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Podcast: Parkway Drive to be Conductors of Chaos at the Sydney Opera House

Published / Wed 19 Feb 2025

Parkway Drive to be Conductors of Chaos at the Sydney Opera House

Photo: Parkway Drive to be Conductors of Chaos at the Sydney Opera House  /  Credit: Tom Healy

Parkway Drive has announced they will be performing with a full symphony orchestra at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

In this episode, Moose & Pete look at why this event is so important for Parkway Drive and heavy music as a whole. They reflect on how symphonic elements have shaped the genre over the years, from Metallica’s S&M to Devin Townsend at the Total Albert Hall, more and more bands are putting their spin on a full orchestra show.

Beyond Parkway Drive, the conversation turns to the festival circuit, with a spotlight on Download Festival’s second announcement. The guys analyse the line-up, including the disappearance of Liquid Death as a sponsor and the shifting trends in festival bookings.

There’s also discussion about Black Sabbath & Ozzy’s final show, with Guns N’ Roses, Tool and Jason Mamoa added as host to the line-up. They look at the sheer significance of the event and what will this mean for

Episode Breakdown

  • Parkway Drive’s Orchestra Performance at the Sydney Opera House
  • How Classical Elements Continue to Shape Modern Metal
  • Download Festival’s Line-up and Trends
  • Has Liquid Death Disappeared as a Sponsor?
  • The Chaotic Evolution of Festival Line-ups
  • The End of an Era: Black Sabbath, Ozzy, and the Changing Guard
  • What’s Next for Metal? The Road Ahead…

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