Their debut album, "Stand Up and Scream" sent shockwaves throughout the metal/hard rock underground scene. This was a propulsive blend of aggressive music with hints of European trance, soft catchy melodies resulting in a sound more mature than the average play-by-numbers hard core outfit. Their second album, "Reckless and Relentless", debuted at number nine on the Billboard Top 200 and won an Independent Music Award in 2012 for The Best Metal/Hardcore Album. Their latest album, "From Death to Destiny", was released in August 2013.
"Since our formation, we have toured all over the world, released three studio albums album and made the most amazing friends and fans along the way. We have absolutely no intentions of slowing down," said Ben Bruce, guitarist.
The opening act in both cities is Facing the Gallows. Facing the Gallows, one of SA`s most respected metal acts, released their debut EP in the form of a split album with friends The Dead Will Tell entitled, "This Is Hate City", in 2012. The band has just released their latest offer, "Chapters", which they will be touring around South Africa from November 2013 into 2014.
Cape Town venue: The Hillcrest Quarry outside Durbanville is a mere 30 minute drive from Cape Town CBD (traffic depending) and can be found on the M13 (Tygervalley Road) which bridges the Tygervalley Hills between Durbanville and Parklands (Table View). Safe and secure parking will be available +/- 0.9km from the grounds, where attendees will be required to park and walk. A shuttle service will be available at R5 per single trip for any special-needs patrons or for those who just don't feel like walking.
Joburg venue: The Johannesburg Expo Centre (Hall 8) is situated just to the south-west of the city CBD on the corner of Rand Show and Nasrec Roads, directly adjacent to the Soccer City National Stadium. The best approaches from the directions of Pretoria, Sandton, OR Tambo Airport, and Boemfontien are all well detailed on the venue's website at www.expocentrejhb.co.za/map-a-directions-to-expo-centre.
Facilities at both venues include: Well-stocked bars (no alcohol served to under-18s), food stalls, security, medics, kick-ass production. Regretfully, no under-16s will be allowed and under-18s will only be admissible if accompanied by adult (21+) supervision and their ID documents.
Tickets are R350 at plankton.mobi
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