Forged in the fires of 1988’s thrash metal scene, Wellington’s SHIHAD quickly evolved into one of Australia’s most beloved bands. SHIHAD (Jon Toogood, Karl Kippenberger, Phil Knight, Tom Larkin) has sold over a quarter of a million records, released ten studio albums, received multiple ARIA nominations, won countless Aotearoa Music Awards and toured endlessly through the world’s most loved clubs, festivals, and arenas. Touring with metal icons like Faith No More, Tool, Back Sabbath, Motorhead and one of their biggest early influences, AC/DC. Live is where SHIHAD is truly an oversized presence.
Late last year, Wellington’s globally beloved band SHIHAD announced they were calling it a day on their 37-year-long career with a final tour of Australia. Fans responded, snapping up tickets in record time, with shows in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney selling out.
To ease the pain of those who missed out, SHIHAD are thrilled to announce second shows in Perth and Melbourne where they will play their iconic 1999 album, ‘The General Electric’ in full. And Brisbane, where they will play 2002’s epic opus ‘Pacifier’.
The Everblack Podcast sat down with Tom Larkin from Shihad to discuss their massive Loud Forever Final Tour, the impact of their music over the last 37 years, sharing the stage with legends like Black Sabbath, Metallica, and AC/DC, and what this final run means for both the band and their fans.
Watch/listen to the interview here:
SHIHAD’s songbook is teeming with iconic tunes like Run, The General Electric, La La Land, Pacifier, My Mind’s Sedate, Deb’s Night Out, Gimme Gimme, Wait and See and the brutal I Only Said (1993), their highest charting single which pounded its way to No.3. And, you can’t forget Home Again, their instant classic that became an anthem not just for SHIHAD, but for all Kiwis abroad.
The upcoming LOUD FOREVER tour offers both the band and its nation of fans the opportunity of a fittingly loud and raucous farewell.
The Final Tour
Loud Forever 1988 – 2025
With Special Guests Battlesnake & BodyJar (Melb Only)
Thursday 13 Feb The Gov SELLING FAST Adelaide SA
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/4fcN4Br
Friday 14 Feb Round House SELLING FAST Sydney NSW
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/3UJierT
Friday 21 Feb Astor Theatre SOLD OUT Perth WA
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/3UJierT
Saturday 22 Feb Rosemount Hotel JUST ANNOUNCED Perth WA
Performing ‘The General Electric’ in full.
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/421NNkX
Thursday 27 Feb Crowbar JUST ANNOUNCED Brisbane QLD
Performing ‘Pacifier’ in full.
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/4aakuir
Friday 28 Feb The Tivoli SOLD OUT Brisbane QLD
With Special guests, Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/3UG07Tp
Wednesday 5 Mar Corner Hotel JUST ANNOUNCED Melbourne VIC
Performing ‘The General Electric’ in full.
With Special guests, TBC tix on sale from https://bit.ly/3DGsueC
Friday 7 Mar Forum SOLD OUT Melbourne VIC
With Special guests, Bodyjar and Battlesnake tix on sale from https://bit.ly/3UJierT
