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Prepare to be swept off your feet and into the roaring tides of adventure as the world’s most beloved sea shanty crew, The Longest Johns, make their long awaited voyage to Australia! This isn’t just […]
Hard rock fans, the wait is over! Mike Tramp, the iconic voice of White Lion, is set to perform the songs of White Lion in Australia for the first time in 20 years. This marks Mike Tramp’s first tour of Australia […]
Rising Italian power metal outfit FROZEN CROWN have unveiled the guitar-driven title track “War Hearts” alongside a powerful official music video. Taken from their new studio album and Napalm Records debut, War Hearts, out on […]
With 25 years of reign and seven acclaimed albums under their belts, Grammy-nominated metalcore pioneers AS I LAY DYING are back with an unmissable new album that will define their legacy for years to come. […]
With the release of his upcoming solo album, The Art Of Letting Go, less than one month away, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter MYLES KENNEDY – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators – is releasing another incredible music video […]
Swedish heavy act Awake the Dreamer unveils their latest single, ‘Tides,’ marking an exciting preview of their forthcoming album »Holocene«, set to release on September 27 this year via Arising Empire. ‘Tides’ showcases a masterful […]
Our Hollow, Our Home, the esteemed metalcore ensemble from Southampton, UK, has recently endured internal turmoil that led to a division within the group. Nonetheless, they’ve continued to forge ahead, demonstrating unwavering dedication to their […]
Our Mirage, the rising heavy group, unveils their latest music video for the single ‘Right Now’, out now via Arising Empire! This latest release showcases a bolder and more intense side of the band, guiding viewers […]
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 2025. The critically acclaimed semi-fictionalised film Kneecap is currently playing in Australian […]
Role Model will be touring the world in support of his sophomore album, Kansas Anymore (out now via Interscope Records / Universal Music Australia, here). In early February 2025, he’ll play a series of shows […]
MG Live and Frontier Touring proudly announce Grammy award-winning hip-hop visionaries The Roots east coast tour for January 2025 – the band’s first Australian headline tour in 12 years! Joining The Roots at all […]
Talk about lighting it up! Tickets for THE OFFSPRING ALWAYS LIVE intimate one-night-only show, ‘Light it Up,’ at the Forum presented with Destroy All Lines, supported by Triple M sold out in a staggering 30 seconds this […]
‘Want You’ is the first collaboration single from two of Australia’s most respected Indie artists, Boy & Bear and Boo Seeka. An infectious combination of sonic-landscapes, Boy & Bear (Indie-Folk) and Boo Seeka’s (Electronic/Indie) creative […]
“A memory ghost is a memory that is so strong, it’s left an invisible mark so it can never be forgotten. Some memory ghosts are so strong they cause an eruption of emotions.” In celebration […]
Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have officially shared details of the Australian leg on their massive 2024/25 global stadium tour – The Saviors Tour, presented by Live […]
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 […]
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