Putting On A Show With TOM KIELY From PATIENT SIXTY-SEVEN

Interview by Kris Peters
Patient Sixty-Seven have become one of the most compelling and community‑driven voices in modern metalcore - a band built not on hype or industry shortcuts, but on heart, resilience, and the belief that heavy music can be a lifeline. Emerging from the isolated but fiercely creative city of Perth, Australia, P67 have spent the past decade turning personal struggle into connection, and connection into a movement that now has reached metalcore fans across the globe.
From their earliest releases, Patient Sixty-Seven stood out for their emotional honesty - songs that didn’t shy away from fear, grief, or self‑doubt, but instead embraced them as part of the human experience. That vulnerability resonated deeply, helping the band build a loyal, engaged, and heartfelt community long before the industry took notice. Fans didn’t just listen; they shared stories, found comfort in the lyrics, and formed bonds with each other that extended far beyond the music.
Now, Patient Sixty-Seven are stepping into their most significant chapter yet. In May this year, the band will join Of Mice & Men and Crystal Lake on a major Australian tour - a career‑defining moment that places them alongside some of the most influential names in modern heavy music. It’s a testament to how far they’ve come, and a signal of where they’re headed next.
HEAVY caught up with vocalist Tom Kiely to find out more. One of the topics of discussion is how the band approaches major International supports. Do they go out there to warm the crowd up and play a role, or do they attack it with more vigour and go out there with a view to blowing everyone else off stage?
"I think for us, we just want to be ourselves," Tom measured. "I think obviously we want to make sure that we bring a high level of energy and intensity, because we know that ultimately our role on the tour is to get the crowd warmed up; to get the crowd moving; to get the crowd excited for the bands that are coming after us. By doing that it leans nicely into what we like to do anyway, which is play with a lot of energy and get the crowd involved. We try to be interactive and try and bring that spark to the stage and after our set's finished, hopefully people are even more excited for the next few bands.
Opening is always tricky because you know the crowd's definitely still getting warmed up and maybe not moving as much, so it's our job to shake off any cobwebs people have if they haven't been to a show in a while. We do what we can to get people banging their heads and maybe getting a mosh pit going. We find that a lot of the times once you start talking to the crowd and interacting with them there's a lot of people who are ready to get moving. If we can get a few mosh pits going, that'll be a highlight for sure (laughs)."
In the full interview, Tom talked more about the run of shows with Of Mice & Men and Crystal Lake, where they fit in with the line-up, what to expect from their live show and what three songs concert goers can listen to in order to get to know the band before the shows.
He also spoke about curating a set list to appeal to fans of the headliners while also playing their strongest material, how far advanced work is on their new album, what direction it is going to take musically and more.
Of Mice & Men 2026 Australian Tour Dates With Crystal Lake
Tuesday 5th May – PERTH, Magnet House
Thursday 7th May – ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory
Friday 8th May – MELBOURNE, 170 Russell
Saturday 9th May – SYDNEY, Manning Bar
Sunday 10th May – BRISBANE, The Triffid
Tickets https://thephoenix.au/of-mice-and-men/


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