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For the first time in over 50 years, the original Alice Cooper group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, “The Revenge of Alice Cooper,” set to release on July 25 via earMUSIC. This […]
One of the most formidable guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish deals in her own unmatched brand of bravado, bringing both mind-blowing power and extraordinary emotionality to everything she creates. Since first introducing the world […]
Perth-based 70’s infused rock ‘n’ rollers The Satisfaction have been making some serious noise in the last 18 months. They are a band on the up and at an alarming, with a live show to […]
Joining forces for a duet cover of the Edwyn Collins classic ‘A Girl Like You’ – My Ruin vocalist Tairrie B. Murphy teams up with long-time friend Jack Osborne and his band Call To […]
Emerging in 2023 with a period of relentless live performances, developing and refining their sound, Naarm/Melbourne’s post-punk trio Remit are set to release their debut single ‘Posthuman’, the first taste from their soon-to-be-announced album due […]
Captivating Brit rock crew PEARL HANDLED REVOLVER continue their resurgence with their immersing new album, Tales You Lose, which is out on Friday 18th April. The UK quintet have also revealed their enthralling new single […]
Japanese metal powerhouse KNOSIS, the visionary project led by renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, is proud to announce their debut full-length album GENKNOSIS due out August 1, 2025 via SharpTone Records. To celebrate this landmark […]
Things will get hot as the UK’s own CONTiNETAL LOVERS embark on a 10-date tour with TRENCH DOGS from Sweden and SUiCiDE BOMBERS from Norway. This 1-2-3 punch of Glam Punk, Rock’n’Roll & Hard Rock […]
Alt-rock band The Yagas, fronted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga, has officially announced the details for their debut full-length album, Midnight Minuet, out independently Friday, April 25th. Alongside the album news, The Yagas […]
Chicago blues-rock quartet The Empty Pockets are set to release their highly anticipated new live album, Live In Buffalo, on Friday, May 2nd. Available on vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms, the record captures the […]
British death metal legends, BENEDICTION, are celebrating the release of their highly anticipated new album Ravage Of Empires, not only with the coinciding release of a lyric video for the album’s devastating opening track ‘A […]
Metal titans BLEED FROM WITHIN have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records. After their most successful year to date, Zenith‘s whirlwind of accomplished songwriting, white-hot metal fury and hard-earned confidence proves the best is yet to […]
Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band, in their 12th year of existence, are not in the […]
Multi-Platinum & Gold ARIA-certified, ARIA-nominated, and 4x Golden Guitar nominees, KINGSWOOD, return with a powerful tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons. Blending the raw energy of classic rock with the rich storytelling of modern […]
Cleveland’s favorite filth metal practitioners, MIDNIGHT, will unleash Steel, Rust And Disgust on May 23rd via Metal Blade Records. One-man-army, Athenar, has been spewing out an ungodly racket, dropping countless demos, splits, EPs, and LPs […]
Canadian rock duo The Blue Stones have released their eagerly anticipated fourth album, “Metro”, via Thirty Tigers, alongside leading single ‘Happy Cry’, both available to stream here. You settle into the worn seat of a […]
“Morgue Rat” is the latest single from Swedish death metal behemoths, LIK. The track, which features guest vocals by Linnea Landstedt (Tyranex, Ice Age), appears on the band’s impending fourth full-length album, Necro, set for […]
French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the name IGORRR for twenty years now, yet each new record still resounds with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Steadfastly unclassifiable fifth album Amen, […]
German metalcore outfit THROATCUT return with their heaviest and most uncompromising release yet – the brand new single “Blasphemous.”. Known for their raw energy and unfiltered aggression, the band takes things up a notch with […]
Impactful, melancholic, and energetic – these are qualities with which Lost in Hollywood’s vocalist Amon Garrasi, guitarist Timo Dymala, bassist Julian Utz and drummer Samuel Minio capture the emotions of their listeners. Their new modern […]
Townsville based Indie/Punk Rockers Poison Oak have released their new single called ‘Replay’, which premiered via The Point Music News. The single is the latest offering from their upcoming album release. Poison Oak have spent […]
Newcastle based Pop Punk artist Warwick Smith has released his highly anticipated new EP called ‘Beyond The Sea’, which premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. He has also announced that he will be playing a free […]
Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission have announced a new seven track maxi single (that’s an ‘EP’ for those who don’t remember Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons’ So Young and Loud & Clear 7-tracker) First Step in […]
Sydney based Alt Metal outfit Dirt City have just released their heart wrenching new single ‘Barely Human’, which premiered exclusively via The Point Music News. The powerful new single touches on the heartache of losing a child, and how […]
THE MILK MEN, one of the most popular and well-known blues rock bands on the UK circuit, are releasing a live album recorded at their very own festival, Milkfest, held in February for charity at […]
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