British electricore pioneers ENTER SHIKARI are headed back down under next week for the massive Knotfest 2025 which boasts an epic line up featuring Slipknot, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, Slaughter To Prevail, Polaris and more!
The Everblack Podcast caught up with Rou Reynolds from Enter Shikari to talk about their upcoming return to Australia for Knotfest 2025, their exclusive sideshows, the impact Slipknot has had on him, the exciting new music they’re working on, his prep for the London Marathon, and his role in the upcoming War of the Worlds stage show!
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Forming in 2003, British rockers ENTER SHIKARI exploded onto the scene via their 2007 debut album Take to the Skies, generating significant chart success and certified Gold status. A band who wield an exhilarating amalgamation of alt rock, and electronica along with drum and bass, dubstep and beyond, ENTER SHIKARI also delve into societal and personal themes, seen most recently on 2023’s A Kiss for the Whole World, which debuted #1 on the UK album charts.
With seven studio albums, multiple award wins and nominations, and a dedicated fanbase worldwide, ENTER SHIKARI have also extensively toured the globe as headliners, as well as with the likes of You Me At Six, WARGASM and a staggering who’s who of the heavy world at high profile festivals for decades.
Most recently in Australia performing at Good Things Festival in 2023, the return of ENTER SHIKARI to Aussie shores in 2025 is yet another opportunity for fans to witnsss the group’s unforgettable onstage prowess.
Donate & Support Rou’s London Marathon Fundraiser:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/roureyno?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
ENTER SHIKARI Sideshows
Monday 3 March – Solbar, Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 5 March – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
Thursday 6 March – King St Bandroom, Newcastle
KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2025 LINEUP:
Slipknot
A Day To Remember
BABYMETAL, Slaughter To Prevail, Polaris
Within Temptation, Enter Shikari, Hatebreed
In Hearts Wake, HEALTH, Miss May I, Vended, Sunami
DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 28 February 2025 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Sunday 2 March 2025 – Brisbane Showground, Brisbane
Saturday 8 March 2025 – Centennial Park, Sydney
Tickets on sale from Knotfest.com/Australia
