The War On Drugs 2023 Australian Tour: Special guests, tickets, dates venues & more 

US rock band The War On Drugs is set to make their highly anticipated return to Australia this December, much to the excitement of their devoted fan base. After a prolonged absence of five years, the band is ready to bring their signature sound and electrifying performances back to Australian stages.

To make this Australian tour even more special, The War On Drugs will be joined by special guests Spoon, another critically acclaimed US rock band, and Indigo Sparke.

The tour tickets are in the presale phase now, but My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive presale beginning at noon, Thursday, 25 May, and ending on Friday, 26 May 2023.

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The War On Drugs' Australia tour will begin in Sydney and end in Perth

The concert in Sydney on December 4, 2023, will mark the beginning of The War On Drugs' brief tour. After performing at some major cities in Australia, the band will finally wrap up the tour with its Perth concert on December 11, 2023.

The following are the complete dates and venues of the tour:

• December 4, 2023 - Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
• December 7, 2023 - Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
• December 9, 2023 - Riverstage, Brisbane
• December 11, 2023 - Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth

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The War On Drugs is a Grammy Award-winning band formed in 2005

The War On Drugs is an American rock band formed in Philadelphia in 2005. Their debut album, Wagonwheel Blues, was released in 2008 and received positive reviews from music critics.

Wagonwheel Blues introduced listeners to The War On Drugs' signature sound, featuring dreamy guitar melodies, introspective lyrics, and a layered sonic landscape. The album showcased the band's ability to craft atmospheric and immersive songs that captured a sense of nostalgia and introspection. Tracks like Taking the Farm and Arms Like Boulders demonstrated their ability to create sprawling, guitar-driven anthems.

As the band continued to refine their sound, their breakthrough came with the release of their third studio album, Lost in the Dream, in 2014. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim and received numerous awards and recognition. It was praised for its expansive and immersive soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and Adam Granduciel's emotive vocals.

Lost in the Dream topped several year-end lists and was named one of the best albums of the year by publications like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. The album's standout tracks, including Red Eyes and Under the Pressure, became fan favorites and received significant radio airplay all over America.

In 2017, They released their fourth studio album, A Deeper Understanding. The album continued their winning streak, receiving widespread critical acclaim and earning them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2018. Tracks like Thinking of a Place and Pain showcased the band's growth and evolution while maintaining their signature sound.

In addition to their Grammy recognition, the band has received multiple nominations and awards from various music publications and organizations. They have consistently been recognized for their songwriting, musicianship, and their ability to create atmospheric and emotionally resonant music.

Overall, The War On Drugs has made its reputation as one of the most acclaimed indie rock bands of its generation. Their music continues to captivate audiences and earn them accolades for their artistry and craft all over the world.