Zeahorse is a band that does not stumble blood-crusted out of the outback. They're from Sydney which, one imagines, could not be without at least a couple air-conditioned fast food restaurants. The prospect of losing one's mind in the wasteland of the desert would likely be far from the minds of the members of Zeahorse.

Still, the legacy of groundbreaking Australian acts is a heavy load to carry. Zeahorse, being a band that trades in heavy psych-rock, must be particularly aware of how they enter into the conversation of heavy bands that come from down under.

Read Rev. Adam McKinney's full feature on Zeahorse in the Music & Culture section.

ZEAHORSE, w/Ex-Gods, Magnetic Rose, 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, Northern, 414 1/2 Legion Way, Olympia, $5,

ZEAHORSE, w/ Sok and the Faggots, Blanco Bronco, MILK, 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, Half Pint Pizza Pub, 2710 Sixth Ave., no cover, Tacoma, 253.272.2531