The Canadian dark-pop act THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE return to the UK this week to play a 13 date UK tour to promote their new album, ‘Pathways’, which was issued in April 2025 via Metropolis Records.Although the majority of shows have long since sold out, a small number of tickets remain available for those in Edinburgh and Nottingham, plus upgraded venues in Sheffield and Cardiff. Full details can be found HERE.
Preceded by the hauntingly powerful singles ‘Sleep Tonight’ ‘All Of You’, ‘Pathways’ was released during a six week North American tour. A further three week run of dates in that territory commences in January 2026.
Tour Dates
24.10.25 - Glasgow Ivory Blacks - Sold Out
25.10.25 - Aberdeen Krakatoa - Sold Out
26.10.25 - Edinburgh La Belle Angele
29.10.25 - York Crescent - Sold Out
30.10.25 - Newcastle Cluny - Sold Out
31.10.25 - Sheffield Corporation - Venue Upgrade
01.11.25 - Manchester Rebellion - Sold Out
02.11.25 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
04.11.25 - Bristol Exchange - Sold Out
05.11.25 - Cardiff The Globe - Venue Upgrade
06.11.25 - Wolverhampton Nac - Sold Out
07.11.25 - Bedford Esquires Sold Out
08.11.25 - London The Garage Sold Out
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE is a Canadian Gothic and Electronic Rock band formed in 1999. They gained widespread recognition with their 2005 breakout album ‘Violet’, featuring standout songs ‘Blue’ and ‘Happy Birthday’ that cemented their signature sound - a hypnotic blend of eerie, ethereal melodies and heavy, driving riffs.
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE has intricately woven captivating new chapters into their hauntingly beautiful lore over subsequent years. ‘Under Your Spell’ (2017) and ‘Diamonds’ (2020) immersed listeners in their unique blend of dark whimsy and nostalgic melancholy, while their most recent Billboard charting album ‘Fascination’ (2022) further exemplified their mastery of atmospheric storytelling, presenting a soundscape that feels both familiar and transformative.
With each new release expanding the band’s universe through lush, cinematic production and deeply emotive lyrics, THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE continue to remain a permanent fixture in the Dark Pop and Gothic Rock scenes, beloved for their dynamic live performances and enduring artistry.
Line-up
Chibi - Vocals
Rainbow - Guitars, Programming, Vocals
Falcore - Lead Guitar
Phillip Elliott - Drums
Owen - Keyboards
Brett ‘Bat’ Carruthers - Bass
Photo by Andrea Hunter Photography
