News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Melbourne based band Shotgun Mistress has returned with another nose-to-the-grind indie hard rock onslaught, Collide, out now via Crusader Records. Collide highlights the band’s now trademark style of combining stupefying guitar riff grenades, a combustible rhythm section […]
Cousin Betty is the brainchild of Damien Stofka a guitarist/songwriter, who has created riffs and written songs for Molten Universe, Death Mattel, LITTER and various other projects for the last 15 years. Drone, which is out now via Golden Robot Records, […]
One of Australia’s founding fathers of heavy metal is about to unleash his first new music in 22 years! Watch the video for “Beyond What You See” now, below. Steve Hughes, known to the […]
When Bendigo rock band Black Aces heard the title of heroes AC/DC’s storming new single ‘Shot In The Dark’, it raised a few smirks in the camp. Often cited, or simply dismissed, because of […]
Perth rock act The Silent Deeds recently announced the release of their new EP “Down With Me” which will be out October 23rd. After releasing two previous singles and videos for “The Race” and […]
Brisbane heavy hitters, Harbor The Code have returned with, Phoenix, their first single as a rejuvenated 3 piece. Phoenix dives deep into the thoughts of Harbor The Code vocalist, George Gana during the brink of the […]
It’s that time of the year again! The annual A Very Filthy Xmas event is set for Saturday December 12th at Amplifier Bar, Perth and is loaded with some of Perth’s top metal acts. […]
Cult Etiquette is an all-new Australian PR team servicing the world of rock, punk, hardcore, metal and every sub-genre in-between. These are the guys you bring in to help your band form release strategies […]
‘Only One‘ is the brand new single by Australian singer/songwriter Joe Matera. Recorded in two countries, against a background of a world pandemic and lock downs. Matera recorded his vocals and guitars in Australia […]
Sydney groove metal quartet Red Sea have a new single and video, Hopelessly…and it is one hell of a departure from their usual pace! Hopelessly… is the first ballad we’ve heard from Red Sea and […]
Australian heavy rock band Wicked Smile have released a new single called ‘Wait for the Night’. Like in many parts of the world, living in Melbourne, Australia has been tough for the greater community. […]
Following the success of 2017’s critically acclaimed ‘Denalavis’ EP, Australian based musician James Norbert Ivanyi, has announced he will release his new independent full-length instrumental album Omen Faustum on October 20. The first single […]
Brisbane rockers, Winchester Revival, have released their brand new single titled ‘Midnight Ride’ that brings back the Classic Rock edge in a modern day era. The track is about going for late night drives […]
Dead Dirty Dinosaurs have today released their new single and accompanying video, Revenge via Riot Records. Revenge is the follow up to their recently released track Monica. The new single from the Dead Dirty […]
Brisbane based Alternative Hard Rock outfit For The Wolves have released their brand new single “Parable”. The song is an aggressive and psychedelic rock tune, showcasing a new step forward in the musical evolution […]
Australia’s savage thrash/death veterans In Malice’s Wake proudly announce the first single/video for their upcoming album, The Blindness of Faith. The new album is scheduled for worldwide release on Friday the 13th of November. […]
Capturing vulnerable emotion with effervescent spirit and filling lonely silence with catchy hooks and powerful melodies is Perth pop-punk artist Alex Andra who burst onto the scene earlier this year with debut single ‘Not […]
On November 13th, Melbourne thrashers Harlott will release their new album, Detritus of the Final Age, via Metal Blade Records. More than 30 years after its inception, thrash refuses to die, and with Australia’s Harlott stoking […]
Riff Raiders have dropped a brand new video for the track ‘Stepping On A Cloud’ which makes its premiere right here at The Rockpit! The track is taken from the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Rock’n’Roll Daydream’ that’s been winning hearts across […]
Another year, another deadly Halloween metal event courtesy of our evil specialists, HOWL’O’SCREAM! Decorating the venue in ghoulish style, HOWL’O’SCREAM will turn our local metal show into a creepy madhouse. And hey, why not […]
Melbourne bruisers High As Hell crashed onto the scene a couple of weeks back with their monstrously huge debut single, House Of The Holy. Today, the band deliver an equally abrasive knock-out punch with […]
Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, thrash-punk outfit I Hate People caused quite a stir with their recent single You’re a F**ing $hitc*nt and the humorous video that followed, now they’re back with a new single and accompanying video, New World […]
Dana Crowe launches her latest single Anchor In The Blue, a guitar driven uplifting answer to the challenges and despair of 2020. Opening with an energetic kick and sailing on a rootsy rock rhythm […]
Australian Progressive Metal Band IRONSTONE releases latest single/video for “Hollow“. The band comments: “We’re thrilled to present ‘Hollow’, the third single from our debut EP, Prophecy. The song addresses one of the largest challenges […]
A shared love of instrumental music and The Shadows has brought two of Australia’s popular guitarists together. Against a backdrop of a world pandemic that’s caused the cancellation of all live music and touring, […]
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