News : Protest The Hero return to tour Australia/NZ in April this year!
Canadian progressive metal quintet Protest The Hero have announced they are returning to Australian/New Zealand shores this April in support of their latest release, Pacific Myth. In addition to old fan-favourites, the band will be playing a variety of brand new tracks, as well.
PROTEST THE HERO have carved an identity for themselves that is so revolutionary within heavy music that to call them “unique” would be like calling Louis C.K. “pretty funny” or the classic “Star Trek” television series “influential sci-fi.” The band effortlessly balances high-minded artistry with wit and whimsy, substantive viewpoints with wanton tomfoolery and masterful musicianship with true songcraft.
Their latest offering Pacific Myth channels the bands usual hard-hitting sound and remains true to their signature style with overtly complex riffs and eccentric vocal arrangements. The band explained, “Pacific Myth was purely an experiment. For this reason, it’s a totally ‘go-with-your-gut’ record and one we are extremely proud of. PROTEST THE HERO continue to push the boundaries of metal and widen their creative scope that has fans in a frenzy.
“Pacific Myth is musically excellent and sporadically superb.”
– Sputnik Music
“Melodic memorable guitar licks, soaring vocals by Rody Walker, and unmatched musical technicality. They’ve never been a band to ease you into a record, but the band seems particularly ready to kick the listeners ass here from the get-go.”
– Metal Injection
Don’t miss one of the most entertaining live bands in metal!
“The bombastic madness that is Protest The Hero is packed with unbelievable guitar hooks with technical metal firing at you like a machine gun and quite frankly their tracks are masterpieces.”
– Bring The Noise UK
“Canada’s Protest The Hero are known for their prolific breed of progressive, rip-your-face-off-and-mosh-on-it metal”
– Alternative Press
Protest The Hero will be joined by Melbourne’s Closure In Moscow (Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle ONLY) and Heavy Metal Ninjas (Auckland ONLY).
The exclusive fan pre-sale begins Wednesday 18 January at 9am AEST.
Here: http://goo.gl/SwllGS
General tickets go on sale Friday 20 January at 9am local time. Presented by Select Touring and Blue Murder.
Protest The Hero Tour Dates
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19 – KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND (18+)
FRIDAY APRIL 21 – THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE (18+)
SATURDAY APRIL 22 – THE FACTORY THEATRE, SYDNEY (18+)
* Across 2 stages
SUNDAY APRIL 23 – THE SMALL BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE (18+)
TUESDAY APRIL 25 – THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE (18+)
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26 – AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH (18+)
About Jonathon Besanko
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.Latest News
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