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Hatebreed To Headline 2025 ‘Summer Slaughter’ Tour

Hatebreed performing at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI Hatebreed - Jamey Jasta, Chris Beattie, Frank Novinec in concert, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, USA - 19 Sep 2021
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The Summer Slaughter tour is set to make a grand return in 2025, and hardcore metal band Hatebreed will take center stage in this much-anticipated event. Following its initial hiatus, the tour was brought back last year and continues to expand its influence. Hatebreed's involvement marks a significant milestone, especially for its frontman Jamey Jasta, who steps into a leadership role alongside the tour’s founder, Ash Avildsen of Sumerian Records. Known for its heavy underground music scene, Summer Slaughter has been instrumental in promoting up-and-coming metal acts, and in 2025, it promises to hold steadfast to this tradition while bringing on board some of the heaviest and most electrifying performers in the genre.

This year's tour will feature a diverse roster, with bands such as Bleeding Through, Fugitive, Gridiron, Malevolence, Incite, Escuela Grind, and Snuffed on Sight all contributing to select dates. The tour is set to kick off on July 8th in St. Petersburg, Florida, and will make several stops across the United States, concluding on July 28th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These performances are expected to bring not only nostalgia but a fresh wave of energy to the longstanding Summer Slaughter legacy, invigorating the heavy metal landscape with its distinctive sound and fervor.

Jamey Jasta expressed immense enthusiasm over Hatebreed headlining the tour, a long-standing aspiration he shares with Avildsen. The band, renowned for its Grammy-nominated works, continues to enthrall audiences globally, manifesting their prowess through relentless touring and across commanding festival stages like Graspop Metal Meeting and Ozzfest. Hatebreed’s involvement underscores its extensive influence within the hardcore metal community, celebrated for its dynamic performances and massive global streaming successes, including milestones like their track “Looking Down The Barrel Of Today,” which smashed records with over 90 million streams on Spotify.

The tour’s 2025 lineup embodies the diversity of metal's sub-genres, a tradition Summer Slaughter steadfastly upholds. Featuring rotating bands across various stops, it promises unique experiences for concert-goers. For instance, performances with Fugitive, Malevolence, Gridiron, Escuela Grind, and Incite are planned for the early leg, while others will feature Snuffed on Sight and Bleeding Through for different dates. This rotation offers fans the chance to experience a broad spectrum of hardcore and extreme metal, promising a dynamic and unparalleled live music experience.

Tickets for Summer Slaughter are anticipated to sell quickly, with presales opening on May 1st and general sales starting May 2nd at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. The logistical backbone of the tour is held up by the orchestrated efforts of Sumerian Records and Sound Talent Group, an indication of their commitment to stretching the tour’s reach globally and fostering a robust community among fans and artists alike. This global vision resonates with Jasta’s statement about expanding the tour’s size and scope, underscoring the mission to amplify the voices of emerging acts alongside seasoned stalwarts like Hatebreed.

Hatebreed 2025 Tour / Summer Slaughter Tour

WITH FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, GRIDIRON, ESCUELA GRIND, + INCITE:
July 8 — St Petersburg, Fla. @ Jannus Live
July 9 — Atlanta, Ga. @ The Eastern
July 11 — San Antonio, Texas @ Vibes Event Center
July 12 — Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Diamond Ballroom
July 13 — Dallas, Texas @ The Bomb Factory
July 15 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
July 16 — Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Stage AE
July 17 — Huntington, N.Y. @ The Paramount

HATEBREED WITH LAMB OF GOD + SHADOWS FALL (NOT PART OF SUMMER SLAUGHTER):
July 18 — Springfield, Mass. @ MassMutual Center

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