Not only is Judas Priest’s latest studio triumph, ‘Firepower,’ out today, as well as a new video for one of the album’s standout tracks, “Spectre”, but there is additional exciting news. Judas Priest fans […]
It didn’t take long for Perth cerebral metallers Nucleust to fill the vacant throne left by recently departed drummer Shay Smith. After being inundated with submissions from all over the country, the band set […]
A stellar double header that has two legendary guitar virtuosos between them, is heading to our shores in June 2018. Grammy-nominated Extreme, one of the most successful rock acts of the late 80s & […]
METALLICA has announced the details of the 2018-2019 North American leg of of its “WorldWired” tour in support of the band’s latest album, “Hardwired… To Self-Destruct”. The 34-date trek kicks off September 2 in […]
The Sunset Strip’s favourite sons, Steel Panther, are returning to Australia in May 2018 for a WORLD FIRST run of shows! They are returning to Australian shores with their Sunset Strip Live! Tour, which […]
After a completely SOLD OUT Australian Tour of epic proportions in 2015, Heavy Metal Icons MACHINE HEAD are set to make their triumphant return in 2018 and this time around they will be armed […]
On March 13, 2018, Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes will be releasing their second studio album, Don’t Kill the Cat. Mark Knight initially began working on the album at his home in Los Angeles […]
Legendary rockers STYX and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS are teaming up with TESLA for a summer U.S. tour that kicks off May 30 in Irvine, CA at the FivePoint Amphitheatre. Tickets for various […]
BLACK STONE CHERRY is set to release their sixth studio album, Family Tree via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group on 20th April 2018. Burnin’, the first musical taste of the new collection is available today, […]
Music fans wanting a little variety with their summer tour package will get that very thing with the “Poison…Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018” tour. Iconic rock band POISON, with all original members, will […]
Having recently signed a global deal with Golden Robot Records, US rockers, Little Caesar have dropped the first single from their soon to be released album, Eight, out mid-March worldwide, but available to pre-order immediately, as […]
Stone Temple Pilots has announced a March 16 release date for its highly anticipated new self-titled album, Stone Temple Pilots. This marks the band’s first album with the new lead singer, Jeff Gutt. The […]
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The Sword will release their sixth studio album, Used Future, on March 23rd via Spinefarm / Caroline Australia. The album was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit). After the success […]
On March 23, Thunder will release a brand new live set ‘Stage’ through earMUSIC. ‘Stage’ features hits from right across the band’s career and includes fan-favourite classics like ‘Backstreet Symphony’, ‘Low Life In High […]
ANTHRAX is offering its fans a sneak peek at what they can expect from the band’s upcoming live-in-concert DVD, Kings Among Scotland, due out April 27. The band’s 1987 classic ‘Caught In A Mosh,’ […]
It’s official: DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY will join forces for a massive co-headlining tour of North American stadiums and arenas. The 58-city trek will kick off on May 21 in Hartford, Connecticut. All the […]
New album Eight coming March 16, 2018 | First single Time Enough For That drops February 5 US rock n roll survivors, Little Caesar have signed a global deal with Golden Robot Records for the release of their new album Eight in March. Little […]
Thrash metal legends Slayer have announced one final world tour in what looks to be the final curtain call for the California quartet. Over 35 years and countless albums amidst lineup changes, controversy, deaths […]
40th Anniversary tour celebrating the music of THE BABY’S – BAD ENGLISH – THE SOLO HITS English singer-songwriter JOHN WAITE has announced his first Australian tour. John will be performing his catalogue of […]
THE DEAD DAISIES announce new Album “BURN IT DOWN” via Spitfire Music / SPV on Friday, April 6th, 2018 as well as a 2018 WORLD TOUR which will Bring the Heat to a Town […]
The Iron Maidens – the world’s best (and only all-female) Iron Maiden tribute act – are bringing their intense and electrifying live shows to light up venues across Australia and New Zealand. These five […]
Launching his album in Sydney with one Australian show only, Dizzy Reed will be performing at Frankie’s Pizza on Sunday, 18 February, with support from local artists including The Kids, who will launch their […]
EARTHLESS, the San Diego-based trio whose most recent release, the 2013 album »From The Ages«, was included on multiple best of year end lists including Rolling Stone and Magnet magazines, return with the full-length […]
Put up or shut up. It’s a mantra many rock bands of today tend to give great lip service to, but often fail to deliver the goods to back up their lofty claims. The […]
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