Black Tide may be the most explosive thing to happen to music since hard rock and heavy metal transformed the face of popular culture in the mid 80's. They not only embrace the charisma, character and unwavering attitude of those who shredded before them, but they do so in a manner that would make the virtuosos that inspired them proud.

The results are a renegade metallic assault that America hasn't encountered since Metallica killed 'em all in '83. Black Tide is not only bringing music back from the dead on their debut album Light From Above, but they are returning the power to metal.

At the ripe ages of 15-20, Gabriel, Alex, Zakk and Steven are ushering in one hell of a coming of age for heavy metal. The meltdown is long overdue:

WEDNESDAY MAY 13 - BRISBANE, THE TIVOLI - All Ages

THURSDAY MAY 14 - SYDNEY, UNSW ROUNDHOUSE - Licensed A/A

FRIDAY MAY 15 - MELBOURNE, PALACE THEATRE - 18+

SUNDAY MAY 17 - ADELAIDE, HQ - Licensed All Ages

TUESDAY MAY 19 - PERTH, CAPITOL - 18+