Photo by Jordan Munns
Regarded as a veteran and respected as a trailblazer, few people in the current era of heavy music ride as hard for new blood as Jamey Jasta. At the helm of metallic hardcore OGs Hatebreed, Jasta has long been an advocate of not only respecting the community that raised him, but also looking out for a propping up the next generation of bands making their way.
It makes perfect sense that Hatebreed is now carrying the torch for the resurrected Summer Slaughter Tour. Building a brand known for combining legends and exciting new blood, the refreshed look of the 2025 edition of the Summer Slaughter Tour positions Hatebreed on the top line supported by an army of heavy music's next on deck.
The annual caravan is set to kick of July 8th in St. Petersburg, FL. and close out July 28th in Grand Rapids, MI. With featured stops along the way like Dallas, Pittsburg, Philly and Detroit, the run will feature an all-killer, no filler supporting slate with sets on select dates from Bleeding Through along with Fugitive, Gridiron, Malevolence, Incite, Escuela Grind and Snuffed on Sight - on brand in bolstering new blood.
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta relayed his excitement in heading such a important tradition. "A new era of Summer Slaughter has begun. Huge thanks to Ash and the Sumerian team for their belief and support. Myself and Sound Talent Group are excited to be working with them going forward and taking the tour worldwide.
It's been years since Hatebreed has done a Summer tour in the U.S. and Summer Slaughter is the perfect return for us. The tour has always catapulted the newest and brightest talent to new heights and we'll be continuing in that tradition while expanding in size and scope. Let the slaughter begin AGAIN!"
Tour founder and Sumerian Records' Ash Avildsen expressed the full circle moment in securing Hatebreed for this run. "I've always wanted Hatebreed to headline Summer Slaughter since the inception of the tour many years ago. Jasta and the band have always curated and built community across different sub-genres in the world of heavy underground music like very few others have been able to. I am thrilled it's finally happening on Slaughter with Hatebreed at the top. Now, is the time!"
Tickets for the 2025 Summer Slaughter Tour will go on sale May 2nd at 10am local time. Ahead of the general on sale, KNOTFEST.com will host an exclusive pre-sale event, Starting May 1st at 12pm ET, fans can access tickets ahead of the general public using the password - SLAUGHTER25
See the complete list of dates for the 2025 Summer Slaughter Tour below. Get tickets - HERE
HATEBREED ON TOUR
SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2025
W/ FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, GRIDIRON, ESCUELA GRIND and INCITE
7/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
7/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
7/11 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
7/12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
7/13 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
7/15 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
7/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
7/17 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
HATEBREED W/ LAMB OF GOD + SHADOWS FALL (NOT PART OF SUMMER SLAUGHTER)
7/18 — Springfield, MA — MassMutual Center
W/ FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, GRIDIRON, ESCUELA GRIND and INCITE
7/19 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
7/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
7/22 — Charleston, SC — Charleston Music Hall
7/23 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
HATEBREED W/ WITH LAMB OF GOD + GWAR (NOT PART OF SUMMER SLAUGHTER):
7/24 — Richmond, VA — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
W/ BLEEDING THROUGH, MALEVOLENCE, GRIDIRON, SNUFFED ON SIGHT and INCITE
7/25 — Rochester, NY — Water Street Music Hall
7/26 — Detroit, MI — Harpos
7/27 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
