News : Soundwave 2011 lineup & Iron Maiden sideshows

So the rumors were true; Iron Maiden are heading back to Australia to headline the massive Soundwave Festival 2011. In what is a relatively metal lineup for an Aussie festival, we’ll also be treated to Slayer, The Sword, Kylesa, Devildriver and many more. But for those of you who aren’t exactly ecstatic about the heavy metal legends playing at a festival (which I know is quite  a few of you), then do not fear; sideshows have already been announced!  Those of you only interested in Iron Maiden, note down the following dates…

23rd Feb 2011 @ Hisense Arena, Melbourne
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=IRONMAID11&searchId=57b65b7f-9de5-4756-a95e-28b05035e1a7

24th Feb 2011 @ Entertainment Centre, Sydney
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13004503F9F46A6F?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200

Those of you interested in the many other great bands on the lineup can catch the festival on:

26th Feb 2011 @ Showgrounds, Brisbane
27th Feb 2011 @ Eastern Creek Raceway, Sydney
4th Mar 2011 @ Showgrounds, Melbourne
5th Mar 2011 @ Bonython Park, Adelaide
7th Mar 2011 @ Steel Blue Oval, Perth

The full lineup (with 20ish bands still to be announced) is:

Iron Maiden, Queens of the Stone Age, Slayer, Primus, Slash, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Social Distortion, Gang of Four, New Found Glory, Pennywise, Sum 41, Anberlin, The Gaslight Anthem, Third Eye Blind, Devildriver, Sevendust, Less Than Jake, The Bronx, Monster Magnet, Terror, MXPX, Protest the Hero, Melvins, 36 Crazyfists, Ill Nino, The Ataris, The Starting Line, Bayside, The Mad Caddies, The Maine, Trash Talk, Mayday Parade, Foxy Shazam, Never Shout Never, The Blackout, Alesana, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, High On Fire, Dommin The Sword, Kylesa, A Skylit Drive, There For Tomorrow, Breath Carolina, Taking Dawn, I See Stars, Rise To Remain, Nonpoint, Veara, Every Avenue and more TBA

Ticketing presales will be through http://soundwavefestival.com/ when it eventually goes online.