Doomriders announce supports

28 June 2011 | 12:28 pm | Staff Writer
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Boston's Doomriders are heading to Australia this July for their first ever trip down under and have now announced local supports for all dates.Doomriders are sonically antisocial and undeniably unforgettable as they come. Comprised of a stellar lineup starring Converge bassist Nate Newton on guitar and vocals alongside longtime friends Jebb Riley (Disappearer), Chris Pupecki (Cast Iron Hike), and new drummer Q (Clouds), Doomriders are a rare beast in today’s music world. The demon child of their collective unhealthy obsession with classic rock, hardcore, and skateboarding, their soulful no frills approach conjures the spirits of Thin Lizzy's guitar harmonies and Motörhead's high-octane grime, making Doomriders approach one hell of a rebellious and exciting musical ride.The band will be touring with Canberra’s I Exist, this being their first tour off the back of their new album "II: The Broken Passage".

Boston's Doomriders are heading to Australia this July for their first ever trip down under and have now announced local supports for all dates.

Doomriders are sonically antisocial and undeniably unforgettable as they come. Comprised of a stellar lineup starring Converge bassist Nate Newton on guitar and vocals alongside longtime friends Jebb Riley (Disappearer), Chris Pupecki (Cast Iron Hike), and new drummer Q (Clouds), Doomriders are a rare beast in today’s music world.

The demon child of their collective unhealthy obsession with classic rock, hardcore, and skateboarding, their soulful no frills approach conjures the spirits of Thin Lizzy's guitar harmonies and Motörhead's high-octane grime, making Doomriders approach one hell of a rebellious and exciting musical ride.

The band will be touring with Canberra’s I Exist, this being their first tour off the back of their new album "II: The Broken Passage".

Local supports are as follows:

Friday July 22 - The Zoo, Brisbane - 18
w/ The Matador

Saturday July 23 - Annandale Hotel, Sydney - 18
w/ Lo

Sunday July 24 - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle - 18
w/ Safe Hands

Monday July 25 - ANU Bar, Canberra - 18
w/ 4 Dead

Wednesday July 27 - Rosemount Hotel, Perth - 18
w/ Suffer

Thursday July 28 - Enigma Bar, Adelaide - 18
w/ Hydromedusa

Friday July 29 - East Brunswick Club, Melbourne - 18
w/ Collapsed