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DZ Deathrays embark on a gigantic regional tour

From 'Gina Works At Hearts' to joining up with a Wiggle on 'Like People' and now onto 'First Night Fever', DZ Deathrays sure know how to stir up some noise.

Australian rock heavyweights DZ Deathrays are hitting the road with their Weekend Warriors Regional Aus Tour starting in February 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.

DZ Deathrays Weekend Warriors Regional AUS Tour 2025

• Thur 13 Feb – Prince of Wales – Bunbury w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
• Fri 14 Feb – The River – Margaret River w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
• Sat 15 Feb – Indian Ocean – Scarborough w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
• Thur 20 Feb – Whalers Inn – Warrnambool w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
• Fri 21 Feb – Sooki Lounge – Belgrave w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
• Sat 22 Feb – Pelly Bar – Frankston w/ Mannequin Death Squad & No Longer Kids (TIX)
• Thurs 27 Feb – Barwon Club – Geelong w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
• Fri 28 Feb – Volta – Ballarat w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
• Sat 1 Mar – Theatre Royal – Castlemaine w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
• Thur 6 Mar – The Baso – Canberra w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
• Fri 7 Mar – Shark Bar – Manly w/ specials guests & Itchy and the Nits (TIX)
• Sat 8 Mar – Wollongong Uni – Wollongong w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
• Sun 9 Mar – Beer & BBQ Fest – Mt Gambier w/ SLOWLY SLOWLY
• Thur 13 Mar – King Street Bandroom – Newcastle w/ special guests & Goon Gremlins (TIX)
• Fri 14 Mar – Finnians – Port Macquarie w/ special guests & Korderoy (TIX)
• Sat 15 Mar – Moonshiners – Tamworth (TIX)
• Fri 21 Mar – The Northern – Byron Bay w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Sat 22 Mar – Miami Marketta – Gold Coast w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Thur 27 Mar – Sol Bar – Maroochydore w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Fri 28 Mar – Racehorse Hotel – Ipswich w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Sat 29 Mar – Koala Tavern – Capalaba w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Sat 5 Apr – Club Bundaberg w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
• Fri 11 Apr – Beer Deluxe – Albury w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)
• Sat 12 Apr – Tanswells Hotel – Beechworth w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)

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The band will be joined by a lineup of heavyweight punk and rock bands including 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 their Australian dates of the Black Rat Anniversary Tour which saw them play the Corner Hotel earlier this year. It also marks 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.

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.

This tour sees them head into every corner of the country across February, March and April with the boys heading to Warrnambool, Belgrave, Frankston, Geelong, Ballarat, Castlemaine and Beechworth on the Victorian front.

Tickets for the Weekend Warrior tour are on sale now and can be collected here.

Words by Staff Writer