Obituary – Manning Bar, 20/11/09

Shane Arnold — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:44:21 +0000

Here we go – yet another tour by an American metal band that’s older than a bunch of our readers. And yet it’s another band that not only still has it, but don’t appear to have ever lost it. Most impressive indeed! Obituary have been head banging since way back in 1984. That’s a pretty serious career in metal, proving that only the strong survive. And being a bunch of regular cool guys that clearly enjoy music and performing for their fans makes them even more special.

If only we could all be that cool in our 40’s – just like that uncle that everyone had growing up. You know, the laid back unmarried one that smoked and talked about listening to Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix, and most likely had heard of your favourite band. There were certainly a few uncles at the Manning Bar for Obituary, and a stack of young-uns. Obituary made some new fans after this show, their sheer loudness and aggression combined with some exceptionally slick riffs make converts easily assimilated. Resistance is futile when you’re being aurally assaulted by the twisted metal of songs like Chopped In Half.

The fist-in-your-face fury of Internal Bleeding was suitably well received. Doom-laden dirge Final Thoughts also went down a treat in the mosh, with arms and legs everywhere – mixed in with a bit of stage diving action. One sour note, they didn’t play mega-hit I Don’t Care. What the hell, you mean they really don’t care? But Obituary earned redemption when they capped off the night with Slowly We Rot from their epic first album. Top notch death metal from one of the pioneers of the genre – we can only hope Obituary make it out for another tour before they eventually decide to pack it in.

Obituary Australian Headline Tour November 2009

Daniel Clarke — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:20:52 +0000

Following on from a career spanning 20+ years and 7 crushing studio albums, Obituary are back with their newest offering, Darkest Day. Signature in every way, Darkest Day shows that this band truly gets better with age and these Tampa legends are here to prove that their work ethic and credo continues un-wavered, unmatched and truly inspirational.

A truly influential band who have pioneered the genre, Obituary are returning to Australia for a headline tour this November.

Featuring a full touring line up consisting of metal legends John Tardy (Vocals), Donald Tardy (Drums), Trevor Peres (Lead Guitar), Ralph Santolla (Rhythm Guitar) and Frank Watkins (Bass), Obituary will be playing tracks from Darkest Day as well as highlights from their celebrated back catalogue.

Wednesday 18th November
The Hi Fi, Brisbane (18+) Doors @ 7:30pm.
Tickets on sale from www.stomp.com.au, www.thehifi.com.au, 1300-THEHIFI (1300-8434434) & Oztix Outlets (Rocking Horse Records, Kill the Music, Butter Beats, Gooble Warming, Moshpit Music Maroochydore, Sunflower Music Pacific Fair)

Thursday 19th November
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne (18+) Doors @ 8:00pm.
Tickets on sale from www.stomp.com.au, The Corner Box Office (03) 9427 9198, www.cornerhotel.com & Missing Link (03) 9670 8208

Friday 20th November
Manning Bar, Sydney (18+) Doors @ 8:00pm.
Tickets on sale from www.stomp.com.au, Ticketek Outlets, www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849, Moshtix Outlets, www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849, Oztix Outlets, www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545 & Manning Bar, www.manningbar.com or 1300 762 545

Saturday 21st November
The Gov, Adelaide (18+) Doors @ 7:30pm.
Tickets on sale from www.stomp.com.au, Venuetix Outlets, www.venuetix.com.au or (08) 8225 8888 & Moshtix Outlets, www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849

Sunday 22nd November
Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+) Doors @ 8:00pm.
Tickets on sale from www.stomp.com.au, Moshtix Outlets, www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849

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Obituary – Manning Bar, 20/11/09

Obituary Australian Headline Tour November 2009