Known for their spectacular live shows and rapacious anthemic songs, Story of the Year has always been willing to push boundaries both in the studio and in the live arena. Coupled with this an unflagging work ethic for touring its no wonder the bands legions of Australian fans have long awaited their return.
With its explosive, infectious roar, the storming new single ‘Wake Up’ alerts Story of the Year's fanatical, global following that the epic, uplifting The Black Swan is upon us. An artistic triumph in every sense, the beloved, million-selling band's third studio album is unequivocally its finest, building on the strength of past accomplishments, combining the addictive choruses of their platinum selling album Page Avenue and the ferocity of In The Wake of Determination.
After joining My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and The Used on recent world tours, Story of the Year continue to ‘’explode with an original sound that pushes the stakes for pure punk energy and hard-edged live performances’’. – Interpunk.com.
Joining Story Of The Year on their intimate run of Australian dates will be Chicago quintet, The Audition. Armed with an arrogance and swagger that makes them instantly likeable, The Audition will be bringing their barrage of slick, energetic sing along choruses to their growing army of fans “these boys from Chicago carve their own niche in the modern pop arena rock movement” – Pop Wreck.com