There is no other band around who can match the audacity, intensity and progressive nature of System Of A Down. With System Of A Down operating at such astonishing creative and emotional heights they quite simply leave the rest of the herd scrabbling in the dust. As the headliners for the 2012 Soundwave Festival, System Of A Down will be bringing their frantic, frenetic and brutal live assault to Melbourne for a sideshow. Turnstiles: 6.30pm Dilfinger, Escape Plan: 7.30pm System of a Down: 9pm Concludes: 10.30pm (times approx) MCG/Yarra Park carpark open from 5pm via gate 3 & gate 5 from 5.30pm
At the turn of the millennium, Slipknot erupted onto world stages proceeding to reset the course of metal. On the 10 year Anniversary of their breakthrough album 'Iowa', Slipknot are set to unleash their malevolent fury upon Australia. Touring as one of the headliners of Soundwave 2012, Slipknot will lead their unholy army of maggots through the nine circles of hell! Turnstiles: 6pm Trivium: 7.30pm Slipknot: 9pm Concludes: 10.30pm (times approx)
Taylor Swift's Speak Now tour has earned high praise from top critics around the world. The four-time GRAMMY winner's performance is a two-hour theatrical presentation, reminiscent of a Broadway experience. The show features elaborate costumes, dancers, aerialists, changing sets, and innovative choreography and instrumentation showcased on a multi-level stage.
The original Duran line-up of Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Nick Rhodes continues to reign supreme as one of the biggest British bands of all time - reimagining pop music, creating ground-breaking music videos and winning over millions of new fans worldwide with their unique fusion of music, art, technology and fashion. Since DURAN DURAN first took the visual imperatives of the New Romantic movement of the 1980s to a whole other level, defining the MTV generation, they have built a loyal army of fans who have stayed with them to this day.
McGraw and Hill have been dominating the charts since the early 90s, and have produced 70 million record sales, 8 Grammys and 46 US number one singles between them. It's almost five years since the husband and wife team duo toured together - the first time outside of North America - and it's Faith's first ever tour of Australia. The duo will be playing their catalogue of hits solo and together. Support: Eli Young Band
Evanescence is renowned for their classically influenced haunting, hammering hard rock sound, beautifully lead by Amy Lee's wrenching vocals ranging from delicate to dramatic, primal to passionate. Piano-led broodings swell at pace upon intricate, hammering guitars, creating stunning hard-driving tunes. Their unique sound has lead to combined album sales nearing 25 million worldwide. Australian sales alone exceed 600,000.
John Fogerty is a true American treasure, one of popular music’s all-time greatest singers, guitar players, and songwriters. After Creedence Clearwater Revival called it quits in 1972, Fogerty embarked on what would prove to be an equally impressive solo career. Still going strong in 2011, Fogerty and his always electrifying backing band bring it each time they step upon a stage, performing his mind-blowing body of work to generation after generation of adoring fans.
Australia's love affair with Frankie Valli which started in the 1960's, is stronger than ever in the 21st Century. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will perform their much-loved hits on their national tour of Australia, songs such as: "Sherry", "Let's Hang On", "Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)", "Big Girls Don’t Cry", "Walk Like a Man", "Rag Doll", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Working My Way Back To You" and many more.
With over 200 million albums sold between both bands, and smash hit after smash hit, these two pop sensations have dominated the music scene for over three decades. Aiming to please, these guys are giving concert goers and diehard fans everywhere the ultimate "night out" experience.
Florence Welch is an artist teetering on the wind-blown top of her game. The phenomenal success story of the debut album ‘Lungs’, peaking at #3 on the ARIA Album Chart, has paved the way for her much lauded and highly anticipated sophomore release, ‘Ceremonials.’ Debuting at #1 on the ARIA charts on the week of release, this stunningly accomplished record is showing no sign of slowing down. Do not miss out on what is set to be one of the touring highlights of 2012. Support: Blood Orange
Apart from the hugely popular Nitro Crew, the tour will feature 20 times X Games medallist Bob Burnquist, BMX great Chad Kagy, Switzerland’s Red Bull X Fighters Champion Mat Rebeaud on his first trip to Australia, plus world number one FMX rider Nate Adams, and 35 of the world’s best “Big Air” action sports stars on some crazy new Nitro contraptions, all launched off the 50 foot high Nitro Gigant-A-Ramp.
Little Monsters unite, The Journey Continues... 5-time Grammy Award winner LADY GAGA is returning to Australia with The Born This Way Ball. In this brand new tour, Lady Gaga will perform her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster.
WWE's unique brand of action packed entertainment is returning to Australia with WWE RAW. Fans will be able to see all their favourite WWE Superstars including John Cena®, Alberto Del Rio®, CM Punk®, The Miz® and many more*. * Card subject to change