Swedish modern metal monsters Thrown left a mark on Australia when they debuted their live show supporting Alpha Wolf on a fully sold out tour in August, now equipped with their debut album ‘Excessive Guilt‘ out now via Arising Empire, they announce their return. Thrown will headline across the country with special guests Half Me and Diesect in February 2025 – tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines.
Debuting in 2021 with the single greyout, Thrown have quickly become one of the hottest acts in the heavy scene, mesmerising the metal world with their signature blend of aural violence, live intensity and enigmatic performances. The quartet currently sit on well over a million monthly listeners on Spotify off the back of ‘Excessive Guilt’ , and are raring to share their new collection with their Australian fans. The tour kicks off on Thursday February 6 in Perth and will journey through Adelaide, Geelong, Melbourne, Wollongong, Sydney, Newcastle and will come to a close in Brisbane on Saturday February 15.
Thrown are undoubtedly one of the most listened to new metal artist right now, their music has consistently featured in Spotify’s Top 200 Global Metal Charts since 2022 and has placed in Spotify’s Viral Top-50 in both Australia and USA. Thrown have taken the stage by storm touring with Alpha Wolf, Knocked Loose, Invent Animate, Fit For A King, Emmure, Counterparts and many more heavyweight metal artists throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Half Me join Thrown for their first ever tour of Australia. Half Me have made an impact with their visceral sound and story. They teamed up with Void Of Vision‘s Jack Bergin in 2021 on Exitwound, where the music video became a spotlight feature on Knotfest. The band raised the bar and released their debut album ‘SOMA‘ last year and have been riding the waves of success since, earning them a nomination for Best International Breakthrough Artist at the Heavy Music Awards 2024. Now armed with their striking new ‘Opium‘ EP, the band has been busy making a name for themselves across the globe and now have their sights set on the land down under.
Opening the shows is Queensland up and comers Diesect. From humble beginnings as Brisbane locals to their current status as national contenders, Diesect have garnered over 2 million streams across various platforms, showcasing their undeniable appeal to a growing audience. Their meteoric rise is marked by sold-out headline shows and tours, where they have left an indelible imprint on stages nationwide. Having shared the stage with international heavyweights like August Burns Red, Silent Planet, Currents, Fit For a King, Erra, While She Sleeps, Spite and many more, Diesect continues to captivate audiences with their raw energy and unyielding authenticity.
Don’t miss out on pure sonic carnage with Thrown, Half Me and Diesect – touring this February. Tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines.
THROWN
Australian Tour 2025
with special guests HALF ME & DIESECT
Thursday 6 Feb 2025 – Amplifier Bar, Perth 18+
Friday 7 Feb 2025 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide Lic AA
Saturday 8 Feb 2025 – Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong 18+
Sunday 9 Feb 2025 – Max Watts, Melbourne 18+
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025 – Dicey Rileys, Wollongong 18+
Thursday 13 Feb 2025 – Crowbar, Sydney 18+
Friday 14 Feb 2025 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle 18+
Saturday 15 Feb 2025 – The Triffid, Brisbane Lic AA
Tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines
