Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall on Touring the World, Playing the Opera House and Building Their Own Festival

Matty O sits down with Winston McCall, the powerhouse frontman of Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive, in this must-hear episode of Triple M Homegrown. Fresh off the band’s relentless international touring schedule, Winston opens up about what it’s like to take heavy music into spaces you’d never expect—like performing at the Sydney Opera House backed by a full Symphony Orchestra. He also shares stories from unforgettable festival experiences on music cruises such as Shiprocked and Hellbound, where the energy and chaos of live heavy music meets life at sea. The chat dives into Parkway Drive’s commitment to keeping their roots alive, with the launch of the Park Waves Festival. Winston reveals how the band built an 11-show regional tour across Australia, shining a spotlight on other local bands and ensuring fans outside the big cities got a taste of world-class live music. It’s an inspiring look at how Parkway Drive continue to push boundaries, celebrate community, and carve their own path in the heavy music world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.