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News : Third Act Announced For Soundwave 2016

By on August 27, 2015

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The third act confirmed for Soundwave 2016 has officially been confirmed. This time it is Los Angeles based alt-rockers, Failure.

Following Failure’s return to the music world after a 17-year hiatus in 2014, following an enormously successful one-off show in their hometown of L.A. that sold out in seconds of going on sale, it inspired Failure to record their new album, ‘The Heart Is a Monster’. An album already received rave reviews across the board from respected international magazines.

‘The Heart Is A Monster’ out now via INresidence

There are some bands out there that no matter how great their music is, they never quite get the recognition they deserve and ultimately fade into obscurity. More often than not, these bands usually influence a plethora of others that follow in their wake, and take a blueprint that was already laid down for them and achieve greater success than the original architects could ever dream of. Probably the most extreme example of this is a once little known alternative rock band from Los Angeles called FAILURE. You probably have heard their name in the past 2 years more than you ever did before, and you are probably wondering what all the fuss is about.

FAILURE formed in Los Angeles in the early ‘90s, releasing ‘Comfort’, their debut album, in 1992. ‘Magnified’ followed in the spring of 1994 with the band’s final offering, ‘Fantastic Planet’, released in 1996. ‘Fantastic Planet’ earned a perfect 5-star score from Alternative Press with the magazine saying the album was able “to breathe life into the corpse of contemporary, guitar-driven rock,” adding that the band was “willing to stretch the definition of both their instruments and their songs.” The 17-track album is considered one of the eras most influential and enduring rock records.

Over the years, FAILURE has become known as a “band’s band” whose songs have been covered by such diverse artists as A Perfect Circle and Paramore. Tool/A Perfect Circle singer Maynard James Keenan said, “Failure has been a huge inspiration to me. They say amateurs borrow and professionals steal. Well over the years this pro has robbed those poor saps blind.”

FAILURE returned from a 17-year hiatus in early 2014 with a single Los Angeles date planned. The show sold out in seconds which prompted the band to record a new album titled ‘The Heart is A Monster’. Critics and fans alike were both left with jaws touching the floor…

“The Heart Is A Monster, a sprawling, 18-track voyage… brilliantly picks up from where Fantastic Planet left off” – Rolling Stone

“The Heart Is A Monster is not only a stark reminder of why the band have been so influential but it also underscores their status as modern trailblazers.” – Alternative Press

“Failure’s sound has blossomed across the board. By reviving its the past, Failure has taken a most decisive step into the present” – Pitchfork

“And so, finally, this most original of bands are experiencing the kind of commercial and critical acceptance that alluded them for so long. Do yourself, and them, a favour; don’t miss out second time round.” – Metal Hammer

Don’t miss your chance to see Failure live at Soundwave 2016, alongside the previously announced Bullet For My Valentine and Dead Letter Circus. Early bird tickets are now available via Soundwave.

Saturday 23 January, 2016 – Brisbane

Sunday 24 January, 2016 – Sydney

Tuesday 26 January, 2016 – Melbourne (Australia Day public holiday)

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.