The Soundwave Sidewaves continue to trickle through as the festival quickly approaches. Now only a month away, Soundwave recently released details on a bunch of very decent shows taking place in Melbourne in addition to the festival itself at Melbourne showgrounds. See Lamb Of God and all-star ensemble Killer Be Killed at 170 Russell on Tuesday February 24. Marilyn Manson will headline a couple of shows but Melbourne has been denied.
Eyehategod have had their Australian tour cancelled again. In devastating news for fans, the most recent incarnation of their Aussie tour has been scrapped, this time due to health issues. Last year, their headlining run was cancelled due to issues with the promoter, this time vocalist Mike Williams is unwell and had to cancel their entire tour as a result. Refunds are available from point of purchase.
Canadian band Slates are making their way to Australia for the first time headlining a bunch of shows with the backing of their excellent label New Damage Records. Suss them out at The Old Bar on Wednesday February 18 with Speech Patterns and Initials. Or catch them at The Public Bar with Ride The Tiger and Pitt The Elder on Thursday February 19. Tickets are available at the door, no pre-purchase necessary.
Title Fight fans rejoice. The band have announced they’re headlining our way on the back of their new album Hyperview (out this week). The album is a massive leap forward stylistically for the band, so this one should go down a treat, live. See it at The Corner Hotel on Friday June 26.
Silverstein are coming back. Canada’s finest are headed our way to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their Discovering The Waterfront album, which they will play in full at every date on their national tour. See them with Dream On Dreamer and Young Lions on Friday May 8 at 170 Russell.
Local lass Georgia Maq will team up with Newcastle’s Spencer Scott to release a split 7” together this year. LostBoyRecords will put out the split, on which they both contribute two tracks, on February 28. Stream two of the tracks online now and keep your eyes peeled for local performances.
Melbourne favourites Initials are calling it a day after just four more shows. If you missed them playing at The Rev’s Australia Day benefit, you better make sure you see them on Friday February 6 The Public Bar, Wednesday February 18 at The Old Bar or back at The Reverence for an official farewell on Saturday March 28. Full details to be revealed shortly.
Emarosa have announced their return to our country this winter. They’ll be playing a bunch of club shows around Australia though Melbourne’s show is happening at Wrangler Studios on Monday June 9 and it’s all ages. You can pinch some tickets from Wednesday January 28.
Asking Alexandria have split with their notoriously mouthy vocalist Danny Worsnop. He’s left the band to “pursue other musical interests.” The rest of the band are continuing unabated, “We are going to tour harder than ever” they’ve insisted.
Napalm Death have figured out how to harness the powers of metal, and appealed to Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (a self-confessed metalhead) and asked for clemency for two Australians facing execution in Bali this month. Safe to say it’s unlikely their request will be heeded but nice to see some muscle flexing nonetheless.
