American Post-hardcore pioneers Rival Schools have announced a string of UK & Ireland tour dates for May 2025. The band, featuring guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn), and guitarist Ian Love (BURN), will be performing songs from their critically acclaimed albums United by Fate and Pedals.
This tour will see Rival Schools performing in Dublin, with additional headline dates in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds. The band’s London appearance sees them as special guests for Hundred Reasons 25th anniversary show at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.
“It’s great,” says guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels about performing live. “When we were touring behind United by Fate, we were doing it professionally, trying to make it in some way, and there’s a lot of intensity in that. Now, we’re doing it because we really enjoy it and want to be with each other and get into it. So because of that chillness, we just have a lot of laughs. Our chemistry has been there for a long time.”
Despite their hardcore pedigree, the band managed to create music that is both commercially viable and enduringly relevant, with albums that sound as fresh today as when they were first recorded. Their music continues to resonate with fans old and new, proving that their impact on the post-hardcore scene is undeniable.
Tickets go on sale Monday 27th January at 10am via here. Tickets for Manchester will be available here.
Tour Dates 2025:
May
1st Dublin, Ireland, Whelan’s
2nd Manchester, UK, Academy 3
3rd Newcastle, UK, Digital
4th Glasgow, UK, St. Lukes
6th Leeds, UK, Wardrobe
7th London, UK, Royal Albert Hall (supporting Hundred Reasons)
