The Amity Affliction and Comeback Kid

The Amity Affliction, formed in 2002 in Brisbane, is an Aussie metalcore band known for emo-tinged, confessional lyrics. Albums like Chasing Ghosts and This Could Be Heartbreak topped Australian charts. They collaborated with artists like Louie Knuxx and Andrew Neufeld. The band is celebrated for its powerful live performances and topped the ARIA charts multiple times.

Winnipeg’s Comeback Kid is a punk band known for high-energy performances and albums like Broadcasting (2007) and Die Knowing (2014). Founded in 2002 by members of Figure Four, the band gained traction with Victory Records, releasing the influential hit Wake the Dead. They’ve toured widely with bands like Madball and Gorilla Biscuits and collaborated with producer Bill Stevenson. The lineup has evolved over the years, with Andrew Neufeld on vocals and Stu Ross on guitar, releasing albums like Heavy Steps (2022).