Having hinted to FasterLouder that they’d be here early next year, punk-rock roughnecks Rise Against have announced five mammoth shows for March 2009 alongside The (International) Noise Conspiracy.

“I think we’ve really accomplished a progressive sound,” the band told FL, “and we’d never want to re-hash our old material – Ĺ“cause that’s just short-changing the fans.” Appeal To Reason, the fifth studio album from Rise Against, is sure to leave fans anything but short-changed. It’s a big, ballsy juggernaut, bristling with political fervour. Their live show is no less rousing, as witnessed in 2007 on the Taste Of Chaos Australia tour.

Making this a true double-bill is The (International) Noise Conspiracy, gracing us with their presence for the first time in three years. They’re sure to prove the perfect foil to Rise Against, while local supports Miles Away (in Perth), A Death In The Family (in Melbourne and Adelaide), 50 Lions (in Sydney) and Bad Day Down (in Brisbane) round things out powerfully.

Rise Against and The (International) Noise Conspiracy will raise the roof at the following venues in March. Tickets on sale Friday 24 October.

Tuesday 24 – Metro City, Perth (18+)

Wednesday 25 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (All Ages)

Friday 27 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (All Ages)

Saturday 28 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (All Ages)

Sunday 29 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (All Ages)