Renowned doom metal merchants PALLBEARER make their return to Australia in March 2025 for an electrifying tour promising to deliver their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs. Joining them on all dates will […]
Australian rock legends Dallas Crane have dropped their first single in 5 years and it’s a wee bit of a cracker! Written by the band’s singer / frontman Dave Larkin, the rockin’ ditty Sycamore Street speaks about the tricky […]
It was another unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll as two legendary bands from the heavy metal scene took the stage at The Fillmore. What made this show particularly special was the pairing of Armored Saint and WASP, […]
The new album from California death-rock trio New Skeletal Faces is out today. Titled Until The Night, the album delves deep into the forgotten, dark underbelly of rock and roll, taking inspiration from the blackened […]
“This could be the one that breaks them internationally, it’s got everything, big hooks, brilliantly sung – I hope they take me on tour as an adviser when they go global!” – Dave Gleeson, Triple […]
Songs of a Lost World is the first new studio album from The Cure in sixteen years. Fans always hope for one more classic album from veteran bands (hard to believe debut album Three Imaginary […]
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song ‘Sauna‘, which is an English version of the first single from their latest album, Rankarumpu. KORPIKLAANI’s twelfth studio album Rankarumpu is classic folk metal – […]
THE HIGH KINGS from Dublin have announced their brand-new show, ‘’Step It Out World Tour’’ with Australian dates in September 2025. The ‘’Step It Out World Tour’’ combines the infectious energy of the well-known songs […]
After a relentless three years of live touring and studio recordings as one of Australia’s most sought-after lead guitarists, Melbourne-based Kathleen Halloran is stepping into the solo spotlight with the release of her highly-anticipated debut […]
In our series of Babylon A.D. Interviews based around the new record ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ I planned to catch up with Ron and Derek to talk all about the new record but […]
Gerrard Allman Events is proud to announce that Orianthi returns to Australia for a series of headline shows in Jan 2025. Having worked alongside iconic artists including Steve Vai, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Michael Bolton, […]
Gold Coast’s Chavez Cartel returns with ‘All I Know’, a brand new single that plunges deep into a gritty, post-punk soundscape. A hazy, powerful journey into the five-piece’s evolving sonic world, ‘All I Know’ encapsulates […]
SummerSalt is set to shine in 2025, announcing its first wave of shows with an iconic, all-Aussie line-up of music greats. This year’s concert series promises a vibrant celebration of Australian talent, featuring Missy Higgins, […]
Belfast’s multi award winning Dom Martin releases his latest single, “Government (Live),” today, offering fans the first taste of his highly anticipated live double album “Buried Alive,” released on Friday, December 13, 2024. The album, […]
Maryland quartet STONE HORSES — John Allen ( vocals + guitar); Teddy Merrill (guitars); Dylan Howes (bass); and Jason Heiser (drums) — are pleased to announce their new album Redemption Chronicles. The album will be available digitally worldwide on October 25. It arrives physically on November 22. […]
US indie/alt-rock artist Love Ghost (Finnegan Bell) and Swedish industrial icon Tim Skold (known for KMFDM and Marilyn Manson) have released their third collaborative single, “Ski Mask,” under the moniker Love Ghost x Skold. The […]
PIXIES have announced 2 exclusive intimate sideshows, as they prepare to kick off their Australian tour with Pearl Jam next week. Pixies will play Melbourne’s The Croxton on Friday November 15 followed by Liberty Hall, Sydney […]
Bringing the golden age of DIY hardcore shows and all things alternative into a modern setting, in 2025 Australia will play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the scene with the return […]
Perth-born, Melbourne-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Elbery takes an exuberant leap via his brand new single Ripcord. Releasing today with an accompanying whimsical music video, Ripcord is a warm and dynamic ode to falling in love, coated with billowing pop […]
Welcome to episode five of ‘Six with Sixx’, hosted by Melbourne’s Nikki Sixx. Nikki is no stranger to the local rock scene, not only as a huge supporter and fan of Australia’s independent rock movement […]
Mike Stern is one of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, and it has been said that he “has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving […]
Frontier Touring is pumped to announce multi-platinum selling and multi-ARIA Award winning JET as special guests at The Killers Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville show on Saturday 30 November. “The Killers are a fantastic live […]
Tonight sees the opening night of the Australian leg of Hozier’s (rather extensive!) ‘Unreal Unearth’ Tour after first kicking off in the USA & Europe in 2023 in celebration of the tour’s titular album. An […]
The thing I love most about The Rockpit is that you get the chance to talk to some truly inspirational musicians about the music they make. Some people just have that ‘presence’. Every time I […]
SEBASTIAN BACH has released a new video—his fifth, from his current album CHILD WITHIN THE MAN—for “Future of Youth” with special guest performer, singer, songwriter and guitarist ORIANTHI. Watch the video for the musically explosive […]
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