THRICE Return to Australia Riding Momentum and Reflection

THRICE Return to Australia Riding Momentum and Reflection

Author: HEAVY Magazine February 5, 2026 Duration: 19:47
For Thrice drummer Riley Breckenridge, returning to Australia is never just another tour stop, it’s a highlight etched deep into the band’s history. From their earliest visits alongside Hot Water Music and Alkaline Trio to their most recent run in 2023, Australian audiences have consistently left a lasting impression. “The crowd response blew our minds,” Breckenridge recalls, noting that no matter the venue size, the enthusiasm has never faded.
This upcoming tour sees Thrice bringing Horizons West to Australian stages for the first time, a record shaped by reconnection both musically and physically. Unlike Horizons East that was written remotely, West was crafted together in the same room, allowing the band to focus on how songs would translate live. The result, Breckenridge says, is some of their strongest live material in years.
That sense of evolution also extends to Thrice’s legacy. Revisiting The Artist in the Ambulance has given the songs new life, refined by decades of growth while retaining their emotional urgency. “A lot of it has aged like a fine wine,” he reflects.
With a setlist spanning over two decades, Breckenridge promises a cohesive, dynamic journey that honours the past while celebrating where Thrice are now. As always, Australia remains central to that story. Riley even shared that he'd move here if he could and if he does you can thank me for encouraging him to do so, so that his family can witness kookaburra's first hand.
Tickets: https://sbmpresents.com/tour/thrice-2026


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