Jacob Charlton of THORNHILL Talks BODIES And What Touring with Sleep Token Was Really Like

Melbourne heavy innovators Thornhill are heading into their biggest Australian headline shows to date, and frontman Jacob Charlton joins Metal on Tap to break down everything surrounding their career-defining album BODIES.

Released earlier this year, BODIES debuted at #4 on the ARIA Top Albums Chart, #2 on the Australian Albums Chart and #3 on the Vinyl Chart, while also earning triple j Feature Album status and glowing praise from outlets like Kerrang!. In this interview, Jacob reflects on how BODIES reshaped Thornhill’s audience, live shows and confidence as a band, with the album now dominating their streaming numbers and defining a new generation of fans.

The conversation also dives into Thornhill’s massive 2025 run supporting Sleep Token across North America. Jacob shares insight into playing arenas full of first-time listeners, winning over an entirely new fanbase, and embracing the freedom to perform BODIES front-to-back without compromise.

One of the wildest moments of the year also gets unpacked, Thornhill’s last-minute call-up at Good Things Festival, filling in for Alpha Wolf, who were themselves stepping in for Knocked Loose. With no gear, no crew, and barely any warning, Jacob walks through the chaos, the pressure, and how the band pulled it off on one of Australia’s biggest festival stages.

With Thornhill set to play their longest headline sets yet, full BODIES performances, and a carefully curated support lineup featuring Amira Elfeky, Paledusk and HEAVENSGATE, this interview captures a band stepping fully into their next era.

👇 Full tour dates below

📍 THORNHILL – BODIES AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026

With Special Guests: Amira Elfeky (USA), Paledusk (JPN) + HEAVENSGATE

Saturday 21 February 2026 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (Lic AA)

Sunday 22 February 2026 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Lic AA)

Tuesday 24 February 2026 – Astor Theatre, Perth (Lic AA)

Thursday 26 February 2026 – The Gov, Adelaide (Lic AA)

Friday 27 February 2026 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne (18+)

🎟️ General tickets on sale: Wednesday 3 September @ 11am local time
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