The Suicide Machines are an American ska-punk band from Detroit, Michigan, active since 1991. Blending punk rock, hardcore and ska, they broke through with their debut Destruction by Definition (1996) and became one of the defining acts of the 90s third-wave ska movement. After a breakup in 2006 they reunited in 2009 and have kept touring and recording since, releasing seven full-length albums on Hollywood Records, Side One Dummy and Fat Wreck Chords.
A remastered 30th anniversary edition of Destruction by Definition was released on Cherry Bomb Metallic Red vinyl as an RSD Essential, shipping from June 19, 2026.
The band launched a major 'Celebrating 30 Years of Destruction by Definition' tour spanning North America, Europe and Australia, co-headlining with The Bouncing Souls in North America.
European tour dates include Berlin (July 30), Munich (August 4), Cologne (August 5) and Utrecht (August 8), with A Wilhelm Scream as support.
The Suicide Machines played the Slam Dunk Festival South in Hatfield, England on May 23, 2026.
The band toured in 2024 alongside Bad Cop Bad Cop and the Homeless Gospel Choir.
