Anthrax Set 2026 Return to Australia for Four-Show Run
Thrash-metal legends Anthrax are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australia in March 2026, marking their first headline tour down under since 2019. Live Nation announced the exciting news, revealing that the tour will include four shows across major cities: Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This tour is part of a larger global touring effort that celebrates Anthrax’s extensive discography, which spans over four decades and includes a wealth of fan-favorite tracks as well as deeper cuts from their catalog. The upcoming Australian dates promise to deliver a dynamic setlist that showcases the band’s evolution while honoring their legacy in the heavy music scene.
Kicking off on March 23 at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, the tour will continue to Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide on March 25, followed by a performance at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on March 26, and concluding at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on March 28. This tour not only marks a significant return to these iconic venues but also highlights the band’s status as one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. With over 10 million albums sold worldwide, Anthrax remains a formidable force in live performances, consistently captivating audiences with their high-energy shows.
In addition to the tour announcement, Anthrax has revealed that they have completed mixing their forthcoming studio album, which will be their first full-length release in nearly a decade since 2016’s *For All Kings*. The new album was recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in California, a renowned space for hard rock productions, and produced by Jay Ruston, who has worked with the band on previous projects. Fans can look forward to a fresh collection of music that reflects Anthrax’s enduring creativity and passion for metal. Tickets for the tour will go on sale on November 28, with presale options available starting November 26, ensuring that fans have multiple opportunities to secure their spot at what promises to be an unforgettable series of shows. For more details, visit Live Nation’s website.
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Anthrax
will return to Australia in March 2026 for four shows across Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, Live Nation announced Tuesday.
The run marks the thrash-metal veterans’ first Australian headline tour since 2019, extending a global touring period that has seen the band revisit material spanning more than four decades.
Hailing from New York and widely regarded as one of the “Big Four” of thrash alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth, Anthrax have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and remain one of heavy music’s most enduring live acts. Their 2026 Australian dates will feature a career-spanning setlist mixing fan favorites, deep cuts and selections from the band’s more recent catalog as they continue celebrating their legacy on the road.
According to the announcement, the tour will kick off March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane before moving through Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall on March 25 and Melbourne’s Festival Hall on March 26. The run will wrap March 28 at Enmore Theatre in Sydney. It marks the group’s return to all four cities after several years of international touring and festival performances.
Tickets go on sale Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. local time. A Mastercard presale runs Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. until Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., with additional Live Nation presale access beginning Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. and concluding Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. All times are local.
Anthrax has also finished mixing its forthcoming studio album, marking the band’s first full-length release in nearly a decade following 2016’s
For All Kings
, with drummer Charlie Benante confirming the milestone via Instagram on Nov. 24.
Key recording sessions and all final mixing took place at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California — a space long associated with major hard-rock productions. The band reunited with producer Jay Ruston, who previously oversaw
For All Kings
and 2011’s
Worship Music
, bringing continuity to the project as Anthrax enters its next era.
More information is available at
livenation.com.au
.
Anthrax Australian Tour dates:
March 23 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
March 25 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
March 26 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
March 28 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
