Photographer: Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography
Continue reading Photos | Lynyrd Skynyrd + My Dynamite @ Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney – February 13, 2014
Category Archives: February 2014
Live Review | Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney – February 13, 2014
Review and photos by Peter Coates
This is apparently the first time US Southern Rock giants LYNYRD SKYNYRD have ever toured Australia in their 40+ years as a band! Judging by the number of tour T-shirts in the crowd from the past 20 years, many of the audience had seen them elsewhere!
I was lucky enough to shoot (photograph) their “God & Guns” Tour in London in March 2010, and jumped at the chance to see them again when the Australian dates were announced. Only two shows in Melbourne and Sydney, after a couple of festival shows in New Zealand, but two shows in 40 years is certainly better than none!
Continue reading Live Review | Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney – February 13, 2014
Volbeat + Filter + Hacktivist | Soundwave Sidewaves shows announced!
After being catapulted into the spotlight following an invitation to tour with Metallica in 2009, their fifth album has done nothing to stop the band’s ever-growing domination of the genre. VOLBEAT has been touring worldwide, taking inspiration from death, the dark arts and other terrifying and controversial experiences, and is finally bring its highly acclaimed live show to Aussie fans. Join the creators behind Denmark’s #1 rock album on a journey through mysterious and sinister territories on Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. Rich stories laden with fictional characters such as outlaws and erotic dancers interweave between the tracks of VOLBEAT’S latest offering, all the while encompassing their signature rebellious spirit of metal, rockabilly and country and western.
Continue reading Volbeat + Filter + Hacktivist | Soundwave Sidewaves shows announced!
Terror + LetLive. + Your Demise – Soundwave Sidewaves announced!
Prepare to go ape-shit as three banging, heavy hitting and all together powerful bands collide for Sidewave shows guaranteed to get you in the pit!
Continue reading Terror + LetLive. + Your Demise – Soundwave Sidewaves announced!
Pennywise + Stiff Little Fingers + Trash Talk + Authority Zero – Soundwave Sidewaves Show announced
Get ready to watch history being made, as four game-changing international punk rock bands hit our shores for what’s sure to be an unforgettable night.
Continue reading Pennywise + Stiff Little Fingers + Trash Talk + Authority Zero – Soundwave Sidewaves Show announced
Gwar + Amon Amarth + Satyricon + The Black Dahlia Murder – Soundwave Sidewaves Announced
A lineup to satiate the most discerning black metal fan is here.
Combining the most ferocious talents from every corner of the globe, Soundwave Touring is delighted to reveal two Sidewaves for GWAR, AMON AMARTH, SATYRICON and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.
Continue reading Gwar + Amon Amarth + Satyricon + The Black Dahlia Murder – Soundwave Sidewaves Announced
A Day To Remember + The Ghost Inside + I Killed The Prom Queen – Soundwave Sidewaves announced!
Metalcore fans beware: the following lineup may cause dizziness, dilated pupils and increased heart rate as A DAY TO REMEMBER, THE GHOST INSIDE and I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN announce Sidewave shows
Florida’s pop-mosh lords, A DAY TO REMEMBER are back and they will be bringing their crushing live show to Sidewaves in Sydney and Melbourne.
With 5 albums under their belt, each one further cementing the band’s reign as true leaders of the genre, ADTR effortlessly blend pop-punk riffs and earth-shattering heavy breakdowns. Their new studio album (released in Australia by 3Wise)
Continue reading A Day To Remember + The Ghost Inside + I Killed The Prom Queen – Soundwave Sidewaves announced!
Live Review: Ed Kowalczyk @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 11, 2014
Review and Photos by Peter Coates
Walking up Enmore Road to the venue, thinking about the 20 or more years since the two massive Live albums had left their mark on adult, contemporary rock music, and noting the ticket prices, there was a thought that this might be a somewhat “intimate” show – shows how switched on I must be – the Enmore was packed at 8.30pm enjoying the solo guitar ballads of Anita Lester from Lester The Fierce.
A fairly minimalist stage and lighting set up, and a roar as the house lights dimmed and the intro kicked in… and the band strolled onto the stage and kicked in to the Throwing Copper album in track order… from “The Dam at Otter Creek” all the way through to “Horse/Untitled”. Ed Kowalczyk picked up a guitar for “Selling the Drama” and the huge “I Alone”, before leading the first of many crowd sing-alongs with “Lightning Crashes”.
Continue reading Live Review: Ed Kowalczyk @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 11, 2014
Photos | Ed Kowalczyk @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 11, 2014
Photographer: Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography
Continue reading Photos | Ed Kowalczyk @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 11, 2014
Black Stone Cherry unveil new album “Magic Mountain”
Black Stone Cherry has announced the release of their eagerly awaited new album, Magic Mountain which will be released in Australia on Friday 9 May.
Produced by Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden), Magic Mountain will be heralded by the first single, Me and Mary Jane.
Black Stone Cherry commented on the making of Magic Mountain stating, “Not since before our first album have we felt the freedom and confidence that we felt while writing and recording this album. After touring the world behind three previous albums that we are extremely proud of, we feel this album best captures the live energy, honesty and vibe that encompasses our true musicianship.”
Continue reading Black Stone Cherry unveil new album “Magic Mountain”
The Dead Daisies – 2014 Australian Tour
Australia will have the chance to welcome back one of their hottest musical exports in years when The Dead Daisies kick off a series of shows supporting the February 7th release of their anticipated Debut self-titled Album, “The Dead Daisies”.
The line-up for the Australian dates will feature Jon Stevens (INXS/Noiseworks), David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink), Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses/Psychedelic Furs), Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses/Hookers & Blow), Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake) and newcomer to the band, John Tempesta (The Cult/Rob Zombie).
Continue reading The Dead Daisies – 2014 Australian Tour
Testament + Newsted announce Soundwave 2014 Sidewaves shows!
TESTAMENT + NEWSTED
GET READY FOR TWO OF AMERICA’S HEAVY WEIGHT METAL HERO’S TO TAKE TO THE STAGE
FOR ONE EXPLOSIVE NIGHT!
2 SHOWS ONLY!
Testament is the quintessential heavy metal band. They have undisputedly been the flag bearers and garnered huge influence over a whole new generation of aural aggressors.
Reaching this lushest of creative fields has been quite a journey for Testament, the sort that tests, stretches and ultimately breaks most bands. Formed in Northern California in 1983, they grew up at the same time as Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth, being one of the five bands forming the core of what would become the world famous thrash metal scene. But from the beginning, Testament trod a unique path, making sure that their extraordinary musicianship, intuitive feel for harmonies amidst the savagery established itself as a stand-alone sound.
Continue reading Testament + Newsted announce Soundwave 2014 Sidewaves shows!
Madeleine Peyroux – ‘The Blue Room’ Tour – Announcing 2nd Sydney Show!
—- TOUR UPDATE —-
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2013 – Live Nation has announced a second Sydney performance by MADELEINE PEYROUX when the celebrated award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist begins her Australian tour later
Joined on stage by her band, plus a four-piece string section under the direction of first violinist Hiroko Taguchi, the concerts will showcase what Madeleine Peyroux is best known for: reinterpreting songs with an emotion and depth that can not help but touch the soul, as she performs a selection of well-known songs from her catalogue in addition to those from her latest album ‘The Blue Room’.
Continue reading Madeleine Peyroux – ‘The Blue Room’ Tour – Announcing 2nd Sydney Show!
Photos | Frightened Rabbit – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 6, 2014
Photographer: Maria de Vera Photography
Continue reading Photos | Frightened Rabbit – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 6, 2014
Photos | Gang Of Youths – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 6, 2014
Photographer: Maria de Vera Photography
Continue reading Photos | Gang Of Youths – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 6, 2014