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THE KILLERS announce intimate One-Off Sydney Show at Liberty Hall, Entertainment Quarter

14 December 2022 The Rockpit

Frontier Touring and The Killers are thrilled to announce an intimate one-off Sydney show at Liberty Hall, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park on Monday 19 December. This special show will take place after midnight, directly following the Qudos Bank Arena show on the same […]

TIM ROGERS & THE TWIN SET announce ‘TINES OF STARS UNFURLED’ Album Tour for March & April 2023

14 December 2022 The Rockpit

Beloved rock’n’roll raconteur Tim Rogers, together with his band The Twin Set, have today announced their March / April 2023 national tour to mark the release of highly anticipated long player Tines of Stars Unfurled on February 24. Pre-order Tines […]

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW is set to return in March 2023

8 December 2022 The Rockpit

The Melbourne Guitar Show is ready to make its rockin’ return in 2023, set to storm Caulfield Racecourse on March 4 and 5, with tickets on sale today from www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au. It’s been 3 long years […]

THE SPECTACULAR COMMEMORATIVE DAVID BOWIE EVENT: The Mind Warp Pavilion 7

8 December 2022 The Rockpit

MWP is back for all the prettiest stars for full immersion in all things Bowie again in its seventh year and back at Freo Social. The glittering commemorative event features an all-star cast of Perth’s […]

JARED JAMES NICHOLS announces self-titled new album due out January 13th via Black Hill Records

8 December 2022 The Rockpit

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols has announced his self-titled new album will be released on January 13th via Black Hill Records. Jared James Nichols, his third full-length offering, features the […]

THE SUPERJESUS announce new line up and a brand new single for 2023!

8 December 2022 The Rockpit

Following their recent tour announcement, Sarah McLeod and Stuart Rudd of The Superjesus have today confirmed a new band line-up, welcoming Murray Sheridan and Cam Blokland to the fold. They have also announced the release next month of […]

DYLAN GERS releases collaboration with NOAH YORKE – ‘RED SKIES’

6 December 2022 The Rockpit

An emphatic return for Dylan Gers as this time he teams up with Noah Yorke for their upcoming collaboration single ‘Red Skies’ available on all streaming platforms on December 2nd through independent record label sly-tone. […]

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE: The Quireboys return with brand new single ‘Lie to Me’

6 December 2022 Sean Bennett

British rock n rollers The Quireboys have released ‘Lie to Me’, the first new music in almost 4 years! The single isn’t available as a physical release, but you can stream or download it now. […]

WE’RE WOLVES debut new sound on wrath-fueled active rock single ‘TITANIUM’

2 December 2022 The Rockpit

Today active rockers We’re Wolves level up with the release of their new single “Titanium.” The track, built for rock radio and metalheads alike, showcases the band’s soaring choruses, pounding verses, and top-tier songwriting capabilities. […]

JIMMY BARNES withdraws from Summer Touring due to surgery

29 November 2022 The Rockpit

Jimmy Barnes announced today that he requires back and hip surgery which will unfortunately prevent him from performing live for several months. He is completely confident of making a full recovery and hitting the road again […]

Hard Southern Rock Band 13SOUTH Release Debut Single “Mississippi Way” to all major platforms via G4L Records

29 November 2022 The Rockpit

From the backwoods of Magnolia, MS, 13South debut with single “Mississippi Way.” Described as “If Lynyrd Skynyrd and Junkyard had a baby,” these Hard Southern Rockers have dredged through adversity and the windfalls of life to capture magic and bring you […]

NASHVILLE PUSSY Australian Tour Supports Announced

29 November 2022 The Rockpit

For the upcoming NASHVILLE PUSSY Australian shows, some of Australia’s Hard Rock Elite have been added to the local bills. Get in early, you don’t want miss out on some of the finest local talent, world class […]

METALLICA announce new album ’72 SEASONS’ – Out APRIL 14, 2023

29 November 2022 The Rockpit

Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: 72 Seasons will be available April 14, 2023 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman with Hetfield & Ulrich, and clocking in at […]

Australian rockers TRUCK release first full length album ‘EXPLORING THE WAH’

29 November 2022 The Rockpit

No matter what shit is flying your way, a great rock song – and a great rock band – can save you. Enter Australian rock band, Truck who have released their debut album, ‘Exploring The […]

THE SCREAMING JETS announce ‘THE ROCK VAULT TOUR 2023’

23 November 2022 The Rockpit

Back by popular demand, Aussie rock favourites The Screaming Jets have announced ‘The Rock Vault’ tour for 2023. The shows will kick off on February 24, visiting capital cities and regional centres in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, across […]

AUDIO REIGN release ‘SHINING LIGHT’ Music Video

22 November 2022 The Rockpit

Aussie Heavy Rockers AUDIO REIGN release a heart-warming, emotional video for their latest single ‘Shining Light’. The offering was fuelled by fans stating their love for this song and was the catalyst for releasing this […]

Hard Rock Hell’s Blues Artist of the Year TROY REDFERN releases new single and music video ‘Mercy’

20 November 2022 The Rockpit

Hot off from winning Hard Rock Hell’s “Blues Artist of the Year” award and following hot on the heals of his recent singles Come On, Gasoline, and Sweet Carolina, Troy Redfern will release the fourth single Mercy from his critically acclaimed album The Wings of Salvation on Wednesday […]

Melbourne rockers WARBIRDS soaring to the UK in 2023

20 November 2022 The Rockpit

As with so many other artists WARBIRDS were grounded through the covid lock downs with a prepared album forced into the hanger for a few years. The two main men Anth and Lee kept active, […]

KIRA MAC Release Their Fantastic, Rocking to the Max Debut Album ‘Chaos is Calling’

20 November 2022 The Rockpit

Rising-like-a-flaming-rocket, review-acclaimed, taking-it-to-the-max blues-rockers Kira Mac today release their eagerly awaited 10-track, self-released debut studio album, ‘Chaos is Calling’. Planet Rock dubbed Kira Mac as “rock ‘n’ roll livewires” and made their debut single ‘One […]

EDGECLIFF drop new rock tune ‘RUNNING ON EMPTY’ & announce new EP ‘UPROAR’ to be released Dec 2

18 November 2022 The Rockpit

Get your motor running with the classic rock stylings of Sydney’s Edgecliff and their brand new tune Running On Empty. Officially dropping into the world today, Running On Empty is a raw and riveting peek […]

PALACE OF THE KING return with new single and video ‘I’m Sorry Blues’ – Out Now!!

18 November 2022 The Rockpit

Palace Of The King have returned with a blistering new hard rock track which sees the band back on the airwaves in top form sounding fresh and re-energised. ‘I’m Sorry Blues’ features new production elements […]

HYPERDRIVE STEREO release new album ‘GREATEST DESTROYER OF LOVE’

18 November 2022 The Rockpit

Four-piece Australian alt/rock project Hyperdrive Stereo have released their new album Greatest Destroyer of Love, fondly referred to as the album that shouldn’t be. Written in the late 90’s but never recorded, Hyperdrive Stereo always knew […]

MUDHONEY add stellar supports for Australian Tour

16 November 2022 The Rockpit

Mudhoney are pleased to announce a stellar lineup of local supports for their upcoming 2023 Australian tour …. Wollongong post-punk duo Chimers join to open shows in Coolangatta, Byron Bay, Brisbane with noise psych band Gravel Samwidge, Sydney with […]

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: THIS SPACE IS OURS release punchy pop-punk single ‘MY NAME’

16 November 2022 Sean Bennett

Saturated with honesty and raw emotion, the 5-piece Melbourne easycore band This Space is Ours return with sophomore single ‘My Name’. Marked by singalong power-packed hooks, sharp drums and electrifying guitars, the result is nothing […]

Perth Indie-Rock band, BRAVO INFERNO, release their brand-new single ‘Mountain’

16 November 2022 The Rockpit

You probably never noticed they were gone, but Bravo Inferno are back! Their new single, ‘Mountain’ is out November 16th, 2022. ‘Mountain’ is a short, sharp, and catchy rock number with crunchy guitars that’ll have […]