If your idea of a good time involves enough hairspray to deplete the ozone layer, leather pants tighter than a second skin, and hooks that could catch a great white shark, then brace yourselves, Australia. The glorious era of Sunset Strip debauchery and power-pop majesty is heading Down Under this November for the RU PRETTY ENUFF Australian Tour.
In what is shaping up to be one of the most unapologetic celebrations of pure, unadulterated rock ’n’ roll excess to hit our shores in 2026, the legendary Pretty Boy Floyd are teaming up with Chicago’s premier power-pop icons, Enuff Z’Nuff for a travelling rock show you don’t want to miss. This isn’t just a basic trip down memory lane or a lazy nostalgia run—both bands are actively flying the flag for live music, armed with fresh material and the exact same fiery attitude that made them subcultural icons decades ago.
To get the absolute lowdown on what promises to be a dangerously loud run of shows, HEAVY caught up with none other than Pretty Boy Floyd‘s enigmatic frontman, Steve Summers.
Summers is a true survivor of the late-’80s Hollywood explosion, a frontman who fully understands that a rock show isn’t just about playing chords—it’s about creating a goddamn spectacle. When Pretty Boy Floyd dropped Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz back in ’89, they gave the world a permanent blueprint for sleaze rock. Fast forward to 2026, and they are currently touring the globe celebrating the 37th anniversary of that iconic debut while simultaneously proving they still have plenty of gas left in the tank. Armed with an explosive new album, Summers and the boys are ready to mix timeless anthems like Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire) with their latest hard-hitting material.
When we sat down for a chat, Steve was in fine form, buzzing about the prospect of bringing their high-octane set to Aussie crowds alongside their longtime brothers-in-arms, Chip Z’Nuff and his crew. We dove into how the band balances honoring their wild legacy while continually pushing forward with a distinct identity. Steve opened up about the enduring power of melodic hard rock songwriting, the realities of keeping the Hollywood flame alive through decades of shifting musical trends, and exactly why Australian rock fans still have an insatiable appetite for big riffs, massive choruses, and oversized hair.
With an incredibly stacked national lineup of local XMusic acts like Audio Reign, Snakebite Whisky, Karly Jewell, RUNT and Poizon’Us jumping on board to turn each night into a massive, full-blown scene celebration, this tour is going to be special. Grab a cold beer, adjust your leather jacket, and tune in as Steve Summers gives us the full, unvarnished preview of the upcoming tour, recalls the magic of the early Sunset Strip days, and explains why rock ’n’ roll will always set the night on fire.
RU PRETTY ENUFF AUSTRALIAN TOUR – NOV ’26
Thursday, Nov 5: The Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide with Audio Reign
Friday Nov 6: Prince Bandroom, Melbourne with Karly Jewell & Poizon’Us
Saturday, Nov 7: The Underground, Sydney with Wicked Things & Wayward Kings
Sunday, Nov 8: Soapbox Beer, Brisbane with Snakebite Whisky, Tailor Made Rejects, Slythr & Runt
Tickets HERE
