Without any doubt, only one duo is able to evoke sinister settings like the world of bleak woods lurking behind Norwegian wafts of mist. And that duo is SATYRICON. Formed in Oslo in 1991, […]
Rhythm Section presents Ireland’s The Eskies as they bring their high-energy brand of folk noir/gypsy jazz/sea shanty and swaggering stage spectacle to Australia in 2018. The band has been rousing ballrooms and booze houses […]
The Rockpit has been one of the leading Hard Rock and Metal online media outlets growing each year since its formation in 2009 now with a current global reach of over 300,000 readers per […]
The Sword will release their sixth studio album, Used Future, on March 23rd via Spinefarm / Caroline Australia. The album was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit). After the success […]
Known for their spectacular live shows and rapacious anthemic songs, STORY OF THE YEAR have emerged from their self-imposed hiatus and the bands devoted Australian fans couldn’t be happier! It’s been 7 years since […]
Brisbane-based trio WALKEN have pieced together an Aussie tour in support of their long-awaited new EP ‘What’s Your Environment?‘. Six dates take in Australia’s East Coast as well as a tipple at Adelaide’s Exeter. […]
In a world gone mad, a nationwide scandal has emerged where people are now trying to ‘Ban the Beers’. With less than no experience, The Bennies garner the support of the people and are […]
It’s time to get Stateside! The Brisbane five piece are today dropping their brand new video for single NEON ahead of their Naive Tour, alongside pals Stuck Out. The track Neon is from their […]
Unwritten Law are poised to bring mayhem to Australia with the “Black Album” tour. Sold Out shows across Australia are a reason to celebrate, but Unwritten Law do NOT want to wait til the […]
Baltimore pop-punks At Face Value (formerly Face Value) is back with the follow up to 2016’s “Thick as Thieves”. Upcoming EP “Ivy & Echo” marks the band’s first under the new moniker, and their […]
Irish sludge powerhouse ZHORA have released a new video for their track ‘Riverchrist‘, taken from their sophomore album Ethos, Pathos, Logos which was released on 27 October 2017. ‘Riverchrist’ revolves around the fictional character ‘Sin Eater’ and […]
Calgary, AB’s 420 Music & Arts Festival presented by METALHEADS UNITED announces their 2018 line-up for April 19th, 20th, and 21st featuring headliners Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch and La Chinga along with over 20 other […]
Rock band From Ashes To New have released their single and lyric video for “Crazy,” premiering the song on SiriusXM Octane today. “Crazy” is the first single off of their upcoming LP, The Future, […]
While a thousand trends have come and gone, straight-up rock has endured them all… galvanising fans worldwide with its strict no-bullshit approach. With everything dialled in at maximum, pure rock is larger than life, and few […]
Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL have their next video offering “Last Arbiter” as part of their forthcoming sci-fi adventure album of the same title set […]
A roundup of the latest news from Napalm Records including updates on WASP, Monster Magnet, Kamelot, Skindred, Otep, God Is An Astronaut and Paddy And The Rats. In December 2017, W.A.S.P. successfully […]
Award-winning Canadian artist Charlie A’Court is no stranger to Australian audiences, his 2018 tour will be his eighth visit in seven years, and over that time he’s spread his soulful take on the blues, […]
Australia’s own, The Lazys, have signed a record deal with Golden Robot Records, for the release of their new album, Tropical Hazards, outside of Canada, where the band now resides, and is one of the […]
Leading up to the May 4 release of the band’s debut album ‘A Laughing Death In Meatspace’ on Mistletone / TFS Records, TFS (Tropical F Storm) will release the third single in their series […]
F.W. Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is the nightmarish backdrop for this gothic-tinged, progressive rock track. “Thought and Memory” is from the 2017 EP “Dragonfly“. “Dragonfly” is the follow-up EP to […]
A name is a name is a name is a name. In the case of Canada’s MORPHCORED, this is entirely the case. The band was birthed into existence as the result of ‘morph’-ing early […]
Christian Metal Band TOARN has released the official music video for the single, “Jonah,” off of their upcoming debut LP, The Dying Flame, due out February 23 via Luxor Records. Filmed and Directed by […]
HEAVY SCOTLAND will return with a bang in 2018 with a new date, extending the festival to three days from Friday 31 August to Sunday 02 September, returning to Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange. Announced today and […]
South African Instrumental progressive rock band Kings of Improg have been gaining lots of fans over the last couple years with their amazing live show. Having recently released their debut album Henosis, Plug Music […]
Following the huge success of their second album ‘Burn The Ships’, which saw the single ‘Where the Wind Blows’ hit number 27 on the Billboard Rock Charts; Texan rockers Blacktop Mojo are releasing their […]
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