THE RETURN OF QUEENSRŸCHE
Seattle progressive metal legends Queensrÿche return to Australia for their first tour in nearly a decade, and first Australian tour with vocalist Todd La Torre.Having sold over 30 million albums around the world over the last 30-plus years, Queensrÿche’s progressive metal classics are some of the most celebrated in hard rock and heavy metal. The band’s revitalised lineup has consistently delivered high-octane live shows combining the hungry fire of a new band with the tempered experience of master showmen. See them at the Prince Bandroom on Friday October 14.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE/ATREYU ADD EXTRA DATE
It’s a testament to the incredible domestic popularity of Bullet For My Valentine, Atreyu and Cane Hill that they have sold out their first Melbourne date at warp speed, adding a second and final show at 170 Russell on Monday October 24.
CHERIE CURRIE TOUR
The Runaways burst onto the scene in 1975 with a 15-year-old Cherie Currie out front screaming the instant classic Cherry Bomb. Currie released her first solo album at the age of 18, recorded a number of albums with her twin sister Marie and later embarked on a film career. Currie is also a wood-carving artist, using a chainsaw to create her works. She’s bringing her new band to Australia and New Zealand this month. Recent live setlists include Runaways tracks like American Nights, Is It Day Or Night, Heartbeat and Queens Of Noise, Lou Reed’s Rock and Roll, Do You Love Me by Kiss and David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel. Catch her on Saturday May 28 at the Corner Hotel in Richmond.
THE HENDRIX REVOLUTION TOUR
Randy Hansen, guitar virtuoso and one of the few guitarists in the world to be recognised by the Hendrix family, is coming to Australia for a national tour, bringing his explosive guitar interpretations reminiscent of all that was breath taking and spellbinding about Jimi Hendrix. He’ll be at the Palais on Saturday May 21.
GERALDINE QUINN AND THE LAST GIG IN MELBOURNE
In 2011 Geraldine Quinn wrote and performed a show called The Last Gig In Melbourne with a full band. It’s about the live music scene in general, and Melbourne in particular. Now it’s been released as a full studio recording and it’s full of great local references and reminiscences. And how could you not love an album that features a prog rock tribute to Molly Meldrum?
THE CHARGE & MORE AT THE REVERENCE
It’s going to be a massive night of guitar fuelled rock at The Reverence Hotel on Friday May 6 as The Charge and Suiciety headline along with Red Sky Burial and The Hidden Venture. The night is kicking off at 8pm so make sure you get down early not to miss out.
CHIHUAHUA ROCK 2
Chihuahua Rock is a yearly concert that raises money for Chihuahua Rescue Australia. It’s back for the second year at Mr Boogie Man Bar on Saturday May 7. From 6pm catch Luke Laver (Falconio), Purroxide, MisSsta, Kill TV and Thrasher Jynx. There will also be a raffle. $10 entry with all proceeds going to Chi Rescue.
BEING AS AN OCEAN AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Californian melodic hardcore crew Being As An Ocean will return for their first headlining tour of the country since 2013, and in tow will be Perth band Saviour and Melbourne’s Void Of Vision. Tickets are on sale now for their shows at Max Watt’s on Thursday June 2 (18+) and Arrow On Swanston on Friday June 3 (All Ages).
AN EVENING WITH STEVEN WILSON
Steven Wilson will tour Australia and New Zealand in October 2016. Back in 2013 he toured Australia with one of the most elaborate productions witnessed in rock venues. Fans who attended the shows were immersed in an audiovisual sensory experience, simultaneously overwhelming and uplifting, and you can expect something similar this time. With a band of gifted and inspiring musicians behind him, an immersive visual experience filling the stage and full quadraphonic surround sound saturating the room, this is truly a show not to be missed. See him at 170 Russell on Friday October 28.
