Alternative metal artist Kim Dracula and Japanese Harajuku-core band Hanabie. are joining forces for an extensive North American tour in spring 2025. The 24-date trek will feature special guests Crystal Lake and Kaonashi in supporting roles.
The highly anticipated tour, produced by Live Nation, launches on March 5th at MTELUS in Montreal and concludes on April 12th at Sacramento's Ace of Spades. The run includes stops at notable venues like House of Blues Chicago, The Fillmore Minneapolis, and Emo's Austin.
While Kaonashi will perform throughout the entire tour, Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake will appear on select dates, excluding the final three shows in Seattle, Portland, and Sacramento.
Both headliners enter this tour riding waves of success. Hanabie. recently released their EP "Bucchigiri Tokyo" in December, along with their latest single "Ito Okashi My Type." Their previous releases "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" and "Metamorphose!" have garnered impressive streaming numbers, accumulating nearly 3 million YouTube views and 2.8 million Spotify streams.
Kim Dracula's recent work includes a notable contribution to Lin Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis's "Warriors" concept album, where they portrayed the villain Luther alongside acclaimed artists like Nas, Busta Rhymes, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. New music from Kim Dracula is expected in 2025.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 20th at 10 AM local time, following various presale opportunities including a Citi cardholder exclusive presale and artist presales.
This collaboration brings together diverse musical styles, from experimental alternative metal to Japanese Harajuku-core, promising an eclectic experience for concert-goers across North America.