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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 […]
Forged in 1995 in the small Swedish city of Mariestad by key players from Sweden’s legendary hardcore scene, WOLFBRIGADE — previously known as Wolfpack until 1999 — stands among Scandinavia’s most respected, influential, and reliable […]
Swedish death metal icons THE CROWN will unleash their Crown Of Thorns full-length on October 11th through Metal Blade Records. Crown Of Thorns serves as the band’s twelfth studio album as THE CROWN and is […]
to galvanize (verb, [ˈɡæl.və.naɪz]) to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way The time has come to galvanize! Modern metal force LEAGUE OF DISTORTION make a ferocious […]
Dwarven power metal warriors WIND ROSE have unleashed their second single, the epic “To Be a Dwarf”, taken from the upcoming album, Trollslayer, out October 4, 2024. After the catchy Deep Rock Galactic Hymn “Rock […]
Eclectic singer-songwriter CHARLOTTE WESSELS (ex-DELAIN) has unveiled her brand-new single entitled “The Crying Room” today, alongside a gripping music video featuring footage from the song’s first ever live performance. “The Crying Room” is the next […]
POWERWOLF set another milestone in live music during their headline set at Summer Breeze Festival in Germany 2023, when they became the first band to ever use augmented reality at a live music festival in […]
I want to start this by confessing that I don’t often review singles, preferring the atmosphere of live gigs and getting to feel the sound from the stage pumping through your chest as you experience […]
Belgravia is a 5-piece band from Midland, Perth making hard hitting, fast paced pop punk, laced with a blend of genres creating fresh and upbeat tunes. Formed late 2022 and fleshed out by mid 2023, […]
Multi Award winner Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels) will join forces with ARIA Hall of Famer and Multi-award winner Russell Morris and music giants Jack Jones (Southern Sons), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani/Sammy Hagar) […]
Members of The Quireboys and Down n’ Outz are joined by an amazing collection of fellow musicians for a joyous collaboration of mutual admiration and musical celebration. Enjoy the debut album ‘Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits” released […]
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