BAND OF SKULLS ANNOUNCE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES SINCE 2016

Band of Skulls are thrilled to announce their long-awaited return to North America, playing their first live performances on the continent since 2016. The band will join Australian rock legends Jet as special guests on their highly anticipated 2025 North American tour.

This electrifying tour will see Band of Skulls performing in some of the most iconic venues across the United States and Canada, delivering their signature blend of bluesy garage rock and anthemic energy. The band will also play two solo shows after their run with Jet at the world-famous Troubadour in Los Angeles on June 18 and The Independent in San Francisco on June 20.  Fans can expect a powerful set showcasing Band of Skulls’ best-loved tracks and new material from their forthcoming new record, recently recorded at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios.  Tickets for all shows are on sale this Friday. 

 The tour announcement comes in the heels of the release of the deluxe limited edition boxset, ‘Cold Fame,” released late last year to commemorate the band’s 15th anniversary.  Curated by the sole original member, Russel Marsden, who pulled items from his archive,  including exclusive interviews, previously unseen photos, and rare materials to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, Sweet Sour, and Himalayan, to their humble start in South Hampton to touring the globe. The box set includes the first three albums, B-sides, rarities, a coffee table book, and more.

Band of Skulls, formed in Southampton in 2004, led by  Russell Marsden (guitar, vocals). The band released Baby Darling Doll Face Honey in 2009, which  produced the stand-out tracks  "I Know What I Am" and "Death by Diamonds and Pearls." The band; 's signature gritty guitar riffs, dual vocal harmonies, and raw energy of the album earned them critical acclaim, millions of streams, and memorable placements in wildly popular video games,  film, and TV series, including Friday Night Lights, Twilight, Guitar Hero, and more. 

In 2012, the band released their second album, Sweet Sour, which debuted in the top 20 on the UK sales charts, in the top 50 in Australia, and in the top 200 in the U.S., with the title track “Sweet Sour” peaking in the top 30 on the U.S. Alternative Charts. The album showcased a more polished and mature sound while retaining their signature intensity.  The third album  Himalayan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, was produced by Nick Launay ( Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Talking Heads, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Arcade Fire). The album was well-received by critics and fans alike, reinforcing the band's reputation for delivering high-quality rock music with a distinctive edge.

The success of the first three albums and the band’s reputation for their bombastic live show led to tours supporting bands such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Dead Weather, Muse, and more. In recent years, Band of Skulls have continued to evolve and experiment with their sound, releasing several more albums and maintaining a strong presence both live and through the continued use of their well-crafted songs across film and TV. This evolution keeps their music fresh and exciting, as evidenced by their over 100M streams across streaming platforms.  Look for more to come from Band of Skulls in 2025.