The second batch of bands have been announced for Soundwave 2012 and the first band has also pulled out in that of HOLE. Suprsingly enough it was strange to see BAD RELIGION in there, who of course spoke out about the cancellation of the Counter Revolution shows back in August.

This was what Bad Religion had to say only a few months ago..

"We want our fans in Australia to know that we will be back. The tour was canceled due to promoter decisions in which we had no involvement, nor were we consulted. Within only weeks of our departure to Australia, we were told the shows were canceled. We intend to work with a different promoter and come back as soon as possible. Thanks for all your continued support and patience"

Apparently the Courtney Love-fronted HOLE have dropped off the bill due to a dispute about their placement among the headliners (i.e. below System of a Down, Limp Bizkit, and Marilyn Manson).

Break Even and Tonight Alive join other token Aussie band Heroes For Hire.

Latest additions:

BAD RELIGION
STRUNG OUT
STAIND
WEDNESDAY 13
UNEARTH
THE PRETTY RECKLESS
CATHEDRAL
SHADOWS FALL
TONIGHT ALIVE
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
BREAK EVEN
HEAVEN SHALL BURN
YOUR DEMISE
A ROCKET TO THE MOON
THE READY SET
MENZINGERS
DREAM ON, DREAMER
KITTIE
DREDG
ATTACK! ATTACK!
SMOKING HEARTS
THE SUMMER SET

Previously announced:

SYSTEM OF A DOWN
SLIPKNOT
LIMP BIZKIT
MARILYN MANSON
A DAY TO REMEMBER
MACHINE HEAD
LAMB OF GOD
TRIVIUM
ALTER BRIDGE
LOSTPROPHETS
ANGELS & AIRWAVES
COBRA STARSHIP
THE USED
YOU ME AT SIX
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT
UNWRITTEN LAW
COAL CHAMBER
DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
THURSDAY
FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS
RAISED FIST
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
ZAKK WYLDE'S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
MASTODON
UNDEROATH
SAVES THE DAY
CIRCA SURVIVE
STEEL PANTHER
JACK'S MANNEQUIN
MESHUGGAH
THE SISTERS OF MERCY
ENTER SHIKARI
FOUR YEAR STRONG
BLACK VEIL BRIDES
MADINA LAKE
ZEBRAHEAD
HATEBREED
BIOHAZARD
TIMES OF GRACE
CKY
STREET DOGS
DRAGONFORCE
GOJIRA
KVELERTAK
LETLIVE
HELLYEAH
CRO-MAGS
THE CAB
RELIENT K
VERSA EMERGE
HEROES FOR HIRE
KILL HANNAH
THE DANGEROUS SUMMER
CHIMAIRA
FRAMING HANLEY
WATAIN
ROYAL REPUBLIC
I AM THE AVALANCHE
TURISAS
RIVER CITY EXTENSION

Soundwave 2012 dates:

Sat 25th February - Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds
Sun 26th February - Sydney, Showgrounds
Fri 2nd March - Melbourne, Showgrounds
Sat 3rd March - Adelaide, Bonython Park
Mon 5th March - Perth, Claremont Showgrounds