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SUN FEB

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL 2012 - Sydney

Sydney Olympic Park

SOUNDWAVE MMXII SYSTEM OF A DOWN SLIPKNOT LIMP BIZKIT * MARILYN MANSON A DAY TO REMEMBER * BUSH * MACHINE HEAD LAMB OF GOD * BAD RELIGION * MASTODON TRIVIUM * ALTER BRIDGE *IN FLAMES * LOSTPROPHETS STAIND * ANGELS & AIRWAVES * THE USED * COBRA STARSHIP WEDNESDAY 13 * YOU ME AT SIX * DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT COAL CHAMBER * UNEARTH * UNWRITTEN LAW * STRUNG OUT DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL * THURSDAY * DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN RAISED FIST * ZAKK WYLDE'S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY * SAVES THE DAY UNDEROATH * CIRCA SURVIVE * STEEL PANTHER * THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES * MESHUGGAH * THE PRETTY RECKLESS * CATHEDRAL SHADOWS FALL * TONIGHT ALIVE * JACK'S MANNEQUIN * FIREWORKS ZEBRAHEAD * ENTER SHIKARI * THE SISTERS OF MERCY * FOUR YEAR STRONG BLACK VEIL BRIDES * MADINA LAKE * FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS * HATEBREED * BIOHAZARD MOTIONLESS IN WHITE * BREAK EVEN * HEAVEN SHALL BURN * CKY * TIMES OF GRACE*SWITCHFOOT PARADISE LOST * STREET DOGS * KVELERTAK * GOJIRA * LETLIVE * HELLYEAH CRO-MAGS * YOUR DEMISE * KITTIE * A ROCKET TO THE MOON * THE READY SET THE MENZINGERS * DREAM ON, DREAMER * ATTACK! ATTACK! * DREDG * IN THIS MOMENT THE SMOKING HEARTS * THE SUMMER SET * THE CAB * BLACK TIDE HYRO DA HERO * HOLY GRAIL * RELIENT K * VERSAEMERGE THESE KIDS WEAR CROWNS * CONDITIONS HEROES FOR HIRE * KILL HANNAH * CHIMAIRA WATAIN * THE DANGEROUS SUMMER ROYAL REPUBLIC * I AM THE AVALANCHE FRAMING HANLEY * RIVER CITY EXTENSION TURISAS * CHERRI BOMB SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 SYDNEY SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK TICKETING INFO Tickets: $155 + booking fees. SUNDAY 26 SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK Soundwave Oztix: http://bit.ly/SW12sydn Ticketek: SOLD OUT Ticket FAQS: http://bit.ly/SW12ticketFAQ -------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: This event page is not indicative of actual starting and finishing times.

TUE FEB

Sidewave: SYSTEM OF A DOWN Sydney (Lic A/A)

Sydney Entertainment Centre

WED FEB

Machine Head @ University of NSW Roundhouse - Kensington Nsw, Australia

University of NSW Roundhouse

WED FEB

Sidewave: BAD RELIGION (w/STRUNG OUT+STREET DOGS+THE MENZ) Sydney

The HiFi Sydney

BAD RELIGION announce Sydney Sidewave with special guests STRUNG OUT, STREET DOGS & THE MENZINGERS TICKETS ON SALE NOW WEDNESDAY 29 FEBRUARY - SYDNEY, THE HIFI (LIC AA) www.thehifi.com.au DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/BRELIGIONsdny From a suburban Los Angeles garage to becoming a worldwide institution of rebellion, few bands boast a history like BAD RELIGION. 30 years on, the worlds still a mess and BAD RELIGION’S fiery songs are more relevant and necessary than ever. On their 15th studio album ‘The Dissent Of Man’ BAD RELIGION pushes the boundaries of music as much today as they did in their formative years as a genre defining punk rock band with absolutepunk proclaiming ‘The Dissent Of Man’ “The best album they've written in well over a decade, compelling, charming and whipsmart storytelling.” STRUNG OUT have firmly cemented themselves as punk rock legends, an influential career spanning more than 20 years spawning countless imitators but none have been able to emulate STRUNG OUT’s scorching blend of aggressive riffs and captivating melodies. Inspired by the ferocity of their audiences and a desire to make rabble-rousing, in-your-face punk records. STREET DOGS is anthemic, heartfelt and positive, the answer to the dehumanization of modern life in the classic tradition of punk with punkmusic.com declaring STREET DOGS “ooze sincerity, singing from the heart with a fierce energy that needs to be heard and felt.” With the seal of approval from punk rock royalty, Brett Gurewitz, it is little wonder that THE MENZINGERS were invited to play with his band, Bad Religion. Gurewitz proclaims: “These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with”. The Philadelphia’s punk rockers’ blistering and dynamic live performances has seen them amass an arsenal of accolades, a contract with influential label Epitaph Records and a brand new album due out early 2012.

WED FEB

Your Demise @ Metro Theatre - Sydney, Australia

Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia

FRI MRZ

Joe Satriani @ Hordern Pavilion - Sydney Nsw, Australia

Hordern Pavilion

SAT MRZ

CHOPFEST IV feat; Dead to Me (USA) + Cobra Skulls (USA)

Annandale Hotel

Chopdog Promotions, Bombshellzine.com & StreetPress Australia presents CHOPFEST IV Featuring; DEAD TO ME (USA), COBRA SKULLS (USA) + loads more CHOPFEST is continually evolving having gone from bowls clubs, to harbour cruises, to reunion shows and the fourth instalment of CHOPFEST will be no different and just as full of surprise. While the CHOPFEST name started out in a Newcastle bowling club; on the 31st of March 2012 it will be taking over Sydney’s Annandale Hotel for one night of frivolity. Continual evolution is something San Francisco’s DEAD TO ME know all about and are expected to feel right at home at CHOPFEST IV. Their Fat Wreck Chord’s brothers COBRA SKULLS will be joining them with this one night being their only Sydney appearance. Not to let these two internationals overshadow the bullshit amazing Australian talent on the bill which includes the likes of brain-melting Sydney-siders GAY PARIS, the downright outrageous TOTALLY UNICORN and the resurrected, LAMEXCUSE. Also making an appearance will be Melbourne’s THE GUNNERS, MILHOUSE, BATFOOT! And HOMEWARD BOUND. Plus for the duration of the fest BILLY DEMOS will be busting out acoustic sets of all your favourite 90’s punk songs in the Annandale Hotel beer garden. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - $27.50 + BF. They can be purchased from www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545) and The Annandale Hotel www.annandalehotel.com. MARCH 31 | ANNANDALE HOTEL | SYDNEY | “CHOPFEST IV” Tickets on sale from www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545) & www.annandalehotel.com COBRA SKULLS (USA) , DEAD TO ME (USA) , GAY PARIS, TOTALLY UNICORN, LAMEXCUSE, THE GUN RUNNERS, MILHOUSE, BATFOOT!, HOMEWARD BOUND & BILLY DEMOS www.chopdogpromo.com

WED APR

The Pogues @ Hordern Pavilion - Sydney Nsw, Australia

Hordern Pavilion

WED APR

Henry Rollins @ York Theatre, Seymour Centre - Sydney, Australia

York Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney, Australia

FRI APR

The Exploited @ The Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia

The Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia

THU MAI

NEW YORK UNITED TOUR