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WEEKLY UPDATE
-11 FEB 2011-
BILLBOARD ‘The Venue’
billboardthevenue.com.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
170 Russell Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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*11 FEBRUARY – DE LA SOUL
*18 FEBRUARY – KATE NASH
*25 FEBRUARY – HARD KANDY feat *Shock Force & Dark By Design
*28 FEBRUARY – NEW FOUND GLORY & LESS THAN JAKE Sold Out
*01 MARCH – ANBERLIN – Sold Out
*02 MARCH – SUM 41 – Sold Out
*03 MARCH – DEVILDRIVER
*04 MARCH – NORMAN JAY
*12 MARCH – HAWKWIND
*18 MARCH – CARL COX 3 hour set
*25 MARCH – FINNTROLL
*27 MARCH – UNWRITTEN LAW
*06 APRIL – DEAD KENNEDYS – New Listing!
*27 APRIL – ESCAPE THE FATE – New Listing!
*29 APRIL – UNKLE – New Listing!
*15 MAY – SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
*10 JUNE – NEVERMORE – New Listing!
Plus check out Billboard’s weekly nights!
Billboard Thursdays
Billboard Saturdays
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DE LA SOUL
DATE: Friday 11 February, 2011
TIME: 9PM- 1AM
LINE UP: De La Soul
TICKET PRICE: $55.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com and moshtix.com.au
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THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF ‘DE LA SOUL IS DEAD’ – A RETROSPECTIVE CELEBRATION OF ONE OF HIP HOP’S GREATEST ALBUM
One of the most important recordings in the evolution of hip hop is De La Soul’s milestone album, ‘De La Soul Is Dead’. At the time of its release it literally altered the cultural landscape of hip hop music across the globe and ushered in a new era of positivity and consciousness in global hip hop culture.
The album was produced by legendary DJ producer Prince Paul, and between them, Paul, Mase, Dave and Pos gave birth to one of the most loved and celebrated hip hop records of all time, which included classic De La joints like ‘(A Rollerskatin Jam Called) Saturdays’, ‘Ring Ring’, ’Keepin The Faith’ and ‘Pass The Plugs’.
2011 is the 20th anniversary of the release of this golden moment in hip hop history, and to celebrate, Peace Music is proud to present De La Soul, Prince Paul and special international guests, live in concert, performing the album in its entirety from start to finish.
This is a once in a life time opportunity to see one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time recreated live in concert. De La Soul’s 2009 tour of Australia sold out venues around the country, so get your tickets fast to avoid disappointment.
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KATE NASH
DATE: Friday 18 February, 2011
TIME: 9PM- 11.45PM
LINE UP: Kate Nash
TICKET PRICE: $52.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
Playground Touring proudly presents KATE NASH: 2011 TOUR.
2008 Brit Award Winner – Best Female
Latest tour from the Platinum selling UK number 1 artist, Kate Nash
“Ms Nash has been cocooned away with an ever-expanding record collection to devour, emerging now as a rather wiser and more assured butterfly.”
NME
“…My Best Friend Is You proves that she’s still the best of the lot when it comes to balancing her pop hooks with a compelling persona.”
Jonathan Keefe, Slant Magazine
“Nash combines well-crafted songs and girl’s-eye lyrics with a self-confident charisma”
SMH, Metro
Kate Nash returns to Australia with a new album, a new look and an evolutionary nostalgic sound proving that the young Miss Nash has transformed into a powerful and enigmatic pop musician.
Nash will be playing tracks from her new album My Best Friend Is You, along with some from her previous album that scored her a Brit Award for Best Female. The new album itself naturally progresses through grungy pop, steering you blissfully with catchy hooks and humourous lyrical narrative. The help of 60’s sounds of full brass pipes and twanging surf guitar show her diversity and ability to make poignant yet playful music. Often crude and clearly unafraid of a little bloodsport, Nash splashes playfully on the shores of innocence and idiosyncrasy. This juxtaposition is her most powerful weapon and is quintessentially, Nash.
A clever musician with a compelling persona – she’s not afraid to show them how it’s done. Get your tickets now.
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HARD KANDY
DATE: Friday 25 February, 2011
TIME: 10.00PM – 6.00AM
LINE UP: Shock Force & Dark By Design & more
TICKET PRICE: $35.00 + BF (second release) and $45.00 + BF (general admission)
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
Hard Kandy is proud to present: Dark by Design (UK), Shock:Force(UK) & XDream (Syd)
MAIN ROOM – Colourful Magic Theme
Shock:Force (UK)
Dark by Design (UK)
Xdream (SYD)
Scott Alert
Dr. Willis
Ben Jackson
Lonskii
Calvinator
Trent McDermott
Josh Lang
Pred
SIDE ROOM – WHITE LIES
Rhys Gibson
Axel F
The Butcher
E.M.F.
Ajax
Adyn Hein
Alex butler
Skeata
Daniel Dobson
Dark By Design(UK)
Gaz continues to innovate the UK hard trance / hard dance scene with releases & big remixes on the likes of TIDY, MASIF, TRACID TRAXX, TUNNEL RECORDS & HARDTIMEZ all under his DARK BY DESIGN, GAZ WEST, AVALINE & KAIN MARCO aliases alongside his own label DARK BY DESIGN RECORDINGS. Dark By Design not just a DJ set but actually a ’showcase’. It is, in fact, an almost pre-live set that has been delicately prepared that exhibits exclusive remixes, re-edits and new tracks – never to be released – full of effects to blow away any crowd!
www.darkbydesign.co.uk
Shock:Force(UK)
(Radio One Supported) SHOCK:FORCE – A name now synonymous with the hard dance scene are one of the fastest growing headliners in Hard Dance, having already earned main stage slots at a multitude of the UK’s biggest club events like Bionic, Goodgreef, Frantic & AWsum. They will now continue their full frontal assault of today’s scene, inflicting their forward thinking, infectious sound on the masses
www.shock-force-music.com
Xdream (Syd)
Has the complete X-factor and is back by popular demand to hard kandy. Watching her play is as intense as her music! Originally a dancer, her passion for dance is unmistakable. On stage she is dancing just as hard as anyone out there! Besides her obvious skills as a turntablist, her stage presence and intense energy keeps the crowd pumped and the floors filled. Xdream plays anything from uplifting trance right up to hard trance/hardstyle, but you’ll mostly hear her playing her unique, intense sound of uplifting, banging energy, hard trance, with sexy twisted girl vocals, Whilst she is scratching, cutting, sampling and using acapella’s, she brings the X-factor to every set.. There is never a dull moment!
www.djxdream.com.au
Multi color laser installation, Kandy dancers
16 LED rotating stage screens
Giveaways & Postcard signings
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NEW FOUND GLORY & LESS THAN JAKE
DATE: Monday 28 February, 2011
TIME: 7.30PM- 11.45PM
LINE UP: New Found Glory & Less Than Jake
TICKET PRICE: $46.20 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
“The greatest pop-punk band in history” – Brett Gurewitz
New Found energy, New Found purpose; NEW FOUND GLORY are back in the ring!
With an impressive catalog that hosts some of the most memorable pop punk songs of the past decade, their latest album ‘Not Without a Fight’, is devoid of any guest appearances, covers or bells or whistles of any kind; it’s a straight-up representation of who NEW FOUND GLORY has become and it’s a glimpse of where they’re headed. The band’s perfection of their sound even has Brett Gurewitz of Epitaph records claiming them as “The greatest pop-punk band in history”.
As their legion of Australian fans can attest it’s the live arena where NEW FOUND GLORY truly shine. “As the night ended, messy haired and sweat slicked bodies piled out back onto the streets. New Found Glory, once again, proved to everyone that pop punk is definitely not dead.” – Faster Louder
Effusive, cathartic, influential, brilliant…LESS THAN JAKE never fail to bring the good times.
We are super stoked to announce that NEW FOUND GLORY and LESS THAN JAKE will be teaming up for two Sidewaves in Melbourne and Adelaide respectively.
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ANBERLIN
DATE: Tuesday 1 March, 2011
TIME: 7.30PM- 12.00AM
LINE UP: Anberlin with supports The Starting Line and Bayside
TICKET PRICE: n/a
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: SOLD OUT
ANBERLIN have entered the big league and have firmly established themselves as one of rock’s most exciting acts.
As a band, they refuse to limit themselves to one scene or sound and are still in the game of creating extraordinary records.
Commanding the stage with a gripping presence, ANBERLIN will be delivering one of their trademark explosive live performances once again, “the energy is still in high supply and the music is still perfection” – Hybrid Magazine
THE STARTING LINE have been revered for their invigorating blend of punk-pop, indie rock and emo earnestness which has garnered the group scores of accolades and loyal fans throughout their career.
The voice for the misanthropic and the hopeful alike, BAYSIDE has prevailed as rock’s leading indefinable, working class, relatable rock heroes.
With Soundwave Melbourne sold out this will be your only chance to see this truly amazing triple bill in full flight.
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SUM 41
DATE: Wednesday 02 March, 2011
TIME: 7.30PM- 11.45PM
LINE UP: Sum 41, The Blackout, There For Tomorrow, Veara
TICKET PRICE: $49.50 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
This is SUM 41…more rebellious and pissed off than ever, spitting in the face of the establishment. Continuing their unique meld of raucous punk-rock and thunderous metal whilst still delivering amazing live shows, SUM 41 are set to deliver a blistering set for their Australian fans! “Ridiculously catchy tunes, mock guitar solo battles and drum solo…it was everything a salivating rock audience wants.” – BBC
SUM 41 is supported by recently nominated by Kerrang! as ‘Best British Newcomers’, the wrecking ball that is THE BLACKOUT, are preparing to unleash their potent brew of massive rock riffs, soaring melodies and maniacal screams on Australian audiences.
The name THERE FOR TOMORROW was never just a clever euphemism for the group of artists it embodies – it was a predetermined mission statement for their music.
Bouncy choruses, ripping riffs and terrorizing drums…introducing VEARA…a band that’s currently pulling the rug out from under today’s ‘scene’ with their unique blend of explosive pop-punk riffs and catchy hook driven choruses.
With Soundwave 2011 Melbourne sold out we are bloody pumped to announce that SUM 41, THE BLACKOUT, THERE FOR TOMORROW and VEARA are teaming up for a kick ass quadruple bill.
Presented by Faster Louder and Soundwave
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DEVILDRIVER
DATE: Thursday 03 March, 2011
TIME: 5.30PM- 10.00PM
LINE UP: Devildriver with supports by Ill Nino, All That Remains and Nonpoint
TICKET PRICE: $55.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
DEVILDRIVER has always been a band on a three-pronged mission: Work hard, rock harder, and kick as many asses as possible in the process.
Since the arrival of their self-titled debut in 2003, DEVILDRIVER has made a massive impact on the metal scene with their monstrous grooves, brutal, haunting vocals and crushing live performances.
ILL NIÑO’s Latin roots run bloody and deep. Latin percussion, and salsa-infused bass lines mixed in with a pummelling dose of hard rock and metal.
One of hard rock’s preeminent breakthrough success stories of recent years, the Massachusetts-based quintet ALL THAT REMAINS have built their career on overcoming the odds.
In a modern rock landscape littered with lowest common denominator shite, NONPOINT have risen above the pack with grace and thunder time and time again.
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NORMAN JAY
DATE: Friday 04 March, 2011
TIME: 10.00PM- 3.00AM
LINE UP: Norman Jay
TICKET PRICE: $20.00 + BF (early bird) and $25.00 + BF (general admission)
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
THE OFFICIAL PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER REUNION PRESENTS: GOOD TIMES DOWN UNDER
For the first time in the history of NSW’s premier boutique music festival, Playground Weekender will present Norman Jay MBE’s ‘Good Times’ party in Melbourne for a huge reunion bash! Good Times have celebrated thirty funk filled years at The Notting Hill Carnival in 2010 and in 2011 they are bringing the party to Australia!
It’s all happening with a four hour Norman Jay MBE Good Times DJ set – Friday 4th March in Melbourne for recognition of the thousands of punters who travel from Melbourne (the fastest growing market for the festival) to Playground Weekender each year.
Norman Jay MBE’s Good Times set encapsulates the spirit of Playground Weekender, with the man himself playing at 4 out 5 festivals. Awarded with the MBE for his services to music in 2002, his sets are filled with classic 70s and 80s funk, soul and rare groove “where music sounds better with you”
I have been coming to Australia for many many years now and I say without hesitation that touring there every year has been one of THE highlights of my illustrious deejaying career. Quite simply, it’s the BEST country outside the UK for ANY deejay to play in. NORMAN JAY MBE
Don’t miss one of the most respected and finest DJ’s in the world Norman Jay MBE. The Good Times will bring the funk and bring down the house.
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HAWKWIND
DATE: Saturday 12 March, 2011
TIME: 6.30PM- 10.00PM
LINE UP: Hawkwind
TICKET PRICE: $65.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
Ragged Company has the honor of presenting the 2011 Australian Tour of the most galactic band there ever was, the legendary, HAWKWIND.
From the streets of Ladbroke Grove in the late 60’s, to the fields of Stonehenge and The Isle of Wight in the 70’s, through punk and then on to the rave culture of the 80’s and 90’s, HAWKWIND are the instigators, the innovators and the oft-imitated keepers of tribal psychedelic space rock.
For 40 plus years and over 26 studio and numerous live albums HAWKWIND, helmed by founding member Dave Brock, have pushed the boundaries of sonic exploration, opening the hearts and minds of generations of harmonic travelers via mystical musical journeys through time and space.
HAWKWIND, featuring Dave Brock (vox, guitar, keys), Mr Dibs (vox, bass), Niall Hone (guitar, keys), Tim Blake (keys, vox) and Richard Chadwick (drums, vox) will play Billboard The Venue in Melbourne on Saturday March 12th.
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CARL COX
DATE: Friday 18 March, 2011
TIME: 10.00PM- 4.00AM
LINE UP: Carl Cox 3 hour set with supports by DJs Eric Powell, Heath Renata and 1928
TICKET PRICE: $35.00 + BF early bird tickets
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com and moshtix.com.au
Carl Cox returns to Billboard for what has become a Melbourne institution, this time there is a
very special twist, Carl is introducing Australia for the first time to his The Revolution Continues concept which was the most successful club night in Ibiza in 2010.
Don’t miss this incredible show Carl Cox behind the turntable for at least three hours, doing what he does best and then joined on stage through out the night with some of Australia’s best singers and musicians.
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FINNTROLL
DATE: Friday 25 March, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM – 11.45PM
LINE UP: Finntroll with support by Claim the Throne
TICKET PRICE: $53.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com and moshtix.com.au
THE AUSTRALIAN ‘TROLLING CRUSADE’ TOUR MARCH 2011
Crawling out from the deep woods of Finland, FINNTROLL’s music is the truest form of Pagan Folk Metal today. Sinister guitar riffs combined with devil-driven drums, wrap themselves in folkish melodies while traditional Finnish “humppa” (polka) style, are passed from drums to keyboards to mark FINNTROLL’s distinctive style.
Joining the crusade will be ale-guzzling Australian warriors CLAIM THE THRONE. Inspired by ale and ancient battles, this mighty five piece have become renowned for their exciting stage shows and unique brand of metal, courageously blending folk and melodic death metal.
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UNWRITTEN LAW
DATE: Sunday 27 March, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to 11.45PM
LINE UP: Unwritten Law
TICKET PRICE: $55.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
EVERY TICKET PURCHASED IN JANUARY will receive FREE world exclusive download of ‘STARSHIPS’, the first single from Unwritten Law’s soon to be released record, ‘SWAN’
They are back with studio album number six. Southern California’s favourite punk rock songsters, Unwritten Law, are on the brink of unleashing ‘Swan’, and they are bringing their hard-hitting live show to our shores to celebrate.
With the album’s exact March release date still to be confirm, Unwritten Law have put Australia at the forefront of their touring schedule. The band hit Perth on March 17, Brisbane on March 19, Gold Coast on March 20, Adelaide on March 25, Sydney on March 26 and Melbourne on March 27.
As a generous thank you to their Aussie fans, Unwritten Law are offering ‘Starships’, the first single from the new record for free with every ticket sold! ‘Starships’ has not yet been released anywhere in the world and will be the very first taste anyone has had the band’s new material.
Leadman, Scott Russo said, “Thank you to all our fans for sticking with us over the years. We truly do it all for you. We know you won’t be disappointed in this record as it is all we have lived and breathed for a year and a half. We are finally ready to give birth to ‘Swan’.”
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DEAD KENNEDYS - New listing!
DATE: Wednesday 06 April, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to 11.45PM
LINE UP: Dead Kennedys
TICKET PRICE: $49.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular and important American punk bands, and they are returning to Australia for three special shows this April.
They formed in San Francisco in 1978 when vocalist Jello Biafra answered a music paper advert placed by guitarist East Bay Ray. They were joined by bassist Klaus Flouride, drummer Ted, and a second guitarist known to posterity simply as 6025. The latter soon departed, while Ted was replaced in 1981 by D.H. Peligro. Lead vocals are now sung by former Wynona Riders singer Ron “Skip” Greer Dead Kennedys’ early success led them to record their first single ‘California Über Alles’ in 1979, a blistering attack on the then Governor of California, Jerry Brown. ‘Holiday in Cambodia’ (1980) followed and is perhaps the band’s definitive moment – a perfect mix of hilarious yuppie-baiting lyrics and evil-sounding music. Almost as essential were ‘Kill The Poor’ (1980) and ‘Too Drunk To Fuck’ (remarkably, a British Top 40 single in 1981), and the debut LP, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980). That LP went on to be awarded a Gold Record in Britain.
ESCAPE THE FATE – New Listing!
DATE: Wednesday 27 April, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to 11.45PM
LINE UP: Escape the Fate and Pierce The Veil
TICKET PRICE: $55.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
ESCAPE THE FATE is running straight for rock stardom, exuding a spirit of chaotic mischief, reminiscent of the riotous Motley Crue, which they capture brilliantly in their electrifying live shows. Hailing from the world’s most outlandish city, Las Vegas, ESCAPE THE FATE are conquering crowds and packing venues throughout the world, enslaving a legion of faithful fans at each stop with their brand of boisterously addictive rock.
On their self titled album, ESCAPE THE FATE delivers an addictive package full of furious energy, blending arena rock reminiscent of the 90′s whilst making a stamp on what the future for rock is. The album seamlessly blends metal and melody with anthemic choruses into an epic sound only hinted at on the group’s previous album, 2008’s This War Is Ours… ”Escape The Fate ‘s album is stunning, absolutely insane.” – Evigshed.com
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UNKLE – New Listing!
DATE: Friday 29 April, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to 11.45PM
LINE UP: Unkle
TICKET PRICE: $62.70 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au, ticketek.com.au
and polyesterrecords.com
“There’s an abundance of heaven here, stars or no stars. The best UNKLE album this century.”
– BBC Music
“A superstar project that doesn’t play it safe and actually has its share of rich, rewarding music. 4 Stars” – All Music
“meticulously fabricated electronica full of whispery vocals and cushy synths” – Rolling Stone
Civil Society is proud to announce the Australian tour critically acclaimed UK outfit UNKLE. Touring on the back of their fourth studio album in their iconic career, ‘Where Did The Night Fall’, the live band will bring their unique live sound to Australia for the first time since BIG DAY OUT 2008.
Led by James Lavelle, UNKLE is known for a constant evolution in tone & style. The most recent incarnation of UNKLE contains influences from psychedelic rock to afrobeat, and continues their outstanding history of collaboration with a dynamic roster of collaborators, including gravelly voiced legend Mark Lanegan, formerly of Queens of the Stone Age and Screaming Trees; San Francisco psych scene darlings Sleepy Sun; Texan based drone rockers The Black Angels; and member of cabaret punk trio Celebration and long time TV On The Radio collaborator Katrina Ford. It also featured the likes of former South frontman Joel Cadbury, former Clayhill frontman Gavin Clark, ELLE J of dark folk-rock group Dark Horses, and the Los Angeles based art noise-pop trio Autolux, all of whom return, after collaborating on previous albums.
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
DATE: Sunday 15 May, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to late
LINE UP: Suicidal Tendencies
TICKET PRICE: $60.50 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com, moshtix.com.au and ticketek.com.au
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES were never afraid of a little controversy. The godfathers of crossover thrash and creators of skate punk have dedicated their careers to delivering the middle finger salute to anyone who opposed their views (which included LA authorities who banned them for playing in the city for 6 years).
Playing their irrepressible blend of punk, thrash, funk and hardcore,SUICIDAL TENDENCIES are certainly true to their ideals of ‘no rules.’ Mike Muir’s extreme sincerity and full of rage ravings have garnered the ST Army the world over. “In typical fashion the band was explosive in their playing with Mike running all over the stage delivering his lines. The whole building seemed to shake with everyone screaming as one.” – Metal Army
Unbelievably influential, without SUICIDAL TENDENCIES you would not have the myriad of thrash metal and vicious hard-core bands that permeate the modern musical landscape. Delivering the fast-paced, aggressive and raw sound they pioneered, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES will be getting Cyco on their Australian tour next May…ST….ST….ST….ST!
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NEVERMORE – New Listing!
DATE: Friday 10 June, 2011
TIME: 8.00PM to 11.45PM
LINE UP: Nevermore
TICKET PRICE: $55.00 + BF
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: billboardthevenue.com and moshtix.com.au.
“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.
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.
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