Atlanta’s most unpredictable export, The Callous Daoboys, are gearing up to tear through the UK and Europe with their first full headline tour this February—and if their latest album I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven is anything to go by, we’re in for a sonic riot.
Known for their genre-melting blend of mathcore, metal, post-hardcore, and sheer theatrical mayhem, the sextet have spent the past year building a reputation for live shows that feel more like exorcisms than concerts. Now, they’re bringing that unfiltered energy across the pond, with support from fellow sonic disruptors Knives (EU + UK) and rising UK outfit Love Rarely (UK only).
“Every trip we make to Europe becomes our new favourite,” the band shared. “We can’t wait to return and share something truly special and intimate with you this winter.”
Released via MNRK Heavy, I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven is a 13-track rollercoaster of cathartic chaos. From the haunting opener “Collection of Forgotten Dreams” to the unhinged closer “Country Song In Reverse” (featuring low before the breeze), the album is a sonic collage of breakdowns, blast beats, and bizarre beauty.
Highlights include:
“Tears on Lambo Leather” featuring Orthodox—equal parts brutal and cinematic.
“Body Horror For Birds” with 1st VOWS—an unsettling, melodic descent into madness.
“Douchebag Safari”—a track that sounds exactly like its title: wild, unfiltered, and weirdly addictive.
It’s an album that refuses to sit still, and that’s exactly why it works.
Here’s where you can catch The Callous Daoboys live in Europe and the UK:
4th February 2026 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg (no Knives) - Tickets
5th February 2026 – Eindhoven, NL – Effenaar - Tickets
6th February 2026 – Hamburg, DE – Betty - Tickets
7th February 2026 – Berlin, DE – Badehaus - Tickets
9th February 2026 – Budapest, HU – Durer Kert - Tickets
10th February 2026 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room - Tickets
11th February 2026 – Prague, CZ – Rock Café - Tickets
12th February 2026 – Munich, DE – Kranhalle - Tickets
13th February 2026 – Milan, IT – Legend - Tickets
14th February 2026 – Lyon, FR – Warm Audio - Tickets
15th February 2026 – Zurich, CH – Dynamo Werk21 - Tickets
17th February 2026 – Cologne, DE – MTC - Tickets
19th February 2026 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront Studio (no Knives) - Tickets
20th February 2026 – Brighton, UK – Green Door Store - Tickets
21st February 2026 – Southampton, UK – Joiners - Tickets
22nd February 2026 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega - Tickets
24th February 2026 – Glasgow, UK – G2 - Tickets
25th February 2026 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute - Tickets
26th February 2026 – Leeds, UK – Key Club - Tickets
27th February 2026 – Bristol, UK – Thekla - Tickets
28th February 2026 – London, UK – Underworld - Tickets
Tickets go on sale Friday 29th August at 10am UK time. Don’t sleep on this—these shows will sell out fast.
Supporting them on the tour are two incredible acts
Knives
Genre: Post-punk / Hardcore / Experimental Jazz Origin: Bristol, UK
Knives are the sonic equivalent of a Molotov cocktail—volatile, vibrant, and impossible to ignore. Formed in Bristol in 2022, this six-piece outfit blends post-punk intensity with hardcore grit, alt-rock swagger, and the occasional saxophone freak-out. Their debut album GLITTER, released via Marshall Records, is a manifesto of mayhem: tackling toxic masculinity, housing injustice, and societal decay with bile-drenched lyrics and pit-ready riffs.
Live, they’re a sensory overload. Expect headbanging saxophonists (Izzi Allard and Maddy Hill), electric harp cameos, and a commitment to making every gig feel like a communal catharsis. Tracks like “THE DAGGER” and “I Hope You Get It” are built for destruction—equal parts chaos and connection.
Knives have shared stages with Wargasm, Enola Gay, and DZ Deathrays, and their festival appearances (2000trees, Forwards, Loose Ends) have cemented their reputation as one of the UK’s most thrilling underground acts. If you’re into noise with nuance and punk that punches with purpose, Knives are your next obsession.
Love Rarely
Genre: Math Rock / Emo / Screamo Origin: Leeds, UK
Love Rarely are the kind of band that make you feel everything, all at once. Emerging from Leeds’ alt-scene in 2020, this math rock/emo quintet have carved out a niche with intricate guitar work, emotionally raw vocals, and a fearless approach to songwriting. Their debut EP Lonely People turned heads, but it’s their recent single “Mould” (released via Big Scary Monsters) that truly showcases their depth—exploring the mental toll of creativity with haunting beauty and cathartic aggression.
Their sound is a study in contrast: delicate melodies crash into screamo breakdowns, while Courtney’s vocals swing between vulnerability and fury. B-side “Whiplash” doubles down on intensity, offering a secret song that feels like a gut punch in the best way.
Love Rarely’s live shows are intimate yet explosive, and their genre-fluid style makes them a perfect fit across diverse lineups. With themes of mental health, isolation, and resilience woven into every track, they’re not just making music—they’re building emotional lifelines.
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If you’ve never seen The Callous Daoboys live, imagine Dillinger Escape Plan meets Mr. Bungle in a haunted theatre. Their shows are unpredictable, visceral, and strangely intimate. Whether you’re a mathcore purist or just love watching a band melt genre boundaries in real time, this tour is unmissable.
With Knives bringing their own brand of sonic destruction and Love Rarely adding a fresh UK edge, the lineup is stacked with talent that thrives on chaos and connection.
Out now via MNRK Heavy. Stream it, scream it, and prepare yourself for the live experience.
“The Callous Daoboys are still a lot, but they’ve added something fresh to their gonzo arsenal: the ability to stop and look around before moving on to the next shiny thing.”
The Guardian (4/5)
"The Callous Daoboys want to challenge you – and they’re laughing in the face of convention as they do it. They’ll turn your brain upside-down and shake it like a piggy bank while letting off party streamers at the same time, such is the effect of their angular yet playful mathcore that doesn’t merely flirt with other genres as it does wrestle with them." - Kerrang! (4/5)
"The Daoboys have crafted something that moves at the speed of thought, an album so densely packed with ideas it practically demands multiple listens just to catch your breath."
Dork (4/5)
"It’s also a fearless, adventurous, and ultimately brilliant success in continuing to push their artistic boundaries." - Distorted Sound (10/10)
Metal Hammer (8/10) - Boolin Tunes (9/10) - Out Of rage (10/10) - Metal Epidemic (5/5)
