Interview by Kris Peters,
After managing to steer clear of this side of the world since 2016, North Carolina stoner/sludge/doom outfit Weedeater have declared 2024 the year of the Weed as they prepare to traverse Australia with their good mates King Parrot for the When The Weed Meets The Speed Australian Tour kicking off on November 6.
No strangers to touring overseas together - as recent as last US Summer and as far back as 2015 - this will be the two band's first tour of this country together in what promises to be an entertaining, energy charged and musically brutal run of shows. While polar opposites of the musical spectrum, Weedeater and King Parrot connect where it matters. Live, loud, and in front of an audience.
Just to make sure the needle of chaos pushes into the red, Astrodeath and Choof will join the party as the bands play 11 shows in 12 days from one side of the country to the other.
HEAVY spent some time with Weedeater for a chat ahead of the tour, starting with why the boys have neglected Australian fans for the last eight years.
"We're not attempting to neglect you," they assured. "I'm not sure if you're aware, but it's kind of far away from where we live (laughs). We love Australia. We've always had a good time there, but it's not easy to get there, and it costs a lot of money to do so. It's a big pain in the ass, but when we get there, we have a damn good time. I would love to ask you a question. Why have you not come to North Carolina and visited me?"
One point Weedeater. Zero points HEAVY.
In the full interview we discuss what to expect from Weedeater's shows, their friendship with King Parrot, some tales from the road, their brand of hot sauce and if any will be making its way Down Under, the term 'sludge-toned tar-heels’ and what it means, new music, three songs to listen to in order to know the band better, future plans and more.
KING PARROT + WEEDEATER + ASTRODEATH + CHOOF
“WHEN THE WEED MEETS THE SPEED” AUSTRALIAN TOUR, NOVEMBER 2024
Wednesday, November 6th - Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast QLD
Thursday, November 7th - The Triffid, Brisbane QLD
Friday, November 8th - King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday, November 9th - Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW
Sunday, November 10th - The Basement, Canberra ACT
Tuesday, November 12th - Volta, Ballarat VIC
Wednesday, November 13th – Barwon Club, Geelong VIC
Thursday, November 14th – Singing Bird, Frankston VIC (All Ages)
Friday, November 15th – Max Watts, Melbourne VIC
Saturday, November 16th – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA
Sunday, November 17th – Magnet House, Perth, WA
Tickets on sale now: www.kingparrot.oztix.com.au