Xibalba announce Australian tour

29 February 2012 | 12:30 pm | Staff Writer
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Perhaps the heaviest hardcore band in recent years, Xibalba from Pomona, CA are on their way to Australia for the first time in April. Combining their love for hardcore, metal and everything heavy, Xiblaba have quickly risen in extreme music circles. Having released their first full length “Madre Mia Por Los Dias” on A389 Recordings last year, they followed it up with a cracking split with NY bruisers Incendiary on Closed Casket Activities and are now preparing for the release of new album “Hasta La Muerta” on the legendary Southern Lord. Their sound has been likened to Disembodied, Earth Crisis and Obituary, with aggressive speed giving way to apocalyptic breakdowns and brutality.Joining them on the tour will be Melbourne’s hardest Warbrain. The all star band has caught many an eye in Australia, with every new release they catch the attention of new audiences. Having previously toured with AYS (Germany) and fellow Melbourne thugs Iron Mind, Warbrain will take to the road in April o...

Perhaps the heaviest hardcore band in recent years, Xibalba from Pomona, CA are on their way to Australia for the first time in April. Combining their love for hardcore, metal and everything heavy, Xiblaba have quickly risen in extreme music circles. Having released their first full length “Madre Mia Por Los Dias” on A389 Recordings last year, they followed it up with a cracking split with NY bruisers Incendiary on Closed Casket Activities and are now preparing for the release of new album “Hasta La Muerta” on the legendary Southern Lord. Their sound has been likened to Disembodied, Earth Crisis and Obituary, with aggressive speed giving way to apocalyptic breakdowns and brutality.

Joining them on the tour will be Melbourne’s hardest Warbrain. The all star band has caught many an eye in Australia, with every new release they catch the attention of new audiences. Having previously toured with AYS (Germany) and fellow Melbourne thugs Iron Mind, Warbrain will take to the road in April on their biggest tour yet.

Wednesday April 18 - Open Studios, Coffs Harbour - AA

Thursday April 19 - Snitch Nightclub, Brisbane - 18

Friday April 20 - Between The Walls, Brisbane - AA

Saturday April 21 - The Loft, Newcastle - AA

Sunday April 22 - Masonic Hall, Blacktown - AA

Tuesday April 24 -  Enigma Bar, Adelaide - Lic/AA

Wednesday April 25 - Animal House, Adelaide - AA

Thursday April 26 - Next Nightclub, Melbourne - 18  

Friday April 27 - Phoenix Youth Centre, Melbourne - AA

Saturday April 28 - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney - 18

Sunday April 29 - Morgan's Basement, Canberra - AA


Tickets for selected shows on sale Monday 5th March.