After a string of groundbreaking albums AFI have cultivated one of the most passionate followings on the planet.

It was in 2003 that the band catapulted into arena status off the back of Sing The Sorrow, acclaimed as a genuine masterpiece by fans and critics alike. AFI followed up their smash 2006 effort, Decemberunderground, with the propulsive blast of 2009's Crash Love.

But it’s live where AFI come into their own and to see them is to understand that unique internal chemistry and the undeniable bond between band and audience. Spin Magazine named them one of the 25 greatest live acts of all time.

Apocalyptic punks, Gallows, will be joining AFI and will bring a genuine slab of working class anarchy to the show combined with pure rock brutalism and punk rock-fuelled venom. For fans that held on to their Gallows tickets from their previously postponed September tour your tickets are valid for both sideshows.

On the back of their Soundwave 2010 appearances AFI will be performing two club shows in Sydney and Melbourne respectively. Tickets go on sale Friday December 4 at 9am.

AFI will perform at the following venues:

February 23 - Luna Park Big Top, Sydney (all ages event)

February 24 - Festival Hall, Melbourne (licensed and unlicensed areas)

February 20 - Soundwave Festival, Brisbane

February 21 - Soundwave Festival, Sydney

February 26 - Soundwave Festival, Melboune (sold out)

February 27 - Soundwave Festival, Adelaide

March 1 - Soundwave Festival, Perth