Canadian hardcore punk icons Comeback Kid will be coming to Australia this January and February to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Wake The Dead with very special guests American hardcore band Gridiron and Sydney’s very own Phantoms.

Originating in Winnipeg, MB, Comeback Kid are a driving force in the global hardcore scene. This anniversary tour is both a celebration of their legacy and a testament to their enduring impact.

Wake The Dead released on February 22, 2005, quickly became a defining moment in the band’s career and helped shape the sound of an entire era. Produced and recorded by Bill Stevenson (Descendents/ALL)- the album left an indelible mark, influencing countless bands and cementing its place as a pivotal work in the evolution of hardcore punk.

Making their debut visit to Australian shores is Pennsylvania’s Gridiron, featuring members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra, and Scarab. Gridiron follow quite possibly the most unpredictable playbook in the game. Their hybridization of metal, hardcore, and hip-hop have enabled them to bulldoze their own path as a phenomenon sharing stages with everyone from Missing Link to Trapped Under Ice along the way.

Destroy All Lines Presents...
Comeback Kid (CAN)
Wake The Dead Anniversary Tour
with Gridiron (US) & Phantoms

Fri 30 Jan 2026 Perth, WA Amplifier Bar 18+
Sat 31 Jan 2026 Adelaide, SA Froth and Fury Fest Lic AA
Sun 1 Feb 2026 Melbourne, VIC Prince Bandroom 18+
Wed 4 Feb 2026 Sydney, NSW Manning Bar 18+
Thu 5 Feb 2026 Newcastle, NSW Hamilton Station Hotel 18+
Fri 6 Feb 2026 Brisbane, QLD Crowbar 18+