THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Label: ASR Records

THUNDERCHIEF ANNOUNCE 2025 U.S. TOUR DATES — Featuring Rik Surly & Erik Larson, Collectively of Alabama Thunderpussy, Avail, Birds of Prey & More

RICHMOND, VA — Prepare for a barrage of volume and venom as THUNDERCHIEF, the relentless sludge ’n’ roll duo from Richmond, Virginia, take their crushing live show across the U.S. with a full-scale 2025 tour.

The band, known for their no-compromise, genre-defying heaviness, will hit 30+ cities in support of their acclaimed full-length Synanthrope and the pulverizing pandemic-era covers release Dekk Meg.... Armed with bone-breaking riffs, thunderous drums, and a refusal to play it safe, THUNDERCHIEF’s live show is an all-out aural assault not to be missed.

Formed in 2006 by guitarist/vocalist Rik Surly, the band has grown into an unstoppable two-man demolition unit alongside drummer Erik Larson. Together, Surly and Larson bring decades of underground pedigree, collectively drawing from their work in Alabama Thunderpussy, Avail, Birds of Prey, Satan’s Satyrs, Morne, Parasytic, and more — channeling that history into the raw, unrelenting power that defines THUNDERCHIEF.

Check them out on Bandcamp and support:

2025 U.S. TOUR DATES:

AUGUST
8/20 – Washington, DC – Simple Bar
8/21 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Curry Donuts
8/22 – Salem, MA – Koto
8/23 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry St. Station
8/24 – Portland, ME – Geno’s
8/25 – Henniker, NH – Henniker Brewing
8/26 – Albany, NY – Ophelia’s
8/27 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
8/28 – Kent, OH – Bar Lucci
8/29 – Detroit, MI – JobStoppers
8/30 – Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn
8/31 – Dayton, OH – Cosmic Joe’s

SEPTEMBER
9/1 – Louisville, KY – Mag Bar
9/2 – Cincinnati, OH – Feel It Records
9/3 – Lexington, KY – Green Lantern
9/4 – Huntington, WV – Truckin’ Cheezys
9/5 – Roanoke, VA – Blindhouse Brewery
9/24 – Richmond, VA – Banditos

OCTOBER
10/1 – Norton, VA – Music Shop
10/2 – Murfreesboro, TN – CrX
10/3 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
10/4 – Fayetteville, AR – Nomads
10/5 – St. Louis, MO – Platypus
10/6 – Columbia, MO – PMD
10/7 – Kansas City, MO – Farewell
10/8 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
10/9 – Austin, TX – Chess Club
10/10 – San Antonio, TX – Slow Ride
10/11 – Houston, TX – Black Magic Social Club
10/12 – Baton Rouge, LA – Punk Rock Flea Market
10/13 – New Orleans, LA – Fred Hampton Free Store
10/15 – Vicksburg, MS – Watermark
10/16 – Birmingham, AL – Firehouse
10/17 – Athens, GA – Flickr
10/18 – Greenville, NC – Suite E

ABOUT THUNDERCHIEF:

Once described as "an incessant nightmare, like Sleep on ketamine", THUNDERCHIEF has spent nearly two decades refining their brand of riff-soaked, drum-forward punishment. Built on power, groove, and pure gut instinct, the band doesn’t chase trends—they bulldoze through them.

For fans of: Orange Goblin, Weedeater, Cobra Whip
Genre: Sludge 'n' Roll / Southern Doom / Punk-infused Metal

PRESS FEATURES:

Doomed Nation – Interview with Rik Surly

The Obelisk – Show Feature

Doomed & Stoned – Band Spotlight

Bravewords - Featured Article

For interviews, booking, or press inquiries, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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Contact: riksurly@gmail.com