ATHEIST (USA) Announce First-Ever Australian Tour in June 2025

ATHEIST, the legendary pioneers of technical death metal, are set to make their

long-awaited debut in Australia in June 2025. The iconic band, known for their

groundbreaking contributions to the genre, will perform four dates across Brisbane,

Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney, marking the first time the band has toured

Australia.

Joining ATHEIST on all dates are two of Australia's finest extreme metal acts:

ANOXIA from Sydney, delivering their high-energy brand of early '90s-style death

metal, and VEXATION from Melbourne, who blend death metal, thrash, and

progressive elements with unrelenting intensity.

Tour Dates:

5/6 Canberra, ACT (The Baso)

6/6 Sydney, NSW (The Underground)

7/6 Brisbane, QLD (Soapbox Beer)

8/6 Melbourne, VIC (The Gaso)

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ATHEIST BIO

Originally forming in the mid-1980s as the thrash metal band Oblivion, which later

became R.A.V.A.G.E, ATHEIST emerged from Florida's vibrant death/thrash scene.

The band, consisting of founding members Kelly Shaefer (vocals/guitar), Steve Flynn

(drums), Roger Patterson (bass), and Rand Burkey (guitar), recorded their debut

album, Piece of Time, at the iconic Morrisound Studios in 1988. The album became

a genre-defining release in the death metal world, hailed for its complexity and

musicianship, setting ATHEIST apart from their peers.

ATHEIST's follow-up album, Unquestionable Presence (1991), further solidified their

reputation as innovators in the genre, combining technical prowess with progressive

elements that pushed the boundaries of death metal. Unfortunately, during the height

of their success, tragedy struck when bassist Roger Patterson died in a car accident.

The band continued, bringing in Tony Choy, a former member of CYNIC, to replace

Patterson. ATHEIST's third album, Elements (1993), marked the band's creative

peak before disbanding shortly thereafter, but their influence on the technical death

metal genre was already firmly established.

ATHEIST's legacy continued to grow, inspiring bands like NECROPHAGIST,

OBSCURA, and FALLUJAH. After a 17-year hiatus, the band returned in 2010 with

Jupiter, reasserting their place in the metal world. In 2019, ATHEIST reformed with a

new lineup. Alongside founding member and vocalist Kelly Shaefer, Yoav Ruiz-

Feingold (Bass), Alex Haddad (Guitar), Jerry Witunsky (Guitar) and Dylan Marks

(Drums) launched successful tours in South America, North America, and Europe.

Atheist’s entire discography was reissued by Nuclear Blast Records in 2023, and the

band continues to tour and develop new material, maintaining their standing as

pioneers and architects of the technical death metal genre.

About ANOXIA

Formed in 2019, ANOXIA is a Sydney-based death metal band known for their

crushing sound influenced by classic '90s death metal. With fast riffs, punishing

rhythms, and guttural growls, they have already made a significant impact in the

Australian scene and are gearing up to release their debut full-length album in 2025.

About VEXATION

Formed in 2017, VEXATION is a Melbourne-based band blending death metal,

thrash, and progressive elements. Known for their intense live shows and technical

proficiency, VEXATION’s unique sound draws from classic thrash and death metal

influences, creating a brutal and progressive experience for their fans. Their latest

album, Trepidation Reigns (2022), further solidifies their place as one of Australia's

most exciting extreme metal acts.