Botch announce Perth support and change of Sydney dates

Legendary mathcore band BOTCH announced their first ever Australian tour for May last month and have now pleased to announced that post-metal/sludge outfit SUNEATER will open for BOTCH at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth on Tuesday 21 May.

Opening proceedings for the first night of the tour in Melbourne is DIPLOID. Recently returned from an extensive European tour, their grind/black/metal/hardcore/sludge/screamo has earned them plaudits including 'Best Heavy Album' from Music Victoria.

Joining for Melbourne's second night & in Adelaide will be none other than UK metal icons CONJURER. They will take their unique blend of sludge, doom and post-metal around the country in tandem with Botch, in their first visit since Hobart's Dark Mofo festival two years ago.

Joining in Brisbane is post-rock sextet WE LOST THE SEA. The now legendary instrumental group wrapped up a massive two-leg European and UK tour in 2022 and 2023 in support of their latest record 'Triumph & Disaster.' Known for their emotional and intense live performances, this will mark their first Brisbane show in two years.

Opening in Sydney are underground heroes LO! The sludge metal/crust band have toured extensively across their career, including shows alongside Cult of Luna and The Ocean. Their latest record 'The Gleaners' was released in 2023 and features their trademark blackened wares alongside thematics steeped in monstrous origins.

Due to logistical constraints there will now be just one Sydney show for Botch at Manning Bar on Saturday 25 May.

All tickets purchased via Oztix or Moshtix for Friday 24 May will be valid for the Sat 25 May show. Refunds are available from your ticket provider if you are no longer able to attend.

We apologise profusely for any inconvenience. We are trying to present the best possible show for this iconic band and have worked for months to bring their final set of shows to Australia and provide them and their crew with the ability to perform here with the best possible circumstances. This is the only way we can make things work to deliver the show in Sydney.

As a result of merging the shows, there are now less than 200 tickets remaining, so if you've been waiting on tickets, now is the time.

BOTCH will tour Australia for the first time in May. Tickets on sale now.