News : Thrones and John Wiese touring our shores

Press release:

“Heathen Skulls are proud to announce that legendary doom metal bassist and avant-garde punk Joe Preston will be bringing his revered one man band THRONES to Australian shores for the first time this April. After his departure from both the Melvins and Earth in the early 90’s, Joe went onto to mastermind the idea of touring as a solo artist in a one-man band, the results being THRONES! A Portland based sludge doom industrial project that’s recorded countless releases for the likes of Southern Lord, Conspiracy Records and Kill Rock Stars, not to mention shared stages and the road with every well respected artist with in the experimental, drone and doom metal genre.

During this time Joe has also recorded and toured as an active member with the likes of Sunn O)), High on Fire and Harvey Milk.

As an added bonus, Joe will be touring with the legendary Los Angeles based experimental noise artist John Wiese. John toured here as a member of Sunn O)) in 2005, not to mention touring with them around the world, he’s also collaborated with the likes of Wolf Eyes, Evan Parker, Merzbow, Smegma, Kevin Drumm and Cattle Decapitation. John also has his own project called Sissy Spacec.“

This April both THRONES (top photo) and John Wiese (photo below) will be touring Australia. Stay tuned for full tour details!

Thursday 31st: Melbourne @ Arthouse Hotel

Friday 1st: Adelaide @ The Ed Castle

Saturday 2nd: Geelong @ The National Hotel

Sunday 3rd: TBA

Tuesday 5th: Melbourne @ Toff in Town – John Weise solo show w/ DJ Joe Preston

Wednesday 6th: TBA

Thursday 7th: Sydney: Red Rattler

Friday 8th: Brisbane @ TBA

Saturday 9th: Brisbane @ The Step Inn

Sunday 10th: Melbourne @ Northcote Social Club