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As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel) was shot multiple times early this morning in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting. Lee is fully conscious and doing well in […]
The Rockpit is honoured to premiere the brand new video release from Parker Barrow. ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ was originally the title track from their debut EP, released four years ago. Drummer Dylan Turner says, “Don’t […]
MODERN ENGLISH, the English post-punk band signed to 4AD in 1980 and responsible for the worldwide early ’80s hit “I Melt With You”, are set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia and […]
Shortly after their successful debut album, the award-winning metalcore band Fixation is ready to release new music with Speak in Tongues – a conceptual mini-album exploring themes of belonging, identity, and power. Across eight tracks, […]
Today, fresh metal front runners AD INFINITUM release their new single “Follow me Down“, from the upcoming album Abyss, out tomorrow, October 11, 2024 via Napalm Records! The track showcases gripping riffs that highlight the […]
Off the back of a mammoth Summer, kickstarted by their iconic headline set at Glastonbury’s Other Stage and capped off with a sold-out North America tour, British rock outfit IDLES will make their highly-anticipated return to Australia […]
Grammy-nominated metalcore pioneers AS I LAY DYING recently sparked a career-defining return to the scene, driven by the release of their upcoming eighth full-length studio album, Through Storms Ahead, out November 15, 2024 via Napalm […]
Black Stone Cherry and Mascot Records have announced the release of a new version of the band’s global hit “Out Of Pocket.” The recording features Jesse Leach from Killswitch Engage. The band shares, “We have […]
Praised for her contemporary take on classic country sounds, Katie Brooke confronts her past on the reflective new single, ‘A Little Dirt’. The new single follows on from the singer-songwriter’s provocative hit, ‘Can’t Fake That’. […]
Aussie Country rockers Zac Cross Band return with their heavy hitting single, ‘Take The Blame’. Coupling a sound that stretches the boundaries of Country music with vulnerable storytelling, ‘Take The Blame’ is a hard-rocking, bittersweet […]
CUSTARD here comes the sun of it all: latest album SUBURBAN CURTAINS is officially drawn. The scintillating strains of spring burst through every opening of your abode. Open your heart and your doors as CUSTARD are […]
Recontinue’ delves into the theme of regeneration: growth from what’s seemingly dead or damaged, resilience to adversity, and finding strength in hard times. Lyrically, ‘Recontinue’ explores questions and concepts on humanity’s self-destructive behaviour towards ourselves, […]
West Australian indie outfit South Summit have gone from strength to strength over the last few years. Bursting onto the scene in 2021, the 5-piece have found themselves at the forefront of the Australian indie […]
With sparkling melodics and a stirring core, the new single My Own Time out today from Brisbane indie rockers The Urban Sea bustles with swagger, heart and sanguine charm. Equally a groove-maker and core-shaker, My […]
Daniel Graves, the Austrian-American industrial pop trailblazer, returns with his most ambitious project yet: Bad Vibes, out now. This 3-song sensory assault delivers a disorienting punch of 90s nostalgia, where dial-up modems hum alongside samples […]
Sydney based Pop Punk artist Warwick Smith has just dropped his new single and music video called ‘Semi-Aquatic’, which premiered via AAA Backstage. He has also announced that he will be playing a live show to celebrate his new […]
Set sail for uncharted waters with ska-punk legends Less Than Jake. The band has announced their new EP, Uncharted, set to be releaed on November 15 via Pure Noise Records. Along with the news comes […]
Presented by Aiken Promotions in association with Donal & Daniel Gallagher, critically acclaimed and globally celebrated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and band will play a third night Live at the Marquee Cork as a special […]
Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will reissue their debut EP, Hierarchy, on November 8th via Metal Blade Records. Initially released independently in 2010, the updated edition of Hierarchy has been remixed and […]
Melodic synth-metal masters DELAIN are set to break new ground with their upcoming EP, Dance with the Devil, set for release on November 8, 2024 via Napalm Records! Today, DELAIN present the EP’s second single, […]
The Hottest Current Newcomer in the Scene – DOMINUM’s Second Zombie Metal Offering Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM is set to unleash the undead on their second album, entitled The Dead Don’t Die, out December 27, […]
With the release of his third solo album, The Art Of Letting Go, just days away, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter MYLES KENNEDY – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators – is releasing his final pre-release track “Saving Face.” The song […]
Swedish metal powerhouse Bombus has just dropped their latest single, “Leave and Let Die,” a ferocious anthem that pushes the boundaries of their signature sound. The track is an electrifying mix of thunderous riffs, raw […]
Today, the Grammy-nominated powerhouse singer-songwriter Beth Hart reveals the official video for her inspiring single, “Wonderful World.” The song is taken from her new studio album, ‘You Still Got Me’, which will be released on 25 October via Provogue / Mascot Label […]
This year’s Telethon is once again shining a spotlight on the incredible local music scene with the WA Music Showcase, marking another milestone in Telethon’s ongoing support of the WA music industry. Broadcasting live from […]
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