LOATHE NEW ZEALAND TOUR TICKETS 2026

All You Need To Know About Loathe 

UK heavy music innovators LOATHE have established themselves as one of the most dynamic and boundary-pushing acts in contemporary metal. Formed in 2014, the band has spent nearly a decade developing a distinctive sound that fuses elements of shoegaze, black metal, industrial, and metalcore into a cohesive and eclectic style. Renowned for their intricate compositions, atmospheric textures, and crushing heaviness, LOATHE have released three critically acclaimed studio albums and received recognition from heavy music luminaries, including Deftones’ Chino Moreno. Their ability to translate complex studio work into intense, immersive live performances has seen them tour internationally alongside acts such as Korn, Gojira, and Spiritbox, as well as appear at major festivals including Download, Reading & Leeds, and When We Were Young.

Beyond their innovation in the studio, LOATHE are celebrated for their compelling live presence, seamlessly blending ethereal melodic passages with high-impact metal breakdowns to deliver a multi-dimensional performance. In 2024, they made a strong impression on Australian audiences at Good Things Festival, receiving widespread praise for their dynamic range and commanding stagecraft. In May 2026, LOATHE will undertake their first Australian headline tour, joined by UK post-hardcore act STATIC DRESS, promising fans an unrelenting and memorable live experience defined by intensity, precision, and striking musicianship.

Upcoming Loathe Australia Tour 2026

UK heavy innovators LOATHE, widely recognised as one of the most formidable forces in contemporary heavy music, will undertake their first Australian headline tour this May, accompanied by special guests STATIC DRESS (UK), who will be performing in Australia for the first time. Since their emergence from the British underground in 2014, LOATHE have spent over a decade developing an eclectic yet cohesive sound, seamlessly integrating elements of shoegaze, black metal, industrial, and metalcore. With three studio albums, multiple award nominations, and endorsement from Deftones’ Chino Moreno, the band are celebrated for translating their intricate and intense compositions into commanding live performances. Having toured internationally alongside acts such as Korn, Gojira, and Spiritbox, and appearing at major festivals including Download and Reading & Leeds, LOATHE most recently impressed Australian audiences at Good Things Festival 2024, earning praise for their dynamic energy and festival-ready presence.

Upcoming Loathe Australia Tour Dates 2026

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 – Melbourne, Forum – 18+ live music show

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