Parkway Drive
Members
Winston McCall – Vocals, Luke Kilpatrick – Guitar, Jeff Ling – Guitar, Ben Gordon – Drums, Jia O’Connor – Bass
Blasting out of Byron Bay, almost as an affront to the serenity of their surrounds, PARKWAY DRIVE quickly established themselves as the most formidable force Australian heavy music had ever seen. A five- piece of astonishing power and understated charisma, PARKWAY DRIVE created unseen hysteria with their brutal 2005 full-length debut, “Killing With A Smile”. The album spent time in the ARIA National Top 40, affirming the astounding popularity of a band who had grown their fanbase from genuine hardcore roots.
In 2007, PARKWAY DRIVE unleashed their standout sophomore effort, “Horizons”. Recorded once again by producer and Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz at Zing Studios in MA, USA, Horizons debuted at 6 on the ARIA chart, 1 on the Australian Artist chart and 1 on the Independent chart. Horizons takes the PARKWAY DRIVE sound to totally new extremes. A bone-crunching avalanche of classic hardcore, Swedish death and math-metal, it went on to be one of the biggest circle-pit-inducing albums of ’07.
In 2009 the band released PARKWAY DRIVE: “The DVD” a 70 minute documentary looking at the rise and rise of the Byron juggernaut. Featuring archival footage dating right back to their very first shows, the film follows the quintet from humble beginnings on the beaches of the NSW North Coast to storming stages all over the world. Within a week of release, “The DVD” was certified Gold and is predicted to achieve Platinum status in the near future.
Currently writing the follow-up to 2007′s “Horizons”, 2010 is shaping up to be the bands biggest yet. With a new album to surface in mid 2010, the band will be touring through Europe and the UK this April / May and return to the US in June through to August as part of the Vans Warped Tour.
The quiet confidence and lack of arrogance expressed by the band is what lies at the heart of PARKWAY DRIVE’s massive appeal. They have this ability to destroy an audience, to decimate a venue with complete and utter malice, yet at the same time show everyone in the place the time of their lives. This is the kind of relaxed, no- nonsense attitude you get growing up in Byron. PARKWAY are just five ordinary dudes who came together to create one extraordinary band.
Upcoming shows
| Date | City | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Perth, WA | Claremont Showground | AU |
| Time: 11:00am. Big Day Out | |||
| 16/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Bokarina, QLD | Lake Kawana Community Centre | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets from Lake Kawana box office, (07) 5413 1400 and www.scvenuesandevents.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Survival, Countdown To Armageddon. | |||
| 17/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Toowoomba, QLD | Powerhouse | AU |
| Time: 6:00pm. Tickets from Oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Survival, Blessed Are None. | |||
| 18/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Byron Bay, NSW | YAC Byron | AU |
| Time: 5:00pm. Address: 1 Gilmore Crescent. Tickets from Oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets, Byron Music and All Music And Vision. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Survival. | |||
| 19/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Tweed Heads, QLD | Twin Towns | AU |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: Wharf Street. Venue phone: 1800 014 014. Tickets from Twin Towns, 1800 014 014 and www.twintowns.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Survival, Knights Like These. | |||
| 22/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Port Macquarie, NSW | Panthers | AU |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 1 Bay Street. Venue phone: (02) 6580 2300. Tickets from the venue and Moshtix.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Abel Tasman. | |||
| 23/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Bateau Bay, NSW | Bateau Bay PCYC | AU |
| Time: 5:30pm. Address: The Entrance Road. Venue phone: (02) 4332 7000. Tickets from Oztix.com.au and Network Communications Lake Haven. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Revival Ashore. | |||
| 24/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Sutherland, NSW | Sutherland Entertainment Centre | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 30 Eton Street. Venue phone: (02) 9521 8888. Tickets from Moshtix.com.au, Resist and Moshtix outlets. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Aftermath. | |||
| 25/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Penrith | Panthers | AU |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: 123 Mulgoa Road. Venue phone: (02) 4720 5555. Tickets from 1800 061 991 and penrith.panthers.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Caulfield. | |||
| 26/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Dubbo, NSW | Dubbo RSL Auditorium | AU |
| Time: 6:00pm. Tickets from the venue and www.dubborsl.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, She’s Taken Empires. | |||
| 29/02/2012 | Parkway Drive in Nowra, NSW | Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre | AU |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 44 Bridge Road. Venue phone: 1300 788 503. Tickets from the Box Office, 1300 788 503 and shoalhavenentertainment.com.au. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Never See Tomorrow. | |||
| 01/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Cooma, NSW | Ex-Services Club | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Tickets from Oztix.com.au and the venue. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane | |||
| 02/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Albury, NSW | Albury Entertainment Centre | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Tickets from the Box Office, (02) 6043 5610 and www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/entertainment. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane. | |||
| 03/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Buronga, NSW | The Edge Hotel/Motel | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Tickets from Oztix.com.au, Sportsco Mildura, Soundtrap Music Centre and the venue. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Northlane, Hally. | |||
| 04/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Goolwa, SA | Centenary Hall | AU |
| Time: 6:00pm. Tickets from South Coast Regional Arts Centre and Oztix.com.au w/ Hand Of Mercy, Raccoon City PD. | |||
| 07/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Mt Gambier, SA | Shadows Entertainment Complex | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Tickets from Oztix.com.au and Rocky Shore Surf and Skate. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Hopeless, Deadlights | |||
| 08/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Warrnambool, VIC | Old Collegians Football Club | AU |
| Time: 5:00pm. Tickets from Oztix.com.au Noise Music Store. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Hopeless, Deliverance We Prey | |||
| 09/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Geelong, VIC | Geelong Arena | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. w/ Hand Of Mercy, Hopeless and Rise From Ruin. Tickets from Oztix.com.au and Bended Elbow. All tickets purchased for the Bended Elbow are valid. | |||
| 11/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Launceston, TAS | Inveresk Show Grounds, Launceston | AU |
| Time: 11:00am. Address: Invermay Road. Breath Of Life Festival | |||
| 12/03/2012 | Parkway Drive in Abbotsford, VIC | Abbotsford Convent | AU |
| Time: 1:00pm. Address: 1 St Heliers Street. Venue phone: (03) 9415 3600. Pushover Festival. Tickets from Ticketek.com.au, 13 28 49, Oztix.com.au or Moshtix.com.au | |||
Latest news
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE “SICK SUMMER” SUPPORTS / ADD DATES
14 December 2011
Sydney’s Hand Of Mercy have been added to all shows on Parkway Drive’s “Sick Summer” Tour excluding the festival dates and joining them on the Queensland / Byron Bay dates will be Survival, on the NSW dates Northlane and on the Victorian shows Hopeless with local bands still to be added to the shows.
Additional shows have also been added in Cooma, Buronga and Warrnambool, with more soon to be announced. Check shows for a full list of dates and ticket info.
PARKWAY DRIVE “SICK SUMMER” TOUR 2012
14 November 2011
Kicking off the new year touring as part of the Big Day Out, Parkway Drive has announced a run of regional dates for February and March. The Sick Summer II Tour commences on the Sunshine Coast on February 16 and will visit towns along the East Coast before it’s last stop at Melbourne’s Push Over Fest on March 12. Tickets are on sale from November 18.
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCED ON 2012 BIG DAY OUT
30 September 2011
Parkway Drive has been announced as part of the 20th Anniversary Big Day Out this January. For line ups, ticketing outlets and show details, go to www.bigdayout.com.
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