Toxic Holocaust have had their Australian tour cancelled for the second time in a row. The tour was originally announced for early 2014 then cancelled due to illness, now the scheduled replacement tour has been pulled. It seems it’s the straw that has broken promoter Heathen Skulls’ back, as he took to social media to release a full, detailed account of what transpired and what the future may hold for him and for the TH tour: “It’s with a certain level of regret and an equal amount of relief that I must announce the cancellation of the Toxic Holocaust and Iron Reagan Australian and New Zealand tour this November…Over the last 12 months since singing onto this tour, my financial situation has changed dramatically, the touring industry in Australia has become a lot more competitive and over saturated, because of such things, I’ve decided to pull back from touring as the risks involved are just too steep.” The statement continued: “The tour is still on the cards for early next year but it is now in the hands of another promoter and the bands themselves… I am sorry for any inconvenience; all refunds can be obtained through the point of purchase”.
Speaking of other promoters, there still has been no word as to whether those that pledged money to the failed Hits and Pits crowdfunding campaign have received their money back. Death By Stereo recently issued a stern ‘fuck you’ to the promoter live on stage in California. “This goes out to Ben in Australia…California fucking hates you, son of a bitch,” he said, in a rant that was captured on video.
The Dwarves have added a Geelong show to their east coast tour this coming October. They’ll play Barwon Club on Thursday October 16, in addition to the Evelyn Hotel show on Friday October 17. Tickets are on sale now.
UK’s You Me at Six have added a second (and final) show to their Victorian run as part of their headlining September tour. You have one more chance to see these guys, this time on Monday September 8 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets are on sale now, and yes Tonight Alive are supporting.
Taperjean are bringing Say Anything back to the country to celebrate the release of Hebrews. They’ll play pretty decent sized venues around the country including the Corner Hotel on Friday October 17. You can grab tickets now from Oztix or the Corner Hotel.
Poison City Records have announced an acoustic show will happen amongst the upcoming Weekender festivities this August. Jamie Hay and Liam White, The Sugarcanes, Jay Whalley, Georgia Maq and Isaac Bowen will play at The Old Bar on Saturday August 23 from 2pm. There are no pre-sales for this one so just ensure you get there early and you’ll be set.
Tassie band Captives are going to release their new EP Butterflies, Diamonds & Lightning on Friday October 3, but before they hit the tar they’ll hit Old Bar. See them on Saturday September 13 or nick up to Ballarat on Friday October 3 for a regional gig. Tickets will be available on the door.
Rise Against have scored a very impressed #3 ARIA debut for their new release The Black Market, benefitting nicely from ample triple j coverage. Pennywise would be stoked that their Australian fan base is still lapping up their music – even if it’s old stuff. Their new/old album Yesterdays landed at #16. Amity are still hanging around on the charts, as the dates to their upcoming tour slowly sell out, and Violent Soho are thriving on the attention their huge tour has granted them, maintaining #41 on the charts this week.
House Vs Hurricane have announced a reunion show, less than a year since they disbanded. The band will smash out a set at Melbourne’s BANG nightclub on Saturday August 30 with Ocean Grove, Earth Caller and Sierra.
