News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Perth has produced some incredible artists over the years and hard rockers, Hailmary are one of the best. With several acclaimed released, a WAM Awards and a relentless touring schedule both here and in […]
Regional Victoria will play host to one of the heaviest music festivals in the land on Saturday, 26 January 2019! The All Aussie Line up features 18 Local and National Touring acts playing over […]
To celebrate Hellions long-awaited fourth album Rue on October 19 via UNFD, the band have announced three exclusive release week shows along the East Coast. Revered for their explosive live shows, Hellions will bring […]
Not backward about coming forward, Central Coast alternative/metal outfit Reliqa are today releasing their brand new single ‘Hangman‘. A hard-out track that opens on a piano riff, then doesn’t mess around getting to the […]
Sydney teenage punks, The Kids, have been on a non stop rollercoaster ride since releasing their debut single School back in February. They opened for hard rock legends LA Guns across Australia and New […]
One of the hardest working bands on the independent music scene today, Sydney Soul Punks FAIT ACCOMPLI are back on the scene with some brand new music! Fait Accompli have opened for DEAD KENNEDYS, […]
Brisbane rockers Smoking Martha have just announced a must-see send off show to celebrate their First UK tour and European distribution deal for their debut album “In Deep”. Staying true to their signature hooky […]
Perth based Alternative Rockers Scarlet Drive have just released their debut EP ‘Echoes Of Apprehension’, which premiered yesterday via Pile Rats. The band kick off a run of national tour dates on October 4th […]
Port Royal, Brisbane’s rock n roll kings, are in the middle of their epic tour in support of their recently released EP, Love, Passion, Satisfaction. To keep the ball rolling, they have just dropped […]
“Unbreakable” is a summer anthem from the five time winners of APRA’s “Rock Work Of The Year” Award – Birds Of Tokyo. Appropriately this epic song of resilience has been chosen as the theme […]
Sydney based rock outfit Lese Majesty have released a new single ‘Age of Outrage‘. The duo, Jodie Gibson (vocalist) and Joel Henderson (guitarist and songwriter), have joined forces with producer Luke Palmer (Dead Letter […]
After taking out VB Hard Yards’ inaugural competition last year, Byron Bay’s Mini Skirt have recorded a split 7″ with iconic Aussie rockers the Cosmic Psychos. As part of Victoria Bitter’s ongoing commitment to […]
Melbourne’s BLKLST are today announcing the imminent arrival of their new EP “Hard to Swallow” – and with it comes an abrasive and unnerving video for new single Hypocrite! The new EP will see […]
As I Destruct continue Adelaide’s legacy for producing world class heavy music. Stepping forward from the shadows of obscurity, the five-piece have produced a near-flawless debut in From Fear To Oblivion – emerging as […]
It draws ever-so-closer, that celebrated weekend of springtime musical goodness in WA’s South-West. And so we bring to you the third-and-final artist announcement, tying all those memories and plans into a neat guitar-stringed bow, […]
Perth’s premier purveyor of punked-up Simpsons songs, Dan Cribb, dives into the shady world of Springfield’s foremost secret society with his newest cover, We Do (The Stonecutters’ Song). The latest entry in Cribb’s ever-evolving […]
Melbourne rockers Palace Of The King have been confirmed as very special guests on the upcoming national run from Australia’s rock n roll outlaws, Rose Tattoo. POTK have had a huge 2018, releasing their […]
As A Rival are back – and they’re here to kick the door down with their second full length album, ‘Griefers‘ – which will see its release into the world on Friday November 2. […]
Sydney symphonic black metal band Tamerlan Empire has signed to Australian promotion, booking and management agency Black-Roos Entertainment. The band released their first full-length studio album Age of Ascendency in February this year and […]
Sydney indie rockers, The Iron Horses, will release their latest single, Salvation, through Golden Robot Records on Friday, October 12. Get a taste of it here. ‘Salvation is our biggest track to date!‘ says […]
Adelaide’s The Hard Aches today unveil a brand new single-version of the popular album track, accompanied by a new video by award-winning director, Kieran Ellis-Jones. The Hard Aches duo, Ben David (vocals and guitar) […]
The Angels are kicking off what will be a massive 2019 with two exclusive live preview launch shows of their No Exit 40 Years On Recharged tour at The Bridge Hotel in February. With […]
Melbourne’s hottest metal band Triple Kill are stoked to unleash their latest film clip and new single “The Alchemist!” This will be the first release from their upcoming album “Age Of Rebellion” and what […]
Tim Price, Australian heavy music specialist and The Faction Radio founder, has jumped on board to curate a dedicated heavy music program at this year’s Australian Music Week, which takes place in Sydney’s Cronulla […]
A supersonic eruption is about to rock Marrickville, raising more heat than Kilauea lava as Factory Theatre goes troppo all over again in the rum-infused rock’n’roll extravaganza – TIKI SAFARI. Watch the Official Event […]
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