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Bands of renown all boast a number of great albums to their name. But within that body of work there is always that one album. That magnum opus. That genre defining, gravity defying masterpiece that […]
After months of relentless chaos and sold-out arenas, SLIPKNOT has announced two exclusive headline sideshows next year on the heels of KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA, visiting Adelaide’s AEC Arena on Tuesday 4 March, and Spark Arena in […]
Nearly five years after the release of “#13,” Swiss rockers GOTTHARD are making a powerful comeback with their highly anticipated new album, STEREO CRUSH set to release on March 21, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music […]
Australian audiences will soon be able to enjoy the full Infinity Song experience when the band makes their debut appearances on the East Coast this summer with special guests just announced, SURELY SHIRLEY. South Coast […]
Set to bring his beloved catalogue of music, including this year’s NO MAN’S LAND EP, American singer-songwriter and actor Tyler Hilton will be back in Australia this summer. Touring for the first time since 2017, […]
UK rockers Wunderhorse have revealed two Australian headline shows in 2025 alongside their scheduled performances in support of Fontaines D.C. The band will play at Metro Theatre Sydney on March 4 before concluding their sizeable AU/NZ […]
Great American Ghost share the arrival of Kerosene, the fourth single from the band’s upcoming album Tragedy Of The Commons out January 31st on SharpTone Records. The track opens the record with a buzzsaw riff […]
Cult songwriter and Godfather of Pub Rock, Mickey Jupp releases his new album ‘Times Like These’ through Conquest Music, on 13th December 2024. Released in 2022, Up Snakes, Down Ladders was Mickey’s first official new […]
Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on February 7, 2025. This marks Hietala’s first major project since […]
Having announced it last Friday, Kim Salmon’s latest new outfit Smoked Salmon have today released “Hell in a Handbasket”, the second single from their forthcoming debut album, which they are formally announcing today as well. The new single […]
Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records. Following the release of eviscerating singles, Our Brand […]
NO CURE — comprised of Blaythe Steuer [vocals], Aesop Mongo [guitar], Kyle Ray [guitar], Jake Murnane [bass], and Duncan Newey [drums] — recently announced their signing to SharpTone Records. The quintet, who released their debut EP back in 2022 and has been touring relentlessly ever since, will release […]
OVERSIZE have announced their stunning debut album Vital Signs, due 28th February 2025 via SharpTone Records. To commemorate the news, the group have unveiled the title track, Vital Signs. Of the single, the band comment: “While Vital Signs […]
Magnum – A Tribute To Tony Clarkin. There are only a few great bands on our planet that you can identify within the first few bars of one of their songs. With their unique melodic […]
Following the successful launch of their single ‘Ladder’ at The Bird in May, the release of their single ‘Scratch’ in August, and a string of rocking shows including RTRFM’s Fremantle Winter Music Festival, Boorloo/Perth indie-rock […]
Jessica Lynn kicks off the holiday season in style with the release of A Very Merry Classic Christmas, out today. The festive four-song live EP from the acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist features three timeless holiday […]
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge “Performs Days of Future Passed – Bringing it Home” For the very first time, John will be bringing this show to the UK! Playing the iconic album in […]
Guitarist Jason Hook introduced his new band FLAT BLACK last year. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist teamed up with a trio of young and talented musicians and signed with Fearless Records. The band is thrilled to announce its debut […]
Fresh off the release of their sixth studio album CURE, prolific metalcore progressives ERRA are set to bring all of their blistering light and shade to Australian stages again next March for their first ever national Australian headline […]
Crossbone Skully have unleashed their debut album Evil World Machine which brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce the project. Released by Better Noise Music, the rock concept album echoes similar dystopian visions such as David […]
Swedish Metalcore sensation Aviana has once again solidified their position as a powerhouse in the heavy music scene with the release of their new single, ‘Father’. Known for their impactful 2022 album Corporation, which amassed […]
The wait is over! Renowned heavy band Polar has officially unleashed their brand-new album, Five Arrows, available now on Arising Empire across all major streaming platforms and retailers! Known for their hard-hitting sound and emotionally […]
Just in time for the release of their epic upcoming nine-track EP, Universal Tales, German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA unleash the Celtic-inspired track “200 Years” together with a cinematic official music video. The new EP, […]
Ukrainian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS reveals a brand-new song and digital single “LIES”, an emotionally driven track that starts out calm with a beautifully arranged verse that smoothly transitions into a melancholic chorus. The […]
Modern metal frontrunners AD INFINITUM surprise with an infectious official music video for “Anthem for the Broken”, a catchy and gripping track from their latest full-length album, Abyss, which dropped last month. With the release […]
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