AFI Soundwave sideshows announced

After a string of groundbreaking albums AFI have cultivated one of the most passionate followings on the planet.

It was in 2003 that the band catapulted into arena status off the back of ‘Sing The Sorrow’, acclaimed as a genuine masterpiece by fans and critics alike... “Sing The Sorrow soars with the kind of melodies hit singles are made of, yet it somehow persists with AFI's esoteric darkness.” – Alternative Press

AFI followed up their smash 2006 effort, ‘Decemberunderground’, with the propulsive blast of 2009's ‘Crash Love’; and “it’s packed with as much exuberance, mystery and drama one can handle” - Alternative Press.

But it’s live where AFI come into their own and to see them is to understand that unique internal chemistry and the undeniable bond between band and audience. Spin Magazine named them one of the 25 greatest live acts of all time and “the band still rage like their life depends on it, leaping off the ground, hammering out their dusky glory with a passion." – Terrorizer Magazine

Apocalyptic punks, Gallows, will be joining AFI and will bring a genuine slab of working class anarchy to the show combined with pure rock brutalism and punk rock fuelled venom. For fans that held on to their Gallows tickets from their previously postponed September tour your tickets are valid for both sideshows!

On the back of their Soundwave 2010 appearances AFI will be performing 2 club shows in Sydney and Melbourne respectively.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER, 9AM.

Tuesday 23 February
Luna Park Big Top, Sydney – Licensed All Ages
www.ticketek.com.au 132 849, www.bigtopsydney.com & Luna Park Box Office 1300 Big Top

Wednesday 24 February
Festival Hall, Melbourne – Licensed and Unlicensed areas available
www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

AFI and Gallows are also appearing at Soundwave Festival 2010.

Saturday 20th February - BRISBANE
Sunday 21st February - SYDNEY
Friday 26th February - MELBOURNE – Sold Out
Saturday 27th February - ADELAIDE
Monday 1st March - PERTH