Gig Preview: Battlesnake Bring Their ‘I Killed Satan’ Tour to the UK
Prepare for an unholy marriage of blistering riffs and mythical absurdity, because Sydney’s finest heavy metal anomaly, Battlesnake, is descending upon the UK and Europe this summer. Currently tearing up the road on their 2026 I Killed Satan tour, the Aussie mavericks are set to conquer intimate club venues and major festivals alike, including Bloodstock, 2000 Trees, and ArcTanGent.
Who Are They For?
For fans of: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Judas Priest, Queen, Black Sabbath, and the theatricality of Tenacious D.
If you haven’t crossed paths with them yet, strap in. The band themselves have aptly described their sound as “the genetically engineered cyborg super child of Queen, King Gizzard, and Judas Priest.” They boast a massive three-guitar attack, delivering a chaotic blend of classic ’80s heavy metal, psych-rock, and prog, all wrapped in a wonderfully campy sci-fi/fantasy aesthetic. Think Lord of the Rings meets Mad Max, translated into a high-octane rock opera.
The Live Experience
Battlesnake is a band that absolutely refuses to take themselves too seriously, yet their musical chops are undeniably fierce. Their live shows are rapidly becoming the stuff of legend—a wild concoction of blistering solos, Monty Python-esque medieval costumes, and unhinged energy, usually led by charismatic frontman Sam Frank delivering snarling, quasi-satanic vocals in his underwear.
Don’t just take our word for it. As one reviewer from a blistering London Underworld show noted:
“Beyond genres, beyond boundaries – this is insanely ridiculous territory here that must be seen live to be believed that it happened – it felt like you were witnessing a sermon as much as a metal show.”
Another recent live review perfectly captures the band’s unique, cinematic magic:
“These guys not only played like demonic superstars in the making, but the visual component to the show was every bit as spectacular… subconsciously allowed myself to be swept along a hard-rocking tale of lust, wonder, greed, magic and – most importantly – fun.”
The Verdict
If you’re tired of bands staring at their shoes and want an unapologetic, stadium-sized heavy metal spectacle packed with dragons, biomechanical deities, and face-melting fuzz, a Battlesnake gig is exactly where you need to be.
Check local listings for dates on their 2026 ‘I Killed Satan’ UK & European Tour, featuring headline shows at Downstairs at the Dome (London) and Concorde 2 (Brighton) this August.
