News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Photo credit: Portia Gebauer @photosbyportia Hailing from Perth, Tied Down have developed their own unique blend of explosive and energetic rock that fuses punk, rap and indie-rock, and today they unveil their new track ‘Slow’. The track shines a […]
With the recent announcement that Western Australia’s borders will remain closed for an indefinite period of time, One World Entertainment and TEG Live have been forced to postpone the Kiss ‘End of the Road’ tour […]
Australian rising metal stars INFINITE EXILE kick-off 2022 with a brand new song “WAR IS HERE” which is out now. The new track is indicative of a heavier direction from their previous material, delving […]
Brisbane Alt-Rockers, The Lost Knights release their heartwarming new single ‘Take My Hand’. Delivering a heartfelt message about the inner battles that often go unseen, The Lost Knights bare it all in this raw high-octane rock anthem! Opening with […]
Photo: Talia Ferguson Perth five-piece rockers Ashes of Autumn have released their first single of 2022 and it continues to send the band soring to new heights. ‘The Time’ is another punchy upbeat number with […]
New Hailmary single ‘Ruin Me’ takes the band into some uncharted territory with its sludgy metal overtones and aggression. Hailmary has been a key figure of Australia’s underground Hard Rock scene for the past decade. […]
Sydney-based Alt-Rock Solo Artist IAMMERAKI just released his lively new single ‘Divide’. ‘Divide’ is an addictive eruption of modern rock, chant-along chorus’ and vibrant guitars wrapped in a powerfully dynamic package! This hot new offering […]
As we prepare for the arrival of the Bat Out Of Hell Musical in Australia, in January/February 2023, Producer Paul Dainty, together with Global Producer Michael Cohl and the company of Meat Loaf’s Bat Out […]
After releasing their critically acclaimed album Cold Chamber via Golden Robot Records in March 2021, Melbourne’s CICADASTONE have released a new single and video ‘Incandescent’, the seventh track from their second full length release. ‘Incandescent’ is a song about […]
Sydney hard-rock outfit Bad Moon Born unveil their timeless new single ‘Light Leaves The Day’, a track that sees the band lean more into an acoustic and melodic rock direction for their first offering in […]
Formed in the winter of 1999, SkinInc. quickly hit the Perth music scene with a bang! Their fourth gig was played from the middle of a speedway to 5,000 racing fans, and their biggest performance […]
Delivering an alluring, dark sound the Australian Symphonic-Goth Metal act are preparing for a North American release of their debut album Advenae. Carving their way into the international symphonic metal scene, CARMERIA has crafted an offering […]
Silverback Touring is pleased to announce the new dates, venues and line up additions for the inaugural Uncaged Festival which will now take place in March and April 2022 due to the ongoing covid situation. Whilst […]
Australian metal band LORD have kicked off 2022 with a bang, releasing their “Blood Red Skies” EP, featuring a cover of the JUDAS PRIEST classic of the same name, as well as a recent cover of IRON MAIDEN‘s “Stratego“ Commented bass […]
With the imminent release of the vinyl edition of Murders In The Rue Morgue Vol II (January), Rue Morgue Records now begin work on Volume III. Murders In The Rue Morgue is the highly successful […]
Hailing from rural Victoria comes the 4-piece thrash metal act Firing Squad. Starting off as an idea during the middle of a pandemic, things quickly came to life when the band members all got in […]
You heard it right, Wacken Metal Battle is back in all its rousing glory to give up-and-coming Australian and New Zealand Artists a chance to play at the Metal Mecca. Joining forces with Destroy […]
MIND WARP PAVILION are back for their sixth year and this time it’s at Freo Social on Saturday 8 January from 8pm! Featuring a host of Perth’s finest musicians playing the iconic tunes from The […]
BALLIN’ HEAVY LINEUP COMES TO SYDNEY NEXT SUNDAY – TIX NOW ONSALE! aftermath [ˈɑːftəmaθˈɑːftəmɑːθ] NOUN = the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event Next Sunday Beats Cartel presents a post-apocalyptic national display […]
My Chemical Romance (aka MCR/My Chem) have today announced additional shows to their 2023 Australian arena tour. These shows will be the band’s first Australian shows since their appearance at Big Day Out festival […]
Despite COVID-19, Hoodoo Gurus have had a busy year and they have one last single up their sleeves before 2021 is done – Carry On – released on all streaming services, online music retailers […]
Perth hard rock punks Incomplete are releasing the first single and music video from their sophomore full length album on December 17th at Amplifier Bar in Perth CBD. “What Do You Want From Me?” will […]
Renowned American artist Robben Ford returns to Australia in May 2022 for headline appearances at Blues on Broadbeach, and a run of not-to-be-missed exclusive dates in Melbourne (Memo Music Hall), Sydney (Factory Theatre), Newcastle […]
Mere weeks after cultivating one of the great feel good stories of 2021 – A fan led mega push that saw The Southern River Band play at the AFL Brownlow Medal Award to millions of […]
Due to high ticket demand, Frontier Touring and The Killers are thrilled to announce a second Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena show for Wednesday 14 December on the Imploding The Mirage Tour 2022. The first […]
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