Rock icons THE USED are about to embark on their Australian 25th Anniversary Tour offering an unforgettable experience for fans, with multiple nights in each city across Australia featuring a full album playthrough of the music they created that shaped the sound of early 2000s alternative rock. The celebration will highlight their first three albums performed in full: their self-titled record The Used (2002), In Love And Death (2004) and Lies For The Liars (2007).
The Everblack Podcast spoke to Jepha from The Used about the upcoming tour, relearning old songs, the difficulty of putting the latest tour together, the bands loyal fanbase and much much more!
Watch/listen to the interview here:
As The Used hit their 25-year milestone, their first three albums remain highly influential—each certified gold or platinum in the U.S. and contributing to over 10 million albums sold worldwide.
The band is deeply thankful to fans. Frontman Bert McCracken (aka robbietheused) shared, “These first three records put us on the map. I can’t wait to play them front to back. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Bassist Jepha added, “We’re humbled to have been part of something bigger than ourselves for 25 years—here’s to the next 25!” Drummer Dan Whitesides echoed, “These songs mean so much to us, as we know they do to so many.”
Their Australian tour kicks off Wednesday, August 13 in Brisbane and runs through Wednesday, September 3 in Perth, hitting Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide in between. Each city will host three back-to-back nights, spotlighting one album per night: 2002’s The Used, 2004’s In Love And Death, and 2007’s Lies For The Liars—all performed in full, plus bonus hits.
The Used (2002) helped define post-hardcore, blending raw emotion with intricate instrumentation. It reached #63 on the Billboard 200 and #34 on the ARIA chart, with singles like “The Taste of Ink” and “Buried Myself Alive.”
In Love And Death (2004) built on that momentum with its mix of heavy riffs, vulnerability, and anthemic choruses, debuting at #6 on Billboard and expanding the band’s global reach.
2007’s Lies For The Liars pushed their sound further, blending horror punk and alt-rock theatrics. Debuting at #5 on both U.S. and Australian charts, it featured “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” later featured in Transformers, and became their fastest-selling UK album.
Now, The Used are ready to relive those pivotal years—live, loud, and in full.
Destroy All Lines Presents
THE USED
25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
TOUR DATES:
WITH SPECIAL GUEST HANDS LIKE HOUSES & HEAVENSHE
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE NEW SHOW ADDED
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
TUESDAY 12 AUGUST – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE SECOND & FINAL SHOW
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE SOLD OUT
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
THURSDAY 14 AUGUST – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE SOLD OUT
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
SATURDAY 16 AUGUST – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE SOLD OUT
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
SUNDAY 17 AUGUST – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY SOLD OUT
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
TUESDAY 19 AUGUST – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY SOLD OUT
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY FINAL TICKETS
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Hands Like Houses
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Heavenshe
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Heavenshe
MONDAY 25 AUGUST – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Heavenshe
TUESDAY 26 AUGUST – HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE VENUE UPGRADE
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Heavenshe
THURSDAY 28 AUGUST – HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE VENUE UPGRADE
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Heavenshe
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST – HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE VENUE UPGRADE
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Heavenshe
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE VENUE UPGRADE
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Heavenshe
MONDAY 1 SEPTEMBER – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE VENUE UPGRADE
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Heavenshe
WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE VENUE UPGRADE
# playing Lies For The Liars
w/ special guest Heavenshe
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY SECOND & FINAL SHOW
* playing Self Titled Record
w/ special guest Heavenshe
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY FINAL TICKETS
^ playing In Love And Death
w/ special guest Heavenshe
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