One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands THE CHARLATANS return to Australia for their 32nd anniversary tour. Their set list includes – The Only One I Know, Jesus Hairdo, Sproston Green, Then, Weirdo, Can’t Get Out of Bed, […]
The rock anthem ‘A King Has Gone’, taken from MSG’s new album Universal, and its intro ‘Calling Baal’, also available on Universal, both have a special significance: The track, sung by Helloween frontman Michael Kiske, is a tribute to the immortal Ronnie James Dio, in particular to […]
When anyone from overseas asks me about the best Australian Rock bands of all time of course the legends of yesteryear – AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels are in there but there’s another couple […]
Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm have released Back From The Dead, their fifth studio album and the follow-up to 2018’s Vicious, which earned them their second Grammy nomination and a #16 debut on the ARIA Chart. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo […]
‘Not the F*cking Game Show’ is the brand new EP from British indie rockers THE CHASE, available now on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records. ‘Not the F*cking Game Show’ is a light-hearted title that pokes fun at the […]
The Renasant Convention Center was packed with blues musicians, fans, and music-world luminaries on May 5th, anxious to see who would be the winners at the 43rd Annual Blues Music Awards. Besides awarding honors in […]
John Norum is set to release his 9th solo album titled ‘Gone To Stay’ later this year. Mostly known as the founder and lead guitarist from the rock band Europe that quickly took the name as Sweden’s biggest rock […]
Multi-platinum UK rock icons The Darkness will be returning to Australia & New Zealand this October, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland & Wellington. Fans can access early bird tickets by signing up prior to […]
The Offspring unveil the video for their new single “Behind Your Walls.” The eerily beautiful animated short depicts a couple trying to navigate a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape riddled with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Director and animator […]
International rock powerhouse Fozzy, led by multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho and acclaimed guitar guru Rich Ward, has released their highly anticipated new studio album, Boombox, via Mascot Label Group (Australia /NZ). PRESS HERE to listen. Boombox, Fozzy’s eighth full-length album produced by Johnny […]
Back in the day I was a huge Shotgun Messiah fan, and man that 1989 debut ‘Welcome to Bop City’ was in a class of its own! It came as a bit of a […]
THE VENDETTAS stay true to their classic rock roots with their latest single, ‘6 Ft Under’ which is out now on all digital platforms, through Golden Robot Records. ‘6 Ft Under’ captures every essence of a great rock song, with […]
I have to confess I have never been to Sunderland before, but the thought of catching Joanne Shaw Taylor on her first gig of this UK tour was enough for me to drive the 100 […]
Brit Award nominees and Ivor Novello winners London Grammar will return to Australia this month, for the first time since their sold-out 2017 tour. They are excited to announce that electronic lynchpin George FitzGerald will be joining them for […]
Whaledog is a Swedish rock band formed in August 2020 in Stockholm. The music has a heavy modern touch with influences from early 70’s rock. The band is now releasing their third single “In Time” […]
Where do you start with a legendary band like Nazareth? Arguably the finest band Scotland has produced and the inspiration for legions of rockers all over the world. This year they celebrate 52 years […]
Rapidly rising, blues-rock on steroids band Kira Mac today release their anthemic second single ‘Dead Man Walking’ along with its accompanying brand-new, no holds barred vocals-driven video, full of fire, shadows and fury. Planet Rock described […]
Xander and the Peace Pirates today release their eagerly anticipated 10-track album ‘Order Out Of Chaos’. If you’re a lover of rock and soul, subtle riffs that haunt and send the listener, stunning vocals and […]
It may have been a cold Thursday night in Manchester but having waited 2 years for Eric Gales to come to town and the crowd were ready and waiting with eager anticipation. But tonight, we […]
It may be a Tuesday night in Sheffield, but the Greystones is packed tonight for Dan Patlansky, it’s going to be hot one with his steaming blues. But before that we have Arielle who is […]
At the annex between suave and grit, WA rockers King Brown return with latest single ‘My Love’. Steadfast rhythms guide an unctuous dive-bar sound whilst honey coated melodies soften and smooth. Pulling aural influences from […]
The Quireboys have re-scheduled four dates on their June 2022 UK tour. Dates include Oxford, Bullingdon (June 10), Southend, Chinnerys (June 11), Bristol, Thekla (June 17), and Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (June 18). All tickets remain valid. Tickets are available from: www.quireboys.com/gigs seetickets.com skiddle.com alttickets.com Hailed […]
Texas Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has released an animated, “Jealousy/Make Believe,” a two track compilation and first instalment for the 3 song concept within their 2021 released, self-titled album. Created by front-man MATT JAMES and bassist CATT MURTIS on the porch […]
Matt Pearce and The Mutiny’s rip-roaring rebellion continues with the release of their eagerly awaited, second album (released today on Mutinear Records): one that’s been wowing reviewers far and wide. Guy B. of Great Music Stories […]
New Zealand’s female-fronted hellraisers, Mojo Alice potent combination of stomp rock & blues is back in fine form on new single Sad Face. The band’s vocalist, Jem Tupe comments; “Sad Face is like a ‘lyrical caricature’ […]
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