Avatar of Sweden have released a statement on the recent discovery of TRAPPIST-1, also designated as 2MASS J23062928-0502285. The band plans to visit the newly named solar system immediately. “The ‘new land’ mission will […]
Now this is what you call a run of national dates – Perth melodic metallers Tempest Rising will be taking in all six mainland states plus ACT through March/April for their Trippin’ Across Australia Tour…and […]
Australian pop sensibilities combined with modern progressive heaviness – the cult force that is VOYAGER are back with their 6th album, entitled ‘GHOST MILE’. They are kicking off the new album cycle with amazing new […]
A roundup of the latest news from Metal Blade Records artists including updates from Six Feet Under, Evocation, Ensiferum, Trial and Harlott. SIX FEET UNDER Welcome Jack Owen (Ex-Cannibal Corpse) As Second Guitarist; […]
Bluesfest is world renowned for having many inimitable artists who happen to be women on the bill each and every year. Ahead of International Women’s Day, they would like to celebrate the ladies who […]
DEF FX, Australia’s own electronic surf rock band of the 90s is returning to Australia in 2017 for a national tour! Fronted by the enigmatic Fiona Horne and joined by the original line-up, including […]
Melbourne’s Raised By Eagles are about to kick-off 2017 with the launch of their brand new single, ‘Shape & Line’ from their forthcoming third album, to be released by ABC Music. Recorded and produced […]
“Alive” is taken from EDGE OF PARADISE’s upcoming release, ALIVE, a 5 song EP produced by Chuck Johnson and mixed by Jay Ruston, Mike Plotnikoff and Michael Wagener! Available for pre-order March 3rd, via ILS/Universal. […]
Sweden based blues rockers BLUES PILLS will return to European stages this summer! Besides a number of festival gigs, the band will play some selected headlining club shows within their »Lady in Gold« Tour […]
The latest news in the world of hard rock from the US including news on Randy Rhoads, Queensrcyhe, Poison, Sammy Hagar and Quiet Riot Two Commemorative Shows Planned as Tributes to Randy Rhodes […]
A roundup of the latest news from Nuclear Blast artists including tour announcements, album updates and new music from Wintersun, Amorphis, Vader, Immolation, Agnostic Front, The Doomsday Kingdom, Memoriam and Dimmu Borgir. Wintersun […]
From enormous festivals to stageless squats and dive bars all around the world, The Smith Street Band have seen it all and they’ve poured those experiences into their boldest and most ambitious release to […]
ARIA-nominated, Melbourne rockers KINGSWOOD, today release their bold and daring, second album After Hours, Close To Dawn into the world via Dew Process. After selling out their hometown headline show, the band have just […]
One of Ireland’s fastest, most brutal death metal bands ever, Abaddon Incarnate will make their long overdue return to Australia from next week! A NEW SHOW has been added in Melbourne at The Tote on Sunday, […]
Instrumental prog heroes Animals As Leaders finally returned to Perth after having last seen them in Australia at the very last Soundwave Festival in 2015 and the fans came in droves to catch a […]
The Australian & NZ Tour by THE ANIMALS is only a few months away and there certainly is a great feeling about this tour. But due to the unfortunate fire at Katoomba RSL, a […]
Trophy Eyes may have only just wrapped up their wildly successful and very sold out Australian tour last week, but they are keen to do it all again in August. Kicking off in Perth, Trophy […]
A massive treat for Jethro Tull fans and classical aficionados alike, Jethro Tull The String Quartets is an album of classic Jethro Tull repertoire, imaginatively arranged for Classical string quartet with the flute, guitar […]
COPIA’s new video for cracking single ‘Never Forget’ is out today, with fans getting to see footage from them travelling the world, playing festivals and doing their signature moves all over the world at festivals […]
Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival Loud As Hell returns for its sixth consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. Hosted in the Alberta badlands in Drumheller, this year’s […]
After visiting Australia for the first time in their quarter-century history in 2016, Britain’s Ocean Colour Scene are returning for another round of shows to satisfy fans who missed out on tickets for their […]
Copenhagen’s forerunning psych rock trio THE SONIC DAWN just confirmed an April 21st release for their second album “Into The Long Night”, coming out on Heavy Psych Sounds. Find all details as well as their new video below… […]
A roundup of news from local underground metal acts from around the world. Discover new music right here! Conjonctive – Swiss Death Metal Unit Share New Music Video For “Down Into The Abyss” Via […]
Adelaide progressive instrumental project, Cobra begin their tour next week in support of their debut single Gloom which is out today via Solarus Records Gloom appears on their forthcoming debut record Locking Tusks with Creation. Cobra have released a […]
Sydney atmospheric black metal band, Somnium Nox will release their highly anticipated full length debut album, Terra Inanis on May 15. The album consists of three monolithic tracks that weave together to create an otherworldly atmosphere […]
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