News : The Contortionist touring with The Storm Picturesque

Press release:

Bottom heavy open chords that resonate strong enough to shake the core of the earth. Skyrocketing bursts of oscillating guitar leads layer an ominous and dark undercurrent of rhythm. While hardcore punk may be the sound that rules the day in The Contortionist‘s hometown of Indianapolis, it is the band’s signature brand of forward thinking heavy metal that has made them stick out as hometown favourites.

The Contortionist’s brand new album, titled ‘Exoplanet’, is a progressive metal mammoth. Featuring bursts of space and atmosphere, underscored by intense sonic emotion and boldness. For every bit of progression and aura the band offers up on ‘Exoplanet’, comes an equal and unforgiving onslaught of heaviness. Just when heavy metal had seemed to reach a ceiling on how punishing a sound could get, The Contortionist raise the bar even higher.

National support comes in the form of Newcastle’s The Storm Picturesque, a metal powerhouse moving from strength to strength. An unfaltering work ethic has secured the young outfit a large following across the country, no doubt solidified through excessive touring of both mainland and regional Australia. Putting the finishing touches on their debut full length, a promising future lay ahead for the group.

November 2011 will see progressive metal juggernaut The Contortionist set about destroying Australia city by city, supported by premier Newcastle metal outfit The Storm Picturesque. Anyone craving experimental heaviness will not be disappointed.

Wednesday 9 November 2011
BLACKBOX THEATRE (AA) Nambour QLD

Thursday 10 November 2011
SUN DISTORTION (AA) Brisbane QLD

Thursday 10 November 2011
BOYS AND GIRLS (18+) Brisbane QLD 

Friday 11 November 2011
SHED 5 (AA) Gold Coast QLD 

Saturday 12 November 2011
BLACKTOWN MASONIC HALL (AA) Blacktown NSW

Saturday 12 November 2011
VENOM (18+) Sydney NSW

Sunday 13 November 2011
OASIS YOUTH CENTRE (AA) Wyong NSW

Wednesday 16 November 2011
KAROVA LOUNGE (AA) Ballarat VIC

Thursday 17 November 2011
NEXT (18+) Melbourne VIC

Friday 18 November 2011
THE UNDERGROUND (AA) Adelaide SA

Saturday 19 November 2011
PHOENIX YOUTH CENTRE (AA) Footscray VIC

Sunday 20 November 2011
THE NASH (AA DAY – 18+ NIGHT) Geelong VIC

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