Baroness return to Australia for December 2016 tour
American heavy rockers Baroness have announced their eagerly-awaited return to Australia, with their first ever headline tour taking them across the country this December.
Baroness previously supported Metallica on their 2010 Australian tour and were last here for 2014’s Soundwave festival. In addition to their headline dates, this year they’ll also head to Meredith Music Festival.
Baroness formed in 2003, slugging it out in their local Savannah scene while adhering to a DIY punk ethic, booking their own tours and silk-screening their own shirts. Founded by artist/musician John Baizley (vocals, guitar), the four-piece line-up includes Pete Adams (guitar, vocals), Nick Jost (bass, keyboards) and Sebastian Thomson (drums).
Over their 13-year history, Baroness have released a colourful assortment of albums, specifically the Red Album, Blue Record, Yellow & Green and most recently, Purple. While the band’s first two releases firmly cemented their spot in the hard rock world (metal mags worldwide awarded Album of the Year accolades for the Red and Blue albums), the melodic double album, Yellow & Green, saw Baroness’ audience expand, kicking off with a Top 30 chart debut in the U.S. and a spot on year-end best of lists from music outlets worldwide.
In late 2015, the band announced the formation of their own label, Abraxan Hymns and the release of Purple, a 10-song collection recorded in upstate New York with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev).
Telstra Thanks tickets on sale 10am Monday 22nd August until 9am Wednesday 24th August
General public tickets on sale 10am Thursday 25th August
Wed 7th Dec - Sydney, Metro Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
Thu 8th Dec - Brisbane, The Triffid - tickets from Oztix
Fri 9th Dec - Melbourne, Prince Bandroom - tickets from Oztix
Mon 12th Dec- Adelaide, The Gov - tickets from Oztix
Tue 13th Dec - Perth, Capitol - tickets from Heatseeker
Baroness previously supported Metallica on their 2010 Australian tour and were last here for 2014’s Soundwave festival. In addition to their headline dates, this year they’ll also head to Meredith Music Festival.
Baroness formed in 2003, slugging it out in their local Savannah scene while adhering to a DIY punk ethic, booking their own tours and silk-screening their own shirts. Founded by artist/musician John Baizley (vocals, guitar), the four-piece line-up includes Pete Adams (guitar, vocals), Nick Jost (bass, keyboards) and Sebastian Thomson (drums).
Over their 13-year history, Baroness have released a colourful assortment of albums, specifically the Red Album, Blue Record, Yellow & Green and most recently, Purple. While the band’s first two releases firmly cemented their spot in the hard rock world (metal mags worldwide awarded Album of the Year accolades for the Red and Blue albums), the melodic double album, Yellow & Green, saw Baroness’ audience expand, kicking off with a Top 30 chart debut in the U.S. and a spot on year-end best of lists from music outlets worldwide.
In late 2015, the band announced the formation of their own label, Abraxan Hymns and the release of Purple, a 10-song collection recorded in upstate New York with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev).
Telstra Thanks tickets on sale 10am Monday 22nd August until 9am Wednesday 24th August
General public tickets on sale 10am Thursday 25th August
Wed 7th Dec - Sydney, Metro Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
Thu 8th Dec - Brisbane, The Triffid - tickets from Oztix
Fri 9th Dec - Melbourne, Prince Bandroom - tickets from Oztix
Mon 12th Dec- Adelaide, The Gov - tickets from Oztix
Tue 13th Dec - Perth, Capitol - tickets from Heatseeker
