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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Fremantle, WA | Metropolis | AU |
| Time: 1:00pm. Under 18′s. Ticket from Oztix outlets and www.oztix.com.au | |||
| 15/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Perth, WA | Capitol | AU |
| Time: 8:00pm. Address: 393 Murray Street. SOLD OUT | |||
| 16/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Perth, WA | Capitol | AU |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 393 Murray Street. Ticket from Oztix outlets and www.oztix.com.au | |||
| 17/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Adelaide, SA | The Gov | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Tickets from Moshtix.com.au, Moshtix outlets and VenueTix | |||
| 18/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Adelaide, SA | The Gov | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. All Ages. Tickets from Moshtix.com.au, Moshtix outlets and VenueTix | |||
| 20/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Melbourne, VIC | Palace Theatre | AU |
| Time: 8:00pm. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
| 21/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Melbourne, VIC | Palace Theatre | AU |
| Time: 2:00pm. Under 18′s. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
| 22/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Melbourne, VIC | Palace Theatre | AU |
| Time: 7:30pm. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
| 24/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Sydney, NSW | Roundhouse | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Lic / AA. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
| 26/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Newcastle, NSW | Panthers | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Ticket from Moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets. | |||
| 28/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Byron Bay, NSW | YAC Byron | AU |
| Time: 5:00pm. Address: 1 Gilmore Crescent. Ticket from Oztix outlets and www.oztix.com.au | |||
| 29/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Brisbane, QLD | Tivoli | AU |
| Time: 7:00pm. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
| 30/09/2013 http://www.resistrecords.com | Parkway Drive in Brisbane, QLD | Tivoli | AU |
| Time: 6:30pm. All Ages. Ticket from Ticketek, Ticketek.com.au, 132849 | |||
Latest news
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “ATLAS”
12 September 2012
Parkway Drive are poised for world domination as one of the most significant purveyors of heavy music with their enthralling fourth album, Atlas, set for release via Resist Records on October 26th. The announcement comes as the band unleashes a brand new video for the debut track “Dark Days” which can be found here:
Recorded in Los Angeles with esteemed producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed), the soon-to-be-released Atlas sets the standard in musical progression by pushing musical boundaries and drawing from a wider scope of influence. From heavy, technically advanced riffs and rapid fire blast beats, to haunting death growls combined with fervent vocals and symphonic melodies, Atlas’s ferocious mix of metal and hardcore reaches new horizons with songs such as “Darks Days,” “Old Ghost/New Regrets” and “The River”.
Fans are invited to pre-order a limited edition Parkway Drive beach towel and CD bundle here and to pre order limited coloured vinyl go here
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