Of Mice & Men Announce 2026 Australian Tour with Crystal Lake – Backseat Mafia

Of Mice & Men have announced their return to Australia in 2026, bringing Japan’s Crystal Lake along for a national tour that unites two of the heaviest and most innovative names in modern metalcore. The tour marks Of Mice & Men’s first shows in Australia since their explosive 2024 run, which saw sold-out venues and crowds that matched the band’s intensity at every turn.

Formed in Costa Mesa, California in 2009, the band — Aaron Pauley, Phil Manansala, Alan Ashby, and Valentino Arteaga — have become a cornerstone of contemporary heavy music, pairing emotional weight with precision and ferocity. With multiple Billboard #1 albums, Gold certifications, and more than a billion global streams, their live shows remain a visceral blend of connection and chaos.

Pauley reflected on the band’s bond with local audiences: “Australia holds a special place in our heart. The crowds there are unmatched in their passion and chaos… it feels like coming home with family.”

Joining them will be Crystal Lake, returning to Australian shores for the first time in six years. The Japanese metalcore collective have earned international acclaim for their genre-blending sound — described by Sputnik Music as “a mind-bending fusion of hardcore, metalcore, deathcore, nu metalcore, and ambient textures.”

OF MICE & MEN + CRYSTAL LAKE May 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Tuesday 5^th May – PERTH, Magnet House

Thursday 7^th May – ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory

Friday 8^th May – MELBOURNE, 170 Russell

Saturday 9^th May – SYDNEY, Manning Bar

Sunday 10^th May – BRISBANE, The Triffid

Tickets:

Pre-Sale: Friday October 31^st @ 1:00pm Local

General Public On Sale: Monday November 3rd @ 9:00am Local

Head HERE for ticketing information.

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