Canadian hardcore punk legends Comeback Kid are bringing their Wake The Dead 20th anniversary tour to Newcastle, hitting the Hamilton Station Hotel next week.
The show promises a night of high-energy punk with very special guests Gridiron from the US and Sydney’s Phantoms.
The Winnipeg-born band have been a driving force in the hardcore scene for two decades, with Wake The Dead, which was originally released in 2005 and produced by Bill Stevenson of Descendents/ALL, widely regarded as a defining record of the era.
This anniversary tour celebrates the album’s enduring influence on punk and hardcore music worldwide.
American hardcore band Gridiron, making their Australian debut, will bring their unpredictable hybrid of metal, hardcore and hip-hop to the stage.
Comprising members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra, and Scarab, the band has shared stages with acts like Missing Link and Trapped Under Ice, building a reputation for intense, boundary-pushing performances.
Local support comes from Sydney’s Phantoms, who are promoting their latest Last Ride Records releases Hell Is Empty / All The Devils Are Here.
Blending New York hardcore grooves with thrash aggression, Phantoms are set to energise the pit and get the crowd moving before the headliners hit the stage.
Fans can expect a night of relentless energy, heavy riffs and pit-friendly mosh moments as the three bands celebrate hardcore music at its rawest and most exhilarating.
The event also marks Comeback Kid’s first return to Australia in many years, making it a not-to-be-missed celebration for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Comeback Kid’s Wake The Dead 20th Anniversary Tour hits the Hamilton Station Hotel in Newcastle on Thursday, 5 February 2026. Doors open at 7pm, and the event is strictly 18+. Head to our gig guide to grab your tickets.
