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Label: ASR Records
THUNDERCHIEF ANNOUNCE 2025 U.S. TOUR DATES
Featuring Erik Larson (Alabama Thunderpussy, Avail, Birds of Prey) and Rik Surly
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 drummer/vocalist Rik Surly , the band has evolved into an unstoppable two-man demolition unit with the addition of guitarist Erik Larson , a key figure in underground heavy music. Larson’s legendary résumé includes Alabama Thunderpussy , Avail , Birds of Prey , Satan’s Satyrs , Morne , and Parasytic , bringing decades of punk, sludge, and metal fury to the THUNDERCHIEF machine.
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: Obituary, High on Fire, Nausea
Genre: Sludge 'n' Roll / Southern Doom / Punk-infused Metal
PRESS FEATURES:
Doomed Nation – Interview with Rik Surly
Doomed & Stoned – Band Spotlight
For interviews, booking, or press inquiries, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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Contact: riksurly@gmail.com
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