DORO Unleashes Animated Video From Balázs Gróf For ‘Lean Mean Rock Machine’
Legendary heavy metal icon DORO is back with a thunderous new single, ´Lean Mean Rock Machine,´ which comes accompanied by an electrifying animated video crafted by acclaimed visual artist Balázs Gróf.
This adrenaline-fueled anthem, taken from her latest album Conqueress- Forever Strong and Proud, perfectly captures the spirit of heavy metal and the freedom of the open road.
Embark on a thrilling journey with DORO as she rides her awesome tuned motorbike through a landscape pulsating with raw energy and the essence of rock ‘n’ roll.
Gróf‘s masterful animation brings to life the intense power of DOROs music, creating a visual spectacle that immerses fans in the heart-pounding world of heavy metal and motorbikes.
“I had the idea of making an animated video years ago, and when I recorded ‘Lean Mean Rock Machine’ I knew it was the perfect song for it. I’ve liked Balázs Gróf‘s work for a long time. He is really incredibly talented. I was totally impressed by how he was able to empathize with the vibe of the song, the lyrics and me as an artist in order to implement ‘Lean Mean Rock Machine’ absolutely perfectly: exciting, funny and world-class craftsmanship. There are so many details in the video that you always discover something new. I’m super happy with the clip!” – Doro
PARKWAY DRIVE SELL OUT BRISBANE, MELBOURNE & PERTH SHOWS! SYDNEY + ADELAIDE SELLING FAST, LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN.
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS I PREVAIL (USA) THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) + VOID OF VISION
Australian metal juggernauts PARKWAY DRIVE continue their domination with their upcoming 20 Year Anniversary Tour shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth sold out within 1 hour. Fans who missed out can sign up to the official waitlist for each city for further ticket updates.
Marking the Byron Bay band’s biggest shows of their careers to date, PARKWAY DRIVE‘s shows in Sydney and Adelaide are also now over 90% sold, and remaining tickets definitely won’t last long for some history-making PARKWAY DRIVE performances this September, alongside very special guests I PREVAIL (USA), THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) and VOID OF VISION.
“Australia, I’m stunned. I’d like to play it cool and say we expected this response, but what the hell? Selling out the biggest gigs of our lives in just a couple of hours is mind melting to a whole new degree and the rest will be gone soon after you read this statement. Thank you so much to everyone that has purchased tickets. We’re doing our best to get second dates in sell out cities, so keep ’em coming. This is going to be monumental. We can’t wait, bring it on.” – Winston McCall, Parkway Drive
Two decades ago, a band that would go on to pioneer and dominate the landscape of heavy music was born on the sunny shores of Byron Bay. Now in 2024, Australian metal titans PARKWAY DRIVE will triumphantly return to home soil this September to celebrate their 20th anniversary with their biggest headline tour to date, with the 20 Year Anniversary Tour set to ignite stadiums and arenas across the country.
A world-first experience and 20 unforgettable years in the making, Australia will play home in 2024 to PARKWAY DRIVE‘s brand new production; the band’s biggest show they have ever produced fittingly set to christen in their own backyard as part of the 20 Year Anniversary Tour.
Wielding an incomparable legacy lined with boundless innovation, the juggernaut journey for PARKWAYDRIVE from teenage metal underdogs into becoming an unstoppable global force is one most could only dream of. With seven full-length albums in their wake, PARKWAY DRIVE have also scored three consecutive #1 releases on the ARIA Albums Chart courtesy of 2015’s Ire, 2018’s Reverence and, most recently, 2022’s Darker Still. With six of their albums certified Gold in Australia and multiple ARIA wins under their belts, the five-piece have also garnered worldwide chart success, cementing their status as a festival-headlining behemoth alongside three documentaries, a live album, millions of streams and thousands of live performances.
Also armed with an unforgettable live prowess which has sold out arenas and stupefied festival crowds worldwide, PARKWAY DRIVE‘s formidable reputation in a live setting doesn’t merely live up to the hype; it sets the hype on fire, literally. Transcending their metalcore foundations into another stratosphere, the spectacle of a PARKWAY DRIVE performance is one that stays with you well after the stage has emptied, with the band previously headlining the likes of Wacken, Good Things Festival in Australia and So What?! Festival amongst countless shows with some of the biggest names in metal, including Lamb Of God, Soulfly and Killswitch Engage.
Platinum-certified and twice Grammy-nominated Michigan rock powerhouse I PREVAIL will return down under this September to unleash their towering wares Australia-wide. An arena-level band, I PREVAIL have racked up billions of streams, close to 400 million views on YouTube, and toured the globe extensively. Catch I PREVAIL playing hits from across their entire catalogue this September.
Forming in California, THE GHOST INSIDE have survived and thrived against unimaginable odds since erupting onto the scene with their 2008 debut album Fury and the Fallen Ones. Blending the new wave of metalcore with driving punk hues, THE GHOST INSIDE cleave aggressive sounds with thoughtful thematics and melodics, and are set to release their sixth album Searching for Solace this April.
The Melbourne entity known as VOID OF VISION have solidified their standing as one of the most innovative and sonically explosive acts in the modern heavy scene for over a decade. From performing at Australia’s first ever Knotfest in 2024 alongside Slipknot, Parkway Drive and Megadeth through to their most recent groundbreaking single Angel Of Darkness, VOID OF VISION ceaselessly astonish.
Don’t delay and definitely do not miss your chance to witness PARKWAY DRIVE‘s biggest headline tour to date this September, this will absolutely be one for the ages. Final tickets for Sydney on Saturday 21 September at Qudos Bank Arena and Perth on Sunday 29 September at HBF Stadium are on sale now. Fans in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth can join the waitlists below for further ticket updates.
Tickets for Sydney and Adelaide are on sale now
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Destroy All Lines Presents
PARKWAY DRIVE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS I PREVAIL (USA) THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) + VOID OF VISION
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BRISBANE SOLD OUT SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY FINAL TICKETS SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER – JOHN CAIN ARENA, MELBOURNE SOLD OUT FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – AEC ARENA, ADELAIDE FINAL TICKETS SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER – HBF STADIUM, PERTH SOLD OUT
Legendary Guitar Virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to Embark on Highly Anticipated Australian Tour in May 2024
Australian fans of guitar virtuoso YNGWIE MALMSTEEN are in for an electrifying treat as the maestro announces his long-awaited return to Australia for a series of shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
This marks Malmsteen's first tour of Australia since 2015.
Renowned for his unparalleled mastery of the guitar, Malmsteen has carved out a legendary career spanning over four decades. With his jaw-dropping technique, innovative style, and unparalleled showmanship, Malmsteen has become an icon in the world of rock and metal music and an influence on generations of guitar players.
Throughout his illustrious career, Malmsteen has garnered numerous accolades, including a Grammy, solidifying his status as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
As one of the pioneers of neo-classical rock and metal, his virtuosic playing has earned him widespread acclaim from both fans and critics alike, and his influence on the world of guitar music is immeasurable.
Malmsteen's upcoming tour of Australia is set to be a retrospective of his incredible legacy, with a particular celebration of his ground-breaking debut solo album, Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024.
Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of blistering guitar solos, virtuosic performances, and timeless classics that have solidified Malmsteen's place in music history. Don't miss your chance to witness a true guitar legend in action.
THE MENZINGERS Philadelphia Punk Legends
Are Heading To Australia & New Zealand This August!
Start training now Australia! US punk institution The Menzingers are back and ready to ignite the stage playing a handful of special shows in Australia & New Zealand this August.
As one of the last acts to set Aussie stages on fire before the world shut down in early 2020, they were rabid and keen to party. Unleashing a sonic punk-storm that left their die-hard fans howling for more.
Armed with their seventh album, Some of It Was True, The Menzingers have returned with a vengeance. Decades deep into it, the band have evolved, matured, and embraced the inevitable changes life brings. Yet, with Some of It Was True, they have delivered their most immediate sounding and energetic record to date.
This record is a pivotal moment in our history. We have the liberty of our fans growing with us now, and after writing these lyrical songs about where we are in life, we decided to take other peoples’ stories and make something bigger out of it.
Coming along for the ride for the Australian dates will be local legends, The Cutaways (Brisbane show), Something Something Explosion (Melbourne show) & Chinese Burn Unit (Sydney show). New Zealand supports to be announced at a later date.
Get your gear on, grab your crew, and get ready for a night of punk rock zingers! From anthemic singalongs to the pulse-pounding atmosphere that’ll remind you what it means to be alive. Whether you’re a seasoned gig veteran or a newcomer ready to dive headfirst into the chaos, this is your call to arms. Join the ranks of the faithful and witness the punk institution that is The Menzingers.
TOUR DATES
Thurs, Aug 15: The Triffid, Brisbane w/ The Cutaways
Fri., Aug 16: The Croxton, Melbourne w/ Something Something Explosion
Sat, Aug 17: Crowbar, Sydney w/ Chinese Burns Unit
Tues, Aug 20: Valhalla, Wellington*
Wed, Aug 21: Whammy Bar, Auckland*
After conquering stages across the globe and on the back of their stunning new album The Catalyst, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE are finally set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia.
AMARANTHE have walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combines the sharpest, cutting edges of modern melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Their music is absurdly infectious, genre defining and is led by the unique 3-way vocal assault of the electrifying Elize Ryd, Mikael Sehlin & Nils Molin who deliver an unprecedented aural attack that is complimented by scything guitars and pulsating keyboard passages.
Now 7-albums deep into their career, amassing hundreds of millions of streams and captivating metal enthusiasts worldwide since 2008 AMARANTHE have been an unwavering breath of invigorating fresh air. Now the time is right for AMARANTHE to showcase their incomparable sound and blistering live show to Australian audiences.
Expect to hear a setlist full of AMARANTHE’s hit global anthems ‘Drop Dead Cynical’, ‘Digital World’, ‘Damnation Flame’, ‘Re-Vision’, ‘The Nexus’, ‘Archangel’ and more! Sweden’s masters of thunderous, melodic futurism are about to show fans what has made them one of Metal’s most exciting acts.
AMARANTHE 2024 Australian Tour Dates
Tuesday 27 August – The Gov, ADELAIDE
Wednesday 28 August – Metropolis Fremantle, PERTH
Friday 30 August – Metro Theatre, SYDNEY
Saturday 31 August – Northcote Theatre, MELBOURNE
Sunday 1 September – The Tivoli, BRISBANE
Tickets:
PRESALE: Wednesday 27th March 11am AEDT (Brisbane 10am local / Adelaide 10:30am local Perth 8am local)
GENERAL PUBLIC: Thursday 28th March 11am AEDT (Brisbane 10am local / Adelaide 10:30am local Perth 8am local)
Metal Tee piece on; check! Hot ticket for Knotfest; Check! Hours away from seeing Phil & what’s left of the boys, swig of the goose and I’m amped and out the door to knock down the Cemetery Gates at Flemington Racecourse.
It is a perfect sunny Melbourne afternoon to squash down some cans, extend my middle finger to the working man & get shoulder to shoulder with my metal comrades. My brothers and sisters cladded in heavy duty boots, battle jackets and the mainstream defiant alike, all psyched to latch onto the assault of double bass drums & distortion city.
That working man that scored the bird didn’t cut the leash until 3:30pm so I can only review from The Hu onwards. I made my way to the two stages and settled into The Hu. Now I’ve never seen The Hu before and I was immediately sucked right in. Fuck me, I was not expecting see a jaw harp at this gig. A Fkn Jaw Harp!! Then counting them off, yep 8 members, ok, a drummer and a percussionist, ok both my balls are in.
This is Mongol rolled out first. A hypnotic march paced folk / metal infusion. At first I was like WTF!! In my head I’m like is that a fiddle?!! I’m looking at this 2 stringer with bright white strings, are they cat gut strings?? With my undivided attention The Hu blasted me with next few numbers like Black Thunder, Wolf Totem, Bil Biyelgee, Yuve Yuve Yu and finished a Metallica cover Through the Never. Could’ve done without the cover, lost me a bit there. I mean if you’re going to cover a Metallica cover at Knotfest maybe go a bit more old school metal but each to their own.
Overall I rate them and I am even listening to them as I write this. They are a great stage spectacle, almost has that trance like spiritual Mongolian vibe to it except they bash you in the face with it. Prepare for Mongolian battle music.
The sun is still pounding us from above but it’s a good pounding exit stage left shuffle 50 paces off your right shoulder and look its stage 2. Nice! Didn’t have to bolt 1km to the next stage, oh look BEEER Tent!!
Halestorm are up next and jeeze has Lizzy got a set of lungs on her! I mean Lizzy Hale can wail!!
Kicking off with I Miss the Misery the four piece rock outfit were pretty keen to grab our attention. Didn’t matter whether you were sprawled out on the grass or on your feet, Halestorm had you mildly moving at least one body part. Not sure they fit into the whole Knotfest scenario though.
I’d say they’re borderline hard rock and the only thing metal is the hardware on their instruments. Not saying they’re bad, just probs better off touring with The Baby Animals.
Enter stage left, its 6:15, the last of the sun for the day but the first of Lamb of God!
It was getting pretty thick with the flesh of humans now as we got pummelled with Memento Mori. And Ihave to admit and it was a discussion point with a couple of my fellow musician mates that the guitaring mix was hard to hear over drum & bass. At points my T-shirt was vibrating from double kick drum mayhem. Ahhh outside air gigs are tough to mix!! We found ourselves moving closer to the sound booth to catch the clearer sound. However, the circle work from the mosh gave no indication of the mix as the punters slapped flesh with the best of them. It was a fierce pit from the opening song and there was no relenting for the duration of their set.
With Morton & Adler locking it away tight with filthy good riffing that is punishingly brilliant but can also pull back into melodic interludes when its time. While Lamb of God aren’t my go to, its songs like Hourglass especially towards the back end of that track that sucks me in.
Lamb Of God had a ripper set giving the patriots Walk With Me In Hell, Hourglass & Now You’ve Got Something To Die For finishing on Redneck. It was bloody epic and was pretty well received for those that got through the mix.
JD can in one hand JD can in the other. Oh, fuck me Bro look its Disturbed! Hey You……was the first song that Dan & John kicked off with followed by Mike and then Dave with his renowned vocal sound. Thankfully back to stage right for Disturbed the mix was clear again and all instruments could be distinguished.
The crowd was slightly thicker again and as this set got further along the I started to see more inverted body parts poking out of crowd in front me. Dave kept them moving with Stupify rolling into seeing Ten Thousand Fists. It’s hard to stand still when a full tom intro from Mike kicks that song off and that distinctive guitar sound from Dan delivers a solid blow to your ear pieces.
Another killer set inclusive of Bad Man, The Game, The Light, Unstoppable, of course Down With The Sickness & Inside of Fire. Yes dickheads, they played The Sound of Silence!! I’m not a fan of the revitalised classic but it did have an atmospheric aura about it as our Aussie sun was done and the crowd drank it in albeit on a patch of grass and only too far from the cobbled stones but no one dared Disturb the sound of silence.
Stage Left Mother Fuckers!!!!!!!
Full Choad moment, let me prefix this with when I was a wee pissant teenager, my alarm clock would go off to the sound of Mouth for War!! Out on the stage walks Phil, crowd goes nuts need I say anymore?? OK, as follows.
A New Level was the first biscuit from the Cowboys from Hell. Couldn’t tell you what anyone else was doing as I was fixated on what was unfolding. Again, slightly annoyed at the mix, maybe it was something to do with stage left, Fuck You stage left!! So I found myself moving around a bit. But wasn’t going to let that get in the way.
Next song…….wait is that my alarm….am I dreaming, oh wait nup that’d be Mouth for War.
“REVENGE!!!!!” “My ears can’t hear what you say to me!!!” Fuck me, it’s sooooo good!
Honestly, I’ve always kicked myself for not seeing them when Dimebag & Vinnie were still with us but this was better than nothing and if you’re throwing in Zakk then if not like for like then you’re getting value right? Not to forget Charle Benante who walks amongst the innovators of blast beating (I’m not talking about rapid pounding of your flesh puppet), any drummers will know and he carries his own.
The setlist was Strength Beyond Strength, Becoming, I’m Broken, Suicide Note Pt 2, This Love,Floods, Walk, Domination / Hollow, Cowboys from Hell, Fucking Hostile. A few little intros or outros with By Demons Be Driven and Throes of Rejection.
Overall I walked out of there slaughtered and Goddamn Electric!! There was plenty of noise about the lineup this year not stacking up and even though I wasn’t there for all of it what was good was fucking ace and the substandard parts were still rocking. I rate 2024 Knotfest a ripping success and Pantera well, even at 5am in the morning, I’ll always have a Mouth For War!!!
Today BLACKBRIAR release their brand-new song ‘Moonflower‘ featuring Marjana Seminka. After the album release of A Dark Euphony in September last year the band shows once again that they are always working on new songs and their creativity seems to know no bounds.
Moonflower tells a love story between a female vampire and a mortal girl and transports you to a bygone era where darkness and desire intertwine. It’s inspired by the 19th-century gothic novel ‘Carmilla’, a timeless story that predates even the infamous Dracula. The song features a guest songstress Marjana Semkina, who I think is the most perfect fit for making this Moonflower an ethereal, haunting, and dark duet.
A Dark Euphony – Tracklisting: 1. An Unwelcome Guest 2. Far Distant Land 3. Spirit of Forgetfulness 4. Bloody Footprints in the Snow 5. The Evergreen and The Weeping Tree 6. Cicada 7. My Soul´s Demise 8. We Make Mist 9. Thumbelina 10. Forever and a Day 11. Crimson Faces
Also check out the latest videos for ‘Cicada’, ‘My Soul´s Demise’, ‘Crimson Faces‘, ‘Forever and a Day’ and ‘Spirit of Forgetfulness‘ here:
About BLACKBRIAR: “Some say that there is beauty in darkness – terrifying visitors, worlds far gone, gothic romances, bone-chilling legends, sin-eaters, burning hearts frozen in time, songs with a misleading voice, and a truthful whisper. This and so much more for you to discover on A Dark Euphony.” Such are the words of vocalist Zora Cock about the band’s upcoming sophomore album, set to release in fall 2023 on Nuclear Blast Records. A telling sign coming from a band who has revelled in gothic beauty and metallic darkness since their onset, spanning three EPs and a full-length album, along with long-time collaborator Joost van den Broek.
Formed in 2012 by Zora Cock, René Boxem, Bart Winters, and Frank Akkerman, they crafted their first single in 2014 with ‘Ready to Kill,’ but it was 2015’s second single ‘Until Eternity‘ that truly propelled them into the scene. A sweeping track with an equally compelling and beautiful video, it continues to draw many to the act with over 20 million views since its debut. Taking advantage of the growing buzz surrounding the band, they independently recorded and released their first EP, Fractured Fairytales, as well as acquiring a second guitarist in Robin Koezen. This EP laid down an impressive foundation for the band’s ethereal and breathtaking sound and brought about new opportunities for the act, including tour dates in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and more, where the band played alongside EPICA, HALESTORM, IN THIS MOMENT, DELAIN and MaYan.
To keep moving ahead with full control of their creative ideals, the band successfully crowdfunded their follow-up EP, We’d Rather Burn, and brought it to life in October 2018. This EP would be the first time the band worked alongside esteemed producer Joost van den Broek to arrange and produce the effort, and this fruitful collaboration allowed BLACKBRIAR’s whimsical and enigmatic sound to reach new sonic heights. Released the same day as their self-made video for ‘I’d Rather Burn,’ this EP showcased a stronger sense of dreamy atmosphere and brought listeners beautifully grim tales of witches, banshees, and sea sirens. In the time following, keyboardist Ruben Wijga (ex-Re-Vamp) took a larger role within the band and began playing shows, after being involved in the song-writing process since Fractured Fairytales.
A busy 2019 followed, the band released a haunting single in May entitled ‘Snow White and Rose Red.’ A duet with Ulli Perhonen, their take on the Grimm’s fairy-tale featured striking cinematic visuals to accompany the spellbinding track. Continuing to dig deeper into fairy-tale realms, BLACKBRIAR closed the year with their third EP, Our Mortal Remains. Ever sharpening their intoxicating blend of storytelling and breathtaking musicianship, the EP brought about new live exposures for the act as well. Small, sold-out tours with EPICA in 2019 and 2020, as well as a sold out opening for DELAIN’s Apocalypse & Chill release show in Utrecht followed, with more future plans then being put on hold due to COVID-19.
Championing their continued independence, which included everything from songwriting, maintaining their web presence, overseeing merch, as well as shooting and producing their own videos and photos, BLACKBRIAR reached out to their ever-growing and loyal fanbase for assistance to make their full-length album a reality in 2020. Fans fervently heeded the call, reaching the € 25,000 goal in under 24 hours and ending with a total of € 70,000 and achieving all five stretch goals. An impressive accomplishment for an independent act, which also showcases a strong internet presence with over 230,000 YouTube subscribers and 56.5 million channel views as well as 37.9 million Spotify streams and 275,000 monthly streamers on the platform.
Entering 2021, the band relinquished a bit of control in signing exclusively with Doomstar Bookings to help properly support their highly anticipated first full-length album, The Cause of Shipwreck, which released in April. Once again recorded with renowned producer Joost van den Broek (EPICA, AYREON, POWERWOLF) at Sandlane Recording Facilities, this release showcased the band’s continued evolution into masterfully dark gothic storytelling and theatrical aesthetics that entice you into a deadly yet spellbinding musical paradise. On the live front, launching into success with six sold out Dutch club shows, they later extended into more European territories such as Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and the Czech Republic as the band moved into 2022.
Despite a very successful 2021, the band still hungered for more, unleashing their latest single, ‘Fairy of the Bog‘ in December. A song about ‘het meisje van Yde’ (Yde girl), it’s a mixture of folklore, myth, and ancient local history wrapped into a more mystical and magical package that showcases what BLACKBRIAR does best. Due to winning ‘Drents Talent Award Culture 2021’ from ‘Stichting Kunst & Cultuur,’ BLACKBRIAR performed ‘I’d Rather Burn’ live on television together with the Dutch ‘Noordpool Orchestra in early 2022. In April, the band parted ways with founding member and bassist Frank Akkerman. Not a band to slow down, they welcomed Siebe Sol Sijpkens from The Netherlands as their new bassist. A happy and energetic performer with a lifetime of global performances, he is a welcome addition to the act as they continue to strive forward.
With their vision looking firmly into the future, with a major label behind them, they set their sights on 2023 to conjure their most deadly siren song yet. The band previously released the song ‘Crimson Faces‘ to celebrate their partnership with Nuclear Blast Records, and now the world eagerly awaits the release of A Dark Euphony this fall. Set to contain 10 new original songs as well as a bonus track, they recently released their first single from it with ‘My Soul’s Demise.’ According to Zora, “We’ve had the pleasure of working with producer and musical genius Joost van den Broek, and we gave it our all to write this record and feel that this is our most complete, personal, and mature album to date.” With this in mind, the band launched a pre-order campaign in April for the release, full of unique perks, which has been quite successful already. They have also been preparing on the road, with festival shows Wave Gotik Treffen, SummerBreeze, and Rock the Lakes in 2023, as well as being a special guest on CHARLOTTE WESSELS’s Club Tour.
With accolades behind them, such as being nominated three times for ‘Best Artist’ in EuroSonic/Noorderslag‘s Popgala Noord (2018, 2020, 2022), and continued fan support with current monthly streaming totals on YouTube and Spotify near 1.5 million streams, the world is primed and ready for a spectacular journey into darkness and beauty.
BLACKBRIAR is: Zora Cock – VOCALS René Boxem – DRUMS Bart Winters – GUITARS Robin Koezen – GUITARS Siebe Sol Sijpkens – BASS Ruben Wijga – KEYS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS I PREVAIL (USA) THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) + VOID OF VISION
Two decades ago, a band that would go on to pioneer and dominate the landscape of heavy music was born on the sunny shores of Byron Bay. Now in 2024, Australian metal titans PARKWAY DRIVE will triumphantly return to home soil this September to celebrate their 20th anniversary with their biggest headline tour to date, with the 20 Year Anniversary Tour set to ignite stadiums and arenas across the country, alongside very special guests I PREVAIL (USA), THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) and Void Of Vision.
A world-first experience and 20 unforgettable years in the making, Australia will play home in 2024 to PARKWAY DRIVE‘s brand new production; the band’s biggest show they have ever produced fittingly set to christen in their own backyard as part of the 20 Year Anniversary Tour.
“Australia, it’s been a while. To be honest, it feels like forever. We didn’t plan it to be this way, but then again we didn’t plan on making it this far in the first place.
So here it is, we’re finally back, with the biggest headlining tour we have done, anywhere, ever, full stop. A celebration of a 20 year journey, of the roads we have walked through, the generations, to the path we still define, our own. 20 years, through blood sweat and tears. Still Australian, still unbreakable. Australia, turn the fuck up and make us proud, this is one for the history books”
– Winston McCall, Parkway Drive
Wielding an incomparable legacy lined with boundless innovation, the juggernaut journey for PARKWAYDRIVE from teenage metal underdogs into becoming an unstoppable global force is one most could only dream of. With seven full-length albums in their wake, PARKWAYDRIVE have also scored three consecutive #1 releases on the ARIA Albums Chart courtesy of 2015’s Ire, 2018’s Reverence and, most recently, 2022’s Darker Still. With six of their albums certified Gold in Australia and multiple ARIA wins under their belts, the five-piece have also garnered worldwide chart success, cementing their status as a festival-headlining behemoth alongside three documentaries, a live album, millions of streams and thousands of live performances.
Also armed with an unforgettable live prowess which has sold out arenas and stupefied festival crowds worldwide, PARKWAY DRIVE‘s formidable reputation in a live setting doesn’t merely live up to the hype; it sets the hype on fire, literally. Transcending their metalcore foundations into another stratosphere, the spectacle of a PARKWAY DRIVE performance is one that stays with you well after the stage has emptied, with the band previously headlining the likes of Wacken, Good Things Festival in Australia and So What?! Festival amongst countless shows with some of the biggest names in metal, including Lamb Of God, Soulfly and Killswitch Engage.
Platinum-certified and twice Grammy-nominated Michigan rock powerhouse I PREVAIL will return down under this September to unleash their towering wares Australia-wide. An arena-level band, I PREVAIL have racked up billions of streams, close to 400 million views on YouTube, and toured the globe extensively. Catch I PREVAIL playing hits from across their entire catalogue this September.
Forming in California, THE GHOST INSIDE have survived and thrived against unimaginable odds since erupting onto the scene with their 2008 debut album Fury and the Fallen Ones. Blending the new wave of metalcore with driving punk hues, THE GHOST INSIDE cleave aggressive sounds with thoughtful thematics and melodics, and are set to release their sixth album Searching for Solace this April.
The Melbourne entity known as VOID OF VISION have solidified their standing as one of the most innovative and sonically explosive acts in the modern heavy scene for over a decade. From performing at Australia’s first ever Knotfest in 2024 alongside Slipknot, Parkway Drive and Megadeth through to their most recent groundbreaking single Angel Of Darkness, VOID OF VISION ceaselessly astonish.
Don’t miss your chance to witness PARKWAY DRIVE‘s biggest headline tour to date this September, this will absolutely be one for the ages.
Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Tuesday 26 March @ 9am local time
General tickets on sale: Thursday 28 March @ 9am local time Tickets from destroyalllines.com
PARKWAY DRIVE
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS I PREVAIL (USA) THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) + VOID OF VISION
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BRISBANE SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER – JOHN CAIN ARENA, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – AEC ARENA, ADELAIDE SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER – HBF STADIUM, PERTH
General tickets on sale: Thursday 28 March @ 9am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com