These 5 hardcore metal men became band mates that were serious about their music and their charisma gave them the uncanny ability to connect with every audience member. They might look like surfer boys, but they are heavy metal musicians that have become great performers.
In August, 2005, they released their first full-length album, “Killing with a Smile” which launched a frantic and rushed series of live performances and tours. Parkway Drive performed as an opening act in Australia and other countries. This allowed them to increase their popularity because of the visibility and they garnered more fans worldwide.
Parkway Drive band members currently include:
– Lead Vocalist Winston McCall
– Drummer and Percussionist Ben Gordon
– Lead guitarist Jeff Ling
– Rhythm guitarist Luke Kilpatrick
– Bass guitarist “Pipey” O’Connor
In June, 2006, American record label, Epitaph Records signed the group and released the album “Killing with a Smile” to American audiences. On the Taste of Chaos Tour they played Underoath, Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, and Saosin, which are favorites with the fans and part of their enormous success in the US. parkway drive merch enjoyed increased fan demand due to the tour appearances when they performed at the Homebake Festival, Soundwave Festival, Gravity G Festival, and Sound Fest during the August, 2006.
They played at Underworld in 2007 and unveiled the first live performance of “The Siren’s Song”. As the only Australian group invited to the 2007 US Van Warped Tour, Parkway Drive enjoyed continued success and their album, “Horizons” benefited when it scored 10/10 from Blunt Magazine with its October 2007 release. Going straight to #6 on the ARIA charts, the metal album stayed in the top 40 for weeks. The music is constantly compared to Metallica’s own “Master of Puppets”, but “Horizons” is original music that has made this group popular among fans on several continents. Part of that success can be attributed to Parkway Drive’s appearance at the US Van Warped Tour in 2007.
Highlights of Their Musical Career: include Albums:Killing with a Smile, released in 2005 Horizons released in 2007 and also included Music Videos and Singles: Smoke ‘em if Ya got ‘em released in 2008 Boneyards
When Parkway Drive announced they were headlining a US tour in January 2009 they included some of the favorites like Stick to Your Guns and MyChildren MyBride and are still on the cross-country tour. T-shirts, posters, hoodies and other parkway drive merchandise are selling well as fans can’t get enough of the new metal icons that are the heaviest of the new metal bands. “Idols and Anchors” and “Romance is Dead” are 2 songs getting a lot of airplay, while “Carrion” and “Guns for Show, Knives for a Pro” are still being downloaded frequently.