It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over as EAGLE-EYE CHERRY finally announces his Australian tour. EAGLE-EYE CHERRY (so named because of his steely stare) is the son of the […]
The World Metal Congress is about to make history by adding to its line-up speakers from metal’s unlikeliest place on the planet: Syria. Syrian metal musician Jake Shuker, lead singer of celebrated Syrian metal […]
After first speaking to Phil Anselmo a year ago it didn’t seem the opportunity to talk to the metal legend would come up not only so soon but even at all. But fast forward […]
Picture this scene: The Black Crowes sharing a beer with Black Stone Cherry, whilst AC/DC and Guns ‘n’ Roses play pool in the corner. If you are a fan of heavy, dirty guitars, pounding […]
A new Burning Rain album is always a big thing in these parts and I’ll make a big call here by saying that ‘Face the Music’ may even be the best yet. Since forming in […]
March 1st saw Melbourne based Echo Del Tusker release the wonderful debut EP ‘Words to Live By’. In addition to the band’s first two singles, ‘Can’t Keep Your Man’ and ‘Fix Your Face’, the […]
Polish extreme metal veterans VADER are pleased to announce that they will release a new EP titled “Thy Messenger” on May 31st this year. The effort will contain four of the five songs that […]
Acclaimed guitarist Marzi Montazeri and vocalist Kyle Thomas – otherwise recognized as members of Louisiana-based metal pioneers Exhorder (named by Spin as one of the 30 Greatest Thrash Bands of All Time) – are […]
For the uninitiated, To Octavia is a melodic metalcore group from Melbourne, Australia, taking inspiration from modern metalcore and merging it with a variety of influences such as pop, and alternative rock. If that’s […]
It’s Wednesday! And Clowns have just dropped their new track ‘I Wanna Feel Again’, as premiered on triple j Good Nights earlier this week and taken from their highly anticipated fourth studio record Nature/Nurture, out April 12. […]
Melbourne’s blackened rock’n’rollers Pagan have announced the line up for their second annual THE HOLY COMMUNION II, as well as supports for their upcoming The Evil Eye tour – an extensive procession throughout Australia […]
After months of excitement and anticipation, the wait is over. There’s just a matter of weeks to go, the full line-up and daily playing schedules for Bluesfest 2019 are here! With over 200 artist […]
Tasmanian black metal practitioners Ruins have been added as the only support to Emperor‘s first ever Australian shows! Ruins blend an ominous dark-death metal dynamic amidst their powerful, menacing and melancholic, yet eerily seductive […]
Australia holds a special place in the hearts of ANBERLIN and fans similarly embrace the band with open arms. This coming May 2019, the love affair continues with the band returning to play shows in […]
Reggae Royalty, Jamaica’s THE ORIGINAL WAILERS return to perform all the BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Hits as only they can. Whenever they perform live the energy is incredible, people are swaying and singing […]
Following their incredible first line-up announce, Blues on Broadbeach have revealed 40 more unmissable acts to perform at this year’s festival, with an unprecedented number of international artists joining the line-up in the 18th […]
• JOHN PAUL YOUNG • RUSSELL MORRIS • GLENN SHORROCK • DOUG PARKINSON • JACK JONES Five of Australia’s finest vocalists – JOHN PAUL YOUNG, RUSSELL MORRIS, GLENN SHORROCK, DOUG PARKINSON and JACK JONES – […]
Blue Mountains blues-rocker and award-winning independent artist Claude Hay stakes his claim on the Australian music landscape with the release of his new single ‘Give Me Something’. A fast-paced and upbeat foot-stomper with all […]
Daily lineups have been announced for the highly anticipated music and comedy lineup for Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, which debuts at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, May 17, Saturday, May […]
Swiss hard rock band KING ZEBRA – featuring Eric St. Michaels (ex-CHINA) on vocals – have announced the release of a new EP on March 22, 2018. KING ZEBRA’s self-titled 5-Song EP features two brand new songs: “King […]
King King, the Glaswegian Blues Rockers, who have been going from strength to strength in recent years, are pleased to announce their new drummer ANDREW SCOTT. A favored session player for many years and a […]
Max & Iggor Cavalera are set to bring two iconic Sepultura albums to Australian stages this month with a selection of tracks from Beneath The Remains and Arise being performed live. Max Cavalera has […]
After the successful first Download Festival in Sydney this past Saturday it was time for Melbourne to take over the reigns and continue the massive event which has already seen such great acts such […]
Calling all Rock, Blues and Motorbike Fans! Roadrage Festival hits Corporation and Trafalgar Warehouse on Sheffield Easter weekend Sat 20th and Sun 21st April 2019. Fed up with the dark cold nights and […]
When conversations between friends will turn to death metal and most notable bands in the genre, without a doubt you will hear the names Cannibal Corpse and Morbid Angel. The genre trailblazers joined forces […]
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