Having proved their mettle conquering the battlefield that is Big Day Out, fuzzy and hard-rocking Brisbane duo DZ Deathrays have announced that they’re taking their professional face-melting skills back on the road this May to celebrate the release of their anticipated sophomore effort, Black Rat.
The album is slated for release Friday, 2nd May and was made with a view to bringing the explosive nature of the band’s live shows into the studio and sending it through home and car speakers and headphones everywhere, working closely with Burke Reid (The Drones, MSTRKRFT).
Reid not only helped Shane and Simon capture the dynamism and riotous nature of their live performances, but aided them in crafting a bona fide album experience that is rich in sounds, textures, and arrangements, so much so that a third musician will now be joining the band on stage.
To find out who the mystery muso is, you’ll just have to come along to one of their Black Rat tour dates. The third member will change frequently and the band have told their fans to expect some special guests as they welcome them into a whole new era in the career of DZ Deathrays.
The Black Rat May 2014 tour kicks off at Elsewhere on the Gold Coast on Thursday, 8th May before dive bombing into Victoria and South and Western Australia, finishing off by returning to the East Coast for gigs in the ACT and New South Wales. Check below for all dates and ticketing details.
Listen: DZ Deathrays – Gina Works At Hearts
Gallery: DZ Deathrays – Big Day Out 2014, Sydney 26/01/14
Photos by Olivia Hadisaputra
DZ Deathrays Black Rat May 2014 Tour
General public on sale 9:00am local time Friday, 7th March
Thursday, 8th May 2014
Elsewhere, Gold Coast QLD (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Friday, 9th May 2014
The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Saturday, 10th May 2014
Spotted Cow, Toowoomba QLD (18+)
FREE
Thursday, 15th May 2014
Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Friday, 16th May 2014
Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC (18+)
Tix: Via Corner Hotel | 1300 724 867
Saturday, 17th May 2014
Jive, Adelaide SA (18+)
Tix: Via Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX
Thursday, 22nd May 2014
Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Friday, 23rd May 2014
The Indi Bar, Scarborough WA (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Saturday, 24th May 2014
Amplifier, Perth WA (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Sunday, 25th May 2014
Newport, Fremantle WA (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Thursday, 29th May 2014
Transit Bar, Canberra ACT (18+)
Tix: Via Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX
Friday, 30th May 2014
Rad, Wollongong NSW (18+)
Tix: Via Oztix | 1300 762 545
Saturday, 31st May 2014
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney NSW (18+)
Tix: Via Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX
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