Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star, out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records! The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band. “Black Star” seamlessly merges haunting melodies […]
Today, Elektra/Rhino Records has reissued Tracy Chapman’s eponymous debut album on vinyl in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Originally released by Elektra Records in April 1988, Tracy Chapman has long been unavailable on vinyl. This anniversary reissue […]
Following the success of their single ‘Burn’, released late last year, Australian alt-rock band Vermantics, are set to drop their highly anticipated single ‘Come Alive’. Set for release 4 April 2025. ‘Come Alive’ is all […]
As we all know, all good things eventually must end, and Russell Morris has affirmed that today by announcing one last tour before he hangs up his hat and guitar. After 58 hectic years of […]
Seattle hardcore band Dragged Under have dropped their full-throttle new single “AlgoRHYTHM.” Check out the video HERE. Listen HERE. “AlgoRHYTHM” smashes together all of the elements that make Dragged Under such a formidable force and […]
Nothing More’s latest album, Carnal Deluxe, feels like a concept record at times, packed with melody and unforgettable hooks from start to finish. I’ve been watching this band live for about a decade. The first […]
Blues powerhouse Eric Gales will return to Australia this November for a full national tour. A tour that will deliver the utmost combination of fiery guitar mastery and soul-stirring emotion. Five years sober and creatively reborn, Gales is […]
Celebrated as one of the most electrifying live acts in the world, International Rock Sensation The Hives will kick off their upcoming world tour in Australia this July. Let it be known The Hives shall […]
With 24,000 tickets selling out in minutes across four shows nationwide, John Summit’s highly anticipated Australian tour just got even bigger with a stacked lineup of local support acts. Brisbane-based producer Odd Mob will support […]
Australians just can’t get enough of The Fray! The uptake of pre-sale tickets has been huge which resulted in additional Melbourne & Sydney shows being announced. Both sold out yesterday along with the Brisbane show, […]
To Whom It May Concern, Which is everyone. This message is to inform you that International Rock Sensation The Hives, the best live band on the planet and still your new favourite band, lauded on […]
The Fray are returning to Australia for a series of shows celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their “How To Save A Life” album. We caught up with Drummer Ben Wysocki for a chat ahead of […]
One of the many wonders of the digital era is that it opens up the playing field for all bands to be heard and if you, Like me, Have an insatiable need for new musical […]
In a seismic collision of Australian metal titans, Ne Obliviscaris have enlisted the legendary Psycroptic as their very special guests for a groundbreaking national tour this June. This marks the first time these two powerhouse acts have […]
The second single, ’The Last Goodbye’(featuring. Ritchie Blackmore on guitar), from award-winning musician and singer Candice Night’s upcoming solo album “Sea Glass,” was released on March 14th. The official video for the song is now […]
Legendary keyboardist Don Airey has released his highly anticipated new solo album. ‘Pushed to the Edge’ is now available on CD, 2LP, and digital. Following the success of Deep Purple’s chart-topping album ‘=1’ and […]
The highly anticipated second album from Canadian/American four-piece Envy Of None is out now. Titled Stygian Wavz, the album draws its name from the work of the Roman poet Ovid who spoke of “Stygian waves […]
Spearheaded by four Norwegian and Swedish musicians, Kalandra have captivated the world with their unique blend of melancholic Nordic folk, gritty guitars and ethereal melodies. This November the group will bring their hauntingly beautiful live […]
Tonight was the ‘Bon Voyage’ one-off special show and the first night of the ‘Bitter Sweet Tour’ of Cassidy Paris and band. In the next couple of weeks Cassidy and band will be travelling to […]
Transporting the listener back to the hottest era in hard rock history, Austrian hard rock powerhouse VULVARINE deliver a fierce statement with their explosive opening track “Equal, Not the Same”, taken from their upcoming album, Fast Lane, out now via […]
Animalistic rhythms and ferocious vocals: German Teutonic thrashers WARFIELD start a rampage with third single “Appetitive Aggression”. Taken from their Napalm Debut With The Old Breed, out April 4, 2025, this hellbeast deep-dives into the primal instinct of humanity […]
Currently hitting venues across North America on his “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, world-renowned fearsome frontman WEDNESDAY 13 returns with the second single cut from his new full-length album, Mid Death […]
New Zealand modern groove metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY have released their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Te Rā, via Napalm Records! In celebration of the week’s release, the band has unleashed one of the album’s […]
Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, made their long-awaited return to Australia for the First Time since 1992 as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour. The original lineup of Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan […]
Multi-platinum UK rock band THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — have released their stunning new album Dreams On Toast via Cooking Vinyl. Already receiving some of the greatest […]
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