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Best Hard Rock & Blues Releases of 2019
It’s hard to compare apples with oranges let alone bananas so this year we’re not even going to try. This year our Top 10 Hard Rock albums were picked by some of our contributors […]
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Best Metal Releases of 2019
Another great year of music has gone by and 2019 saw a mix of the old returning and the new bringing fresh blood to the metal genres. Here then is our top picks for the […]
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MARK ROCKPIT’S ‘BEST OF HARD ROCK’ 2019
It’s hard to compare apples with oranges let alone bananas so this year we’re not even going to try. This year our ‘Best of’ lists will feature Hard Rock, Metal and Blues categories picked by […]
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Tips in Maintaining Your Viola Bow
While the viola itself is essential to produce a human-like sound, its bow is also vital to guarantee a harmonious and enthralling music. Thus, it’s important to keep your viola bow in its best […]
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Alice Cooper – A Rockpit Retrospective
With Alice rocking out down-under again next year we decided to give you the lowdown on what is a simply amazing back catalogue… This article was originally posted on The Rockpit in 2010, you’ll find […]
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Re-$hake your Moneymaker – The Black Crowes rise again…
‘Shake Your Money Maker’ was the debut studio album by the American rock and roll band The Black Crowes, released in February 1990 on Def American Recordings it’s an incredible 30 years old next year. […]
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Ozzy Osbourne talks about The ‘See You On The Other Side’ Box Set
“I’ve been doing this for 50 years, 10 with Black Sabbath and then 40 years of my own. This box set is my solo career.” – OZZY OSBOURNE For the first time in his […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Red Fire Truck – Point Of Love
Big Red Fire Truck premiere their brand new single ‘Point Of Love’ exclusively here at The Rockpit. The track comes off their upcoming new EP set for release October 11. The lads from Sydney’s […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Canada’s The Jailbirds release video for ‘’Black Madonna’’
Recently signed to a worldwide deal with Golden Robot Records Canadian Rockers THE JAILBIRDS have just released a video for the track ‘’Black Madonna’’. ‘’Black Madonna’’ comes off their recently released EP The Black […]
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Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison’s Second Annual Star-studded “Above Ground”
The second annual “ABOVE GROUND” benefit concert, organized by Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), was truly a night to remember. Taking place last week (September 16) at the packed Fonda […]
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The Rockpit 10 Year Birthday Bash in Perth – September 14th 2019
The Rockpit kicked off massive celebrations this past week with the first birthday bash held at Lucy’s Loveshack in the heart of the city of Perth on Saturday September 14th. With prize giveaways and […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Red Fire Truck release new video “Heart Attack”
Sydney based outfit Big Red Fire Truck have just released their brand new single and music video ‘Heart Attack’, and have announced their forthcoming debut EP. “Heart Attack is all about parties we used […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Mis-Made release new video “Spit You Out”
Sydney punk-rockstresses THE MIS-MADE have revealed they will be spitting out their forthcoming single on Friday 16th August with the video premiering exclusively here at The Rockpit today. “Spit You Out” is produced by […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Robert Ranson releases new single “Move On”
Robert Ranson’s new album, Still Dreaming, lives up to its title. Due for release on July 20 and some 20 years in the making, it has its origins in an aborted effort titled Chase Your […]
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Secret Sabbath: Eight Forgotten Black Sabbath Works and Collaborations
Black Sabbath recorded, toured, and worked for decades. Most fans are familiar with the first ten albums consisting of the first eight Ozzy Osbourne records and the first two Ronnie James Dio releases. Besides […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Brisbane rockers Gutterfire! release new video “Jaws of the Universe”
While the world burns to the ground, “Armageddon Hard Rock” just rolled into town with the new music video clip ‘Jaws of the Universe’ from Brisbane band GUTTERFIRE! With their debut single release GUTTERFIRE! […]
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PREMIERE: Salt & Steel premiere new single “The Beast, The Devil And Me”
Gold Coast rock duo Salt & Steel have just released their new single ‘The Beast, The Devil and Me’ and have announced a run of national tour dates to celebrate. The single is the […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Amblers release video for “Ratty Old Mo’”
South African blues-rock duo The Amblers have released the video for Ratty Old Mo’, the title track from their latest EP. The band aren’t keen on delving too deep into the meaning behind their […]
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Boogie masters turn up the heat at Blues On Broadbeach
Global blues phenomenon Canned Heat triumphantly returned to Broadbeach this past weekend to close out the mighty Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival where they were joined by Australian blues royalty Kevin Borich for their […]
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Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride & Concert 2019
Just enough cloud cover on Sunday, May 5 made for a gorgeous Southern California day for the 5th Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer […]
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WRAPUP: SandJam Fest 2019 Draws Record Crowds
When the last note rang from the speakers hanging high above the beautiful sugar white sand at M.B. Miller Pier in Panama City Beach, the second annual SandJam Fest had hosted headliners Kings of Leon, […]
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Judas Priest – Turbo 30 (Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition)
The original Turbo is a curious album. This was Priest’s early experiment with guitar synthesizers. Although, this wasn’t the first time Priest ventured into mainstream territory, a lot of listeners were unprepared for what […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: White Bay – Jump Into The Wind
Sydney based Rockers White Bay have just released their new single and music video ‘Jump Into The Wind’. The band have also announced an upcoming show at Frankies Pizza on 19th May. White Bay […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE: L.A. rockers Evol Walks releases new video for ‘The Fire’
Los Angeles based hard rock act Evol Walks is premiering their brand new video for the track “The Fire” and The Rockpit is excited to exclusively give you a glimpse at the scorching song […]
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FILM REVIEW: Motley Crue – The Dirt
After what seems like forever with talks of Motley Crue’s infamous autobiography “The Dirt” being turned into a film, 2019 finally saw the release of a story that is as wild as the […]