The year is not yet over, and Virgin Mary Disco are taking no prisoners. 2023 has seen the release of two brand spanking new singles from the up-and-comers, and they continue the onslaught with the […]
Following the release of their tenth studio album ‘Vol. 10’ earlier this year, multi-platinum selling US rockers Buckcherry have announced their 2024 Australian tour. Head here for your tickets Kicking off on September 24 at the Astor Theatre in […]
I first saw INXS live back in 1986 on their 9th ever UK date when they played Rock City in Nottingham (it still counts one of my biggest musical regrets as being too ill to see […]
Handsome Tours is thrilled to announce that punk legends mclusky will be returning to Australia in January 2024 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough sophomore record, mclusky do dallas. “Bad luck and self-sabotage stopped these cult […]
Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album, further details of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project are revealed today. The first single to be taken […]
As a kid in the 70’s even if you were a primarily a Rock Kid there was one man whose music cut across all divides – Bob Marley and his band The Wailers. Listening to […]
Swedish rock’n’metal queens return with a new single showcasing their attention-grabbing line-up change. The music video for “I Left My License In The Future” – a jaw-dropping, revved-up rocker – premieres today. Danish mastermind Soren Andersen […]
Emerging Melbourne force Wayside have revealed details of their Will Yip-produced sophomore album, ‘What Does Your Soul Look Like’, slated for release on Friday 10th November via Nature Girl Records. The duo, comprised of vocalist […]
Legendary ’70s Perth punk group The Victims, who introduced the world to both Dave Faulkner and his original drumming partner in the Hoodoo Gurus, James Baker (who also co-founded The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon […]
We were promised something rather special by the Brewsters to mark The Angels 50th Anniversary but beforehand I’m not sure many saw the departure of frontman Dave Gleeson after 12 years in the hot seat […]
The Hollywood Waltz opened for the Baby Animals with a great reception from the mixed-aged crowd. Performing their hour-long set they have an infectious sound, 80’s pop rock with a 2023 twist – just what […]
Set to make a triumphant homecoming this Spring/Summer after what has already turned out to be a successful return to the European live circuit, beloved Melbourne four-piece KINGSWOOD announce that 2023 will not wrap up […]
As Mötley Crüe heads to Australia to continue THE WORLD TOUR, BMG has released a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th Anniversary of their landmark 2nd album, SHOUT THE DEVIL. The centerpiece is the Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set […]
California metal band Silent Planet have released their new album SUPERBLOOM, out now via Solid State Records. The release date of November 3 is also significant for the band as it arrives on the anniversary […]
It’s all happening for Cassidy Paris at the moment, with a tour of the UK imminent and a new album for Frontiers on the way, things have all started falling into place. If you’ve heard […]
Dokken was the band that almost ruled the 80’s but never quite hit the heights of some of their contemporaries, and who knows had the classic line up prevailed what they might have gone […]
Australia, prepare to enter the new era of alternative rock and punk with NEW BLOOM FEST, a brand-new touring festival set to launch in 2024. Turning the spotlight firmly on the freshest up-and-coming artists in the […]
Devilskin has to be one of New Zealand’s finest exports and their last album ‘Red’ is quite frankly a bit of a minor Metal masterpiece to my ears though sadly in the music biz timing […]
The historic Astor tonight plays host to The Whitlams, forming in Newtown, Australia in 1992 They’re here tonight to take us through their early years from 1993’s ‘Introducing The Whitlams’, 1995’s ‘Undeniably The Whitlams’ and […]
Mayday Parade were the main support act on this show and they were seemingly just as beloved as I would imagine All Time Low to be. I tend to stand back when I review a […]
JUST ANNOUNCED After selling out their Forum show Alvvays have added a second Melbourne show at the Northcote Theatre! Tickets are on sale now; HERE. Handsome Tours are proud to present Alvvays on their highly anticipated return […]
Australian hard rockers Palace Of The King keep the new singles coming with a brand new track “Tear It Down” from their forthcoming album “Friends in Low Places”, which is sure to get your heart […]
Born in Australia, based in Canada, rising singer-songwriter Mikhail Laxton made a name for himself after appearing as a contestant on The Voice Australia 2015 and moved to Canada shortly after where he has quickly […]
Nick Hogg is the bassist and founder of the Nottingham based melodic rock band Nitrate. His band recently released one of the year’s best albums: ‘Feel The Heat’, which is a must listen for anyone […]
Kissing Candice commence their rebirth with the release of their new single “Skeletons” featuring Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies. Every time the opportunity arises for the band to take their theatrical antics and on-stage chaos […]
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