Suffocation announce headlining shows between Carnifex tour dates: All you need to know

Suffocation announce headlining shows between Carnifex tour dates: All you need to know (Image via Instagram/@suffocationofficial)
Suffocation announce headlining shows between Carnifex tour dates: All you need to know (Image via Instagram/@suffocationofficial)

Suffocation unveiled a string of headlining dates during the summer along with their scheduled performances on the Carnifex "Hell Chose Me 15 Year Anniversary Tour." The death metal band will be performing eight solo shows during June and July of 2025 in North America.

The shows offer fans additional opportunities to see them outside of the Carnifex tour. The solo performances will take place in cities like Reno, Baton Rouge, Toronto, and Chapel Hill.

The group has enough time in their tour schedule to both support Carnifex and headline their own shows. This is a common strategy for bands looking to reach more fans and perform in smaller venues.

The Carnifex tour runs from June 20 through late July 2025. The tour features Carnifex, Suffocation, and supporting acts including Devourment and Distant. The tour will visit major cities in the U.S. and Canada.


What are the dates and cities for Suffocation's headlining shows?

They will play eight headlining dates in June and July 2025. Those dates fall between their shows with Carnifex. The headlining dates will be in intimate venues and emphasize Suffocation's set.

The solo performances kick off on June 19 in Reno, Nevada, at Virginia Street House. The band then goes to Little Rock, Baton Rouge, and Pensacola before coming back to tour with Carnifex. They will resume their own headlining shows again in July with Chapel Hill, Toronto, Lincoln, and Grand Junction stops.

Here is a list of the announced headlining shows:

  • June 19: Reno, NV – Virginia Street House
  • June 25: Little Rock, AR – Rev Room
  • June 29: Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live
  • June 30: Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
  • July 7: Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
  • July 14: Toronto, ON – The Garrison
  • July 21: Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater
  • July 23: Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater

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How does this fit into the Carnifex tour schedule?

Their live shows are scheduled according to their performances on the Carnifex "Hell Chose Me 15 Year Anniversary Tour." The tour commences on June 20 and extends into July. They have live shows booked in Los Angeles, Mesa, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, and Riverside.

The tour marks the 15-year anniversary of Carnifex's album Hell Chose Me. Support will come from acts like Suffocation, Devourment, and Distant. Suffocation will perform a shortened setlist while opening for Carnifex on the tour.

The solo shows fill in the dates on the calendar when the primary tour is not in action. It enables Suffocation to keep touring, greet more fans, and headline smaller markets. It also gives the fans more options, especially for those cities not covered by the main tour.

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Suffocation's addition of headlining dates in between their tour schedule with Carnifex means that fans will have more opportunities to catch them live this summer. With eight solo dates planned throughout the U.S. and Canada, they will have opportunities to play in small clubs as well as large venues.

Edited by Sezal Srivastava