Mastodon, Machine Head, Lamb of God Announce Separate Australian Sidewave Shows

by | Dec 9, 2011

Mastodon, Machine Head, and Lamb of God have announced separate Australian Sidewave shows to coincide with Soundwave 2012.

Mastodon will team up with Gojira and Kvelertak; Machine Head will perform with Chimaira, Shadows Fall, and Times of Grace; Lamb of God will play with In Flames and The Black Dahlia Murder. Dates follow:

w/ Mastodon, Gojira, Kvelertak

Feb 27 Melbourne, VIC @ Billboard (18+)
Mar 01 Sydney, NSW @ The Hi Fi (Lic/AA)

w/ Machine Head, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, Times of Grace

Feb 28 Melbourne, VIC @ The Palace (18+)
Feb 29 Sydney, NSW @ UNSW Roundhouse (Lic/AA)

w/ Lamb of God, In Flames, The Black Dahlia Murder

Feb 28 Brisbane, QLD @ Eaton Hill Hotel (Lic/AA)
Mar 01 Canberra, ACT @ UC Reflectory (Lic/AA)

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