About this event
Australia, prepare for impact — American technical death metal legends ORIGIN are returning to obliterate stages across the country for the first time in over a decade. Being hailed as one of the most ferociously technical and forward-thinking bands in extreme metal; ORIGIN Return to Australia in June 2026 to obliterate stages in the cities of Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Frankston, Melbourne and Sydney Known for their dizzying speed, razor-sharp precision, and cosmic brutality, the band achieved a major breakthrough with 2008’s Antithesis, which hit #21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. June 2026, they make their long-overdue return to Australian shores — headlining Sydney Dethfest alongside gore metal legends EXHUMED, followed by their own nationwide headline tour including another double headline show together with Exhumed in Canberra. ORIGIN will then be joined by Frankston’s Death metallers NEMBUTOLIK and Melbourne’s own WRITHING ,plus, Queensland based Melodic Tech Death Crusaders SNAKE MOUNTAIN at Stay Gold, Melbourne.
Catching ORIGIN at Stay Gold is a must for metal enthusiasts, given the venue's intimate atmosphere that amplifies the raw energy of live performances. Brunswick's vibrant arts scene complements the heavy sound, making for a memorable night with fellow fans who appreciate the technical prowess of these death metal legends.
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Getting there
🅿️ Street parking is tight after 6pm — public transport or ride share is the easy option.
Plan your night
Make a night of it — eat and drink within a short walk of Stay Gold

