American death metal legends Massacre will be touring Australia and Asia in support of their new studio album Necrolution, out now on Agonia Records. The tour is set to kick off on May 7 and run through key cities of New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, China and India; with final, extra dates located in United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
(Photo: Javier Perez)
Jason Banning has joined Massacre as their second live, rhythm guitarist. “Meet and welcome Massacre’s newest initiate addition,” Kam Lee (vocals) comments. “Jason has stepped in to add that extra heaviness and thick second guitar sound to our live performances. Friday night was his first performance with us and he will eventually be joining us onstage live on our upcoming European tour in July. Unfortunately he won’t be able to join us in May for our Australian/Asian run – as his ‘real job’ as a video game designer takes precedent over playing death metal – and truthfully the tour was already set prior to his joining. Some may also know him from being the manager/producer for the band Overthrust from Africa. So if you’re thinking he’s some unknown guy who isn’t familiar with death metal – you would be wrong!”
From Beyond Down Under / Death In Asia Tour 2025
May
7 – Auckland, New Zealand – Double Whammy Bar
8 – Brisbane, Australia – The Brightside
9 – Melbourne, Australia – The Evelyn
10 – Hobart, Australia – Altar
11 – Sydney, Australia – The Bridge Hotel
13 – Perth, Australia – Civic Hotel – Milk Bar
15 – Singapore – Rave By Phil Studio
16 – Bangkok, Thailand – Mr. Fox Livehouse
17 – Taipei, Taiwan – Jack’s Studio
18 – Seoul, South Korea – Club Victim
22 – Tokyo, Japan – Holiday Shinjuku
23 – Tokyo, Japan – Holiday Shinjuku
24 – Beijing, China – TBA
25 – Shanghai, China – TBA
30 – Bengaluru, India – Fandom
31 – Dubai, UAE – TBA
June
1 – Istanbul, Turkey – Dorock XL
Recording lineup:
Kam Lee – vocals
Mike Borders – bass
Jonny Pettersson – guitars
Rogga Johansson – guitars
Jon Rudin – drums
Live lineup:
Kam Lee – vocals
Carlos Gonzalez – guitars
Jason Banning – guitars
Elden Santos – drums
Tim Wilson – bass
(Top photo: Alayna B. Lee)
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(Photo: Javier Perez)
Jason Banning has joined Massacre as their second live, rhythm guitarist. “Meet and welcome Massacre’s newest initiate addition,” Kam Lee (vocals) comments. “Jason has stepped in to add that extra heaviness and thick second guitar sound to our live performances. Friday night was his first performance with us and he will eventually be joining us onstage live on our upcoming European tour in July. Unfortunately he won’t be able to join us in May for our Australian/Asian run – as his ‘real job’ as a video game designer takes precedent over playing death metal – and truthfully the tour was already set prior to his joining. Some may also know him from being the manager/producer for the band Overthrust from Africa. So if you’re thinking he’s some unknown guy who isn’t familiar with death metal – you would be wrong!”
From Beyond Down Under / Death In Asia Tour 2025
May
7 – Auckland, New Zealand – Double Whammy Bar
8 – Brisbane, Australia – The Brightside
9 – Melbourne, Australia – The Evelyn
10 – Hobart, Australia – Altar
11 – Sydney, Australia – The Bridge Hotel
13 – Perth, Australia – Civic Hotel – Milk Bar
15 – Singapore – Rave By Phil Studio
16 – Bangkok, Thailand – Mr. Fox Livehouse
17 – Taipei, Taiwan – Jack’s Studio
18 – Seoul, South Korea – Club Victim
22 – Tokyo, Japan – Holiday Shinjuku
23 – Tokyo, Japan – Holiday Shinjuku
24 – Beijing, China – TBA
25 – Shanghai, China – TBA
30 – Bengaluru, India – Fandom
31 – Dubai, UAE – TBA
June
1 – Istanbul, Turkey – Dorock XL
Recording lineup:
Kam Lee – vocals
Mike Borders – bass
Jonny Pettersson – guitars
Rogga Johansson – guitars
Jon Rudin – drums
Live lineup:
Kam Lee – vocals
Carlos Gonzalez – guitars
Jason Banning – guitars
Elden Santos – drums
Tim Wilson – bass
(Top photo: Alayna B. Lee)
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