9 More Incredible International Tours You Can't Afford To Miss

With the number of artists continually announcing they’re hitting Aussie shores for a tour, it can be a little overwhelming to keep up with just who and when which musicians are making their way to our great land girt by sea, that’s why each week we compile a list of all the touring artists who have announced that they are set to tour Australia in the not too distant future.

KISS

Okay, this band are obviously a group that need zero introduction.

The hard-rockin’ shockers clad in black and white facepaint are hitting Australian shores this October and due to popular demand, they’ve added one more show to their Melbourne stop-over.

KISS Australian Extra Tour Date

Thursday, 9th October 2015
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au

At The Gates

If there is a name that is synonymous with Swedish melodic death metal, it has to be the one and only At The Gates.

Known as one of the forefathers of what would become Swedish melodic death metal, At The Gates set a benchmark with their iconic 1995 album Slaughter Of The Soul, a release that would be an inspiration for a myriad of acts to follow and try to replicate, yet seldom duplicated.

The five-piece will be smashing apart Aussie live music venues this October and November, and we can’t bloody wait for it.

At The Gates Australian Tour Dates

28/10/2015 – Perth – Amplifier Bar
29/10/2015 – Adelaide – The Unibar
30/10/2015 – Melbourne – The Corner
31/10/2015 – Melbourne – The Corner
01/11/2015 – Brisbane – The Brightside

Waxahatchee

Katie Crutchfield, more commonly recognised under her performance moniker Waxahatchee, is stoked to announce that she is performing in Australia for the very first time this year.

July will see the Long Island based artist play intimate shows to promote the release of her new album Ivy Tripp out on April 10th, giving Australian audiences their first opportunity to hear songs from the new record as well as her two celebrated previous albums.

Since surfacing in 2012 with her debut American Weekend, Waxahatchee has risen to become one of the most prominent voices in US indie rock, drawing comparisons to the likes of The Breeders, Elliot Smith and Cat Power and prompting reviewers to describe her second album, Cerulean Salt in the most glowing terms.

Friday 3 July, Newton Social Club, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 4 July, The Toff In Town, Melbourne, VIC

Guttermouth

The year 2013 was supposed to be the last Guttermouth tour, however, after a string of controversial performances Mark Adkins and the band have promised that they have their “shit together” this time and rarin’ to go.

To inject some more fire into the party, the band has handpicked a legendary list of local supports on every date, which features some of the best Australian punk acts currently doing the rounds including Ebolagoldfish, Wolfpack, Party Vibez, Topnovil, My Echo and Nerdlinger amongst many others.

Guttermouth Australian Tour Dates

A$AP Ferg

One of hip hop hottest properties, “Trap Lord” A$AP FERG has declared he will be hitting the road this April and May for a powerhouse headline tour of Australia and New Zealand, as a part of the previously announced appearances at Groovin the Moo.

Whether it be Ferg’s energetic and gritty onstage performances, his fierce and feverish recordings, launching clothing and jewellery lines or attending art school, he has constantly bobbed and weaved, rising to the top of the hiphop world and he is going to smash it this Autumn.

A$AP Ferg Australian Tour Dates

THE HI-FI, MELBOURNE – FRIDAY APRIL 24
VILLA, PERTH – TUESDAY APRIL 28
THE HI-FI, BRISBANE – THURSDAY APRIL 30
THE HI-FI, SYDNEY – FRIDAY MAY 1

Marlon Williams

The year 2015 is looking like the year for Kiwi born troubadour, Marlon Williams, who will release his debut album on April 24th, following celebrated appearances at Byron Bay Bluesfest, Port Fairy and Hills Are Alive festivals.

Opening for Marlon for the whole tour will be Sydney indie-folk darling Julia Jacklin, performing songs from her gorgeous Santafel EP which has received a lot of love from Triple J over the past year.

This is one artist you can’t afford to miss.

Marlon Williams Australian Tour Dates

April 9 – Gasometer, Melbourne
April 10 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
April 11 – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
April 16 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
April 17 – Mojos, Fremantle
April 18 – Jimmy’s Den, Perth

Opeth

Swedish progressive metal heroes Opeth are set to return to Australia in 2015 in support of their 11th album Pale Communion. Hailed as one of the most influential progressive metal bands in the world, Opeth have an ever-growing fanatically loyal fan base in Australia and are returning for a headline run after their highly successful Heritage tour in 2013.

Opeth live shows are an experience like no other, surprising fans with tracks from their illustrious catalogue, from their earlier death-metal material, up to their later symphonic prog-rock, Opeth is a must see for all die-hard fans.

Opeth Australian Tour Dates

Sunday May 3 Sydney – Enmore Theatre
Monday May 4 Adelaide -The Gov
Wednesday May 6 Brisbane – Eatons Hill
Thursday May 7 Melbourne – The Forum
Friday May 8 Perth – The Astor

Red Fang

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Relapse Recording favourites Red Fang have been delivering first-rate hard rock’n heavy metal since 2005, with three albums to their name and having charmed the world after a series of epic tours, the four-piece are ready to blow the minds of Aussie revellers once again.

The band are set to headline the ripping Cherry Rock015 festival in Melbourne and in addition to that, will be performing a string of shows around the nation.

Red Fang Australian Tour Dates

Thursday 7th MAY: Perth @ Rosemount
Friday 8th MAY: Adelaide@ Fowlers Live
Saturday 9th MAY: Geelong @ The Barwin Club
Sunday 10th MAY: Melbourne @ Cherry Rock Fest
Tuesday 12th MAY: Brisbane @ Crow Bar
Wednesday 13th MAY: Brisbane @ Crowbar
Thursday 14th MAY: Sydney @ The Manning Bar
Friday 15th MAY: Melbourne @ The Prince Bandroom

Boris

Boris have released 19 albums in 19 years. No kidding, that’s the studio discography of one of the most significant and prolific bands to emerge from Japan’s noise scene – crazy, right?

Boris last visited our shores three years ago, playing Flood in full for the first time on Australian soil, but they’ve never been a band content to run a victory lap and coast on their reputation. Since 2012 they’ve released three records: the conclusion to their hypnotic Solomon series, 2013’s dense and sludgy Präparat and last year’s Noise, an ambitious release as diverse as it is loud, with flourishes of crust punk, stoner metal, droning ambience and uplifting melodies at every turn.

Bring your earplugs to this one.

Boris Australian Tour Dates

Brisbane – Crowbar – Wed 27 May
Sydney – Newtown Social – Friday 29 May
Melbourne – Corner Hotel – Saturday 30 May
Adelaide – Fowler’s Live – Sunday 31 May (all ages and licensed)
Perth – Rosemount Hotel – Monday 1 June

9 More Incredible International Tours You Can’t Afford To Miss