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Sparks co-founder Ron Mael spoke to Noise11 about the band's Gorillaz collaboration, a career of unexpected partnerships, and their upcoming return to Australia, with Sparks promising a more regular touring cycle ahead.

Avenged Sevenfold will return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026 for their first shows in 12 years, joined by Coheed And Cambria and Thornhill across arena dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland.

New York Queen of No Wave icon Lydia Lunch returns to Australia in June 2026 with Andrew Coates of Black Cab to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Alan Vega's passing

Las Vegas post-hardcore heavyweights Escape The Fate are finally returning to Australian stages this June, bringing along Arizona metalcore mainstays The Word Alive for a high-energy national tour covering every capital city and a couple of regional stops.

Swedish metal force Avatar will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing their theatrical live show and new album Don't Go In The Forest to local stages

Missouri artist Honestav steps into 2026 with new music alongside JaYy Wick as he prepares to tour Australia with Machine Gun Kelly

Foo Fighters return with new music and a massive stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand.