Nick Cave’s metamorphosis from cult hero to arena commander gets its definitive document with Live God, releasing December 5, 2025. The live album captures performances from the ongoing Wild God Tour, showcasing how the 67-year-old Australian has transformed intimate storytelling into stadium-filling spectacle. You’re witnessing something rare—a legacy artist not just maintaining relevance but expanding it, turning cavernous venues into confessionals.
Tour Validates Cave’s Arena Evolution
From Paris to North America, the Wild God Tour proves Cave’s theatrical intensity scales beautifully to massive spaces.
The tour’s emotional scope spans continents, with Cave describing the experience as “a balm for sadness.” That healing quality reached its apex at Paris Accor Arena, where Bob Dylan himself attended the performance—cultural validation that Cave’s arena gamble paid off spectacularly. The 18-track Live God predominantly features material from 2024’s Wild God studio album, interwoven with classics like “Red Right Hand,” “Into My Arms,” and “O Children” that longtime fans demand.
Lineup Changes Reflect Artistic Adaptation
Colin Greenwood’s bass work exemplifies how Cave integrates new blood while honoring the Bad Seeds legacy.
The current touring lineup demonstrates Cave’s knack for strategic evolution. Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood stepped in on bass following Thomas Wydler’s illness, joining Warren Ellis, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica, Larry Mullins, and Carly Paradis. Greenwood’s presence isn’t just name-dropping—his rhythmic foundation anchors Cave’s theatrical movements while adding textural depth that longtime Bad Seeds fans will appreciate. This isn’t a nostalgia trip; it’s a living, breathing reinvention.
Physical Formats Target Collectors
Premium Double Gatefold LP and Double CD editions include exclusive band portrait prints for dedicated fans.
Live God arrives in formats that acknowledge Cave’s collector fanbase. The Premium Double Gatefold LP and Double CD both include band portrait prints, while digital editions feature three exclusive tracks: “Long Dark Night,” “White Elephant,” and “O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is).” You can pre-order through Cave’s official store, where the presentation matches the music’s theatrical ambitions.
The Wild God Tour continues through 2026, culminating in a sold-out Brighton homecoming at Preston Park on July 31, 2026. For Cave, it represents more than geography—it’s confirmation that his artistic evolution continues resonating across generations of listeners seeking authentic connection through transformative live performance.
