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October 20, 2023
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Interview with Tony “Nail” Vincent (Devilskin)

Get ready to rock and roll at LAGERFEST 2023, the ultimate fusion of heavy metal and Oktoberfest revelry! Presented by Kegstand Productions, Music Management Inc., and Wall of Sound, this extraordinary music festival is set to take Australia by storm. Prepare yourself for a mind-blowing experience as we bring you world-class bands, delicious beers, and an electrifying community atmosphere like never before.

The lineup is nothing short of legendary, featuring THE HALO EFFECT, a powerhouse composed of past members of In Flames and Dark Tranquillity. This will be their first-ever performance in Australia and New Zealand, making it an absolute must-see event! Their raw yet melodic performance will leave you breathless and craving for more. Joining them are BEYOND THE BLACK, the German symphonic metal shooting stars who have taken the world by storm with their chart-topping albums and awe-inspiring live performances. And let's not forget DEVILSKIN, hailing from New Zealand, and featuring the incredible vocal prowess of Jennie Skulander, whose unerring gift for melody will captivate you from the first note.

But that's just the beginning of the epic lineup! Prepare to be blown away by LAGERSTEIN, the Australian party pirates who have taken their unique and fun stage show to an astounding 22 countries. With a reputation for delivering an explosively energetic and debaucherous live performance, this will be the 6th time they host LAGERSTEIN, and it promises to be the wildest and most unforgettable yet!

Mark your calendars for the following dates:

11/11/2023 – Auckland – The Powerstation

12/11/2023 – Christchurch – The Ngaio Marsh Theatre

15/11/2023 – Brisbane – The Triffid

16/11/2023 – Sydney – the Manning Bar

18/11/2023 – Adelaide – Froth & Fury Festival

19/11/2023 – Melbourne – The Northcote Theatre

Tickets from: https://www.lagerfest.net/

Secure your spot now and be a part of the Lagerfest legacy! Tickets are available exclusively at www.lagerfest.net. And remember, this year's festival will also feature a thrilling competition where fans can compete for 'The Lagerfest Cup.' So don't miss out on the metal mayhem and epic party vibes—grab your tickets today and let the countdown to Lagerfest 2023 begin!

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October 13, 2023
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Interview with Richard Patrick (Filter)

Platinum-selling alternative-industrial rockers FILTER announces their first headline shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000 as part of The Algorithm World Tour.

“Australia and New Zealand are two of the most beautiful and welcoming countries I’ve ever been to. Every time we tour, I push our reps to try and get us back there. Unfortunately, due to circumstance beyond our control like a global pandemic, it’s been way too long,” Filter main man Richard Patrick said. “Rock fans there are a very loyal and devoted bunch, and I know we will bring it when get Down Under. I really cannot wait.”

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the band’s birth. In 1993, founder and lead vocalist Patrick placed an ad in Scene Magazine in Cleveland, OH, shortly after leaving Nine Inch Nails as their touring guitarist, looking to form a band that would eventually evolve into Filter.

Patrick has spent three decades pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Filter’s debut album, Short Bus, achieved platinum status, propelled by ‘Hey Man Nice Shot.’ The success continued with Title of Record, also going platinum thanks to crossover hit ‘Take A Picture.’

This year Patrick unleashed the new Filter album The Algorithm, which has delivered a sonic revolution for fans worldwide and has been called the band’s “best record in 20 years.”

Live Patrick hasn’t lost one iota of his in-your-face, punk-meets-rock persona. He still “belts out the lyrics with pure energy and aggression” and his band always deliver an intense, in-your-face performance.

“Richard Patrick had some mega energy and was right in the middle of the crowd…I mean literally. He was crowd-surfing while singing” (Media Mikes)

 “Filter, the great industrial rock that we come to expect is back” (Rock Revolt Magazine)

 “The live energy of Filter cannot be denied” (Rock N Load Magazine)

 “Hell of a show! Great set list, and Richard's voice still burns!”

FILTER April 2024 Australian Tour Dates

Friday 5th April – MELBOURNE, Croxton Bandroom
Saturday 6th April – SYDNEY, Metro Theatre
Sunday 7th April – BRISBANE, The Triffid
Tuesday 9th April – ADELAIDE, The Gov
Wednesday 10th April – PERTH, Magnet House

Tickets:

Pre-sale: Wednesday 13th September, 9am Local

On Sale: Friday 15th September, 9am Local

From: https://metropolistouring.com/filter-2024/

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September 19, 2023
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THE DARKNESS Announce Extra Dates for PERMISSION TO LAND Australian Tour

Fresh off the electrifying announcement of their “Let There Be Rock” live show spectacle in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane last week, multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are extending the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary celebration of their classic debut album, ‘Permission To Land’ announcing additional tour dates across Australia playing shows in Adelaide, Fremantle, Canberra, and crossing the pond with dates also added in Auckland & Wellington this coming January/February.

Delivering iconic songs such as “I Believe in A Thing Called Love” and “Love Is Only A Feeling”, the band’s album, ‘Permission to Land’ will be performed live, in its entirety, for fans plus a string of album B-sides and rarities.

Irrepressible frontman Justin Hawkins reflects on the anniversary of their debut album with fondness; “When Permission to Land landed twenty short years ago, we were bathed in shock and awe. As if by magic, rock wasn’t dead! Fun wasn’t banned! And spandex was almost acceptable again… Well, guess what? Twenty years on, the same rules apply. So please squeeze yourselves into those inappropriate leggings, back-comb your mullet, splash on a big handful of attitude, and come celebrate with us! We promise everything and we deliver, every time. Bring on the next twenty!”

Igniting the mainstream rock scene in the early 2000s with their trademark falsetto, spandex, guitar riffs and theatrical live shows, the band’s album topped the UK charts almost overnight, surpassing 5x Platinum and selling over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone. It’s no wonder the album swept The Darkness into a whirlwind of global success, sharing the stages alongside rock icons such as Queen, Guns ’n Roses, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, and the immortal, KISS. 

Joining the band on these added shows will be Melbourne pop-punk duo Cry Club for the Australian dates, and pop-rockers, Volts in New Zealand.

Prepare to have the sounds, fashion and extravagance of classic hard-rock resurrected before your eyes with a touch of The Darkness’ trademark British flamboyance. Fans can expect a bucket list rock show experience when “Permission to Land” comes down under.

Tickets On Sale: Thursday 21 September 2023, 11AM [AEST] via

www.thedarknesslive.com and www.sbmpresents.com

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September 12, 2023
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THE DARKNESS Unleashes a LET THERE BE ROCK” Spectacle Downunder

Get ready and prepare to rock! Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are returning to Australia in February 2024 to perform three very special “Let There Be Rock” events in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary of Permission to Land.

The classic debut album which delivered iconic songs such as “I Believe in A Thing Called Love” and “Love Is Only A Feeling” will be performed live, in its entirety, for fans plus a string of album B-sides and rarities.

Igniting the mainstream rock scene like a meteor of sonic brilliance back in the early 2000s, The Darkness, known for their trademark falsetto, spandex, guitar riffs and extravagant mind-blowing live shows will be supported by one of Australia’s finest in rock, You Am I with their phenomenal “The Majesty of Tap” Spinal Tap tribute show plus Aussie gems DZ Deathrays, Cry Club, DJ’s Eleven & Denim coming along for the ride.

Following their sold out Motorheart tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2022, The Darkness couldn’t leave us waiting too long for another dose of their outrageous rock ‘n’ roll antics with irrepressible frontman Justin Hawkins reflecting on the anniversary of their debut album with fondness; “When Permission to Land landed twenty short years ago, we were bathed in shock and awe. As if by magic, rock wasn’t dead! Fun wasn’t banned! And spandex was almost acceptable again… Well, guess what? Twenty years on, the same rules apply. So please squeeze yourselves into those inappropriate leggings, back-comb your mullet, splash on a big handful of attitude, and come celebrate with us! We promise everything and we deliver, every time. Bring on the next twenty!”

The Darkness have set countless stages ablaze across the globe with millions of ecstatic fans, four mighty Top Ten albums, an astounding 400 million Spotify streams, and an awe-inspiring arsenal of five Top Ten singles along with sharing hallowed ground with legends like Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, and the immortal KISS. In an era where the heartbeat of rock has taken new forms, The Darkness emerged as the blazing phoenix, etching their name as one of the unquestionable rock gods of our modern chronicle.

Fans can expect the full rock show experience when “Let There Be Rock” rolls into town –

don’t miss out on getting your tickets early before these shows sell out.

Stay tuned for more tour news soon for the rest of Australia & New Zealand!

Tickets On Sale Thursday 14 September 2023, 10AM AEDT, available here.

Sign up to be notified as soon as tickets go on sale!

“LET THERE BE ROCK”

THE DARKNESS CELEBRATING 20th ANNIVERSARY ‘PERMISSION TO LAND’ ALBUM

With Special Guests

You Am I performing ‘The Majesty of Tap’, DZ Deathrays & Cry Club

+ DJ Eleven & DJ Denim

Saturday 3 February

Festival Hall, Melbourne

Wednesday 7 February

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Saturday 10 February

Hordern Pavillion, Sydney

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September 7, 2023
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Mudvayne & Coal Chamber Australian Tour – Feb 2024

Mudvayne have sold more than six million albums worldwide with 3 Platinum albums in Australia alone. They were honoured with the first ever MTV2 Award and were heavily featured in the pages of Rolling Stone, Revolver, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Blender, Maxim, Spin, Guitar World, USA Today, and countless others media outlets where metal bands fear to tread. They were even written into a pivotal episode of The Sopranos! 

For most artists, such achievements usually mark the summation of an entire career –
if they’re lucky. For Mudvayne, that was just their first 5 years.

The Ill Noise from Illinois unleashed their Lethal Dose in 2000 via their debut album L.D. 50.
The jaw dropping video for Dig and mind bending groove of Death Blooms created legions of fans who would remain forever loyal as evidenced by the 2.5 million monthly listeners that continue to immerse themselves in Mudvayne's soundscape on Spotify. An army of 2.5 million monthly listeners on Mudvayne's Spotify have amassed an astonishing 171 million plays for Happy? from 2005's Lost and Found, a testament to the enduring power of their music.

Mudvayne's musical alchemy defies categorisation, seamlessly blending death metal, jazz, fusion, progressive rock, and world music into an audacious mix that completely sets them apart from their peers; so much so that they are unofficially credited with creating the ‘math metal’ genre.

Coal Chamber were one of the first bands to weave detuned guitars, noisy textures, white knuckle intensity, hardcore punk, and hip hop like they were always meant to be.

Bridging the gap between heavy metal power and industrial groove at an infectious tempo, their self titled debut delivered the classics, Loco, Sway, Big Truck, and Oddity and was included in Kerrang! Magazines’ 'Greatest Nu-Metal Albums of All Time’. 
Their influence is undeniable.

Chamber Music and Dark Days followed respectively with the band dominating every festival and stage they appeared on, before 2015's Rivals which did not so much press the reset button on their career as much as smashed the thing with a hammer.

After an absence of well over a decade, Mudvayne and Coal Chamber have joined forces for an EPIC Australian tour in February.
    
TOUR DATES
February 14: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
February 16: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
February 17: Festival Hall, Melbourne
February 19: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
February 21: Metro City, Perth

Register HERE for info and exclusive access to pre sale tickets

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August 18, 2023
Tammy Walters

Interview with Johannes Eckstrom (Avatar)

We are just over a week out from AVATAR's Australian shows and the pace of the band's ascendency has not bated since the tour was announced. As well as a sold out European arena tour with friends, Gojira and a tour of South America with the mighty Iron Maiden, the band have delivered stunning sets across Europe's biggest festivals (Download, Grasppop, etc) and to top it all off their new album, Dance Devil Dance has made the list of the Best Albums Of 2023 in both Loudwire and Metal Hammer where they appear at the very summit of the list!
  
 Renowned for legendary performances, ludicrous levels of skill as musicians and a seemingly endless catalog of killer songs, many of which will be on display during three unmissable performances this month, the band are pleased to announce 3 outstanding Australian supports for the upcoming shows.
 
As Avatar are expected to perform a near 2 hour Best Of set at these shows, there will be only 1 support artist per show. 
 
Melbourne’s Teramaze have solidified their reputation as one of the country's most consistent and distinctive progressive heavy acts. They deliver cutting edge, modern metal built around the fretwork of two world class guitarists and dual powerhouse vocals.
 
Sydney’s Our Last Enemy are the embodiment of apocalyptic industrial metal. Methodical riffs embellished with synth overtones; dark, hypnotic rhythms and down and dirty vocals  with big singalong choruses that are primed for the live arena.

Brisbane’s Krave are a truly unique cross section of hard rock and alt metal with musical influences as diverse as Zeppelin, Sabbath and Pantera with a vocal delivery from frontwoman Siana Davis that’s somewhere between Paramore, Evanescence and Halestorm. Definitely ones to watch.
 
 
TOUR DATES
Friday, August 25: 170 Russell, Melbourne
Saturday, August 26: The Metro, Sydney
Sunday, August 27: The Triffid, Brisbane

Tickets available from

thephoenix.au

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August 1, 2023
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Suicidal Tendencies Announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour For November

Prepare to have your mind Institutionalized Australia. The one and only Suicidal Tendencies will be bringing their ‘Still Cyco Punk After All These Years’ tour to our shores for the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, self titled debut. 1983’s Suicidal Tendencies!

Hailing from the sun-soaked streets of Venice, California, ST was the brainchild of the unstoppable force known as Mike Muir, younger brother of original Z-Boy and Dogtown Skateboard founder Jim Muir. 

Picture this: it’s the early 80’s and Muir takes the essence of skating, surfing, and the Dogtown scene and infuses it with a new style of hardcore that forever changed the punk and metal landscape. Suicidal Tendencies hit the stage with a uniqueness that ignited a wild frenzy among crowds. Flipped up hats, hand-drawn shirts, and bandanas became their signature and was instantly recognisable and defiant. They caused such a shitstorm that they were even banned from tearing up stages in their own backyard of L.A!

But did that stop ST? Absolutely not and they went on to take the world by storm. Blending punk, metal, and hardcore into something else: Skate-Punk-Thrash. They shattered musical boundaries and left a trail of awe-inspiring chaos in their wake. With their aggressive sound and unapologetic attitude, they became favourites among the extreme sports community, pumping adrenaline into the veins of every skateboarder, surfer, and thrill-seeker out there.

The rest is history..

Suicidal Tendencies has evolved like a raging beast over the past four decades. With multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations under their belt, they have left an indelible mark on heavy music the world over. Their legacy has even earned them a prestigious spot in the Skateboard Hall of Fame, forever cementing their impact on both music and culture. And let’s not forget the incredible talent that has graced their ranks over the years, with the likes of Robert Trujillo, Thundercat, Josh Freese, and Brooks Wackerman contributing their exceptional skills to the Suicidal family.

Now, in celebration of their self-titled debut album’s 40th anniversary, Suicidal Tendencies are returning to Australia with a vengeance! 

Prepare to be blown away as Mike Muir leads the charge, joined by the powerhouse lineup of Ben Weinman (from the legendary Dillinger Escape Plan), Dean Pleasants, Tye Trujillo (son of the one and only Robert Trujillo), and Greyson Nekrutman. 

They’re revved up and armed with the same explosive energy and unrelenting aggression that made them an unstoppable force back in ’83. 

Brace yourselves because Suicidal Tendencies is coming for you,
and if you miss out, You’ll Be Sorry.

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023
Saturday, November 11: The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets from thetriffid.com.au

Thursday, November 16: The Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets from metrotheatre.com.au

Friday, November 17: Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
Tickets from thecroxton.com.au

Saturday, November 18: Froth and Fury Festival, Adelaide
Tickets from frothandfuryfest.com

Tickets on sale Thursday, August 3 @ 10.00am local time

www.suicidaltendenciesofficial.com

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WEDNESDAY 13 PERFORMS MURDERDOLLS!

WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band – which features former MURDERDOLLS alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ and their triumphant 2010 return, ‘Women And Children Last’, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year Award.

Amid a 2002 musical landscape full of baggy pants, backwards caps and tracksuit pants rose a metallic glam punk band that defied the prevailing trends and brought back hard and fast rock ’n roll. Murderdolls dug up the corpse of rock, defiled it and injected pure unadulterated undead life back into it. And it was glorious! 

‘Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls’ and its successor, ‘Women and Children Last‘ were like nothing else. Fast and dirty, raw and macabre. Drawing lyrical inspiration from classic horror, each tracks is full of tongue-in-cheek horror done to perfection. Led by horror-punk icon, Wednesday 13 and the late great Joey Jordison, Murderdolls slithered their way to the top of the horrendous heights of rock amassing a colossal cult-following along the way. 

The sinister, sneering vocals, huge hooks, gang vocal choruses, pounding rhythms and some of the best riffs ever penned, the Murderdolls wrote songs for arenas and played them in theatres, making their adrenaline-fuelled odes to darkness that much more thrilling. 

For the first time in well over a decade, Murderdolls’ frontman and songwriter, Wednesday 13, will resurrect his songs from the twisted depths of their dual album discography and unleash an unforgettable set when they descend on Australia, breathing fire into the raucous anthems that have defined an entire subculture. 
 

“After 21 years since its release, and the recent sad and premature passing of Joey, it only feels right to go out and celebrate these songs. We made two amazing albums that I was very proud of, and unfortunately much of the world didn’t get a chance to hear the songs live. In 2018, we all got together at Joey’s house and discussed plans and possibilities for the future, but we both had other immediate plans, We will be performing tracks from both MURDERDOLLS albums on this upcoming tour and celebrating the legacy of the band.” – Wednesday 13
 

TOUR DATES
Friday, Feb 2: The Triffid, Brisbane
Sat, Feb 3: The Metro, Sydney
Sun, Feb 4: Max Watts, Melbourne
Tues, Feb 6: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Wed, Feb 7: Rosemount Hotel, Perth

Tickets on sale Thurs, July 27 @ 9.00am Local Time
ThePhoenix.au

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June 22, 2023
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Interview with Cody Carson (Set It Off)

The highly successful modern rock band, YOU ME AT SIX, is ecstatic to announce their upcoming Truth Decay Tour in Australia this July. They will be accompanied by the Los Angeles-based trio, SET IT OFF, for what promises to be a remarkable national tour.

The tour marks YOU ME AT SIX's first Australian headline tour in five years, in support of their immensely successful eighth studio album, Truth Decay. With over half a billion streams across all digital platforms, the band has an impressive list of accolades, including gracing the covers of various global magazines, two UK Number 1 albums, and five Top 10 records.

After completing multiple sold-out tours in the UK and Europe, the band is excited to return to Australia, where they have a loyal and enthusiastic fan base. They recently finished a massive European tour, sharing the stage with The Hunna and supported by Australian pop-punk favourites, Yours Truly.

Lead vocalist Josh Franceschi expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating, “Really looking forward to coming back down under. Australia has always been our favourite place to tour, and our fans are special there. Nothing like an Aussie crowd. Truth Decay is coming!“

Joining YOU ME AT SIX on tour will be SET IT OFF, known for their unique pop-infused rock sound that features bold electronic elements, catchy guitar riffs, and an overall feel-good, dance-worthy vibe. The Florida-based group has previously released four albums, and their Top 10 Spotify tracks have garnered over 528 million plays. Their latest release, Elsewhere, is a moody and forward-thinking album that showcases their growth and development as artists.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness one of the most thrilling and explosive live shows of the year!

Tickets from destroyalllines.com
Destroy All Lines Presents

YOU ME AT SIX
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
SET IT OFF
TOUR DATES:

SUNDAY 9 JULY 2023 – MAGNET HOUSE, PERTH 18+
TUESDAY 11 JULY 2023 – THE GOV, ADELAIDE LIC AA
THURSDAY 13 JULY 2023 – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE 18+
FRIDAY 14 JULY 2023 – ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY LIC AA
SUNDAY 16 JULY 2023 – FORUM THEATRE, MELBOURNE 18+

General tickets on sale now
Tickets from destroyalllines.com

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