Following an 8 year hiatus, The Dillinger Escape Plan will return down under this August for a limited number of live shows to commemorate their groundbreaking album Calculating Infinity and beyond.
With 2025 marking the 25th anniversary of Calculating Infinity, and following the return of Dimitri Minakakos to vocal duties, these Aussie shows are set to be something undeniably special. Expect plenty of blistering brutality and a rattling reminder that these mathcore pioneering greats truly are one of the apex predators of the heavy scene. And while Revolver declared the group as the Greatest Live Band of All Time from a fan poll back in 2018, long-time fans have known this to be the case throughout the group's entire existence; those who know, know.
"Dillinger Escape Plan: When it comes to irreverent, no-holds-barred onstage antics, none did it better, or more boldly, than spazzcore innovators Dillinger Escape Plan. Throwing sanity, restraint, common sense and the band members’ own personal safety to the wind, the quintet approached each show as its own unique, arcane ritual, baptizing audiences with blood, sweat and chaos. No one ever left a Dillinger show without a memory — and possibly even a scar — to treasure for life, and a story to shock, astound and horrify disbelieving friends and family with. DEP bid fans farewell at the end of 2017, as possibly the world’s last truly dangerous rock band.” - Revolver
Released in 1999, Calculating Infinity gifted the world so much measured chaos and discomfort; but the kind that enamours from start to finish and leave you gasping for more. For those who are dreaming of hearing the likes of 43% Burnt and/or other cult favourites from the iconic turn-of-the-century album and beyond, these shows in August are, to risk sounding cliched, genuinely not to be missed!
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
Sunday 10 August | Metropolis, Fremantle WA
Tuesday 12 August | The Gov, Adelaide SA
Wednesday 13 August | Northcote Theatre, Melbourne VIC
Saturday 16 August | The Enmore, Sydney NSW
Sunday 17 August | The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
Pre-Sale: Monday February 10th @ 9:00am Local
General Public On Sale: Thursday February 13th @ 9:00am Local
Tickets from thephoenix.au
BY TIANA SPETER