In addition to his just announced shows with The Aints! Ed Kuepper will also take to the road for a series of regional dates as he starts preparing material for a new solo album. […]
Blazing San Jose rockers ZED return with VOLUME on RIPPLE MUSIC | Stream and share new song ‘THE OTHER KIND‘ Making their roaring presence felt in the Bay Area rock scene since 2007, with heavy footprints and sonically indelible […]
BLACK STAR RIDERS release a video to accompany their new single ‘Another State Of Grace’. A cool performance video that introduces the new band lineup, featuring Chad Szeliga (Drums) and Christian Martucci (Lead Guitar), […]
I must admit over all the years of the Rockpit I can’t recall reviewing more than a handful of ‘Concept Albums’ yet here on the desk, beautifully packaged, and screaming “listen to me” is the […]
With a career that is closing in on half a century, Jimmy Barnes has never shied away from change, whether it is from his early years with Cold Chisel to his successful solo works, […]
In This Moment teamed up with Sevendust, Light The Torch and Japan’s Hyde for a short run of shows across the US through May. The tour hit the tail end in Mankato, Minnesota at […]
The new album from Greek thrash metal tank SUICIDAL ANGELS will be entitled “Years Of Aggression”. The follow up to their highly acclaimed 2016 album, ‘Division Of Blood’ will be released on August 9th, […]
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Hardline Media has announced a line-up change to the bill for the NWOBHM tour coming up in June 2019. A note from Demolition Man of Venom Inc: “Due […]
With their second studio LP, ‘Is This Real’, exploding onto the airwaves tomorrow Wollongong weirdos The Pinheads have today announced an east coast album tour this August. Thing are going to get sweaty as […]
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal pioneers DIAMOND HEAD will issue their anticipated new full-length, The Coffin Train worldwide on Friday, May 24th via Silver Lining Music. In celebration of the record’s release, the […]
After spending the first 3 months of 2019 in the studio, Texas Based Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has announced a summer headlining tour in support of the debut single and video, “Can’t Sleep,” off […]
Rock n roll legends KISS have announced one final show for their farewell END OF THE ROAD Australian tour – their very last concert ever on our shores. The band will return to Melbourne’s […]
There aren’t many latter day songwriters I’d tag with the accolade ‘genius.’ There are many great writers of course, but for me just three real greats over the last three decades – Donnie Vie, Tyla […]
The Winery Dogs played the main room at First Avenue last night for the 1st time to a very enthusiastic crowd. Mixing rock fans and local musicians, it reminded me of an old school […]
Swedish masters of progressive heavy-rock OPETH have revealed today the title and tracklisting for their awaited 13th album, In Cauda Venenum, that’s due out this fall from Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Recorded last […]
Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch was in Australia last week to premier his incredible new documentary Loud Krazy Love. A Film which shows Brian’s struggles to do the best he can for his daughter […]
With the roar of a motorcycle, ’60 pop chanteuses The Shangri-Las introduced the world to a new tragic hero, the unforgettable bad boy heartthrob and the titular “Leader Of The Pack.” The year was […]
PELICAN, the instrumental quartet whose singular vision of heavy music eschews classification, recently announced their first full-length in six years, and today they’ve released a new song from it, along with US and new […]
Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival – the first true European-style open air festival for extreme music fans in the U.S. – will take place September 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2019 at Cave […]
West Palm Beach, FL based Stoner Rock Band HELL & HOLLAR has released the official music video for “Showdown,” off of their debut EP, 442. “We are so excited to release our first music […]
Global blues phenomenon Canned Heat triumphantly returned to Broadbeach this past weekend to close out the mighty Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival where they were joined by Australian blues royalty Kevin Borich for their […]
Jimmy Barnes will embrack on his biggest headlining tour of this century – Shutting Down Your Town – playing all his classic hits plus highlights from his acclaimed new album, My Criminal Record, released Friday, […]
Perth’s home of metal HORNOGRAPHY is putting on an extra special event this June – HEAVY METAL QUIZ NIGHT! Test your metal knowledge against your friends and foes, plus win great prizes all night! […]
2016 was the year Eluveitie last visited our shores. They return to us with a new lineup and two new albums under their belt. Perth welcomed the Swiss, folk-metallers with open arms on the […]
Florida alt rockers Pink Fly are premiering their brand new video for the track “Happy” right here at The Rockpit! Pink Fly is what real alt rock is all about. The raw energy, angst, […]
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