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March 3, 2023
STM

The Used and Papa Roach Announce Wollongong Stop on Cut My Heart Into Pieces Tour 2023!

Attention Wollongong music lovers! Get ready for a thrilling night as influential rock icons THE USED and PAPA ROACH hit the stage for their Cut My Heart Into Pieces tour at the University Of Wollongong on Thursday, April 27. This event, headlined by THE USED, promises to be an unforgettable experience. General tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10am AEDT time on Monday, March 6.

Hurry and secure your tickets because the Brisbane show is already sold out and only a few tickets are left for Perth. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to see two legendary bands perform live.

“We are more than excited to finally be back in Australia! Can’t wait to see you all there! Are you ready for the best night of your life?!?!?” – Bert McCracken, The Used

Get ready to buckle up, Australian hard-rock enthusiasts, because an electrifying, double-header extravaganza is heading your way! Legendary rock icons, THE USED and PAPA ROACH, are ecstatic to unveil their highly-anticipated Cut My Heart Into Pieces tour, which is set to storm through our shores this April, alongside special guests COLDRAIN.

“We’ve been such huge fans of THE USED forever and we are thrilled to bring this tour down under – AUSTRALIA GET READY TO GET ROWDY!”- Jacoby Shaddix, Papa Roach

For over two decades, THE USED have been releasing albums that have helped shape the alternative rock scene. Their music can be described as painful and perverse, intimate and obnoxious, aggressively heavy and irresistibly catchy, confusingly profound and primitively pedestrian – they have the power to turn songs into anthems.

With an impressive catalog that has amassed over 165 million views on YouTube, ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, and four Top 10 Debuts on the Billboard 200, THE USED reunited with long-time producer John Feldmann (Panic! At The Disco, blink-182) on their eighth studio album, Heartwork, which features guest appearances by Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333), Mark Hoppus (blink-182), Travis Barker (blink-182), and Caleb Shomo (Beartooth).

Renowned for their high-energy live performances, heart-wrenching and relatable lyrics, and a combination of pop sensibility and hard rock melodies, THE USED has made an indelible mark on fans worldwide.

PAPA ROACH, the Californian quartet, has spent over 20 years creating one of the most diverse and fearless discographies in music. With global success, they have accomplished an extraordinary volume of accolades in their career with 11 #1 and 22 Top-5 hits and over a billion views on YouTube. In 2020, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, INFEST.

Their eleventh studio album, EGO TRIP, is PAPA ROACH‘s boldest and most brilliant release to date. According to Kerrang!, “Papa Roach are not only still with us, but they’re an infinitely more challenging, diverse, and simply better band than the one that recorded breakthrough album Infest. New offering Ego Trip rips up any semblance of a rule book, rapping it up and rocking it out with the fervour of any of music’s bright young things.” The album connects with fans and audiences alike as it weaves and turns through anthemic hits, themes of forgiveness, emo moments, and plenty of nostalgia for the trip of a lifetime.

Japanese rock band COLDRAIN is known for their unique blend of divine melodies and the emotional sound of twin guitars and English vocals. Fronted by Masato, who is Japanese and American, they have performed at festivals around the world, including Rock Am Ring (Germany), Rock Im (Germany), Download Festival (UK), and Vans Warped Tour (US), to name a few. Their single “Mayday” featuring Ryo from Crystal Lake was featured in the TV anime show Fire Force and is the band’s biggest single to date. In 2020, COLDRAIN curated Blare Fest 2020 in their hometown of Nagoya, which drew in 40,000 people across two days, and ended their 2022 tour at Yokohama Arena to 12,000 fans.

Lineups like this don’t come around often, so grab your ticket and catch THE USED, PAPA ROACH, and COLDRAIN live in action when they bring their powerful, explosive, and high energy to a show near you.

Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Wednesday 18 January @ 9am until Friday 20 January @ 8am local time

To Gain Early Ticket Access Register Here ->  https://bit.ly/CMHIP

General tickets on sale Friday 20 January @ 9am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com.au

Destroy All Lines Presents

THE USED + PAPA ROACH
CUT MY HEART INTO PIECES TOUR 2023
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS COLDRAIN
TOUR DATES:

FRIDAY 21 APRIL – METRO CITY, PERTH LOW TICKETS
SUNDAY 23 APRIL – AEC THEATRE, ADELAIDE
MONDAY 24 APRIL – MARGARET COURT ARENA, MELBOURNE
THURSDAY 27 APRIL – UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, WOLLONGONG* NEW SHOW!
FRIDAY 28 APRIL – HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 30 APRIL – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE* SOLD OUT

*Coldrain not appearing

General tickets for Wollongong on sale Monday 6 March @ 10am AEDT time

General tickets for remaining shows on sale now
Tickets from destroyalllines.com.au

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InterviewsTour Interview
March 2, 2023
STM

Interview with Coyle Girelli

(STM)Tell us about your new single True Love Forever?

(CG) It’s a song that I wrote as part of an immersive theater show I’m creating with Third Rail Projects in New York called “True Love Forever.” The show features some music from my first solo album Love Kills as well as a load of new music, “True Love Forever” being one of the new songs. The show  is an exploration of love, lust, loss, heartbreak and everything in between and one that I hope heals those who experience it. The song TRUE LOVE FOREVER is a moment in that story – where two people meet and feel a deep connection for the first time. It’s a wide eyed, hopeful, adrenalin and wonder filled question in this journey. Is everything going to work out this time? Is it True Love Forever? 

What’s the creative process like for you?

I work pretty instinctively and try not to overthink  in the early stages of writing music. I just let it come and ride the initial moment of inspiration for as I long as I can. Sometimes that’s all the way through to finishing a song completely in half an hour which is always gold! More often than not once I’ve ridden that initial moment, I’ll revisit something for several days, messing with it and recording it as I go until it feels right to me. Some songs take longer than others. 

If you could change something about the music industry what would change?

Creating content for the social media algorithms. I love connecting with my fans and friends on social media, but it seems to me that in recent years social media has just become about getting the attention of the algorithm now with a never ending stream of pointless content. I find that boring and unauthentic – which is why I don’t really do it. 

What do you think life would be like for you if you didn’t have music/visual art as an outlet?

Sad

Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with?

A collaboration with Taylor Swift would be fun. We could croon a ballad together on acoustic guitars in some wood cabin cursing all the terrible romantic partners we’ve had. Taylor – hit me up. 

What’s your advice to young people who want to make career for themselves in the industry ?

First of all study music. Understand it and it’s evolution and history.  Never stop learning and working at getting better. Be open and kind. Hard work, be patient and stay humble. 

What’s your favourite song to perform?

Of mine. I love pushing my voice and pretending i’m an opera singer so I’d have to say Valentine from my debut solo album Love Kills. I can really belt that one. 

Got any secret hobbies that we might be surprised by?

Chess. I love a good game of chess. 

Listen: TRUE LOVE FOREVER

Watch: TRUE LOVE FOREVER

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Gig ReviewsReviews
March 1, 2023
Cassandra Hale

[Review] Backstreet Boys @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne 28/02/2023

There is no doubt The Backstreet Boys DNA Tour has been highly awaited, with fans patiently biding their time amongst rescheduling and postponements. But the time is upon us, and boy am I excited and gauging the amount of people heading to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne I am not alone. It is night one of two in this wonderful city, and the fans are coming out in force, keen as mustard to get amongst some long awaited boy band action.

Samantha Jade, winner of 2012 Australian X Factor had a wonderful time warming up the packed Rod Laver Arena. She bought a few friends along for added harmonies and delivered lots of classic covers that helped settle the nervous excitement if only for a short period. Samantha was well received by the expanding crowd and had them singing loudly along by the conclusion of her set. Her 30 mins was packed with hits perfectly picked to get the party started, and Samantha showed she can still deliver the goods.

The stage was set and it was impressive to say the least, a diamond shaped catwalk host to the most beloved fans, perched happily in the middle, and a fractured ribcage of framework over the main stage which was set in several levels. Huge screens hung from the ceiling forming a triangle the perfect additional for the fans who weren’t up close. I just knew right from the get-go this show would deliver with all the bells and whistles and the ripples of excitement were growing by the second.  The screams were electric as the lights dropped and the enormous screen behind the stage came to life, with lots of glitz the ensuing intro was enough to rouse the venue to its feet as the word UNBREAKLABLE flashed up followed by BSB. Images of the Boys appeared and amidst it all smoke cannon erupted as the Backstreet Boys made their first appearance.

Opening with I Wanna Be With You the show was off and running, It was an amazing two hours packed with four 30 minute sets, each accompanied by a costume change. Each set a different member having a chat, ever gracious and thankful for the fans who have stuck with them for 30 years. Tonight’s Melbourne show was number 200 in the DNA tour, which is no mean feat considering the size of its production, with three of the BSB team hailing from Australia it was lovely for them to have some time at home while still on tour with these big guns. The hits were unstoppable The Call, Don’t Want You Back and Get Down a few to make Set 1. The dance moves still as polished as back in the day, the BSB cut an amazing form as they strutted not just the stage but around the catwalk. Happily trading hand slaps with the fans in and around the inner sanctum, Brian nearly dragged into the pit on several occasions. His cheeky demeaner ever present as he works the stage giving plenty to the eager fans and loving every minute, his interaction so genuine it shone.

All of the BSB were so humbled by the fans all taking time to talk to them, hold hands and acknowledge them, it was lovely to see they are still so invested in what has made them who they are. Set 2 was launched with Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely, Incomplete and Undone. The stage backdrops constantly changing to suit the next song, visually it was a fest for your eyes and at times overwhelming with its Backstreet goodness. The Boys singing voices primed and just as good if not better than I imagined, the harmonies still quite magical and smooth as silk. The Shape of My Heart and Drowning another two fan favourites, the boy band moves melting the hearts of many.

Set three saw two large boxes appear on stage one with BSB and one with DNA which Kevin and AJ jumped into after being left onstage. It was time to give a bit back to the screaming girls that in another life threw their underwear on stage, now the boys would change in the boxes and throw THEIR underwear to the fans. It was a fun aspect and gave lots of giggles as the boys changed their threads and emerged looking fresh and ready to melt hearts. Quit Playing Games With My Heart saw the boys take a seat at the front of the catwalk as the stage raised to greet them. Nick and Howie facing the fans in the inner sanctum, happily chatting and signing autographs, could these guys be any sweeter?! As Long As You Love Me saw glowing mic stands arise from the stage floor and caused many a girl to swoon. No Place from the DNA album had a wonderful addition, the huge screens above us showing footage of all the Boys and their families singing the song and doing their day to day things. It was such a beautiful moment to match this stunning song, family is everything and while they are away they are bringing a little bit of home with them.  Then it’s time to head to the sky, the stage they had been sitting on raised up towards the roof and the Boys played a lovely A Capella tune showing they have the good even without music. The large screens above them descended until they swapped places and were actually on top of the screens singing from the rooftops. Quite the spectacle, but there was no time for rest as they hightailed it back to the mainstage for All I Have To Give, seeing out set three.

Tension was mounting, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) had to being coming in hot and as the big screens came to life with another stunning intro the floor opened and the Boys appeared all donned in white, rising to the familiar tune we had been waiting for. Let me tell you, it DID NOT disappoint. The moves hit in stunning brilliance the stage awash with electric candy skulls in shocks of colour and laser lights. Rod Laver was on its collective feet and overwrought with happiness reliving this song of our youth. This last set packed a punch with hit after hit, We’ve Got It Going On, The One and I Want It That Way to name few. As the boys took their bows we were certain there was a few left in the tank and after a brief stage absence they were back to finish out the night. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart set pulses racing, and then the mega hit Larger Than Life which saw the smoke cannons explode and the dance moves hit celestial heights. Confetti rained down and streamers launched from the stage, a truly fitting end to a phenomenal show and one I will remember for years to come.

The Backstreet Boys really separate the wheat from the chaff, and they have been sowing golden fields uninterrupted for over 30 years. If there is one show you need to see in your lifetime it is this one, and while Backstreets Back, for many they never left!

REMINING DATES FOR THE BACKSTREET BOYS: The DNA World Tour – Australia 2023

  • ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE WEDNESDAY MARCH 1
  • QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY SATURDAY MARCH 4
  • QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY SUNDAY MARCH 5
  • BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

ALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW.

For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit: backstreetboys.com & livenation.com.au

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Gig ReviewsReviews
March 1, 2023
Suze Blacketer

[Review] Alexisonfire @ Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide 27/02/2023

Making my way to the venue I am thankful mother nature has given us a reprieve from the heat. That being said I have a feeling that Hindley St Music Hall is going to be a sweat-pit tonight. It’s been a few years since Canadian five-piece Alexisonfire have played here and talking to people around the place over the last few weeks it seems that their fans are extremely keen for this gig. Releasing their latest album Otherness in 2022, the band have some new material to show us along with all the crowd favourites.

Hailing from Tasmania, Luca Brasi are up first performing their cool style of indie punk. Playing to a reasonably packed room of hardcore fans may have been a daunting experience for some, but it didn’t seem to deter the boys.  Opening with Dying To Be Alive, we got a taste of the bands catalogue through songs like Anything Near Conviction, Aeroplane and Tangled; Content.

A laid-back stage presence, along with their catchy melodies was a pleasant way to start the night. Some one yelled ‘Tassie represent’ which enticed some banter between the crowd and the band. This was a prelude into the boys playing Let It Slip “a song about how fucking sick Tassie is”. Fans grooved along with Party Scene while Tyler Richardson’s vocals smoothly washed over us. One punter was over eager to see the main act yelling “Play some metal” to which the boys obliged with a quick AC/DC riff and a laugh.

I need to be honest here, I know who Alexisonfire are but haven’t really listened to them a great deal, much to the surprise of my gig date. Over the years I have heard the stories of Alexisonfire live shows. Monday night I witnessed it. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start and I don’t think words can even come close to describing it.

The venue is plunged into darkness. You can feel the atmosphere on the ground change. Blue light swathes the stage, some lovely symphonic music plays and five mates wander casually into our view. Grabbing their instruments, they shuffle around and strum a few notes. Screams erupt from the around the venue as George Pettit grabs the microphone. Next minute all hell breaks loose. Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints assails our ears while absolute chaos reigns on the stage. Bassist Chris Steele resembles a man possessed as he twists and grinds his way around the stage, ducking and weaving around the other band members.

For the next hour we are taken on the most amazing journey, not only musically but visually. Alexisonfire are taking no prisoners tonight. Song after song is shot at us like a machine gun with no chance to catch our breath. Scanning the crowd, punters eyes are darting this way and that as they try to focus on each band member, which I have to admit was damn hard!  Having three vocalists brings an amazing dynamic to listening to Alexisonfire. The voices of George, and guitarists Dallas Green and Wade MacNeil meld to form some of the most manically sublime sounds, which is just crazy when they barely stand still.

Each song took the crowd closer to the pinnacle of ecstasy, inducing a fevered pit where bodies of all ages appeared above the sea of heads. Boiled Frogs, Sweet Dreams of Otherness, Blue Spade and 44. Caliber Love Letter all led us to the first notes of Crisis when the crowd completely lost their minds, yep the pinnacle had been reached. Bodies that had floated became more frenetic in the air as the barrier came alive. This is what live music is all about, exchanging energies and feeding off each other. The Northern’s slower tempo gives momentarily relief, the crowd gather their thoughts and breath briefly. The familiar drum beat starts, and Young Cardinals spirals us back into the vortex. Honestly this is one of the highest energy gigs I have witnessed, this is five mates having the absolute time of their lives and we are privileged to witness it. Summing up our night, Happiness by the Kilowatt is an apt song to take us home. Walking out onto Hindley Street, apart from the odd car horn, the only sound you can hear in the street is the crowd singing the chorus of Neil Young’s Hey, Hey, My, My along with the band. My biggest tip from the night is that an Alexisonfire gig is something that everyone needs to experience once in their lifetime regardless of their taste in music.  

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