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Hollywood glam rockers Steel Panther have today announced the huge news to Australian fans that seasoned guitar virtuoso John 5 will support their On The Prowl tour, hitting the country in October. After many sold […]
Gig Gage Australia Launch: More touring artists to visit Perth! Perth’s music scene is about to get an exciting boost with the launch of Gig Gage, a pioneering platform designed to bring more touring artists […]
TISM return armed with a tantalising trifecta with their first headline run since 2004 in October and November. The upcoming Death To Art Tour is bound to go down in Australian music history, with TISM set to be joined […]
Female-fronted Bulgarian rock band SEVI – GRAMMY Nomination Considered For The Song ‘World That Doesn’t Fit’. The latest single from the Bulgarian band SEVI “World That Doesn’t Fit” has been entered and considered for a […]
Modern blues-rock trio The Cold Stares have released their highly anticipated seventh album ‘The Southern’ via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true […]
Two years since the release of their last studio album Black & Gold, the Swedish quartet Thundermother reveal the first details surrounding their upcoming new studio album titled, Dirty & Divine. It is slated for release on February […]
The Hard-Ons have today released “Ride to The Station”, the ripper second single from their forthcoming new album I Like You A Lot Getting Older. It’s a catchy number that highlights the band’s way with a powerful […]
Following on from debut single “Live Together” and teaser Melbourne show at the start of August, Tim Rogers and Lance Ferguson have announced the release of Substance And Or Style, the first album from The Ferguson Rogers […]
It’s 20 years since The Killers blasted on to the music scene with their iconic ARIA #1 debut album Hot Fuss. In celebration, The Killers have confirmed they will be heading to Australia this […]
What happens when NAT ALLISON, Australia’s Princess of Rock n Roll and SUZI QUATRO, the Queen of Rock n Roll, team up for a song writing collaboration? You get a HIGH ENERGY, balls-to-the-wall ROCK track […]
Pearl Jam has today announced 3 exciting opening acts for the Australia and New Zealand dates on the Dark Matter World Tour 2024. Joining special guests Pixies, Liam Finn will open proceedings in Auckland on November 8 and […]
Richie Kotzen has premiered the official video for his new single “Insomnia,” the latest single from his forthcoming studio album NOMAD (BMG) being released on September 27, 2024. “Insomnia” is the third single from NOMAD and is a moodier, […]
Legendary musician Marko Hietala is back with a mesmerizing new single, ‘Frankenstein’s Wife,’ a tragic love song that blends dark humor with haunting melodies. Released today, this rock hymn is a journey into the gothic world of a mad […]
Monumental Career-Spanning Live Album Will Be Available On October 25th As 3CD + Bluray, 3LP & Digital Polish extreme metal giants, the mighty BEHEMOTH, have announced the release of their monumental anniversary concert XXX Years Ov Blasphemy which […]
Legendary Californian rock royalty, Stone Temple Pilots have today announced their long-awaited return to Australian shores this February/March to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Purple‘, the group’s chart-topping, multi-platinum sophomore album. To honour the impressive […]
Unruly Naarm / Melbourne rockers Fan Girl are excited to today reveal their anticipated EP real or staged to the world via AWAL Recordings! To celebrate, the band have dropped an accompanying tour diary-esque video for entrancing track “mid century”, which […]
In response to even more demand for tickets, MG Live, I OH YOU & Frontier Touring are pumped to announce Brisbane and Perth venue upgrades for Irish rap group Kneecap’s debut Australian tour for March […]
The Superjesus are back and in trademark awesome rock form, with brand new single SOMETHING GOOD, out today – Download/stream HERE “Something Good was a song I had a while back that I was harvesting […]
Dutch symphonic metal titans, EPICA, are thrilled to announce a special livestream event for one of their highly anticipated The Symphonic Synergy shows, set to take place in Amsterdam with a full orchestra and choir. This unique sold […]
After an impressive festival summer in Europe, Fixation is back with their new single “Tyrannical Miracle,” setting the standard for what we can expect from their upcoming EP. The band from Norway has quickly become […]
Vicious Rain, led by vocalist David Häusermann, guitarist and vocalist Mauro Gugerli, guitarist Tristan Meier, bassist Loris De Notaristefano, and drummer Michael Teufelberger, has just released their latest single, ‘Play Pretend’. This fresh track from the Swiss rock band continues to […]
Swedish heavy weights thrown have just released their highly anticipated debut album »EXCESSIVE GUILT«, out now worlwide via Arising Empire! Since forming in 2021, thrown have been mesmerising the metal world with their signature blend of aural violence, live intensity and enigmatic performances. thrown are undoubtedly the […]
Featuring Europe’s Joey Tempest On Vocals, Deep Purple’s Roger Glover On Bass, Derek Sherinian On Keys, And Brian Tichy On Drums. Following the success of his first two singles ‘Mother Mary’ featuring Slash and Erik […]
‘Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of William Blake’ is the 3rd single from Ensoulment, THE THE’s first studio album in a quarter century. Co-produced by Matt Johnson and Warne Livesey, the […]
Following the announcement of their new album Syv and the release of the wonderfully brutal first single ‘Utbrent’ last month, Norwegian black metal masters Mork are back today with their latest instalment of filth and […]
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