Formed in Byron Bay in 2003, Parkway Drive have established themselves as a force in the world of heavy music with a remarkable discography and a global reputation. Their eight studio albums, all released with Epitaph, include Don’t Close Your Eyes (2004), Killing with a Smile (2005), Horizons (2007), Deep Blue (2010), Atlas (2012), IRE (2015), Reverence (2018), and Darker Still (2022). The latest album, Darker Still, achieved significant chart success, landing at #5 in Germany and Switzerland, #7 in Austria, #11 in Belgium, #2 on the UK Rock & Metal Chart, and #4 on the US Current Hard Rock Music Album Chart.

In Australia, Darker Still marked Parkway Drive's third consecutive #1 album on the ARIA Chart and earned them the 2023 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album. The album represents a milestone for the band, reflecting the vision that frontman Winston McCall and his bandmates—guitarists Jeff Ling and Luke Kilpatrick, bassist Jia O'Connor, and drummer Ben Gordon—have nurtured since their early days in 2003.

2023 celebrated Parkway Drive’s 20-year anniversary, a period during which they transformed from metal underdogs into a global festival headliner. Their journey is highlighted by seven critically and commercially acclaimed albums, six of which have achieved Gold status in Australia, three documentaries, one live album, and countless live performances.

The band’s live performances are legendary, known for their high energy and spectacular production. Parkway Drive's shows, which have sold out arenas and left festival audiences in awe, include headlining appearances at Wacken, Good Things Festival, and So What?! Festival, as well as sharing stages with metal giants like Metallica, Lamb Of God, Soulfly, and Killswitch Engage.

In September 2024, Parkway Drive marked their 20th anniversary with their largest Australian headline tour to date, playing to sold-out crowds in arenas across the country. The tour featured a world first experience with the band’s largest production to date, making it a fitting tribute to their two-decade rise to metal greatness.