Local legendary hardcore band I Killed The Prom Queen have been tearing roofs off venues with the brutal metal influenced hardcore rock for 14 years now (including a brief hiatus), and lucky for us they’re showing no signs of slowing down since the release of their post resurrrection LP Beloved.
Thanks to their label Epitaph Records, they’re about to head off on a 24 date ‘Rise Of Brotality’ national tour alongside label-mates The Ghost Inside. Ahead of the tour, we chatted to the band about some of the record that have changed their lives.
Soilwork – The Chainheart Machine
2000, Listenable/ Century Media
“After discovering it in 2000, this is the first record Jona (Weinhofen – Guitar, Vocals) heard which blended fast, aggressive thrash music with melody & guitar solos.
We still listen to it about once a month, it’s definitely one of the reasons we were stoked to get Bjorn for guest vocals on our record.”
Earth Crisis – Destroy the Machines
1995, Victory Records
Lyrically it’s one of the angriest, most articulate and driven records of any genre.
Musically they’re one of the pioneers of blending hardcore & metal filled with epic crescendos and apocalyptic vibes.
Since discovering it in 1996, we listen to it during Adelaide hardcore reunions. Although not the first, this record had a big role in promoting animal rights and environmental issues in hardcore.”
Inflames – Clayman
2000, Nuclear Blast
“This legendary Swedish band nailed the catchiest metal riffage on this record, non-stop melodic metal hooks.
Having discovered in 2000, we listen to it whenever we need to stay awake.
This record was part of what inspired us to do the last two I Killed The Prom Queen records with Fredrik Nordstrom in Gothenburg, Sweden.”
Comeback Kid – Wake The Dead
2005, Victory Records
“This is one of the best written modern-ish hardcore records, so many great songs, cool guitar harmonies, but still with a tonne of energy.
This album is alwaya on our tour rotation. Comeback Kid are some of the nicest dudes, and their songs are great to see live too.”
Misery Signals – Of Malice And The Magnum Heart
2004, Ferret Records
“This is a massively influential record of intense, chaotic Meshuggah style riffing, translated into a melodic metalcore background.
Despite the intensity it waxes and wanes with a really natural flow, drawing in many lovers of technical heavy hardcore. We listen to it whenever we need a dose of polyrhythm tour van headbangs.
Misery Signals are awesome dudes to tour with, they’re just in the middle of the ten year anniversary shows with the vocalist from this record. We’re pretty cut we didn’t have any days off that lined up, they’ve no doubt been epic shows.”
National Tour Dates
Friday 5 September – Magpies City Club, Canberra ACT (AA)
Saturday 6 September – The Cage, Picton NSW (AA)
Sunday 7 September – Cambridge, Newcastle NSW (18+)
Tuesday 9 September – YAC, Byron Bay NSW (AA)
Wednesday 10 September – Kontraband, Toowoomba QLD (AA)
Thursday 11 September – Coolangatta Hotel, GC QLD (18+)
Friday 12 September – The Arena, Brisbane QLD (18+)
Saturday 13 September – Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong NSW (AA)
Sunday 14 September – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney NSW (AA)*
Tuesday 16 September – Hotel Gearin, Katoomba NSW (18+)
Wednesday 17 September – Neil Wilson Pavillion, Wodonga VIC (AA)
Thursday 18 September – Mechanics Hall, Frankston VIC (AA)
Friday 19 September – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC (18+)**
Saturday 20 September – Phoenix Youth Centre, Melbourne VIC (AA)
Sunday 21 September – Ellen Melville Hall, Auckland NZ (AA)***
Monday 22 September – Re:Vive, Christchurch NZ (AA)***
Tuesday 23 September – Zeal, Wellington NZ (AA)***
Wednesday 24 September – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (VIC) 18+
Thursday 25 September – Synergy Dance Studios, Mt Gambier (AA)
Friday 26 September – HQ, Adelaide SA (AA)
Saturday 27 September – Leederville HQ, Perth WA (AA)
Sunday 28 September – Capitol, Perth WA (18+)
For tickets and info visit www.ikilledthepromqueen.com
