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Aesthetic Perfection Announces Massive 2026 “Suckers for Punishment” US Tour and Drops Crushing Seb Komor Remix

After nearly four years away from American stages, Aesthetic Perfection is officially returning home — and they’re not easing back in quietly.

Fronted by Daniel Graves, the long-running industrial pop force has announced the “Suckers for Punishment” US Tour, a full-scale headline run that marks their first major American tour in years. And if the title sounds self-aware, that’s because it is. Graves jokingly admits they may not have “learned their lesson” the last time — but fans across the country are more than ready to welcome the chaos back.

This tour follows their high-profile 2023 run with Till Lindemann, but this time Aesthetic Perfection stands center stage — commanding the spotlight on their own terms.

Joining them on select dates are longtime allies Priest and Julien-K, both previous tour partners who helped shape key eras of the project in 2009 and 2019. This isn’t just a tour — it’s a reunion of industrial-era architects.

After 26 years of evolution, reinvention, and razor-sharp production, Aesthetic Perfection is aiming to make this the most definitive run of their career.

Exclusive VIP Experiences

In addition to general admission tickets, each show will offer a strictly limited VIP upgrade — capped at just 15 spots per city. These upgrades provide a rare, intimate opportunity for fans who want more than just a setlist — they want proximity to the machine.

🎟 Tickets:
Suckers for Punishment | US Tour

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New Music: “We Bring the Beat” (Seb Komor Remix)

As if the tour wasn’t enough, Aesthetic Perfection has also delivered a pulverizing new remix of “We Bring the Beat”, re-engineered by longtime collaborator Sebastian Komor.

Komor — known for his work in Icon of Coil, Zombie Girl, and Komor Kommando — strips the track down to its mechanical skeleton and rebuilds it for maximum dancefloor impact.

Released via Out of Line Music, the remix hits hard, fast, and without apology — a preview of additional collaborations on the horizon as the US tour approaches.

Suckers for Punishment – US Tour 2026

APR 02 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky a Go Go
APR 03 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
APR 04 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
APR 05 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
APR 09 – Madison, WI – The Annex
APR 10 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
APR 11 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
APR 12 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
APR 14 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
APR 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez
APR 16 – Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall
APR 17 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
APR 18 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
APR 19 – Manchester, NH – Jewel Music Venue
APR 21 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
APR 22 – Nashville, TN – Cobra
APR 24 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
APR 25 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
APR 26 – Dallas, TX – Trees
APR 29 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
APR 30 – Las Vegas, NV – Dive Bar
MAY 01 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
MAY 02 – Denver, CO – Ritual Noize Festival

Summer Festivals 2026

MAY 07 – Berlin, DE – Out of Line Weekender (Old-School Electro Set)
MAY 22 – Leipzig, DE – Wave Gotik Treffen
AUG 08 – Hildesheim, DE – M’era Luna Festival

Suckers for Punishment – EU Tour 2026

NOV 03 – Cologne, DE – Essigfabrik
NOV 04 – Berlin, DE – Frannz Club
NOV 06 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel
NOV 07 – Liberec, CZ – Sever Synth Fest
NOV 10 – Munich, DE – Backstage
NOV 11 – Frankfurt, DE – Das Bett
NOV 12 – Hanover, DE – MusikZentrum
NOV 13 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
NOV 14 – Hamburg, DE – Markthalle

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Aesthetic Perfection: A Winter Tour, Reimagined Album, and More

Happy Monday, Perfectionists! Things are busy at Aesthetic Perfection HQ. While we’re gearing up for our upcoming winter tour with Till Lindemann, we’re also excited to announce a series of headline shows on the We Bring the Beat Tour. All dates and ticket links are listed below.

We’re also secretly working on a new album and even discussing a potential return to North America in 2026. Stay tuned for more details as they develop, and if you want access to top-secret information and regular updates, consider joining our Imperfect Society community.

In the meantime, the reimagined reissue of my debut album, Closer to Human, is finally available in the North American shop, and my Dark Force Fest lecture has been published on YouTube. You can find all the details on these below. Your support means the world to me!

Closer to Human | Out Now!

On June 20th, I released the long-awaited reissue of my debut album. This isn’t just a simple re-release; it’s a complete reinvention of the 2005 original, rebuilt from the ground up using all the original samples and synthesizers.

During the initial preorder, the red vinyl editions nearly sold out, but a handful were reserved for my online shops. They’ve just arrived in our facility and are shipping now. Don’t miss out, because once they’re gone, they’re gone! Closer to Human is available in all formats in both the Aesthetic Perfection North American and European webshops.

How to Make It When You Haven’t Made It

On May 3rd, 2025, I finally held the talk I’d been planning for over a decade. Originally conceived for SXSW in 2014, my lecture explores the realities, promises, and pitfalls of being an independent musician. It’s meant to help artists turn their passion into a profession without relying on the traditional music industry.

Give it a watch on YouTube and let me know if you’d like me to do more presentations like this.

Spotify | Curated Playlists

I’ve made many of my private Spotify playlists public. In my free time, I love curating playlists that feature my favorite vibes and genres, and I thought you might enjoy them too! So far, the response has been great. Here are some of my current playlists:

  • Dark Electro + Aggrotech Essentials
  • Industrial Metal Essentials
  • Futurepop + Synthpop Essentials
  • This is Industrial Pop
  • Sick, Sad, Lovesongs

Live Dates

  • OCT 28 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser* | Tickets
  • OCT 29 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena+ | SOLD OUT
  • OCT 31 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome+ | Tickets
  • NOV 02 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis+ | Tickets
  • NOV 03 – London, UK – Camden Underworld* | Tickets
  • NOV 04 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley+ | Tickets
  • NOV 06 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle+ | Tickets
  • NOV 07 – Braunschweig, DE – westand* | Tickets
  • NOV 08 – Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhalle+ | Tickets
  • NOV 10 – Dresden, DE – Messe Dresden+ | SOLD OUT
  • NOV 13 – Barcelona, ES – Sant Jordi Club+ | Tickets
  • NOV 15 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre+ | Tickets
  • NOV 17 – Lisbon, PT – MEO Arena+ | Tickets
  • NOV 20 – Paris, FR – ADIDAS Arena+ | Tickets
  • NOV 21 – Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Bank Dome+ | Tickets
  • NOV 23 – Hamburg, DE – Barclay’s Arena+ | Tickets
  • NOV 25 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle+ | Tickets
  • NOV 27 – Nuremberg, DE – Arena Nürnberger Versicherung+ | Tickets
  • NOV 28 – Wroclaw, PL – Club Liverpool* | Tickets
  • NOV 29 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle+ | Tickets
  • NOV 30 – Vienna, AT – Szene* | Tickets
  • DEC 01 – Krakow, PL – Tauron Arena+ | Tickets
  • DEC 02 – Budapest, HU – MVM Dome+ | Tickets
  • DEC 04 – Bucharest, RO – ROMEXPO+ | Tickets
  • DEC 06 – Istanbul, TR – Ülker Sports Arena+ | SOLD OUT
  • DEC 08 – Sofia, BG – Arena Armeec+ | Tickets
  • DEC 09 – Belgrade, SER – Zappa Baza* | Tickets
  • DEC 10 – Zagreb, HR – Arena+ | Tickets
  • DEC 12 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz+ | Tickets
  • DEC 13 – Karlsruhe, DE – Stadtmitte* | Tickets
  • DEC 14 – Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion+ | Tickets
  • DEC 16 – Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schlyer-Halle+ | Tickets
  • DEC 17 – Frankfurt, DE – Das Bett* | Tickets
  • DEC 18 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena+ | Tickets
  • DEC 19 – Prague, CZ – Cargo Gallery* | Tickets

* = Headline Show + = Supporting Till Lindemann

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AESTHETIC PERFECTION Rebuilds the Past with Closer to Human

20 Years Later, the Debut Album Returns—Reborn and Reinvented

💥 Two decades after its original release and long believed lost to time, Daniel Graves has resurrected his debut album under a new name and form—Closer to Human is available now via Bandcamp, with pre-orders for ultra-limited physical editions going fast.

“This isn’t a remaster. It’s a resurrection.”

Meticulously reconstructed using the original gear and samples, this version of the album breathes fire into the foundations of Aesthetic Perfection with a renewed precision, fury, and spirit. This is the album that started it all, rebuilt for a new generation of perfectionists.

🎶 Listen Now / Pre-Order:
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🔥 Physical Editions – Extremely Limited

  • 💿 Single CD – Digisleeve w/ 8-page art booklet
  • 💿💿 Double CD – Includes original 2005 master by Mike Wells (Gridlock) + era remixes by genCAB, XP8, UnterART, [distatix]
  • 🔴 Vinyl Edition – Pressed on bold red vinyl

Only 1,000 CDs and 500 vinyl copies exist.
🎯 Official Release Date: June 20, 2025
💻 Pre-orders include instant downloads of “Beautiful,” “Master,” and Bandcamp-exclusive “Architect.”

🧠 Why It Matters

Lost in a catastrophic hard drive failure, Close to Human was once thought to be gone forever. But Daniel’s refusal to let the past die has given birth to something more powerful—a rebirth that doesn’t just revisit history, it rewrites it.

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🕯️ Aesthetic Perfection Resurrects Closer to Human 💀

The long-lost debut reemerges after 20 years—pre-orders and pre-saves now open!

Two decades after a catastrophic hard drive crash seemingly erased Close to Human forever, Aesthetic Perfection’s Daniel Graves has painstakingly rebuilt his iconic debut from the ground up. Renamed Closer to Human, this resurrection is no mere remaster—it’s a fully reimagined and meticulously reconstructed release. And it’s finally available to pre-order, with a worldwide drop coming June 20th, 2025.

🎧 Stream “Beautiful” and “Master” now
📦 Pre-order the album (vinyl + CD)

🧬 Closer to Human: A Resurrection

In 2024, Graves began the ambitious project of sourcing original hardware and samples, recreating each beat and note by hand. The result is Closer to Human—a rebirth of his debut that captures all the soul, energy, and intensity of the original era.

Partnering with Dependent Records, the physical editions are the most deluxe Aesthetic Perfection has ever offered:

  • 💿 Single CD Edition: Digisleeve with 8-page art booklet
  • 💿💿 Double CD Edition: Includes a never-released master by the late Mike Wells (Gridlock) + remixes by genCAB, XP8, UnterART, and [distatix]
  • 🔴 Vinyl Edition: Limited red vinyl

Limited run: Only 1,000 CDs and 500 vinyl copies worldwide!

🎤 Beautiful | One-Take Vocal Performance

Don’t miss the raw, pajama-clad one-take performance of “Beautiful” now on YouTube. A perfect reminder of Graves’ vocal power—and his Birkenstock loyalty.

🧠 Spotify: Curated Playlists

Daniel’s private Spotify playlists are now public!
Explore his favorite moods and moments across genres:

  • Dark Electro + Aggrotech Essentials
  • Industrial Metal Essentials
  • Futurepop + Synthpop Essentials
  • This Is Industrial Pop
  • Sick, Sad, Lovesongs

🎟️ Final Close to Violent Throwback Shows

Catch the last old-school electronic shows before they’re gone for good. New dates added in Denver and Oberhausen, plus a replacement LA stop!

🗓️ Tour Dates (Select Highlights)

APR 20 – Sheffield, UK – Resistanz Festival
MAY 02 – Parsippany, NJ – Dark Force Festival
MAY 24 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel
JUN 06 – Denver, CO – HQ
JUN 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Paramount
OCT 31 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome (+ Till Lindemann)
DEC 02 – Budapest, HU – MVM Dome (+ Till Lindemann)

🧾 Full dates and ticket links on the official site

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Aesthetic Perfection announces American Psycho Tour 2023
+ very special guest

Empathy Test

Aesthetic Perfection and Empathy Test embark on the American Psycho 2023 Tour covering most major cities in Europe.

The first tour stop is in Glasgow, Ireland on March 30th, and wraps up in Hamburg, Germany on may 13th.

I remember the first time seeing Empathy Test tour with Aesthetic Perfection.
A very dynamic duo of counterbalancing and complimenting live performances!
this was my 3rd time seeing AP.
Opened the bar for AP once in Dayton, OH., ages ago.

LAZERPUNK opened, and my favorite memeory, (aside from meeting and speaking to the projects) was singing along, and the speakers cut out.

Very energertic vibes, and visually awesome live performances, so if you make the time, please take the time to see them both live.

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Go out and support these artists, and thanks for keeping it Evol!!!