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News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Metal lords Parkway Drive deliver triumphant symphony gig at unlikely venue
Ladies in evening gowns and gentlemen in black suits is a regular occurrence at the Sydney Opera House. But it is rare to see headbanging in sync and the 'horns' being thrown by a black tie-clad audience in the hallowed concert hall. Australian metalcore heroes Parkway Drive staged their once-in-a-lifetime Home concert with a full symphony orchestra and choir on Monday to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The 'screamo meets strings' concept sounded ambitious on paper, with the band following in the footsteps of heavy metal legends Metallica who joined forces with the San Francisco Symphony for their S & M live album in 1999. How would a sold-out crowd more accustomed to moshpits and death circles cope with a seated concert where the heavy hits they had screamed along to for two decades were reimagined with swelling strings, blasts of horns and the percussive force of three drummers? The band and the audience declared it a triumph by the end of a two act concert which redefined the powerful musicality of the Byron Bay mosh masters. Expectations were high when the five Parkway members – Winston McCall, Jeff Ling, Luke Kilpatrick, Ben Gordon, and Jai O'Connor – took the stage. Many in the audience had entered the 'Best Dressed' competition in the lobby before taking their seats where the stage was set with a stunning native floral arrangement. After an orchestral Welcome to Country, the Parkway members – also suited, with McCall sporting Gucci loafers – strode onto the stage and cranked into gear with their new 'bandmates'. McCall's vocal shredding was at first lost in the wash of a 'band' even louder than his metal-riffing mates, but he soon found his voice in the mix. With the assistance of music director and arranger Joel Farland, they wisely chose songs from their extensive catalogue to present in this new form from festival setlist faves including Glitch and Carrion to darkly melodic offerings The Colour of Leaving and Darker Still. The concert sounded like the soundtrack to a horror thriller yet to be made, although it was filmed for a forthcoming documentary film Home to be released later this year. The orchestra members looked to be having as much fun as the band, with several players headbanging as vigorously as the audience during the performance. For a beaming McCall, who on occasion appeared moved to tears by the experience, the concert was a dream come true. He told the adoring crowd, some of whom had travelled from America and Europe for the concert, it was a lofty ambition the metal frontman didn't dare to hope a band like Parkway Drive could realise. 'This is a dream come true, (even though) you don't openly dream of things like this,' he told the fans to huge cheers. 'Anyone who has wanted to sing at the Opera House, this is your shot. And I've just got to say, you guys look f***ing incredible tonight, thank you!' Special guests included First Nations artists Matthew Doyle, Brock Tutt, Josh Sly and rapper Nooky and punk vocalist Hevenshe (Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive).
News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Metal lords Parkway Drive perform with an orchestra at Sydney Opera House
Global metal lords Parkway Drive return home to perform once-in-a-lifetime concert with a symphony orchestra and choir at Sydney Opera House on June 9, 2025.
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
US plane crash devastating loss to heavy metal rockers
The heavy metal music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather and crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood, killing everyone on board. Among those who died on Thursday was groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Shapiro, 42, was also the US talent representative for some heavy metal Australian bands including Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction and Northlane. Parkway Drive paid tribute to Shapiro on Instagram, saying the band was "heartbroken" over his death. "We send all our love and support to Dave's family, friends, and the team at Sound Talent Group during this extremely difficult time," they wrote. "Our thoughts and condolences are also with the live ones of Daniel Williams and the extended music community." Also killed in the crash were Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25, both employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency; Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36, a professional photographer; and Dominic Christopher Damian, 41. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group which Shapiro co-founded in 2018. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock subgenres. The post-hardcore band called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration "who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from". "It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us," Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit." Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press, said Shapiro was "vital" in bringing punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people," he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration." The heavy metal music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather and crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood, killing everyone on board. Among those who died on Thursday was groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Shapiro, 42, was also the US talent representative for some heavy metal Australian bands including Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction and Northlane. Parkway Drive paid tribute to Shapiro on Instagram, saying the band was "heartbroken" over his death. "We send all our love and support to Dave's family, friends, and the team at Sound Talent Group during this extremely difficult time," they wrote. "Our thoughts and condolences are also with the live ones of Daniel Williams and the extended music community." Also killed in the crash were Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25, both employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency; Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36, a professional photographer; and Dominic Christopher Damian, 41. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group which Shapiro co-founded in 2018. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock subgenres. The post-hardcore band called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration "who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from". "It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us," Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit." Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press, said Shapiro was "vital" in bringing punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people," he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration." The heavy metal music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather and crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood, killing everyone on board. Among those who died on Thursday was groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Shapiro, 42, was also the US talent representative for some heavy metal Australian bands including Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction and Northlane. Parkway Drive paid tribute to Shapiro on Instagram, saying the band was "heartbroken" over his death. "We send all our love and support to Dave's family, friends, and the team at Sound Talent Group during this extremely difficult time," they wrote. "Our thoughts and condolences are also with the live ones of Daniel Williams and the extended music community." Also killed in the crash were Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25, both employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency; Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36, a professional photographer; and Dominic Christopher Damian, 41. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group which Shapiro co-founded in 2018. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock subgenres. The post-hardcore band called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration "who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from". "It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us," Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit." Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press, said Shapiro was "vital" in bringing punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people," he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration." The heavy metal music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather and crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood, killing everyone on board. Among those who died on Thursday was groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Shapiro, 42, was also the US talent representative for some heavy metal Australian bands including Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction and Northlane. Parkway Drive paid tribute to Shapiro on Instagram, saying the band was "heartbroken" over his death. "We send all our love and support to Dave's family, friends, and the team at Sound Talent Group during this extremely difficult time," they wrote. "Our thoughts and condolences are also with the live ones of Daniel Williams and the extended music community." Also killed in the crash were Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25, both employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency; Celina Marie Rose Kenyon, 36, a professional photographer; and Dominic Christopher Damian, 41. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group which Shapiro co-founded in 2018. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock subgenres. The post-hardcore band called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration "who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from". "It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us," Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit." Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press, said Shapiro was "vital" in bringing punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people," he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration."
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
SAN DIEGO — A private plane approaching an airport amid crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, killing the six people on board, including groundbreaking alternative music executive Dave Shapiro. The crash stunned the heavy metal and hard rock scene that grew out of the punk movement. The music agency that Shapiro cofounded, Sound Talent Group, represented groups like Pierce The Veil, Parkway Drive and Sum 41, while also venturing into more pop acts such as Vanessa Carlton. It could take a year to sort out exactly what happened to the plane, but investigators know there was thick fog, problems with the runway lights and a broken weather alert system, according to Dan Baker of the National Transportation Safety Board. The pilot and passengers were died, but no one on the ground was killed or seriously injured. The dead included a groundbreaking alternative music executive, a photographer and two young women just starting out in the music industry. Here's what to know about the victims and the crash: Shapiro, 42, got into music playing in a band he founded with friends while in high school, called Count with Stars. But it was the connections he made that made him successful, more than the music he played. Shapiro helped bring the underground $10-a-show alternative scene of the 2010s to the mainstream. He also was huge in creating a community, said Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press Magazine. 'In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people,' Shea said. 'Dave was not like that.' Shapiro was listed as the plane's owner and had a pilot's license. Officials have not said who was flying. Fortner, 24, and Huke, 25, joined Shapiro's agency as booking associates after graduating from college, according to bios released by Sound Talent Group, which confirmed both women were on the plane. Fortner 'was hooked on music' from a young age thanks to her father, who took her to concerts, and as a teen showed interest in pursuing it as a career. Huke, too, knew from a young age that she wanted to work in the industry, and she worked hard to save money to attend concerts and festivals. 'There was nothing Emma loved more than live music,' the agency said. Both Fortner and Huke were good at their jobs, which included planning tours, the agency said. Williams was a former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, a popular Ohio metalcore band celebrated for its ability to marry melodic punk rock with metallic detours. When Williams 'was in the band, that's when they broke out,' Shea said. Thomas Gutches, who manages rock bands and artists, recalled Williams' ability to captivate audiences with his drumming. 'Daniel was putting on a show from his style of playing," he said. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group. Kenyon, 36, was another passenger, according to the coroner's office in San Diego. A spokesperson for Sound Talent Group said she was not an employee. Bryan Charles Feldman, Kenyon's father, said in a statement to that she was respected in her career as a professional photographer and was deeply loved by friends and family, including her daughter and her partner. Kenyon had been traveling 'to photograph and support' some longtime friends, Feldman said, and went on the late-night private flight rather than fly commercial so she could get home in time to take her daughter to school. "The world has lost a beautiful bright light," he said. Also killed was 41-year-old Damian, the coroner's office announced Saturday. A martial arts school in San Diego, The Training Center, said via Instagram that Damian trained there. The gym is hosting an open-mat session in his memory Monday. Headed from New Jersey to San Diego with a fueling stop in Kansas, the plane went down about 2 miles from San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Eight people on the ground were hurt, none seriously. The Cessna 550 Citation crashed after hitting power lines, Baker said. The pilot acknowledged to an air traffic controller that the weather was not ideal and debated diverting to a different airport, according an audio recording posted online by The Federal Aviation Administration posted an official notice that the airport's runway lights were out. The pilot did not discuss that with the controller but did say he knew the its weather alert system was not working. 'Doesn't sound great, but we'll give it a go,' he told the controller. The fog was so thick around the time of the crash that 'you could barely see in front of you,' Assistant San Diego Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said. The U.S. had its deadliest plane crash in more than 23 years in January when an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in Washington, killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft. Last month a sightseeing helicopter broke apart and crashed into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey, killing six people. In early February a small commuter plane crashed in western Alaska, killing all 10 people on board. And in Philadelphia, a medical transport plane plummeted into a neighborhood shortly after takeoff in late January, killing the six people on board and two more on the ground.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
US plane crash devastating loss to heavy metal rockers
The heavy metal music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather and crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood, killing everyone on board. Among those who died on Thursday was groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Shapiro, 42, was also the US talent representative for some heavy metal Australian bands including Parkway Drive, Amity Affliction and Northlane. Parkway Drive paid tribute to Shapiro on Instagram, saying the band was "heartbroken" over his death. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit." Mike Shea, founder of Alternative Press, said Shapiro was "vital" in bringing punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people," he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration."
