Few bands have shaped modern heavy Australian music quite like The Amity Affliction and in 2026, they’re stepping into a bold new era.

The band has officially announced their long-awaited studio album, House Of Cards, arriving Friday 24 April via Pure Noise Records. The release marks a defining moment: the first full-length record to feature clean vocalist Jonny Reeves as a permanent member, following his addition to the lineup in 2025.

Alongside the album announcement comes the release of its striking title track, “House Of Cards,” written by frontman Joel Birch for his siblings, and himself.

At the heart of both the single and the album lies the complicated relationship they shared with their late mother, who passed away in 2024.

Birch has spoken openly about the experience, explaining that while the relationship was fractured and painful, her passing ultimately brought the siblings closer together through shared understanding.

The result is a track that balances sonic aggression with deeply personal reflection; a signature strength of The Amity Affliction and a key reason they remain such a vital force in Australian music.

With Reeves now officially part of the band’s core, House Of Cards introduces a renewed vocal interplay. His clean melodies elevate Birch’s raw delivery, creating a dynamic contrast that feels both expansive and focused.

The arrangements lean into that tension: heavy but deliberate, emotional without being indulgent. It’s the sound of a band that understands exactly who they are.

Within the broader Australian music landscape, longevity at this level is rare. Sustaining both commercial success and emotional authenticity over two decades takes more than momentum, it takes evolution.

Australian fans won’t be waiting long to see The Amity Affliction back in action, with the band’s 21 date regional tour with favourites In Hearts Wake and Redhook starting in Queensland this week. The extensive tour will have The Amity Affliction on the road through into March, a perfect primer for the band leading into the album release and their return to North America in April.

In addition to their current Australian tour dates, The Amity Affliction has also been announced as part of the HELLBOUND HEAVY METAL CRUISE for 2027. Setting sail in January 2027, the band will perform alongside heavyweights including Parkway Drive, Alpha Wolf, I Killed The Prom Queen and Thy Art Is Murder.

TOUR DATES

Friday February 13 The Station, Sunshine Coast QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Saturday February 14  Powerhouse, Toowoomba QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Sunday February 15 Miami Marketta Laneway, Gold Coast QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Wednesday February 18 Mcguires Hotel, Mackay QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Thursday February 19 Magnums, Airlie Beach QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Friday February 20 JCU, Townsville QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Saturday February 21 Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, Cairns QLD
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Wednesday February 25 Dee Why Rsl, Dee Why NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Thursday February 26  Bar On The Hill, Newcastle NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Friday February 27 Wests, Tamworth NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Saturday February 28 Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Thursday March 5 Panthers, Penrith NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Friday March 6 UOW Hall, Wollongong NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Saturday March 7 Woodport Hotel, Central Coast NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Wednesday March 11 Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Friday March 13 Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS
w/Headwreck

Saturday March 14 Forth Pub, Forth TAS
w/Headwreck

Wednesday March 18 Eureka Hotel, Geelong VIC
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, heawreck

Thursday March 19 The Deck, Traralgon VIC 
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck

Friday March 20 The Pier, Frankston VIC
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Saturday March 21 Bridgeway Hotel, Adelaide SA
w/ Redhook