Metal news for Australia fans - concerts etc.

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Saxon

Guests - The Sword

To say that SAXON are one of metal's most influential bands would be no understatement. The band who along with Iron Maiden and Motorhead begun the movement now known as The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, have been cited by no lesser luminaries than Metallica and Slayer as a primary influence.

Being the trailblazing pioneers in any walk of life has its hazards and so it was that SAXON's over the top shows also inspired a young filmmaker by the name of Rob Reiner who made the world's first full-length mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap!

One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past ten years, THE SWORD have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness, toured the world with Metallica, and were one of the first bands to lock into a whole new legion of fans through Guitar Hero. This summer, the band casts its gaze to the stars for 'Warp Riders', their third full-length and most ambitious effort to date.

Warp Riders is THE SWORD’s first concept album. It's also their most flat-out, supercharged, adrenaline-pumping work yet, a chrome-plated war machine that lauds over the blackened sky. “Warp Riders” is a monster of an album with monster melodies, monster hooks, and monster riffs… an album overflowing in classic metal perfection.” – Metal Underground


TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 28 JANUARY, 9AM

 

MONDAY 28 FEBRUARY MELBOURNE, GERSHWIN ROOM – 18+
www.espy.com.au, www.ticketek.com.au 132 849 & Oztix outlets

TUESDAY 1 MARCH SYDNEY, MANNING BAR – 18+

www.manningbar.com 1300 762 545, www.ticketek.com.au 132 849 & Oztix outlets

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SOUNDWORKS TOURING and APPARELDIRECT.COM.AU presents

ALESTORM

With Guests

Voyager

“BACK THROUGH TIME” AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND TOUR MAY 2010

Arrr! Those piratical badasses ALESTORM are sailing their way through the seas of time, to once again plunder our shores on an ale and wench raiding mission. May will be the month they drop anchor, paddle ashore and launch into the first set of swashbuckling shows, of their ‘Back Through Time’ world tour. ALESTORM’S third album ‘Back Through Time’ is an epic adventure with more drunken singalong anthems than you can shake a stick at. There are songs about midgets, songs about Wisconsin and songs about travelling through time to kill Vikings. And in an exclusive offer, Australian fans will have first opportunity to buy the new album anywhere in the world! So matey’s, don’t be a squiffy! Collect your dubloons, haul yourself down to the party and get your hands on a copy of ‘Back Through Time’ before any other scallywags can.

Appealing to a massive spectrum of music connoisseurs VOYAGER join the ranks as a mighty fine national support. Combining it all into a melting pot of incredible melodies and arrangements, VOYAGER’S latest offering "I Am The reVolution" is a journey into the overloaded information age, with a sound so versatile and unique that is is simply unforgettable... the reVolution begins HERE!


Alestorm

ALESTORM with Voyager performing at:

 

May 10th -  Amplifier Bar, Perth

May 11th - Enigma Bar, Adelaide

May 12th - The HiFi, Brisbane

May 13th - The Manning Bar, Sydney

May 14th - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

May 15th - Rising Sun, Auckland – New Zealand

 

TICKETS ON SALE FROM MONDAY JAN 31st!

 

Perth - www.moshtix.com, 78 Records

Adelaide – www.moshtix.com

Brisbane – www.thehifi.com.au/brisbane

Sydney – www.moshtix.com , www.oztix.com.au

Melbourne – www.cornerhotel.com

Auckland – www.moshtix.co.nz, Real Groovy, www.undertheradar.co.nz

 

www.myspace.com/alestorm

www.myspace.com/voyageraustralia

www.napalmrecords.com  

www.moderninvasionmusic.com  

www.appareldirect.com.au

www.soundworkstouring.com

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Nevermore

“American-bred heavy metal doesn't get any better than this.” – Eduardo Rivadavia (Allmusic.com)


Seattle’s Nevermore have ensnared and entertained metal minds the world over for nearly two decades. With a string of seven critically acclaimed studio albums; Nevermore have etched out their own legend into the metal mythos. For the first time in 5 years, they will bring their impassioned brand of uncompromising heavy metal to Australian audiences. This will be the first chance for Australia’s metal maniacs to hear material from Nevermore’s latest release, “The Obsidian Conspiracy”, live in concert.

Since the release of their first album in 1995, critics and fans have debated how to describe Nevermore. Often called “thrash” or “progressive”, these labels are more limitations rather than descriptions. Nevermore encompass the sensibilities of traditional metal with emphasis on melody, complexity, aggression and energy. Their lyrics are conceptual, intelligent and dramatic, delivered with peerless power and conviction by vocalist Warrel Dane. Complimenting Dane are the guitar histrionics of the technical but tasteful virtuoso, Jeff Loomis. Rounding the band out are the ferociously tight rhythm section of bassist Jim Sheppard and drummer Van Williams. With as much emphasis on song writing as they place on musicianship, Nevermore have built their global following through extensive touring (with bands as diverse as Disturbed and Dream Theater) and the undeniable merits of their unique brand of twisted technical metal.

Over the past 15 years, Nevermore’s discography has grown in intricacy, intensity and quality. Albums such as 1996’s “The Politics of Ecstasy”, 2000’s “Dead Heart In a Dead World” and 2005’s “The Godless Endeavor” have been heralded as modern metal classics by both fans and critics alike. The band’s latest studio effort, “The Obsidian Conspiracy”, produced by Soilwork’s Peter Wichers, has been similarly acclaimed. Peter Carnbro (ultimate-guitar.com) found the album to be “…an extremely solid effort, that manages to bring something new to the band’s sound without completely altering it.” Scott Alisoglu (Blabbermouth.com) describes the album as “…another mighty release from the Seattle stalwarts.”

Nevermore return in 2011 is sure to be a highlight whether you’re head banging in the pit, or standing back in awe of the musicianship. This is one metal-heads won’t dare miss.


Australian Tour 2011

Wednesday 8th June – Rosemount, Perth

Thursday 9th June – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane

Friday 10th June – The Billboard, Melbourne

Saturday 11th June – Manning Bar, Sydney

Sunday 12th June – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (public holiday)

 

Tickets for all shows available from redanttouring.com, Ticketek 132 849 or ticketek.com.au

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Primus with guests Melvins

28th February 2011   


Title:       NSW: Primus/Melvins
Start Time:       8:00 PM
Location:       Enmore Theatre

Other Information:       Lic A/A www.ticketek.com.au 132 849

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SAXON Pulls Out Of Australia's SOUNDWAVE Festival - Feb. 17, 2011


British heavy metal legends SAXON have pulled out of Australia's Soundwave festival due to delays in the recording sessions for the band's new studio album, "Call To Arms".

Commented the group: "We are, unfortunately, forced to cancel our Australia trip due scheduling problems with the new album recordings.

"We apologize for cancelling but due to the bad weather conditions we had in the U.K. during the recording sessions we have suffered various delays and we can't just drop the production and leave — we have producers booked and mix engineers waiting to finish the album, which is titled 'Call To Arms'.

"We have looked at this from all sides, but too many people are involved so we have made the choice to finish the album and we apologize again.

"We hope you can understand that we have not made this decision lightly."

The 2011 edition of Australia's Soundwave festival is set to take place in late February/early March.

SAXON is seeking a suitable record label to release the follow-up to 2009's "Into The Labyrinth" (SPV/Steamhammer), which will feature a guest appearance by legendary keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW).

SAXON had a busy year in 2010, which included performing a blinding set at Download in June, where to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Monsters of Rock show, they played their legendary "Wheels of Steel" album in its entirety for the first time ever.

As is becoming an almost yearly custom for SAXON, they will perform at the 02 Shepherds Bush Empire in London on St. Georges Day, April 23, which promises to be a loud, rocking celebration of England's patron saint's day.

SAXON's last album, "Into The Labyrinth", sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD debuted at No. 29 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200. The CD was recorded at the Twilight Hall in Krefeld, Germany, under the direction of Charlie Bauerfeind.

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PEGAZUS Films 'Haunting Me' Video - Feb. 17, 2011


Australian metallers PEGAZUS recently filmed a video for the song "Haunting Me". The track comes off the band's first studio album in nine years, "In Metal We Trust", which will be released on April 15 through Black Leather Records (with distribution from Twilight Vertrieb). According to a press release, the CD contains "11 brand new classic heavy metal songs with original singer Justin Fleming back on vocals! As a tribute to the great guitarists of the '80s, PEGAZUS has invited Ross The Boss (MANOWAR, ROSS THE BOSS, THE DICTATORS), Jeff Watson (NIGHT RANGER, MOTHER'S ARMY) and David Shankle (MANOWAR, DSG) to contribute a solo to the song "Old Skool Metal Dayz".


"In Metal We Trust" track listing :

01. Metal Messiah
02. Road Warrior
03. Old Skool Metal Dayz
04. We Live To Rock
05. Haunting Me
06. Eye For An Eye
07. Ghost Rider
08. Metal Gods
09. End Of The World
10. Death Or Glory
11. Old Skool Metal Dayz (extended version feat. David Shankle, Ross the Boss, Jeff Watson

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28th February 2011
Title:       NSW: Stone Sour/Sevendust/36 Crazyfists
Start Time:       8:00 PM
Location:       Luna Park Big Top


Other Information:       Lic A/A www.bigtopsydney.com 1300 BIG TOP & www.ticketek.com.au 132 849

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Nice idea for the Aussies, Eagle!   

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Metal Health 2011

QUIET RIOT is a Hard Rock phenomenon! The first Heavy Metal band to top the USA pop charts at #1 on Billboard magazine. The quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster smash album Metal Health (with sales exceeding 10 million) which spawned 2 hit singles that have become synonymous with heavy metal: "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health".

WARRANT first came into the spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. The single "Heaven" reached #1 in Rolling Stone and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next came the 2x Platinum album Cherry Pie and the gold album Dog Eat Dog. Warrant's albums have achieved sales of over 10 million.

LA GUNS got their start on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip over 20 years ago. Formed in 1986 and signed with Polygram Records in 1987, they recorded their first album that summer, “L.A. Guns”, which sold over 750,000 copies and earned the band its first gold album award in 1988. Featuring original members Phil Lewis and Steve Riley, this authentic Hollywood rock band has been touring the US & Europe, and are continuing to tour the world for 2011.

TOUR DATES*:
Fri 29 April - Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Thurs 5 May - HQ Complex, Adelaide
Fri 6 May - Metro City, Perth
Sat 7 May - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Sun 8 May - Metro Theatre, Sydney
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.
Running times:

Metro City, Perth
Doors: 7pm
Local Support: 7.30pm
LA Guns: 8.20pm
Warrant: 9.40pm
Quiet Riot: 11pm
Finishing Time: 12.10am

Please Note: Running times are approximate and may be subject to change.

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Iron Maiden

Sydney Entertainment Centre
Darling Harbour, NSW

07:30 PM
   

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A Day To Remember and Underoath Australian Tour
A Day To Remember, Underoath

8 May The Astor Theatre WA
10 May HQ SA
12 May Festival Hall VIC
13 May Luna Park - Big Top NSW
15 May The Tivoli QLD
17 May Coolangatta Hotel QLD

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Disturbed 'Music As A Weapon' 2011 Australian Tour
Disturbed


20 Apr Burswood Dome WA
23 Apr Adelaide Entertainment Centre SA
24 Apr Rod Laver Arena VIC
25 Apr Acer Arena NSW
28 Apr Newcastle Entertainment Centre NSW
30 Apr Brisbane Entertainment Centre QLD

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Motörhead Australian Tour 2011
Motorhead

26 Mar - Festival Hall VIC
28 Mar  - Thebarton Theatre SA
30 Mar - Luna Park - Big Top NSW
1 Apr - Gold Coast Convention Centre QLD


Queens Of The Stone Age - Sidewaves
Queens Of The Stone Age

2 Mar - Enmore Theatre NSW
3 Mar - The Palace Theatre VIC



Uriah Heep (UK) Greatest Hits Australian Tour
Uriah Heep

31 Mar - The Tivoli QLD
1 Apr - Enmore Theatre NSW
2 Apr - Palais Theatre VIC



Alestorm 'Back Through Time' Australian Tour
Alestorm

10 May Amplifier Bar WA
11 May Enigma Bar SA
12 May The Hi-Fi QLD
13 May Manning Bar - Sydney University NSW
14 May The Corner Hotel VIC






Soundwave 2011

Iron Maiden, Queens Of The Stone Age, Slayer, Primus, Slash, Social Distortion, The Gaslight Anthem, Rob Zombie, Pennywise, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Stone Sour, Gang Of Four, New Found Glory, Sum 41

26 Feb RNA Showgrounds QLD
27 Feb Sydney Showgrounds NSW
4 Mar Melbourne Showgrounds VIC
5 Mar Bonython Park SA
7 Mar Steel Blue Oval WA


Supporting Artist(s):

One Day As A Lion, Bullet For My Valentine, Bring Me The Horizon, The Murderdolls, Millencolin, Coheed and Cambria,
The Amity Affliction, Silverstein, Fucked Up, Feeder, H20, Saxon, The Rocket Summer, We The Kings, Anberlin,
Third Eye Blind, Devildriver, Sevendust, Less Than Jake, The Bronx, Monster Magnet, Terror, MxPx, Protest The Hero,
Melvins, 36 Crazyfists, Ill Nino, The Ataris, The Starting Line, Bayside, Mad Caddies, The Maine, Trash Talk, Mayday Parade,
Foxy Shazam, Never Shout Never, The Blackout, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, High On Fire, Dommin, The Sword, Kylesa,
There For Tomorrow, Breathe Carolina, Taking Dawn, I See Stars, Rise To Remain, Nonpoint, Veara, Every Avenue,
Blessthefall, Polar Bear Club, This Town Needs Guns

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Morbid Angel Australian Tour 2011
Morbid Angel

27 May The Hi-Fi VIC
28 May Manning Bar - Sydney University NSW




Nevermore (USA) Australian Tour
Nevermore

8 Jun Rosemount Hotel WA
9 Jun The Hi-Fi QLD
10 Jun Billboard VIC
11 Jun Manning Bar - Sydney University NSW
12 Jun Fowler's Live SA




Metal Health 2011 Tour feat. Quiet Riot + Warrant + LA Guns
Quiet Riot, Warrant, LA Guns

29 Apr The Palace Theatre VIC
30 Apr ANU Bar ACT
5 May HQ SA
6 May Metro City Concert Club WA
7 May The Tivoli QLD
8 May Metro Theatre NSW



Saxon and The Sword - Sidewaves
Saxon

28 Feb The Esplanade Hotel - Gershwin Room VIC
1 Mar Manning Bar - Sydney University NSW




Stone Sour/Coheed and Cambria/Sevendust/36 Crazyfists - Sidewaves
Stone Sour, Coheed and Cambria, Sevendust, 36 Crazyfists

28 Feb Luna Park - Big Top NSW
2 Mar Festival Hall VIC




ZZ Top Australian Tour 2011
ZZ Top

18 Apr Festival Hall VIC
20 Apr Newcastle Entertainment Centre NSW
23 Apr Perth Motorplex WA
25 Apr WIN Entertainment Centre NSW
27 Apr Enmore Theatre NSW
28 Apr Enmore Theatre NSW

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IRON MAIDEN's February 24, 2011 concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Sydney


The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Satellite 15... The Final Frontier
02. El Dorado
03. 2 Minutes to Midnight
04. The Talisman
05. Coming Home
06. Dance of Death
07. The Trooper
08. The Wicker Man
09. Blood Brothers
10. When the Wild Wind Blows
11. The Evil That Men Do
12. Fear of the Dark
13. Iron Maiden


Encore:

14. The Number of the Beast
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name
16. Running Free