GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN LEG OF ‘THE SAVIORS TOUR’
Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have officially shared details of the Australian leg on their massive 2024/25 global stadium tour – The Saviors Tour, presented by Live Nation and Triple M.
In their biggest live undertaking to date, the band has confirmed they will play Dookie and American Idiot in full, along with tracks from the new album Saviors and cuts from their vast collection of hits. Special guest is revered Californian rockers, AFI, who make a welcome return to Australia for the first time since 2017.
The Saviors Tour kicks off at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on March 1, followed by Engie Stadium in Sydney on March 3, and concluding at CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast on March 5.
An artist pre-sale runs from Monday, September 16 to Thursday, September 19 – Gold Coast commencing at 1pm, Melbourne at 2pm and Sydney at 3pm.
Vodafone pre-sale runs from Tuesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 19 – Gold Coast commencing at 10am, Melbourne at 11am and Sydney at 12pm.
Mastercard and eligible CommBank Yello customers have special access to pre-sale tickets starting on Tuesday, September 17 at 10am Sydney local time until Thursday, September 19. Tickets are available exclusively to eligible CommBank Yello customers using a CommBank Mastercard at checkout. Visit commbank.com.au/mastercardpresales to find out more.
A Live Nation pre-sale runs from Thursday, September 19 to Friday, September 20 – Gold Coast commencing at 11am, Melbourne at 12pm and Sydney at 1pm.
Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets. Tickets on sale from Friday, September 20, from 12pm in Gold Coast, 1pm in Melbourne, and 2pm in Sydney. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here: https://www.westfield.com.au/membership/
General onsale begins Friday, September 20 – Gold Coast from 12pm, Melbourne from 1pm, and Sydney from 2pm – Tickets and more information at greenday.com and livenation.com.au.
Green Day shared, “We’ve never been more excited to unleash new music than with Saviors, a record that’s meant to be rocked live, together. And we can not wait to return to Australia, it’s been way too long. So let’s thrash.”
The tour will be a larger-than-life, career-spanning celebration of one of the biggest musical acts of all time and some of the most important albums in history. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Green Day’s 1994 certified Diamond album, Dookie, and the 20th anniversary of 2004’s juggernaut, American Idiot. Each a cultural phenomenon in its own right, these albums have remained at the forefront of punk culture since their release. With blazing guitars and electrifying vocals, Green Day are ready to bring their mind-blowing collection of hits to stadiums across the country, along with plenty of new additions from Saviors.
Saviors, the band’s 14th studio album, features first single “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Look Ma, No Brains!”. Watch the accompanying video HERE, directed by Ryan Baxley and Brendan Walter.
Artist pre-sale runs from Monday, September 16 – Thursday, September 19 – Gold Coast from 1pm, Melbourne 2pm and Sydney at 3pm.
Vodafone & Commbank Mastercard pre-sales run from Tuesday, September 17 – Thursday , September 19 – Gold Coast from 10am, Melbourne 11am and Sydney at 12pm.
Live Nation pre-sale runs from Thursday, September 19 – Friday, September 20 – Gold Coast from 11am, Melbourne 12pm and Sydney 1pm.
Westfield Reserved Tickets begins on Friday, September 20 – Gold Coast commencing at 12pm, Melbourne at 1pm and Sydney at 2pm.
General public onsale beings on Friday, September 20 – Gold Coast commencing at 12pm, Melbourne at 1pm and Sydney at 2pm.
Tickets and more information at greenday.com and livenation.com.au
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, guided tours on stage, access to Green Day Hospitality Lounge, VIP entry, exclusive merch packages and more. For more information, visit greenday.com
ABOUT GREEN DAY
Formed in 1986 in Berkeley, CA, Green Day is one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, with more than 75 million records sold worldwide and 10 billion cumulative audio/visual streams. The five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees released their breakout album Dookie in 1994, which sold over 10 million and achieved 10x Platinum Diamond status, is widely credited with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock, catapulting a career-long run of #1 hit singles. Entertainment Weeklycalls Green Day, “The most influential band of their generation,” while Rolling Stone attests, “Green Day have inspired more young bands to start than any act this side of Kiss, and that doesn’t seem to be changing.” In 2004, Green Day released the rock opera American Idiot which captured the nation’s attention, selling more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone and taking home the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. Mojo declared “It’s exhilarating stuff, the kind of record that sets new parameters as to what is possible from a punk rock’n’roll band in the 21st century.” In 2010, a stage adaptation of American Idiot debuted on Broadway to critical and commercial acclaim. Released in 2020, Green Day’s thirteenth studio album Father Of All…debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart and #1 in both the U.K. and Australia. Pitchfork declared, “Green Day’s most fetching and youthful songs in ages. The trio sounds reinvigorated, more like hungry newcomers staking their claim.” In July 2021, Green Day embarked on The Hella Mega Tour (w/ Fall Out Boy & Weezer). The global tour included 29 sold-out stadium gigs – including renowned venues like London Stadium and Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. On January 19, 2024 Green Day released their highly anticipated 14th studio album, Saviors, featuring the single, “The American Dream Is Killing Me.”
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ABOUT AFI
Like similarly artistically-minded iconic bands, AFI’s ever-evolving identity has kept their sound, themes, and overall image fresh. A place in rock n’ roll history assured by magical musical androgyny, both post-modern and timeless, AFI remains guided by the flames of authenticity and determination that defined their first ten albums and are sure to drive the next ten and beyond. Known for their ferocious energy and singer Davey Havok’s devil-may-care attitude, AFI’s live show is a sight to behold.
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[Gallery] British Lion @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne 05/09/2024
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[Gallery] Make Them Suffer @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne 05/09/2024
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[Review] Make Them Suffer @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney 1/09/2024
Make Them Suffer’s Suffer Forever Australian tour hit the UNSW Roundhouse in Sydney on Sunday night, marking their biggest headline tour to date. With Bloom, and two international supports in Spite, and Bury Tomorrow on the bill, this tour has been the talk of the town for some time, and we couldn’t wait a day longer!
After catching Make Them Suffer earlier this year as they supported Bring Me The Horizon and Sleep Token, I was very excited to see them continue the momentum and take the stage for their own headline tour. Sydney’s own Bloom kicked off the night, delivering a stack of tracks that set the tone perfectly. Tracks like Bound To Your Whispers and An Exit got the crowd moving, warming up the muscles for a big night in the pit. The band’s recent regional tour with Polaris has clearly sharpened their live show, and their performance was a brilliant opener, leaving the crowd energized and ready for what was to come.
Spite was up next, and their set was the one I was most excited about, especially after catching them on their last visit to Australia supporting Thy Art Is Murder. The Southern California deathcore band did not disappoint, delivering a ferocious performance. Frontman Darius took command of the stage with an intimidating presence that had the crowd in the palm of his hand from the moment he stepped on stage. Dressed in coveralls with hair obscuring his face, he unleashed a relentless energy that drove the crowd into a frenzy. Tracks like IED, Caved In, and Free for All kept the mosh pit alive and moving, with Spite proving once again why they’re one of the most intense acts in the scene. While it’s been great to see them twice in the same venue, I really hope there is a headline tour for Spite in the near future.
The excitement only grew as Bury Tomorrow took the stage. Having recently visited Australia just last year for their sold-out headline tour, it was great to see them back so soon. The British metalcore giants delivered a powerful set in support of their seventh album, The Seventh Sun, blending heavy vocals with soaring melodies from Tom Prendergast. Tracks like Villain Arc and Boltcutter kept the energy high, and frontman Dani Winter-Bates’ message of positivity touched the audience, as he swapped between praising the crowd for their support and ordering a pit to open up. Choke was a highlight of their set before closing out their onslaught with DEATH (Ever Colder). The band’s stage presence and musicianship were top-notch, making it clear why they have such a dedicated following.
With the three awesome supports all wrapped up, anticipation for Make Them Suffer was at its peak. The band kicked off their set with Epitaph, and the room erupted. Despite a brief technical glitch that saw Bury Tomorrow’s visuals accidentally displayed on the screen, Make Them Suffer didn’t miss a beat. Their performance was a tirade of power and refined artistry, with the video wall adding a visual dimension that lifted the atmosphere to the next level. Displaying lyrics on screen was a particularly nice touch, allowing fans to sing along, even with newer tracks.
The setlist was a mix of fan favorites and new material, keeping the energy high throughout. After the powerful opener, Bones had the crowd headbanging in unison, followed by the intense Uncharted and the chaotic Vortex (Interdimensional Spiral Hindering Inexplicable Euphoria). The band continued to showcase their versatility with tracks like Ether and the live debut of Oscillator, both of which demonstrated their ability to blend melody with brutality. Oscillator was released recently on August 9, but that did not stop the crowd from knowing every word.
Ghost of Me and Soul Decay brought the emotion to the set, with Sean Harmanis and Alex Reade’s vocal interplay shining through. The Attendant, another live debut, highlighted Make Them Suffers evolving sound and created a haunting atmosphere, if this is what the new album has in store for us, it’s shaping up to be a great one! The crowd was kept on their toes with the heaviness of Hollowed Heart and the dark, brooding Blood Moon. Each band member on the stage are full of beans, each with their own personal style whether it be the shirtless running man moves, twirls or windmills, tonight had it all!
A special moment came when Bury Tomorrow’s Dani Winter-Bates joined Make Them Suffer on stage for Contraband, adding even more excitement to an already raucous crowd. The setlist was rounded out with Erase Me, a fan favourite that had the crowd screaming along, and the ever favourite Doomswitch, which left everyone in the room buzzing with energy.
Make Them Suffer’s Suffer Forever tour has proven to be an incredibly important moment in the bands career, showcasing a band that has worked tirelessly to improve their craft, their visuals, stage presence and song writing. With a new album on the horizon, releasing November 8, and a tour that’s left fans across the country buzzing, it’s clear that Make Them Suffer’s legacy is only just beginning.
[Gallery] Trophy Eyes @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne 31/08/2024
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[Review] Trophy Eyes @ Forum Theatre, Mebourne, 31/08/2024
Trophy Eyes are no strangers to the punk-rock scene in Australia, and their latest tour proves that the Newcastle-based band aren’t going anywhere in a hurry. After wrapping up their Australian Tour in Melbourne over the weekend, they are about to venture to Europe to continue the party. Melbourne’s exquisite Forum Theatre hosted the final show of the tour, and I swear that with every visit to this historic beauty I fall more in love with it and its intricate features. As I waltzed in, the room was already relatively full, and it was obvious that the punters were keen to make the most of their Saturday night out on the town.
Kicking off proceedings were Adelaide duo, Towns, and their upbeat set provided a good foundation for the night ahead. The pair rocked out and seemed genuinely thrilled to be playing in such an iconic venue in front of a big crowd. Boston Manor were next up and they certainly made sure they were going to leave their mark on our country before heading back to their home in the UK. The 5-piece outfit opened their show with the guitar-heavy tune, Container. These guys had an awesome sound and even better energy, and the crowd were feeding off it for their entire set. The eerily haunting guitar riff of Floodlights On The Square got the crowd excited, as did Sliding Doors and Halo. Boston Manor’s set was super tight, and my body couldn’t help but move along to their killer sound.
The theatre was now wall to wall with black-clad bodies who were keen to see Trophy Eyes come alive on stage, and what an entrance they made! Luciano Pavarotti’s arrangement of the breathtaking aria, Nessun Dorma, filled our ears with pleasure and my skin was alive and crawling with goosebumps as the song built into a crescendo in which the band made their appearance once the song hit its peak. This operatic masterpiece certainly made my nerdy little music heart very happy. It was straight into the one-minute wonder, Sydney, which flowed right into Life In Motion with the ecstatic crowd showing their appreciation. Heaven Sent had lead singer, John Floreani, demanding that everyone get off their asses (I assume their metaphorical asses considering it was standing room only), and the song floated around beautifully with fans singing along passionately.
Popular tracks like My Inheritance, Figure Eight and Friday Forever kept the crowd’s appetite well-fed, and the energy coming from the stage was absolute fire. At one point during the night, we were all told to pull our phones out and open up our music streaming apps so we could follow the 2 talented support acts, and Floreani reminded us how important it is to support art because there is no life without art, and art is expressing life. He couldn’t be more accurate, and it seemed everyone in the room was in complete agreeance with his sentiments. The thrumming bass and drum intro of Kill was reverberating throughout my body, and the crescendo into the heavy chorus made this song one of the standouts for me. The band proved they are all for the fans and explained how much they enjoy seeing the same faces in the crowd of those who’ve been supporting them for decades, and then went on to dedicate one of their older tracks, Choke, to those fans who’ve always supported and believed in them.
We were treated to some killer tracks from their most recent album, Suicide and Sunshine, which included OMW, What Hurts Most, Burden, and Epilogue, and you could be forgiven for thinking that these songs were decades-old anthems, given that the crowd seemed to know every single word and were singing along with all their might. The night was slowly drawing to a close and just when I thought the crowd had been behaved and respectful, I saw three security guards make a mad dash down towards the front of the stage. I love a bit of people watching drama if it doesn’t include me, so I got out my popcorn as I watched a guy being dragged out kicking and screaming for doing who knows what, with his 2 very sheepish friends following behind. See ya, mate! The entire theatre turned into a choir as the crowd screamed “Some of my friends sell drugs, But I just sell sad songs,” and took over the vocals on You Can Count On Me. I’d say this was a sick way to start winding down the show, but these guys were still winding up and their power wasn’t dropping off anytime soon, especially with their popular hit Chlorine being just as energetic and finishing off this epic show.
Trophy Eyes certainly gave the fans their money’s worth and then some, and I can only imagine the excitement they’ll spread once they hit Europe on this tour showing the world their formidable talent. An awesome live show from a brilliant Aussie band!
[Review] Amaranthe @ Northcote Theatre Melbourne, 31/08/2024
I have been waiting for this night for a very long time. I first listened to Amaranthe when a friend of mine told me to go and put on The Nexus album way back in 2013 and after 11 years and 5 albums later, they have finally come to Australia!
Amaranthe may have arrived in Melbourne on a miserable cold, windy and no sun kind of day, but that doesn’t deter any fans from showing up early to get in line and wait for a night of singing some incredibly catchy songs and I’m sure there are plenty of people who have been waiting as long as I have for this night to come about. You can’t get a warmer welcome than adoring Aussie fans, right?
Once inside Northcote Theatre, I move straight to the usual spot, right in front of the mixing desk, it’s usually where I find the best mix, where I start to look around and see a line forming at the side of the venue, then suddenly it cuts across the dance floor, mosh pit, middle of the room area and wonder what the hell this is about, then realise, that’s the freaking merch line! I don’t think I’ve seen the line come out like that before in this venue, mind you, I have only been here 3 times before now and this is Amaranthe’s first Australian tour, so, I guess that is fair, but still a welcome surprise.
With a sudden jump start of drum and bass intro music, right smack bang on the 8pm start time, most of the crowd jumped in shock as The Last Martyr walked out on stage. Melbourne local, female fronted metalcore with drum and bass/electro backings, The Last Martyr were a great choice for opening up the night, bringing their A game with plenty of movement, crowd involvement and a tightly played set, although it did take me a song to realise they did actually have a live drummer playing, I could hear an incredibly well mixed drum sound and thought that it must have been part of the electro backing tracks but then, neatly packed away to the side of the stage, there they were sitting, absolutely killing it. The Last Martyr weren’t here to muck around though, they were smashing out songs consistently, with minimal stage banter, even throwing in a great cover of Bombfunk MC’s Freestyler and having a guest vocalist appear from nowhere to add an extra element to one of their tracks. I think the guest vocalist completely smashed it and played his part in their set quite well. (Guest vocalist may or may not have been a certain STM review writer’s younger brother, definitely not a biased opinion).
The lights go down, and a spoken word intro comes on speaking of control, freeing your mind, AI, the general themes these days within the world and most of Amaranthe’s tracks. The opening notes to Fearless are played and the crowd instantly goes nuts. Unfortunately for Australia, Mikael Sehlin, their heavy vocalist had to step off the tour due to personal reasons but Samy Elbanna, who has filled in the part on previous tours is here with them tonight, who holds his own quite well. Elize Ryd was hard to hear to start with during the set but then I also noticed a fair amount of delay being added to her vocals, which then muddied her up a little. Nils Molin sounded absolutely incredible, that guy can sing! Amaranthe smashed out 19 songs in their 90-minute set tonight! That’s some hard work, and quite a selection in songs from their back catalogue. They cover something off all their albums, picking the singles of the era’s.
Finally seeing and hearing these songs played live was an incredible feeling and the band were so energetic. Constantly moving around the stage, jumping up on stage boxes, noticing that they do have a great system in place where whoever is singing has the main center stage, so there is constant movement and each singer gets the limelight, that’s what you call teamwork. Coming into Boomerang, Elize and Nils were standing on opposite sides of the stage tossing a literal boomerang to each other in their sections. Elize took the laydown, couch singer style approach for Crystalline, Nils and Elize do a great back and forth on stage with Strong, which Amaranthe had a guest female vocalist do the recording, but I did enjoy the male counterpart in that song as well.
Amaranthe come back out to an encore of Archangel, That Song and ending on Drop Dead Cynical, with a track like That Song being in there, the crowd completely took over with the drum beat and clapping along, to which the band then dropped in some lyrics to We Will Rock You, they definitely gave the crowd their monies worth in involvement and entertainment. With songs like these where they are pop metal, written with catchy lyrics and melodies so that they will get stuck in your head for days on end, the crowd did their part for the night and were walking out with minimal voices after singing and screaming along all night, me included.
Judging by the grins on Amaranthe’s faces by the end of the set, I would say that it was a successful and long overdue first tour of Australia. I would suggest they already have plans of keeping Australia amongst their touring locations. I would definitely go again.