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Formed in Byron Bay in 2003, Parkway Drive has established itself as a force in the world of heavy metal with a remarkable discography and a global reputation. Their eight studio albums, all released on Epitaph Records, include Don't Close Your Eyes (2004), Killing with a Smile (2005), Horizons (2007), Deep Blue (2010), Atlas (2012), IRE (2015), Reverence (2018), and Darker Still (2022). Their latest album, Darker Still, has enjoyed considerable chart success, reaching number 5 in Germany and Switzerland, number 7 in Austria, number 11 in Belgium, number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Chart, and number 4 on the US Current Hard Rock Music Album Chart. In Australia, Darker Still marked Parkway Drive's third consecutive album to reach number one on the ARIA charts and earned them the 2023 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album. This album represents a significant milestone for the band, reflecting the vision that vocalist Winston McCall and his bandmates—guitarists Jeff Ling and Luke Kilpatrick, bassist Jia O'Connor, and drummer Ben Gordon—have nurtured since their inception in 2003. 2023 marked Parkway Drive's 20th anniversary, a period during which they have risen from metal outsiders to headliners of global festivals. Their journey is marked by seven critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, six of which have been certified Gold in Australia, three documentaries, a live album, and countless live performances. The band's live performances are legendary, renowned for their high-energy production and spectacular staging. Parkway Drive's concerts, which have filled arenas and dazzled festival audiences, include headlining appearances at Wacken, Good Things Festival, and So What?! Festival, as well as sharing the stage with metal giants like Metallica, Lamb of God, Soulfly, and Killswitch Engage. In September 2024, Parkway Drive celebrated their 20th anniversary with their biggest-ever headlining Australian tour, playing to sold-out crowds in arenas across the country. The tour offered a world-first experience with the band's biggest production to date, a spectacular tribute to their two decades of rise to the top of metal. Presented by Live Nation (LR-20-7529/LR-22-1699).