Avenged Sevenfold Announce First Australian Tour in 12 Years

The California heavy metal band will hit four East Coast arenas in Australia and one in New Zealand this October.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:22pm

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in striking red and black, conceptually representing the energy and intensity of a heavy metal concert.Avenged Sevenfold's return to Australia after over a decade promises to bring their signature heavy metal sound to a new generation of fans.Huntington Beach Today

Avenged Sevenfold, the California-based heavy metal band, have announced their first Australian tour in over a decade. The four-city East Coast arena run will take place in October 2026, with support from Coheed and Cambria and Melbourne alt-metal outfit Thornhill.

Why it matters

Avenged Sevenfold has a strong global following, and their return to Australia after a 12-year absence is sure to excite their local fans. The tour also highlights the continued popularity of heavy metal music, particularly among younger audiences, and the ability of established acts to draw large crowds even after extended breaks from touring certain regions.

The details

The band's upcoming Australian tour marks their first standalone headline dates in the country since 2014, when they co-headlined the Soundwave Festival. Since then, Avenged Sevenfold has released two more albums: 2016's 'The Stage' and 2023's 'Life Is But a Dream...', the latter of which they are continuing to promote. The band's catalog has sold more than 8 million records worldwide, and they have placed multiple singles at the top of the Mainstream Rock chart, including 'Hail to the King' and 'Shepherd of Fire'.

  • Avenged Sevenfold last performed in Australia in March 2014.
  • The upcoming tour is set for October 2026.

The players

Avenged Sevenfold

A California-based heavy metal band that formed in 1999 and has built a strong global following through their metalcore and progressive rock sound.

Coheed and Cambria

An American progressive rock band that will serve as support for Avenged Sevenfold's Australian tour dates.

Thornhill

A Melbourne-based alt-metal outfit that will also provide support for Avenged Sevenfold's Australian tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Avenged Sevenfold Australian tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. local time via livenationentertainment.com. Members of the band's Deathbats Club and Deathbats Rewards Ticketpass programs will have priority access through a presale opening on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Avenged Sevenfold's return to Australia after over a decade promises to bring the band's signature heavy metal sound to a new generation of fans, highlighting the continued popularity of the genre and the ability of established acts to reconnect with their global audience.