Parkway Drive Drives It ‘HOME’ In Career-Defining Concert Film Shot at Sydney Opera House
The new documentary traces the Australian rockers on their journey from underdog status in the sweaty metal scene to the stage-and-charts juggernauts they are today.
Parkway Drive's documentary "HOME" marks the rare transition for the Australian metalcore band from underdog status to stars on the big screen. Directed by Allan Hardy and Macario De Souza, and produced by Hype Republic, the film chronicles the band's journey from obscurity to chart-topping success. The highlight of the documentary is the band's historic one-off concert at the iconic Sydney Opera House in June 2025, a performance backed by a full symphony orchestra.
As frontman Winston McCall describes, the moment was "wild," "insane," and "surreal," marking the pinnacle of his career. The idea of performing at the Opera House was presented to the band by Hardy and De Souza, who acted as co-conspirators in the endeavor. The opportunity arrived with little notice, just six months before the band's 20th anniversary tour, and amidst the pressure of performing at a prestigious venue.
To prepare, the band had a single rehearsal with the orchestra, leading to a four-hour dress rehearsal just hours before the performance. The result was a memorable, surreal experience that McCall characterized as "incredible." Following the sold-out, black-tie concert, Parkway Drive released the single "Sacred," setting the stage for their latest studio album, "Darker Still," which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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