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By BRIAN GIFFIN

PRESAGED by a cryptic social media post at the beginning of the month, Kiwi rock legends Shihad are calling time after a tour next year.

In a statement explaining the break up, drummer Tom Larkin says: “The fundamental chemistry and makeup of what makes Shihad special and what makes Shihad work requires certain things to be in place. When you can’t sustain those things or plan for those things, it takes away from Shihad being something that makes sense. It’s about a shared commitment and a shared energy.”

Shihad will tour for the last time, with Battlesnake, in February.

SHIHAD 2025 Farewell Tour

February 13: The Gov, Adelaide 

February 14: The Metro, Sydney 

February 21: Astor Theatre, Perth

February 28: Tivoli, Brisbane

March 7: The Forum, Melbourne

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Brian Giffin

Author Brian Giffin

Brian Giffin is a metalhead, author, writer and broadcaster from the Blue Mountains in Australia. His life was changed forever after seeing a TV ad for 'The Number of the Beast' in 1982. During the 90s he wrote columns and reviews for Sydney publications On the Street, Rebel Razor, Loudmouth and Utopia Records' magazine. He was the creator and editor of the zine LOUD! which ran from 1996 until 2008, and of Loud Online that lasted from 2010 until 2023 when it unexpectedly spontaneously combusted into virtual ashes. His weekly community radio show The Annex has been going since 2003 on rbm.org.au. He enjoys heavy rock and most kinds of metal (except maybe symphonic power metal), whisk(e)y and beer.

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