California’s Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus is set to tour Southeast Asia this September, performing in just 3 countries. Exodus are currently on the road to promote their latest record Exhibit B: The Human Condition, released in May 2010. Catch the band on their March Of Brutality Tour at these venues:

Date: 26th September 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: Hollywood Ratchada, Bangkok, Thailand
Tickets: TBA

Date: 28th September 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC), Singapore
Prices: $55 (early bird, 1st to 29th August), $65 (presale), $80 (door)
Tickets: On sale at Hell’s Labyrinth, Inokii & Roxy Records, available in Malaysia through Fadhil (Johor) – 019 763 2115 & Masumi (KL) – 012 919 9628

Date: 29th September 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Plaza Selatan (outdoor), Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: TBA

Stay tuned for more information on these shows!

British psychedelic rock band from the 90s Kula Shaker will be heading to Southeast Asia for two shows this August. The band are currently on tour to promote their new record Pilgrim’s Progress which was released in June, catch them live at the following venues next month:

Date: 5th August 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: KL Live, Life Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM118 (early bird, from 1st July – 15th July), RM138 (Normal Price) and RM160 (Upper Deck – VIP Zone)
Tickets: On sale via Axcess Tickets

Date: 6th August (Friday)
Venue: Lap. Basket ABC Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp 275.000 (presale til 30th July), Rp 350.000 (doors)
Tickets: On sale via RajaKarcis

Californian band Hoobastank is set to return to SEA this month for two performances in Indonesia. The band’s last shows were in Indonesia and Singapore in December 2009 to promote their album For(n)ever. Fans can catch Doug and the band at the following concerts:

Date: 27th July 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe, Bali, Indonesia
Tickets: Available at the venue
Hotline: 0361-755661
Note: This is an acoustic show

Date: 28th July 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: Available at the venue
Hotline: 62-21-3199-0164

Stay tuned for more information, keep checking back for the latest!

With last year’s debut a huge success, the popular festival returns this year for another installment. No artists have been confirmed on the line up thus far but the promoter’s wishlist yet again never fails to impress. Tickets are already available for purchase, so brace yourselves for Java Rockin’land 2010! Festival details as follows:

Dates: 8th, 9th & 10th October 2010 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Venue: Carnaval Beach Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Daily Pass for Friday, 8th October – Rp. 260,000 (normal) & Rp. 86,250 (online)
Daily Pass for Saturday, 9th October – Rp. 260,000 (normal) & Rp. 86,250 (online)
Daily Pass for Sunday, 10th October – Rp. 260.000 (normal) & Rp. 86,250 (online)
3 Day Pass – Rp. 600.000 (normal), & Rp. 230.000 (online)
Tickets: On sale via the JRL website
Wishlist: 3 Doors Down, Brian “HEAD” Welch, Collective Soul, Datarock, Dillinger Escape Plan, Goo Goo Dolls, Happy Mondays, Living Things, Orianthi, Snow Patrol, Soul Asylum, Stryper, The Kooks, The Strokes, Tristan Prettyman

Watch this space for more information!

UPDATE 09/07: This will be a 3-in-1 concert with Forever the Sickest Kids added to the line up.

UPDATE 10/06: Hellogoodbye has been added to the line up!

Arizona’s alternative rock outfit The Maine will be heading our way this September to promote their upcoming third studio album, Black and White (set for a July 2010 release). The band will be performing in Indonesia for the first time on their inaugural visit to SEA. No other dates have been confirmed at the moment but do check back for updates! Concert details as follows:

Date: 23rd September 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Presale 1 – Tribune Rp. 200.000 (SOLD OUT), Festival Rp. 250.000 (SOLD OUT)
Presale 2 - Tribune Rp. 250.000, Festival Rp. 300.000
Presale 3 - Tribune Rp. 300.000, Festival Rp. 350.000
Normal Price – Tribune Rp. 350.000, Festival Rp. 400.000

Stay tuned for more information!

Renowned British-American musician Saul Hudson aka Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame will be performing in Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia this August before heading off to Japan for Summer Sonic days later. Touring in support of his solo self-titled debut album Slash, these are the only confirmed shows thus far but we hear it’s likely there will be more SEA dates penciled in. Concert details as follows:

Date: 2nd August 2010 (Monday)
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Singapore
Prices: S$98 (early bird), S$115 (standard), S$125 (doors/event day)
Tickets: On sale starting 17th May via Sistic
Sistic Booking Hotline: (65) 6348-5555
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Date: 3rd August 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Presale (until 2nd August) – Rp. 900.000 (VIP), Rp. 650.000 (festival), Rp. 450.000 (Tribune I), Rp. 350.000 (Tribune II). Normal (doors) – Rp. 1.000.000 (VIP), Rp. 700.000 (Festival), Rp. 500.000 (Tribune I), Rp. 400.000 (Tribune II)
Tickets: On sale via www.rajakarcis.com

Date: 5th August 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Malaysia
Prices: RM378 (VIP), from RM128 (PS1), from RM93 (PS2)
Tickets: On sale via www.fatdeal.com.my

Check back for more information on this event!

UPDATE 29/04: Manila tickets are released, update on KL show posted.

UPDATE 18/04: Some info on the Malaysian show is mentioned below.

Floridian alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional will be touring Southeast Asia this May with 3 confirmed shows so far. On tour to promote 2009’s Alter The Ending, fans can catch Chris Carrabba & co. live a these venues:

Date: 27th May 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Mindanao Open Parking, TriNoma, Philippines
Prices: EARLY-BIRD (until May 3, 2010 only) -
PhP 3,256.00 (reserved seating, VIP), PhP 2,432.00 (with seats – FCFS, Gold), PhP 1,236.00 (standing, Silver), PhP 580.00 (standing, Bronze). REGULAR (starting May 4, 2010) -
PhP 4,070.00 (reserved seating, VIP), PhP 3,040.00 (with seats – FCFS, Gold), PhP 1,545.00 (standing, Silver), PhP 725.00 (standing, Bronze)
Tickets: On sale via TicketWorld

Date: 29th May 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: Redeem your tickets here
Website: http://www.myponds.net/pondsteensconcert

Date: 30th May 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: TBA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: TBA

Stay tuned for more info on these shows!

29/04: Sorry, folks. It looks like Malaysia & Singapore are being skipped on this tour but are likely to be included in the next one. More updates as and when we receive it.

Malaysians – the concert is indeed actually scheduled for May 30th but since then we have been informed that the gig might be called off, hence the Philippines show. More info on this will be confirmed soon, so check back for updates. In the meantime, if you are intent on catching DC live then your best bet is to head to Jakarta or Manila.

Maryland’s pop-punk quartet All Time Low is expected to perform in Indonesia this August prior to their appearance at Summer Sonic in Japan. The band is on tour to promote Nothing Personal, their third studio album released in 2009 and at present, this is the only scheduled Southeast Asian concert. Details as follows:

Date: 4th August 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: PRESALE 1 [week of 30th May & limited to 200 tickets each, maximum purchase: 4 tickets per person] – Rp. 200,000 (Tribune) & Rp. 250,000 (Festival). PRESALE 2 – Rp. 250,000 (Festival) & Rp. 300,000 (Tribune). PRESALE 3 – Rp. 300,000 (Festival) & Rp. 350,000 (Tribune). NORMAL – Rp. 350,000 (Festival) & Rp. 400,000 (Tribune).

Stay tuned for more information on this concert!

Canadian musician Peaches will be performing in the region this month. On tour to promote her 2009 release I Feel Cream, the XL Recordings artist will hit Indonesia and Singapore on this run. Concert details as follows:

Date: 15th April 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: SOS Bar, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Tickets: On sale via MonsterTiket, Drifter Surf Shop & at the door

Date: 16th April 2010 (Friday)
Venue: IndoChine Superclub, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp 150,000 (first presale; limited to 300 tickets), Rp: 175,000 (second presale; limited to 400 tickets), Rp 200,000 (normal)
Tickets: Available at IndoChine
Hotlines: 0856 80 92 786 / 0815 1167 2564

Date: 28th April 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Zirca Megaclub, Clarke Quay, Singapore (18+)
Prices: S$45 (normal), S$55 (doors)
Tickets: On sale at Tickets.com , Zirca
Promoter: HOME Club & John Robinson

UPDATE (21/04): A concert in Thailand is also scheduled!

UPDATE (03/04): Malaysian show added!

Armando Christian Pérez, better known to the masses as Pitbull will be heading to Southeast Asia this May for a tour of the region to promote his latest album Rebelution. Currently the only confirmed shows are in Singapore and Indonesia, but we hear it is likely there will be more dates added. Stay tuned for updates, meanwhile details for the concerts are as follows:

Date: 12th May 2010 (Wednesday) – SOLD OUT!
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Rp. 250.000 (tribune), Rp. 350.000 (festival) – first presale, on sale April 1st & limited to 200 tickets only. Rp. 300.000 (tribune), Rp. 400.000 (festival) – second presale. Rp. 350.000 (tribune), Rp. 450.000 (festival) – third presale. Rp. 400.000 (tribune), Rp. 500.000 (festival) – normal price.
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

12 HOURS
Date: 15th May 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: The Mushroom Farm, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Prices: RM248, RM188
Tickets: On sale via Axcess Tickets
Promoter: Marctensia

Date: May 16th 2010
Venue: Route 66, RCA Street
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Stellar Entertainment

Date: 18th May 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Singapore
Prices: S$75 (early bird), S$85 (standard), S$95 (doors)
Tickets: On sale via Sistic
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Check back for more information on these concerts!