There were many popular rock bands emerging to the music scene in the early 2000’s with rock altogether getting a huge boost with the rise of nu-metal. A lot of bands even if not […]
Mighty warriors of the galaxy, GLORYHAMMER, have returned from another epic quest, which led them from beyond the galactic terrorvortex through “The Land Of The Unicorns” right into the glorious “Battle for Eternity”. The […]
BÖLZER have announced headline shows in Australia outside of their support slots with Destroyer 666. Dates include Hobart, Adelaide and Perth, tickets on sale now! BÖLZER is an outlet and conduit for primal energies, […]
Grammy-nominated six-piece Underoath have dropped the video for “Bloodlust“. The song appears on the band’s latest album, Erase Me, out now via Caroline Australia/Fearless Records. “For ‘Bloodlust,’ which picks up where ‘ihateit’ left off, […]
In celebration of Abbey Road’s 50th anniversary, some of Australia’s most respected musicians and members of iconic groups, collectively known as ARC — Kram (SPIDERBAIT), Mark Wilson (JET), Davey Lane (YOU AM I) and […]
UDO Dirkschneider recorded ten studio albums with Accept. He started the band with them in 1976 and was fired in 1987 because they wanted to go in a more commercial direction. Accept carried on […]
A Perth musician has made a teenage music fan’s day by giving him her drum kit. Kylie Soanes, drummer for the band Legs Electric, donated her beloved long-time drum kit to 14-year-old Rosco House. Ahead […]
Australian technical deathcore act, Zeolite, have announced a national tour set to kick off this May, which will see them hitting the East Coast of the country with the newly signed death metal outfit, […]
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 – […]
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