Two of the most enigmatic and sonically uncompromising forces in extreme music are set to converge this August, as Australia prepares to host a rare and formidable live pairing. Swiss duo BØLZER will join Australia’s own avant-garde death metal entity PORTAL for a four-date tour that includes appearances in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, and a highly anticipated set at Brisbane’s Necrosonic Festival.
The Everblack Podcast spoke to Okoi and Fabian from BØLZER about their upcoming return to Australia for the Necrosonic Festival and national tour with Portal, new music on the way and the evolution of their cinematic and emotionally driven sound. We also discussed their diverse influences, potential for film scoring, and more!
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Known for their abstract and unsettling vision of death metal, PORTAL has carved out a legacy as one of the genre’s most distinctive and unnerving acts. Their music is an ever-evolving labyrinth of chaotic distortion, dense textures, and mythos-driven horror — a calculated assault on the senses, pushing the boundaries of what death metal can represent both sonically and thematically.
Joining them are BØLZER, whose expansive sound and spiritually charged performances have earned them a loyal following across the globe. Rooted in raw emotionality and spontaneous composition, the band’s unique fusion of atmospheric black metal and doom-inflected melodies has consistently defied convention. BØLZER’s live shows are described as immersive and cathartic — a profound union of performer and audience.
This exclusive run marks a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to witness two boundary-pushing acts share the stage, offering a night of intense atmosphere and creative extremity.
PORTAL with BØLZER performing at:
August 15th – Sydney, Crowbar w/ Petrol
August 16th – Melbourne, Max Watts w/ Vesicant
August 17th – Hobart, Altar w/ Host
Aug 23rd – Brisbane, Necrosonic Festival, Mansfield Tavern
TICKETS ON SALE NOW at:
MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, BRISBANE – www.oztix.com.au
HOBART – www.moshtix.com.au
