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Byron Bay, Australia (2003 – present)

Parkway Drive is an Australian band.

The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We’ve Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don’t Close Your Eyes.

In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)

Since the release of Don’t Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia’s Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.

In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their “merch guy” and long-time friend, Jia “Pie” O’Connor.
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SICK SUMMER TOUR 2012

13 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/parkwaydrive

PARKWAY DRIVE "SICK SUMMER" TOUR 2012 Thur Feb 16 Lake Kawana Sunshine Coast Tickets from Lake Kawana box office, (07) 5413 1400 and www.scvenueandevents.com.a..u Fri Feb 17 Powerhouse, Toowoomba …

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