Valdaway are a local band from the South West of Australia who started out a little over 10 years ago playing their brand of alternative rock around W.A. and eventually across the country. Their […]
We have had the pleasure of speaking to 3 members of Sevendust in recent times (see links at end of interview) including our latest with frontman LJ who sounded the most excited about coming […]
As the singer for Edguy and Avantasia, Tobias Sammet is a musical adventurer who loves to create and perform music that is as epic and grand as it sounds. Currently promoting the new Avantasia […]
It’s been 5 years since Anthrax released their brilliant “Worship Music” album and many asked how the band was going top it. With the return of Joey Belladonna on vocals, the anticipation was fairly […]
In a time when music fans have shorter attention spans and are heading more and more towards single tracks and digital downloads of random songs, Dream Theater does the complete opposite and creates an album […]
Folk metal heroes Eluveitie released their latest album “Origins” last year and has been their most successful release to date, garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike. The band just announced a headline […]
Having been a part of the Soundwave Festival a couple of times now, Motionless In White are returning to Australia for their first arena tour as supporting act on the Big Ass tour with […]
Hailing from Norway, 1349 are a black metal band that have brought back some of the more purer elements of the genre since their inception in the late 90’s. While the original black metal […]
Sevendust were last in Australia in 2011 for Soundwave Festival but it’s been a while since they did a headlining tour. That will change come March 2016 when the band come down for a […]
Ill Nino are making their way back to Australia for Soundwave Festival for a third time but this time around, we get to experience something pretty special as the band treat the fans to […]
Frenzal Rhomb are pretty much an institution in the Australian music scene having been around for over 20 years and have played anywhere and everywhere in the country. The one place they have not […]
It may have been a surprise for some people to see Disturbed announced as headliner of next year’s Soundwave Festival but given the track record of the band who has had an astounding 5 […]
Revocation are one of those bands I discovered a few years back through their first album “Empires Of The Obscene” which I first heard around the time that “Chaos Of Forms” was released so […]
It was only just recently that I spoke to frontman Tomas Lindberg so it was an absolute bonus to have a chat with another member from At The Gates, this time with guitarist Martin […]
The Rockpit has been fortunate enough to interview Zakk Wylde numerous times over the years and without a doubt, he is one of the nicest and coolest guys to talk to. Always a barrel […]
As one of the pioneers in the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal back in the late 70’s and early 80’s, Saxon has been a staple amongst the classic heavy metal bands that have […]
Whenever Kiss brings their tour into your part of the world, it’s a big deal because of the significance of the band in the world of rock. From the marketing power of the band […]
As the drummer for the Devin Townsend Project, RVP as he is also known is probably one of the most positive and friendliest musicians that you could possibly know and a fantastic drummer too. […]
The Dead Daisies are currently on a tour with the monsters of rock that is Kiss, touring around the world and now in Australia in support of the band’s latest album “Revolucion” which has […]
Devin Townsend is certainly no stranger to Australia having worked with bands and toured in the country numerous times over the years. It was only 2 years ago that we saw The Devin Townsend […]
After At The gates reformed again a few years ago, the band stated that there would not be a new record. But despite all that was said, in 2014 the band released “At War […]
Melbourne thrashers Harlott have just released their second album “Proliferation” which is a blazing album of thrash tracks and any fan of thrash metal is sure to love this album. The band are also […]
Megadeth are one of the greatest thrash metal bands that has ever lived regardless of whether you like the band, the music or whatever opinion you may have of Dave Mustaine. As part of […]
After making headlines with their appearance at the 2006 Eurovision contest which is mostly known for it’s focus on pop music, Lordi entered the mainstream of rock with their theatrical antics and monster costumes […]
Fronted by ex-Killswitch Engage frontman Howard Jones, Devil You Know are only a new band that formed just a couple of years ago but have already gained some serious attention and now are about […]
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