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Best of 2017 – Top Albums & Releases
Yes it’s that time of the year again when everyone’s top lists of the year are popping up and of course, The Rockpit has come up with what we think is the very best […]
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Best of 2017 – Top Live Shows
The Rockpit took in shows all across Australia and the U.S. in 2017, captured in our reviews and photography department. We take a look at the highlights of the year and what made […]
News: Australia & NZ
The Beards Frontman & Taj Ralph Sign On For Dan Cribb’s ‘Simpsons’ Tribute
Dan Cribb’s tribute to The Simpsons continues, with the WA singer-songwriter this month unleashing two whirlwind songs with a special guest vocalist on each. The expanding Worst Tribute Ever LP – which already features the […]
News: North America
Cocker Rocks moving on as Mad Dogs Unchained in band name change
After former members of Joe Cocker’s band decided to keep the master’s songs and unique live interpretation alive as the band “Cocker Rocks”, they teamed up with British singer Eliot Tuffin, recorded a live […]
News: General
Dark Funeral Returns To North America With Septic Flesh & Thy Antichrist
Swedish black metal masters, Dark Funeral, are excited to announce their return to North America for the first time in 5 years. The band will be co-headlining this run with Septic Flesh and are […]
News: North America
Chicago Doom Junkies Drug Honkey To Release ‘Cloak of Skies’ via Cassette
Chicago-based industrial doom lords DRUG HONKEY are pleased to announce the long-awaited cassette release of their nightmarish fifth album, Cloak of Skies, due out Dec. 26 via Ascension Monuments Media. Recorded by the band themselves at […]
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Therion unveil first song ‘Temple Of New Jerusalem’ from ‘Beloved Antichrist’ album
For 15 years THERION‘s leader, Christofer Johnsson, was haunted by the desire to compose an opera and turn his vision of the opus »Beloved Antichrist« into reality. After long lengths of time involving much […]
News: North America
US Metal juggernaut Curse The Fall release incendiary new video for ‘Race’
A powerful new video release from Oklahoma City’s Curse The Fall. ‘Race‘ is a wrecking ball of a track taken from the band’s latest EP, Symbiosis. The video, filmed at 3130 Studios and directed […]
News: North America
Vespera releases new video ‘paradise’ featuring Spencer Sotelo from Periphery for Mental Health Awareness
Vespera has teamed up with Alternative Press as well as The Jed Foundation to start a dialogue on suicide, addiction, and general mental health. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged […]
News: Australia & NZ
Hammers call Game-Set-Match on 2017 with hilarious new videoclip and COG support shows
The Northern Rivers hell-raising foursome Hammers are finishing 2017 in the best possible way. Today they are releasing the best filmclip you have seen this year – a decadent take on the classic game […]
News: General
Neal Morse releases new video for “He Died At Home”
NEAL MORSE released the poignant video for “He Died At Home” today exclusively on Popmatters.com. The song is from his latest solo album, LIFE & TIMES, which will be released February 16 on Radiant Records […]
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GWAR Announce April 2018 Australian Tour
Attention Human Scum!!!! Earth’s favourite interplanetary warriors, GWAR, are returning to conquer and destroy Australia in APRIL 2018! “The Blood of Gods Tour” continues on into Australia, as your masters and supreme overlords take their one of a kind […]
News: North America
Phoenix Metallers Murkocet Release New Single “Spiders”
Phoenix, AZ Metal Merchants MURKOCET have released new single “Spiders.” Following in the wake of molten full-length Digging Mercy’s Grave (January 2017), the song is the second of two new singles released this year (“Hustlin’ […]
News: North America
Stereo Satellite Release Official Music Video for Debut Single “Glass Houses”
Newly formed rock band Stereo Satellite, featuring Lukas Rossi (Rock Star Supernova), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), John Moyer (Disturbed), and Jordan Cannata (Adrenaline Mob), has released the Official Music Video for their debut single, […]
News: General
Nuclear Blast News: Hammerfall, Michael Schenker Fest, Machine Head, Dimmu Borgir
A round up of the latest Nuclear Blast news including updates on Hammerfall, Michael Schenker Fest, Machine Head and Dimmu Borgir. When HAMMERFALL released their debut album »Glory To The Brave« in […]
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Avatar debut new single and music video ‘The King Wants You’
AVATAR COUNTRY DUE OUT JANUARY 12, 2018 | WORLD TOUR ANNOUNCED, TICKETS ON SALE NOW PRE-ORDERS NOW LIVE Hear Ye! Hear Ye! — His royal majesty the King and His elite orchestra, AVATAR have granted […]
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Circa Survive announce 2018 Australian Tour
CIRCA SURVIVE will be returning to Australian shores in May 2018 in support of their latest album The Amulet. After a successful run of shows in 2015 the Philadelphia alt-rock outfit are here to […]
News: North America
Power Metal band Novareign releases ‘Beyond The Cold’ track from upcoming ‘Legends’ album
M-Theory Audio sets February 16th, 2018 as official release date for Novareign long-awaited debut album “Legends”! Progressive Power Metal from Southern California! First track from album premiere launched now! For those in the know, Southern California’s […]
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New Book “Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon” to be released
Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing: Bill Kopp’s new book “Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.” In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The […]
News: North America
East Coast Hard Rock band Revolve Release Lyric Video for “Days of Grey”
East Coast Hard Rock band Revolve has released the lyric video for their single, “Days of Grey.” Originally premiered on Loudwire, “Days of Grey” was produced by Morgan Rose (Sevendust). “It’s just a toe […]
News: Australia & NZ
Stu Tyrrell set to appear at at Gulgong Folk Festival on December 29-31
Sydney singer-songwriter Stu Tyrrell will be appearing at the Gulgong Folk Festival between December 29-31. The Gulgong Folk Festival features traditional and contemporary folk, blues, Celtic and roots. For 2017, The Bushwackers Bush Band, Gleny […]
News: UK & Europe
French post metallers Hypno5e to release full length movie ‘Alba – Les Ombres Errantes’
French post metal pioneers HYPNO5E have always been a borderline band, in the truest sense of the term: a band that transcend the borders and limitations of not only the genre of music which […]
News: Australia & NZ
Ratking drop new single and video for ‘Gotta Light?’
On the precipice of releasing their next EP SERF, Perth’s Ratking have just put forward blistering new single Gotta Light?, accompanied by a video which may contain vocalist Josh Reeves munching down a durry or two…Complete with powerful riffs […]
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Louder Than Life Festival early bird tickets on sale now
An Early Bird ticket sale is now underway for the 5th annual Louder Than Life, to be held Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY. During the Early […]
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Suicidal Tendencies announce Download Festival sideshows for Australian tour 2018
Southern California crossover thrash/hardcore punk/skate punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES announce much anticipated DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL sideshows. Judging from their name, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES were never afraid of a little controversy. Formed in Venice, California, during the […]