News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Once he was Australia’s ‘best kept secret’. Joe Matera, guitar-wielding troubadour whose musical prowess informed his secondary career, as a music journalist who could dig prodigiously beyond the norm. I caught him performing, live […]
Melbourne’s Orpheus Omega have rescheduled their 10 Year Anniversary ‘Bleed The Way’ Australian Tour with guests Triple Kill. With their aggressive approach to classic melodic death metal, Melbourne’s ORPHEUS OMEGA blends catchy hooks and […]
Australia’s number one Heavy Outlaw Sleaze Rock band, Snake Bite Whisky, release the third single and video off their critically acclaimed second album, Black Candy which was released globally by Sliptrick Records (Europe) on […]
Sydney Alt-Rockers Bad Moon Born release their monstrous new single ‘Waves (Of The Wild)’. ‘Waves’ unleashes a storm of brisk, sharp modern metal juxtaposed with graceful melody and infectious vocal hooks that warrants repeat […]
As Light Decays are a four-piece metal band from Perth, Western Australia. With influences ranging from Sepultura to Sylosis, ALD delivers a unique blend of thrash and groove metal, laden with strong lyrical content, […]
You can just about hear the music in the air as the South-West readies itself to spring into action for the 29th edition of Blues at Bridgetown, three days’ worth of rhythm, melody and memories from […]
Perth metal act Kimura have dropped a new single & video for the track “Hell Is Coming” from their fourth album “Circle The Prey” which is out today. Originating from Perth, Kimura are a […]
After a couple of blistering hometown appearances, Adelaide’s Zep Boys will be heading back to WA this month for two live shows. Led by the charismatic Vince Contarino, the band will be in town on […]
HAPPY SOUL is a new 12-track online compilation album showcasing some of the Australia’s finest rocker artists. The songs on the album are either new tracks that have just been released or older band & […]
Having previously opened for the likes of Motley Crue & Alice Cooper, Australian powerhouse rockers AMBERDOWN have never ceased to stop inventing and inspiring with their universal and adaptive style. From power ballads to intimate […]
The 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia was one of utter devastation. Known as the “Black Summer”, an estimated 18.6 million hectares of land were destroyed, over were 5,000 buildings razed to the ground and […]
After 12 years, countless shows around the world and a lifetime of experiences that can never be replaced Desecrator are taking a bow. Next year’s announced Summoning album shows will be Desecrator’s last so […]
Originating from Perth, Kimura are a straight up, unapologetic heavy metal band, with an unrelenting determination to engage a collision of punishing groove and melodic soaked riffs whilst violently venting their vexations. Kimura’s 4th […]
Australian heavy rockers Wicked Smile have just released their debut full length album ‘Wait For The Night’. It’s out today on all worldwide digital platforms and via Cargo Records U.K. To coincide with the release, the band have […]
HUNTERS & COLLECTORS, JAMES REYNE, THE LIVING END, THE ANGELS, BABY ANIMALS, KILLING HEIDI & BOOM CRASH OPERA SECOND SHOW – SUNDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2022 The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR has announced a second and final […]
THURSDAY 14TH APRIL – MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022 AS NSW OPENS BLUESFEST ANNOUNCES MORE ARTISTS AMY SHARK CASEY BARNES STAN WALKER KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS LACHY DOLEY & THE HORNS OF CONVICTION LISA HUNT’S FOREVER […]
The Dark Horde is Melbourne’s latest supergroup comprised of internationally recognised musicians, vocalists and actors who recently announced their upcoming debut album ‘The Calling‘, due for release on October 22, 2021. After introducing their captivating blend […]
40th Anniversary Tour is rescheduled to April 2022 Ticket holders for all shows need take no action – all tickets remain valid for new dates General public tickets for the 2022 dates are on-sale […]
Always finding a positive in a situation and now caught in Australia’s lockdown whilst on his 2020 tour down under, former ‘Band Of Friends’ (Rory Gallagher band members), Stevie Wright (Easybeats) and Jim Keays (Master’s […]
Melbourne’s very own NAT ALLISON is about to release her next highly anticipated single, WE ARE THE HEROES. It’s set to drop globally on FRIDAY OCTOBER 8 2021. This feisty rocker with her guitar slung way down low, might […]
‘THE SCOTCH OF SAINT JAMES’ release new single ‘CAFE’ & gear up for the forthcoming album ‘FRENCH BY SPILLED BLOOD’ Stream CAFE West Australian rock’n’roll band The Scotch of Saint James are set to […]
ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS set to rejoin band for remaining dates of national run The VANNS this week announce their plans to get their national tour back on the road, rescheduling the remaining east […]
Brisbane’s Progressive Metal Powerhouse The Stranger unveil the live music video for ‘Jungles’ via Octane Records & Wild Thing Records. Taken from their highly acclaimed album ‘Kaleidoscope’, ‘Jungles’ is a multi-layered, complex in its construction, varied and […]
Following the enormous success of the SummerSalt concert series across Australia over past summer seasons, Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are thrilled to announce the next season of SummerSalt concert events around Australia in 2022. Since its inception, SummerSalt has continued […]
What does WAM award winners Electric State have planned for you? Double WAM award winners and Perth heavy rockers Electric State announce the release of their debut album, GREEN MACHINE. The WA rock act who […]
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