THUNDERCHIEF Unleashes 2025 U.S. Tour — Featuring Erik Larson (Alabama Thunderpussy, Avail, Birds of Prey) & Rik Surly

Featuring Erik Larson (Alabama Thunderpussy, Avail, Birds of Prey) and Rik Surly

RICHMOND, VA — Prepare for a barrage of volume and venom as THUNDERCHIEF , the relentless sludge ’n’ roll duo from Richmond, Virginia, take their crushing live show across the U.S. with a full-scale 2025 tour .

The band, known for their no-compromise, genre-defying heaviness, will hit 30+ cities in support of their acclaimed full-length Synanthrope and the pulverizing pandemic-era covers release Dekk Meg… . Armed with bone-breaking riffs, thunderous drums, and a refusal to play it safe, THUNDERCHIEF’s live show is an all-out aural assault not to be missed.

Formed in 2006 by drummer/vocalist Rik Surly , the band has evolved into an unstoppable two-man demolition unit with the addition of guitarist Erik Larson , a key figure in underground heavy music. Larson’s legendary résumé includes Alabama Thunderpussy , Avail , Birds of Prey , Satan’s Satyrs , Morne , and Parasytic , bringing decades of punk, sludge, and metal fury to the THUNDERCHIEF machine.

Check them out on Bandcamp and support:

https://thethunderchief.bandcamp.com/album/dekk-meg

2025 U.S. TOUR DATES:

AUGUST

8/20 – Washington, DC – Simple Bar

8/21 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Curry Donuts

8/22 – Salem, MA – Koto

8/23 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry St. Station

8/24 – Portland, ME – Geno’s

8/25 – Henniker, NH – Henniker Brewing

8/26 – Albany, NY – Ophelia’s

8/27 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar

8/28 – Kent, OH – Bar Lucci

8/29 – Detroit, MI – JobStoppers

8/30 – Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn

8/31 – Dayton, OH – Cosmic Joe’s

SEPTEMBER

9/1 – Louisville, KY – Mag Bar

9/2 – Cincinnati, OH – Feel It Records

9/3 – Lexington, KY – Green Lantern

9/4 – Huntington, WV – Truckin’ Cheezys

9/5 – Roanoke, VA – Blindhouse Brewery

9/24 – Richmond, VA – Banditos

OCTOBER

10/1 – Norton, VA – Music Shop

10/2 – Murfreesboro, TN – CrX

10/3 – Memphis, TN – Growlers

10/4 – Fayetteville, AR – Nomads

10/5 – St. Louis, MO – Platypus

10/6 – Columbia, MO – PMD

10/7 – Kansas City, MO – Farewell

10/8 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves

10/9 – Austin, TX – Chess Club

10/10 – San Antonio, TX – Slow Ride

10/11 – Houston, TX – Black Magic Social Club

10/12 – Baton Rouge, LA – Punk Rock Flea Market

10/13 – New Orleans, LA – Fred Hampton Free Store

10/15 – Vicksburg, MS – Watermark

10/16 – Birmingham, AL – Firehouse

10/17 – Athens, GA – Flickr

10/18 – Greenville, NC – Suite E

ABOUT THUNDERCHIEF:

Once described as “an incessant nightmare, like Sleep on ketamine” , THUNDERCHIEF has spent nearly two decades refining their brand of riff-soaked, drum-forward punishment . Built on power, groove, and pure gut instinct, the band doesn’t chase trends—they bulldoze through them.

For fans of: Orange Goblin, Weedeater, Cobra Whip

Genre: Sludge ‘n’ Roll / Southern Doom / Punk-infused Metal