The Amity Affliction Unveils "House of Cards" Album Amidst Lineup Change and Emotional Revival Tour

February 5, 2026
The Amity Affliction Unveils "House of Cards" Album Amidst Lineup Change and Emotional Revival Tour
  • The band announces a robust tour, including multiple sold-out regional stops such as Mackay and Forth, highlighting strong regional demand.

  • In 2025 the band toured North America, Europe, and the UK, reinforcing their status in heavy music.

  • Jonny Reeves joins as clean vocalist and bassist, marking a new era for the band after parting ways with Ahren Stringer.

  • House of Cards is set for release on April 24, 2026 via Pure Noise Records, becoming the first full-length with Reeves.

  • The release and touring continue a storied success, with five ARIA No. 1 albums, over a billion streams, and extensive international touring.

  • Prior to this release the band already boasted multiple ARIA No. 1 albums and over a billion streams.

  • The campaign includes mental health resources, highlighting Australian support organizations for depression and suicide prevention.

  • Context around the lineup change and the album’s emotional themes ties into the touring schedule as part of the campaign.

  • The Australian leg spans 21 dates with In Hearts Wake and RedHook, leading into a North American spring tour supporting August Burns Red, with dates in April and May 2026.

  • The Amity Affliction release House of Cards as their ninth studio album, led by the title track and a Daniel Daly-directed video, with themes of trauma and complex mother‑child dynamics inspired by Joel Birch’s reflections on his mother’s death in 2024.

  • Birch notes the band’s financial realities remain tight despite high ticket sales, underscoring industry misconceptions about earnings from live shows.

  • Birch emphasizes building a new era and identity for the band, focusing on forward momentum rather than dwelling on past turmoil.

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