Following the success of their acclaimed 2022 second effort Rumble Of Thunder, groundbreaking Mongolian rock group THE HU—who use traditional Mongolian instrumentation, throat singing and perform entirely in their native language have announced a deluxe version of the […]
“I learned “Nature Boy” from my dad when I was young, maybe ten, twelve years old,” says Rickie Lee. “It is a very odd song, only one verse, almost like an introduction without a body. […]
Australian hard rockers BIG RED FIRE TRUCK have released a video for “Trouble in Paradise”. The song, which is the title track from their upcoming EP, kicks off with high-energy guitar riffs, driving rhythms and […]
The Smashing Pumpkins’ The World Is A Vampire Festival kicks off in just under two weeks time! The festival boasts some very special guests including alt-rock legends, Jane’s Addiction and killer Aussie rock from Amyl & The Sniffers, RedHook and Battlesnake PLUS […]
Nick Cave has announced a North American solo tour for fall. Performing songs from his extensive catalog, Cave will make stops at the beautiful King’s Theatre in Brooklyn, Manhattan’s Beacon Theater and Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre on a rare solo tour that includes accompaniment from Colin […]
Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records follows Brian Slagel‘s critically acclaimed 2017 book, For the Sake of Heaviness, which delivered a compelling inside look at how a metal-obsessed California teen built Metal Blade Records […]
BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announces ‘THE ATLANTIC YEARS’ LIMITED EDITION BOX SET, celebrating RATT’s massively successful period where all 5 of their studio albums were certified GOLD, PLATINUM or MULTI-PLATINUM. Released on June […]
SteelHeart, the legendary rock band known for hits such as “We All Die Young” and “She’s Gone,” is proud to present the release of an enhanced version of the classic track “Everybody Loves Eileen.” Originally released in 1992, “Everybody […]
Dynamic blues force Samantha Fish and country outlaw Jesse Dayton reveal the new track “Riders” from their upcoming effort Death Wish Blues out May 19 on Rounder Records. “Riders” finds the duo interchanging commanding vocals […]
Following the official announcement on March 10th 2023 that founding SAXON guitarist PAUL QUINN will step down from touring duties, the band are very pleased to announce that BRIAN TATLER from DIAMOND HEAD will be appearing with Saxon for shows starting July 2023. Biff Byford “We welcome […]
Dexys are back! 11 years since the release of their last album of original music, the acclaimed One Day I’m Going to Soar, the band return with a stunning new record, The Feminine Divine, out July 28 […]
Blues Hall Of Famer Fenton Robinson’s Somebody Loan Me A Dime Considered A Classic Blues Recording Lonnie Mack’s Strike Like Lightning Produced By And Featuring Guest Performances From Stevie Ray Vaughan Both Albums Available On Vinyl For The First […]
This month will see bring their huge ‘The World Is A Vampire’ World Tour to Australia, and along for the ride will be Jane’s Addiction and Australian rockers Amyl & The Sniffers, RedHook & Battlesnake, plus local acts opening at each show […]
On the back of the crazy success of their last album – the 2021’s #4 ARIA Album charting I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken – the Hard-Ons today announce the June 2 release date […]
One of UK’s most successful modern rock bands YOU ME AT SIX are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia this July as part of their Truth Decay Tour with special guests Los Angeles-based trio, SET […]
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his […]
Just weeks after the release of their celebrated EP One Of A Kind, Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Live At The Ancienne Belgique, their first-ever live DVD, out April 21 via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Recorded during […]
After notching the biggest debut for a rock song in recent memory with US #1 single “Lost”, LINKIN PARK uncover yet another unreleased track entitled “Fighting Myself”. Listen HERE. Magnifying the legacy of their GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum landmark sophomore LP, Meteora, […]
As we roll closer to seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney‘s return to Australia next month, shows are selling out all over the place. Brisbane, Melbourne, Rye, Torquay, Castlemaine, and Footscray are all SOLD OUT! Perth is […]
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, will be in Australia, playing shows across five cities next month. The shows in Sydney and Adelaide have SOLD OUT with very limited tickets remaining for Melbourne, Brisbane and […]
Honouring the patience of devoted fans all over the country, Helmet have confirmed their long-waited return to deliver the very best of their celebrated catalogue. In April 2023 Helmet will storm Australian stages delivering career […]
Songwriter, vocalist and master guitarist, Jim Kirkpatrick today releases the single and video for ‘Union Train’ taken from his eagerly awaited 10-track solo album ‘Dead Man Walking’ (due for release on Friday 21st April 2023). ‘Dead Man Walking’ showcases Jim’s […]
2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, The […]
As he continues through the third week of his Spring U.S. Tour, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has released a powerful live rendition of “Known Unknowns” a bluesy song of heartbreak from his latest studio […]
“Getting the shit beat out of you has never sounded so appealing,” said the AV CLUB upon hearing Iggy Pop’s EVERY LOSER, released at the very top of 2023 on Atlantic Records/Gold Tooth Records. And now, […]
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