Supports: Saralisse and Valhalore Manning Bar, Sydney UniversityFriday, 7th of December, 2018 American and European melodic metal band Kamelot are a touring machine. The band is now more in their element as a more synchronised unit and the camaraderie is clear. Guitarist Thomas Youngblood is the mastermind behind the band however Swedish vocalist Tommy Karevik
Supports: Sinner and Horizon’s Edge. Max Watts, Moore Park, SydneySaturday, 17th of November German power metal band Primal Fear might be seen as Germany’s answer to Judas Priest but their longevity is a testament to their quality output of heavy metal music over the years. They have graced many a huge stage at numerous international
English solo artist Steven Wilson established himself through co-founding rock band Porcupine Tree whilst also launching a solo career which ran in tandem. His interests in audio engineering, production and an aptitude for mixing music contributed to his rise in prominence, most visibly through his production duties and musical contributions with career defining albums by Swedish band Opeth.
Supports: Dept. of Gloom and Bad Moon Born Manning Bar, Sydney UniversitySaturday, 20th October, 2018 American band Skid Row was thrown into the limelight when their original singer and all round hell raiser Sebastian Bach was fairly young. How individual members handled the swift rise to prominence back in the day varies but their last
Support: The Devil Manning Bar, Sydney University.Saturday, 15th September To say that Swedish symphonic metal band founder Christofer Johnsson had undertaken an ambitious project with Beloved Antichrist in an understatement. The monster body of work was inspired by Russian philosopher Vladímir Soloviov’s A Short Tale Of The Antichrist and moulded into something of a modern
Supports: Gypsy, The Radio Sun Max Watts, Moore Park, SydneySaturday, 18th of August 2018 American rock band Stryper are well known for their bold approach of using their music as a vehicle to share Christianity globally. Their musical talent is undeniable as evidenced not just in their longevity and string of signature music gear but
American heavy metal band Stryper wears their Christian faith on their sleeves and are thus not averse to controversy. Success in the music industry is difficult enough to achieve regardless of incredible talent without also having to endure the mixed attitudes of the masses who strangely expect to be placated.
Support: Roshani Factory Theatre, SydneySaturday, 31st of March 2018 It has been thirty years since blues guitar legend Walter Trout has graced our shores. In that time interval of his absence, the man has reportedly released twenty six albums and also, through his own drive and the unyielding compassionate support of his loyal wife and
For metal heads of a certain vintage, the roaring success of American metal band Stryper in the late eighties polarised audiences. Undaunted by detractors, their superb musicianship, determination and steadfast dedication to their Christian beliefs has seen them endure setbacks over the years including a substantial period of dormancy. Reinvigorated from the positive momentum of
Supports: Adam Young & Panic Syndrome Factory Theatre, SydneyFriday, 16th of March 2018 The appeal of Scottish band Big Country is in their ability to combine Celtic melodies and harness them with rock anthems and percussion. As such, given their hit song ‘In A Big Country’ from the debut album The Crossing happened during an