Black-clad fans queued overnight to secure a spot at Rage Against the Machine's first Australian shows in 11 years, at Festival Hall on January 30. Promoters later confirmed the music industry's worst-kept secret - that the band would also headline the Big Day Out at on January 28. Tickets go on sale October 12.
And, metal kings Iron Maiden announced a second show at Rod Laver Arena after selling out their first Melbourne show in 15 years within 25 minutes yesterday morning - about as quickly as recent shows there by pop star JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. - more on this story
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