen back and watch here.
Joining DZ Deathrays are some of the country’s most exciting punk and rock acts. Perth’s Last Quokka, known for their politically charged lyrics and gritty, high-energy performances, have been steadily gaining a following both locally and internationally. Signed to French punk label Mass Prod, Last Quokka’s latest single ‘Cost of Living’ offers a taste of their upcoming LP and continues to build on the momentum from their Australian Music Prize-nominated album, Red Dirt. Alongside them are Pretty Uglys, whose feel-good garage rock has seen them support major acts like Skegss and Pacific Avenue. Fans can expect to hear new tracks from their anticipated debut album, led by the infectious single ‘Supernova’.
DZ Deathrays will also be joined by Melbourne’s rowdy garage rockers Drunk Mums, who are back from a four-year hiatus with their new single ‘Livin’ at Night’. The track previews their forthcoming album, Beer Baby, set for release on March 7, 2025, and captures the band’s irreverent style that celebrates living in the moment. Also supporting are, Mannequin Death Squad—a fierce Melbourne duo known for their DIY ethic and raw energy—will deliver their grungy, pop-punk fusion that has made them a must-see act following their recent SXSW Sydney appearances and self-funded DIY or DIE tour across Europe. See the full details of supports below.
Since their inception, DZ Deathrays have secured a place as one of the most recognisable names in modern Australian rock, initially propelled by the roaring success of their debut album Bloodstreams, which became synonymous with their thunderous sound. They evolved with a more refined edge on their sophomore release, Black Rat, expanding beyond their garage rock origins into an award-winning powerhouse, touring globally and supporting major acts like The Foo Fighters, Ratatat, Biffy Clyro, and Grinspoon. Alongside these monumental tours, DZ Deathrays have headlined iconic venues like The Tivoli, The Enmore, and The Forum.
Beloved by a dedicated fanbase for their deft blend of technical skill and mischievous energy, DZ Deathrays have amassed an impressive list of festival performances, playing at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, and St. Jerome’s Laneway, along with international stages like SXSW, Reading, and Leeds Festival. Their music has consistently resonated with fans, earning multiple entries in triple j’s Hottest 100. With recent LPs like R.I.F.F. and Bloody Lovely, as well as the critically celebrated twin concept albums Positive Rising: Part 1 and Part 2, DZ Deathrays, composed of Shane Parsons, Simon Ridley, and Lachlan Ewbank, remain a vital force in the music scene.
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