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Blair hints at New Zealand?

Word is we’re expecting some kind of Tool news this week, and I’ve predicted it will be some kind of tour announcement. Tool are playing in Ozzfest Japan in May, and it’s not unusual for bands playing there to also make the trek down to Australia. Just to add a little fuel to the fire, Blair posted this today on Toolband: ARE YOU READY NEW ZEALAND… for WAITANGI DAY! Keep… Read More »Blair hints at New Zealand?

Melvins Earthquake Update

As I’m sure most of you know by now, Christchurch in New Zealand suffered from a devastating earthquake yesterday afternoon, resulting in a great deal of pain and damage for it’s residents.  The Melvins were in town having just played a series of gigs on the south island, and as the airport was closed were stuck in Christchurch last night unable to make it to their Wellington gig.  Details on… Read More »Melvins Earthquake Update

Adam speaks with The Rock FM

Tracey from The Rock FM, a radio station in New Zealand today had a chat with Adam about the upcoming Big Day Out tour in 2011.  He also touches on the song writing process, and from what he says it sounds like things are going well. Thanks to Logan for the tip.

Tool Big Day Out rumours ramping up…

There has been much speculation in the past few weeks, part of it from me about Tool playing the Big Day Out here in Australia and New Zealand in 2011.  Blair has made several hints towards and Australian tour in recent newsletters, and just now the Big Day Out Facebook page has just released the following clue: One of the Big Day Out 2011 headline acts live in Los Angeles,… Read More »Tool Big Day Out rumours ramping up…

Isis announce Sidewaves

We’ve know for a couple of months now that Isis are touring Australia as part of the Soundwave Festival in February 2010.  Today the band announced that they will be playing a series of sideshows on the East Coast: February 18th Brisbane @ The Hi-Fi February 23rd Sydney @ Manning Bar February 25th Melbourne @ The Corner Hotel For those that missed it, they are also playing shows in Auckland… Read More »Isis announce Sidewaves

Isis schedule NZ Gigs

Isis, who are coming down to Australia for the Soundwave Festival, have lined up a couple of gigs in New Zealand.  One in Auckland, and another in Wellington – too bad Southern Islanders! The gigs are: SFBH, Wellington (18+), Monday February 15th Transmission Room, Auckland (All Ages and Licensed) Tuesday February 16th Tickets go on sale August 24th from Moshtix (0800MOSHTIX, www.moshtix.co.nz and Real Groovy) and www.undertheradar.co.nz. According to Aaron Harris‘ Twitter… Read More »Isis schedule NZ Gigs

The Melvins Australia/NZ Tour Dates

The Melvins will be playing a few shows in Australia and New Zealand in January 2009 as described below: Word on the street is that Melvins will be playing some shows in Australia in January ’09 while Fantomas is down under doing the Big Day Out 2009 festival dates. Be sure to check Ipecac’s calendar for up to date info on Fantomas shows. These Melvins dates will most likely be… Read More »The Melvins Australia/NZ Tour Dates

NZ Fans get Meshuggah

Some of our comrades from across the Tasman will be happy to hear that Meshuggah are playing in Auckland on the 10th of October. Of course this probably sucks for all the cool people on the South Island, but it’s better than nothing I suppose. Blabbermouth has all the details!