When Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver first joined forces for a North American tour in 2023, the pairing felt inevitable. British theatrical extremity met American groove driven force, each band bringing a catalogue built on intensity and longevity. This July, that collaboration finally reaches Australian stages.
Cradle of Filth arrive fresh from the release of their 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries. Led by Dani Filth, the band continue to refine their blend of blackened gothic metal and orchestral scale, a sound that has remained distinct since their early 90s emergence. Their last Australian visit resulted in sold out dates, a testament to a following that has remained consistent across generations of heavy music fans.
DevilDriver, fronted by Dez Fafara, bring a different but complementary weight. Their groove centred approach has evolved over two decades, balancing precision with abrasion. From early era staples to more recent material, their sets tend to hinge on tightly wound riffs and a controlled, physical momentum.
Both bands will perform full headline sets, drawing from career spanning catalogues rather than condensed festival style appearances. The result is less a support slot dynamic and more a deliberate collision of two established forces.
For Australian audiences, the July run offers a rare chance to see both bands operating at full scale on the same bill, each occupying their own lane while sharing the same stage.
Cradle Of Filth and DevilDriver Australian Tour Dates
Thursday 9th July BRISBANE, The Tivoli
Friday 10th July SYDNEY, The Enmore
Saturday 11th July MELBOURNE, The Forum
Tuesday 14th July ADELAIDE, Hindley Street Music Hall
Thursday 16th July PERTH, The Astor
Tickets:
Pre-sale: Thursday February 26th @ 9:00am Local
General Public On Sale: Monday March 2nd @ 9:00am Local
From: https://thephoenix.au/cradle-of-filth-and-devildriver/ or https://metropolistouring.com/cradle-of-filth-and-devildriver/
