The Rockpit’s Andrew Slaidins had the chance to chat with two members of The Tea Party, Jeff Martin and Jeff Burrows, discussing their album TRIPtych which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. They reflected […]
By now, the troubled history of the inaugural Pandemonium Rocks festival has been documented ad nauseum. The last-minute withdrawals of Deep Purple, Placebo and The Dead Kennedys seemed a dire portent for a festival already […]
Exploding into view all over the world at the end of 2023 after being featured on every music lover’s favourite YouTube series ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again’, the rest of the world is starting to see […]
In their 3rd album, “The Torch of Rock and Roll”, The Mighty One has chosen to go full tilt at the fragility and vulnerabilities we try to hide from all but a select few. The […]
Tonight was off to a strange start. Just prior to doors opening we received an email advising us of the following. An update from Wheel ahead of the show tonight: “Melbourne, we are beyond disappointed to inform […]
After a series of electrifying single releases, hard rock powerhouse Ablaze is set to shake the music scene once again with their newest heavy hitting track, ‘Menace for the Medicine.’ ‘Menace for the Medicine’ is […]
The extended introduction to opener ‘Wrecking Machine’ works brilliantly well, building the anticipation before the vocals kick in and reminds you in no uncertain terms just how good Babylon A.D. was back in the day […]
This was a balls to the wall old fashioned punk rock show, complete with many of the old Minneapolis punks showing up to support. This was the first show like this In have attended in […]
When Slayer played the last date of their final tour on November 30, 2019, it brought the landmark thrash band’s career to a close. Although lead singer, bassist, and founding member Tom Araya never fully […]
With their twelfth studio album ‘Late Developers’ adding to an already beloved catalogue of music, Scottish indie-rock icons Belle and Sebastian will be bringing it all to Australian fans on a long-awaited tour of the […]
POLARIS are primed to return to Australian stages, today announcing a massive regional tour this June and July alongside special guests OCEAN GROVE and on select dates BLOOM and INERTIA. Kicking off in Cairns on June 27, POLARIS will electrify stages […]
Perth-based rockers The Silent Deeds make a long-awaited return with the new single ‘Lady’, released today, Friday May 3. Check out the preview below and head to your favourite streaming service to hear ‘Lady’ in […]
Tonight’s gig was at the iconic Tote Hotel in Collingwood. Since the saving of the Hotel in 2023 the Tote declared it would always host great live music and tonight was no exception. First on […]
As a young man growing up with an affection for punk music and the anti-establishment connotations it brought with it, for Frank Turner getting to the top of the UK album charts with his nineth […]
With a turnout that wasn’t too shabby for a Monday night, the masses rolled in nice and early to for some epic pre-show entertainment from Sydney psych-rockers Magic Machine. Easing us in with their soft […]
Hailing from sunny Florida with a stellar career of 30 years and 10 albums to their name, these punk rock veterans definitely show no signs of slowing down with their latest musical offering, VOWS. Produced […]
THE DEAD DAISIES are gearing up for a truly ambitious and global 2024! The first single off the new album called “Light ‘Em Up” will be released on May 10th! You can pre-save the song […]
Award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet, comprised of husband-and-wife Aaron and Grace Bond, continue their “Aces Are High” UK Tour at Gorilla in Manchester on Thursday May 2nd. WRM will also play Glasgow, St. Luke’s […]
Metalcore giants The Amity Affliction will embark on a headline tour across the country this November for the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed album “Let the Ocean Take Me”. To celebrate their seminal fourth studio release, the band […]
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