EYEHATEGOD AUSTRALIAN TOUR JANUARY 2015

For over a quarter of a century, Eyehategod have carried the torch for the metal culture of New Orleans, sharing stages with the likes of Pantera, Goatwhore and Crowbar. And in two and a half decades, they've helped define the NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) sound: downtuned, blues-inflected guitars awash in furious distortion, underpinning the demonic screams of Mike Williams over a thundering rhythm section.

But that 26 year hasn't been without its troubles. The band went on hiatus in the late 90s as its members focussed on other projects – Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar and Soilent Green – before reconvening for Confederacy of Ruined Lives in 2000 But everything got harder after that: Hurricane Katrina wrecked much of their hometown in 2005, and in the aftermath its membership fought through addiction, incarceration, probation and the death of founding drummer Joey LaCaze.

It's been a long time between riffs, but Eyehategod emerged on the other side stronger and more determined than ever before. Their self-titled fifth album – the first in 14 years – is an exclamation mark on an already storied career, a statement of rebirth, catharsis, self-preservation and a sign of things to come. This January, Southern Discomfort makes its way to Australia.

Early bird special offer:

The first 150 ticket-buyers to Eyehategod's Melbourne show will receive a complimentary ticket to the exclusive after party at The Public Bar where Eyehategod will be playing a second set. Many thanks to The Public Bar for their support here.

The first 50 ticket-buyers to Eyehategod's Perth, Sydney and Brisbane shows will receive a free A3 tour poster.

Thursday January 29 - Rosemount Hotel, Perth
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Friday January 30 - The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
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Saturday January 31 - Manning Bar, Sydney
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Sunday February 1 - Crowbar, Brisbane
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