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TOBIAS SAMMET’S AVANTASIA – Release New Single ‘The Wicked Rule The Night (Feat. Ralf Scheepers)’

20 May 2022 The Rockpit

Today is an exciting day as TOBIAS SAMMET’S AVANTASIA herald a new age in the fantastic, ever-expanding universe of AVANTASIA with ‘The Wicked Rule The Night’. After almost three years of hibernation, mastermind Tobias Sammet and his outstanding all-star formation inspire […]

Aussie Blues legend DAVE HOLE joins Dom Mariani’s DATURA4 on new single “Going Back To Hoonsville”

20 May 2022 The Rockpit

Internationally acclaimed Perth band Datura4 – the current outfit of iconic Perth rock’n’roller Dom Mariani of The Stems and Someloves fame, are back with another new single, this time with legendary Perth blues slide guitarist Dave […]

THE ANSWER to let loose with comeback performance at Planet Rockstock DEC 3, 2022

19 May 2022 The Rockpit

After a seven-year hiatus, Irish rockers The Answer are set to make their long awaited and highly anticipated return with an exclusive and sole 2022 comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival, Dec 3. […]

Liverpool rock’n’rollers – MEXICAN DOGS – release their self-titled EP today (13 May) via Fretstore Records.

16 May 2022 The Rockpit

The new EP arrives as the band unleash the flaming-hot grooves of their final single from the release: “When It’s Gone”. LISTEN HERE Thundering through a riotous blend of fuzzy reverb, vintage-tinted guitar lines, heady […]

JOHNNY THUNDERS releases new single ‘Born to Lose’

16 May 2022 The Rockpit

Johnny Thunders single ‘Born to Lose’ is now available on all digital platforms and is taken from the upcoming live album; Cosa Nostra: Live At The Mudd Club 1983 Gothenburg. ‘Born to Lose’ is a staple punk song […]

BLUESFEST IS BACK – AND ON TOP OF THE WORLD! TOPS POLLSTAR’S GLOBAL LIVE BOX OFFICE REPORT!

16 May 2022 The Rockpit

BLUESFEST 2022 – THURSDAY 14TH – MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022 Bluesfest Byron Bay 2022 heralded the return of live music in a major festival format after a 2-year enforced hiatus. It is just incredible […]

L.A. COBRA release new single ‘STRANGE DESIRES’

12 May 2022 The Rockpit

‘Strange Desires’ is the second single lifted from the upcoming L.A. Cobra album titled Superstition, and is now available on all digital platforms via Crusader Records. The song, which features Slade Sleaze – L.A. Cobra’s guitarist – on vocals in the verses, encourages the sharing of […]

THE CHARLATANS: A Head Full Of Ideas, 32nd Anniversary ‘Best Of’ Australian Tour

12 May 2022 The Rockpit

One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands THE CHARLATANS return to Australia for their 32nd anniversary tour. Their set list includes – The Only One I Know, Jesus Hairdo, Sproston Green, Then, Weirdo, Can’t Get Out of Bed, […]

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP release new single ‘A King Has Gone’ feat. Helloween’s Michael Kiske

12 May 2022 The Rockpit

The rock anthem ‘A King Has Gone’, taken from MSG’s new album Universal, and its intro ‘Calling Baal’, also available on Universal, both have a special significance: The track, sung by Helloween frontman Michael Kiske, is a tribute to the immortal Ronnie James Dio, in particular to […]

HALESTORM is ‘BACK FROM THE DEAD’ with Brand New Album!

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm have released Back From The Dead, their fifth studio album and the follow-up to 2018’s Vicious, which earned them their second Grammy nomination and a #16 debut on the ARIA Chart. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo […]

THE CHASE release new EP ‘NOT THE F*CKING GAME SHOW’

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

‘Not the F*cking Game Show’ is the brand new EP from British indie rockers THE CHASE, available now on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records. ‘Not the F*cking Game Show’ is a light-hearted title that pokes fun at the […]

BLUES MUSIC AWARDS 2022 Winners announced at first in-person event since 2019

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

The Renasant Convention Center was packed with blues musicians, fans, and music-world luminaries on May 5th, anxious to see who would be the winners at the 43rd Annual Blues Music Awards. Besides awarding honors in […]

JOHN NORUM to release new single ‘SAIL ON’ on 20th May

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

John Norum is set to release his 9th solo album titled ‘Gone To Stay’ later this year. Mostly known as the founder and lead guitarist from the rock band Europe that quickly took the name as Sweden’s biggest rock […]

The Darkness Announce ‘Motorheart’ Australia & NZ Tour October 2022

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

Multi-platinum UK rock icons The Darkness will be returning to Australia & New Zealand this October, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland & Wellington. Fans can access early bird tickets by signing up prior to […]

THE OFFSPRING Unveil Video for “BEHIND YOUR WALLS”

10 May 2022 The Rockpit

The Offspring unveil the video for their new single “Behind Your Walls.” The eerily beautiful animated short depicts a couple trying to navigate a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape riddled with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Director and animator […]

New FOZZY studio album ‘BOOMBOX out now!

9 May 2022 The Rockpit

International rock powerhouse Fozzy, led by multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho and acclaimed guitar guru Rich Ward, has released their highly anticipated new studio album, Boombox, via Mascot Label Group (Australia /NZ). PRESS HERE to listen. Boombox, Fozzy’s eighth full-length album produced by Johnny […]

THE VENDETTAS release new single ‘6FT UNDER’

9 May 2022 The Rockpit

THE VENDETTAS stay true to their classic rock roots with their latest single, ‘6 Ft Under’ which is out now on all digital platforms, through Golden Robot Records. ‘6 Ft Under’ captures every essence of a great rock song, with […]

LONDON GRAMMAR Announce Australian 2022 Tour Supports

7 May 2022 The Rockpit

Brit Award nominees and Ivor Novello winners London Grammar will return to Australia this month, for the first time since their sold-out 2017 tour. They are excited to announce that electronic lynchpin George FitzGerald will be joining them for […]

WHALEDOG release their third single “IN TIME”

7 May 2022 The Rockpit

Whaledog is a Swedish rock band formed in August 2020 in Stockholm. The music has a heavy modern touch with influences from early 70’s rock. The band is now releasing their third single “In Time” […]

KIRA MAC Release Their Second Single ‘Dead Man Walking’ And Its Accompanying Video

6 May 2022 The Rockpit

Rapidly rising, blues-rock on steroids band Kira Mac today release their anthemic second single ‘Dead Man Walking’ along with its accompanying brand-new, no holds barred vocals-driven video, full of fire, shadows and fury. Planet Rock described […]

XANDER AND THE PEACE PIRATES Release Their Astonishing New Album ‘Order Out Of Chaos’

6 May 2022 The Rockpit

Xander and the Peace Pirates today release their eagerly anticipated 10-track album ‘Order Out Of Chaos’. If you’re a lover of rock and soul, subtle riffs that haunt and send the listener, stunning vocals and […]

KING BROWN bring a smooth swagger in latest single ‘MY LOVE’

5 May 2022 The Rockpit

At the annex between suave and grit, WA rockers King Brown return with latest single ‘My Love’. Steadfast rhythms guide an unctuous dive-bar sound whilst honey coated melodies soften and smooth. Pulling aural influences from […]

THE QUIREBOYS announce June 2022 UK Tour Dates

4 May 2022 The Rockpit

The Quireboys have re-scheduled four dates on their June 2022 UK tour. Dates include Oxford, Bullingdon (June 10), Southend, Chinnerys (June 11), Bristol, Thekla (June 17), and Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (June 18). All tickets remain valid. Tickets are available from: www.quireboys.com/gigs seetickets.com skiddle.com alttickets.com Hailed […]

BLACKTOP MOJO introduce fans to new concept theme with animated video, “Jealousy/Make Believe”

4 May 2022 The Rockpit

Texas Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has released an animated, “Jealousy/Make Believe,” a two track compilation and first instalment for the 3 song concept within their 2021 released, self-titled album. Created by front-man MATT JAMES and bassist CATT MURTIS on the porch […]

MATT PEARCE AND THE MUTINY open the doors at ‘The Soul Food Store’

4 May 2022 The Rockpit

Matt Pearce and The Mutiny’s rip-roaring rebellion continues with the release of their eagerly awaited, second album (released today on Mutinear Records): one that’s been wowing reviewers far and wide. Guy B. of Great Music Stories […]