With special guest Palace of Fire

They take math rock, progressive rock, electronica...and they kick 'em in the ass. Battles are the New York alternative supergroup: John Stanier (Helmet), Ian Williams (Don Caballero), Dave Konopka (Lynx) and Tyondai Braxton (Prefuse 73).

Impossible to pigeonhole, they get under your skin and into your head with machine code guitar hooks, brainy robotic rhythms and a constant barrage of ear - catching ideas. Renowned as an awe - inspiring live act, Battles in the Opera Theatre should not be missed. This will be an exclusive Australian performance.

'...Battles top a killer synth groove with a cartoonish tune that gets under your skin something fierce.' - Rolling Stone

'The way repeated listens allow its unobvious rhythmic and melodic logic to take root is fantastically rewarding.' - The Guardian

PALACE OF FIRE

The much-anticipated sonic beast that unites the worlds of ex-Wolfmother founding members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett, and Matt Blackman of experimental rockers CHARGE GROUP.

One of the more exciting brand-new acts to emerge on the Sydney scene, Palace of Fire is both a dynamic shot in the arm and a cinematic exploration around the perimeter of the human condition. Expect a primal blend of dark invocations and ceremonious, melodic, heavy rock.