Canadian underground hip hop legends Swollen Members are storming back into the U.S. with the Bury the Hatchet Tour, backed by lyrical bruisers Locksmith, Wildcard, and Endr Won. Running from August 15 to 31, the tour spans 14 stops across the American West, hitting sweaty clubs and cult venues in a celebration of raw lyricism and golden era grit.
Kicking things off at Montana’s Rappin The Rivers Fest on August 15, the crew slices through cities like Los Angeles, Denver, Portland, and Sacramento, hitting venues where boom bap still lives and breathes. Locksmith, known for his razor sharp bars and relentless delivery joins for the full ride, with Wildcard and Endr Won rounding out the bill on most dates. The Rhyme Fest in LA (Aug 16) will feature just Swollen Members and Locksmith.
This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. After years in the shadows, Swollen Members are proving their legacy still cuts deep. Expect stone cold staples like ‘Fuel Injected’, ‘Black Magic’, and ‘Lady Venom’ delivered with the same venom that made them underground royalty in the first place. And with this lineup? No one’s phoning it in, every set promises bare knuckle bars and no frills chaos.
The tour lands in venues where there’s no hiding behind pyros or playback. Just mic in hand, crowd up close, and the beats hitting hard. It’s for the heads who never gave up on the underground and never will.
If you’re anywhere near the West Coast in August, this one’s not optional. Tickets are already moving through Eventbrite, venue sites, and local outlets. Keep your eyes peeled for a few surprise guests and maybe, just maybe a new track or two.
Tour dates below. Bring earplugs. And respect.
Swollen Members – Bury the Hatchet U.S. Tour 2025
- August 15 – Cardwell, MT: Rappin The Rivers Fest
- August 16 – Los Angeles, CA: Rhyme Fest
*Swollen Members & Locksmith only - August 17 – Las Vegas, NV: Swan Dive
- August 19 – Phoenix, AZ: Crescent Ballroom
- August 20 – Albuquerque, NM: Sister Bar
- August 21 – Fort Collins, CO: Aggie Theater
- August 22 – Denver, CO: Cervantes (Otherside)
- August 23 – Colorado Springs, CO: The Black Sheep
- August 24 – Farmington, NM: Lauter Haus Brewery
- August 26 – Salt Lake City, UT: Urban Lounge
- August 28 – Portland, OR: Star Theater
- August 29 – Auburn, CA: Auburn Oddfellows Hall
- August 30 – Reno, NV: The Alpine
- August 31 – Sacramento, CA: The Rink Studios
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