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Last month's announcement of the lineup for this year's Splendour in the Grass took many a breath away... and just when we thought the news couldn't possibly get any better regarding international touring acts, it's been announced that Metallica will be returning to our shores this November!

2004 was the last time we saw the gracefully-aging legends of metal when they headlined the Big Days Out. Those who braved the outdoor event back then and received a drenching when the heavnes opened will be relieved to learn that the band will be playing at the indoor Acer Arena on Wednesday, November 10. Tickets go on sale through Ticketek on Thursday, May 13.

And whilst we're talking about long-haired axe shredders, former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has announced a tour down under in August to promote his new, self-titled album. Slash is booked in for a relatively small gig at the Enmore Theatre for Monday, August 16. Tickets on sale through Ticketek this Friday, May 7.

With the enormous number of international acts making their way out to Australia for Splendour, the announcements of sideshows are starting to trickle through as well...

LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip are co-headlining a show at the Hordern Pavilion on Monday, July 26. Tickets available through Ticketek from this Friday, May 7.

You can also catch Grizzly Bear on Sunday, July 25 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets, again, through Ticketek.

Don't forget that tickets to Splendour go on sale at 9am this Thursday, May 6 through Moshtix. No doubt once the festival has completely sold out, more sideshows from touring artists will be announced...

(Happy International Star-Wars Day and May the fourth be with you! ☺)

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