First 2014 Sidewaves announced

American rock group Clutch have announced a trio of Australian headline shows in addition to their upcoming festival appearances at Soundwave next year.

The Maryland-based quartet, who released tenth studio album 'Earth Rocker' back in March, will play sideshows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this February to coincide with their Soundwave dates. The band were last on Australian shores for Soundwave in 2010.

Check out the dates below. Tickets are on sale now.

CLUTCH SIDEWAVES FEBRUARY 2014
Thursday, February 20 – The Metro, Sydney
Friday, February 21 – The Zoo, Brisbane
Thursday, February 27 – The Prince, Melbourne

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL 2014
Saturday, February 22 – RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane
Sunday, February 23 Olympic Park, Sydney 
Friday, February 28– Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Saturday, March 1– Bonython Park, Adelaide
Monday, March 3 – Claremont Showgrounds, Perth