Tour update: Cherie Currie, Ross the Boss and more

By BRIAN GIFFIN

THERE may be only two weeks left of 2024, but the tour updates keep rolling in even in the “slowest” time of the year.

WHILE the might Manowar may never set foot on Australian soil, original guitarist and founding member Ross the Boss will be doing his best to make it up to fans of his old band when he lands here in May to perform the classic 1984 album Sign of the Hammer. With a band featuring Metal Church vocalist Marc Lopes, Gamma Ray bassist Dirk Schläter and one-time Manowar drummer Rhino, this tour will be one for the true metal warriors.

Tickets and info from Hardline Media.

MAY 1: Crowbar, Brisbane
MAY 2: Crowbar, Sydney
MAY 3: Croxton, Melbourne
MAY 4: The Gov, Adelaide

THE greatest animated metal band of all time will be awakening Australia on a four date tour in April. Featuring creator Brendon Small and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan, Dethklok will provide a multi-media extravaganza of metal, animation and comedy.

APRIL 4: The Forum, Melbourne
APRIL 5: The Roundhouse, Sydney
APRIL 6: The Tivoli, Brisbane
APRIL 8: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide

PROUDLY flying the flag of yacht rock for all generations, LA’s Yächtley Crëw will be coming ashore in Australia for the first time in May 2025. With a setlist including the likes of Toto, Jimmy Buffett, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates and more, catch them live from May 12. Tickets and info here.

MAY 12: Astor Theatre, Perth
MAY 16: Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
MAY 17: The Metro, Sydney
MAY 18: The Triffid, Brisbane

BONAFIDE musical superstar Todd Rundgren is also making a return to our shores. The singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist is doing a run of shows in March with Davey Lane. Tickets are info can be found here.

MARCH 6: Corner Hotel, Melbourne
MARCH 7: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
MARCH 8: Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
MARCH 13: The Triffid, Brisbane
MARCH 14: The Factory, Sydney
MARCH 15: The Lounge, Chatswood

RUNAWAYS icon Cherie Currie has announced a final Australian tour, with pre-sale discounted tickets available to those who register at this link. Note: dates have not yet been announced.