News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Introspective and furious, Ocean Sleeper make their mark with the anthemic Forever Sinking, The video for Forever Sinking will be live on Saturday, Sept 24 @ 10.00am AEST Set yourself a reminder here https://youtu.be/0syxf1sPyQE It’s been two […]
The Swamp Stompers long awaited debut album is finally here! Featuring the original lineup of Corey Legge, Luke Ligtenberg and Mitch Broadhead, the blues-rock trio’s debut 13-track album is sure to please die-hard fans and […]
JAMES REYNE’S ANNUAL CUP EVE SHOW – THE CORNER HOTEL, RICHMOND, VIC, AUSTRALIA MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2021 FROM 8.30PM AEDT $5.00 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD WILL GO TO SUPPORT ACT Tickets on sale […]
Australian stalwarts of fuzz and stoner rock, Giant Dwarf, will unleash new single TV WITCH upon the world across all streaming platforms, on Wednesday 22 September, 2021. The highly anticipated release comes two years after their self-titled […]
Melbourne rock n roll legends, Electric Mary, have come storming back with their first new music since their 2019 album Mother. On The King Of Rock n Roll everything is bigger and badder than it was before. Big […]
Roaring off of the east coast of Australia comes NESHER, Australia’s latest heavy outfit featuring some of the most respected members of the Aussie metal scene. Taking their name from the Hebrew translation of […]
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 […]
Brisbane female fronted Hard Rockers Hit ‘n’ Mizz release their new single/video Burn. The song is part of the planned album which will be revealed later this year. Unlike the rest of the songs […]
Now into it’s fourth year of monthly metal nights, HORNOGRAPHY presents a classic style show with 3 top class local acts, metal DJ between sets, giveaways galore and a whole shit ton of good […]
Following on from the successful release of ‘Red Light’ in April, South Coast legends The VANNS present an uplifting new cut in ‘Feels Good Now‘. Powered by beautiful guitars and production, buoyed by Jimmy Vann’s […]
Australian metal favourites Void Of Vision usher a new era with the release of their new single ‘THE LONELY PEOPLE‘ today, alongside the announce of their rescheduled Australian headline tour for January. While historically Void […]
Sydney’s Primo Rock n Roll Establishment, Frankie’s Pizza has always put you first. Now it’s time you put your Dad first and pay him back for all the times he covered your ass. For […]
After the successful release of Wax & Wane and Antecedent (feat Clay Gober of Polyphia) & Scurryfunge, Melbourne progressive instrumental trio The Omnific, featuring the unique line-up of two bass players and a drummer, […]
Sydney Alt-Rockers Bad Moon Born release their captivating new single ‘Fallout‘, a modern rock masterpiece that immediately draws listeners in with dominating riffs, an energetic rhythm section & vocals hooks. Flaunting a broad spectrum […]
In 2021’s Music industry, work ethic is everything. Perth’s Patient Sixty-Seven‘s mantra since day one has always been: Heavy music with meaning – and today they bring just that! Despite hailing from one of […]
The extreme metal madness continues with Gangs of Old Ladies coming back to the table with their new single. “Raped by Ghosts“. Like all of the band’s tracks this one downloads free from their […]
Australian Simpsons themed Doom Rock overlords Dr. Colossus made a break for mainstream attention a couple of months back when their cromulently titled album ‘I’m A Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a […]
Perth’s Metal Powerhouse Tempest Rising release an Acoustic Rendition of their single ‘Ghosts‘ taken from the band’s 2019 album ‘Alter Ego‘. Typically featuring heavy dropped tuned guitars, fast paced drums and Vin Trikeriotis signature extreme vocals, Tempest Rising surprise […]
Bonding precise force and focussed aggression, Melbourne metal quartet The Ascended resurface with a maniacal urgency in releasing their first single and video ‘The Dark‘ from their upcoming album of the same name. Drawing […]
Melbourne hard rock act King’s Vengeance has released an exciting debut single “Down“, accompanied by a music video. With influences drawing from the classic rock, blues and heavy metal acts of the 60’ s […]
Time flies when you’re having fun – Perth’s monthly metal event HORNOGRAPHY celebrates it’s 3rd birthday this August! What better way to mark the occasion with a massive lineup featuring a veteran WA act […]
MAGE’s latest release “The Righteous” is a wall of sound driven by bad temper and relentless aggression. Scooped tones and beefy drums bring a high-fi/low end mix to the table, accompanied by chanting vocals […]
Australian heavy rockers Wicked Smile have released their new single ‘Last Goodbye‘, followed by their debut full length album titled ‘Wait for the Night‘ on September 24th. Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping […]
The Smith Street Band today announce upcoming shows in QLD, NSW and ACT are being postponed until February 2022. All tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Shows in VIC, SA, WA and […]
This Friday, August 13, 2021 will see Melbourne’s alternative rockers THE UGLY KINGS release their new and hotly anticipated album, Strange, Strange Times, via Napalm Records. THE UGLY KINGS may channel the flavor of groups like Queens Of The […]
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