smlbacktrackJanuary 2014 will see old friends reunite as Backtrack return to Australia two years after their debut visit to tread the boards once again with some of the top dogs in Australian hardcore, Iron Mind. Both bands will be releasing new albums in January and celebrating with a national tour.

smlSlapshot_flyerFor the first time in their long and turbulent history, Boston's legendary hardcore pioneers, SLAPSHOT will be gracing our shores in March for a run of six shows along the East Coast. Inspired by their love of ice hockey, frontman Choke often carried a hockey stick with him on stage. This stick was not only to be wielded as a weapon at the crowd, but often at times also on himself.

smlEHG_02In celebration of their 25th Anniversary EYEHATEGOD will be returning to Australian shores this January. Eyehategod now welcome their newest member Aaron Hill (Drums) to the EHG family, after the recent passing of the late Joey LaCaze.

smllemuriaRiding the waves of 2013's landmark release The Distance Is So Big, Lemuria will be heading to Australia. The trio from Buffalo, NY will be hitting our shores this coming January / February in their first Australian tour. Along for the ride will be Melbourne’s own KISSING BOOTH.

smlSumeru_2_edit3_300dpiHostile Objects (boasting ex members of Extortion, Grand Fatal, Murder/Blasting Process, Massappeal, Downtime) and heavyweight hardcore riff masters Sumeru (featuring members of Blkout, Firearms, No Apologies, Toe To Toe, Deadstare), also from Sydney, have decided to join forces for a short run of shows along NSW & Queensland's east coast.

smlfeedtime29cb97Australian underground rock legends feedtime are to play their first Melbourne shows in 17 years with the lineup that recorded the revered collection of LPs recently re-issued by Sub Pop.

smleh8Sydney’s Endless Heights are set to start off 2014 with a run of headline dates, launching their debut album “New Bloom”. The band gave audiences a first taste of the album back in November during their national tour with Daylight, and will now revisit some of their favourite places in the country, taking their good friends Legions along with them.

smlThe_Bennies_lowMelbourne’s kings of stoner party jams, The Bennies have returned from Asia re-energised, re-invigorated and ready to embark on their second national tour in just six months. Reluctant to pause for breath, the four-piece will take brief respite over Christmas before charging into 2014 to hand-deliver their summer party vibes to regional and metro audiences alongside grunge brothers Apart From This.

smlAustDayThis Australia Day, the Annandale Hotel will play host to a killer lineup featuring BACKTRACK, IRON MIND, RELENTLESS, THE OTHERS, OUTRIGHT, CIVIL WAR, MACHINA GENOVA, MOOD SWING, DOWNSIDE and CONTROLLED.

smlKTMA second benefit show for Kill The Music has been organized for December 23rd at Crow Bar. It will be headlined by Violent Soho and support from some unannounced guests. Tickets go on sale today from Kill The Music, for $15 + BF.

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