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Songwriter Andrew Farriss is best known as a founding member of legendary chart-toppers INXS. He played keyboards, guitar and sang backing vocals in the band –the songs he wrote with lead singer Michael Hutchence […]
Bluesfest is excited to add nine more top-notch artists to its lineup, with the spotlight firmly on Easter Monday when three of these headliners will perform. It’s only FOUR WEEKS exactly until we throw […]
Golden Robot Records recently announced the signing of the legendary Vanilla Fudge. To celebrate this announcement, Vanilla Fudge released a remastered version of their cover of Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Immigrant Song’ and accompanying video. Now it’s another […]
The Zep Boys return to Perth unleashing classic rock in an epic salute to Led Zeppelin at the Fremantle Social Club on Friday 12 March and Charles Hotel on Saturday 13 March. Zep Boys […]
The second live track recorded at a musical celebration of the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder Peter Green has been released, featuring Aerosmith‘s, Steven Tyler and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, performing a raucous version […]
Adelaide, we hope you’re ready to go Full Tilt! That’s right, Australia’s most exciting new Alternative music festival is thrilled to announce it will be heading your way! Following the incredible response to the […]
“Remembering where you come from is what keeps you humble, I think” Says keyboardist Jona Tee. H.E.A.T delivers a feast for your eyes in the days of the pandemic while eagarly anticipating the victory […]
Grammy Award-nominated singer, BELINDA CARLISLE returns to Australia in February 2022 with her “DECADES” tour, marking the celebration of 35 years of her solo career. As part of The Go-Gos, BELINDA CARLISLE sold more […]
For the 500th anniversary of one of the oldest military establishments in the world – the Swedish Royal Guard – metal giants SABATON return with an epic hymn to celebrate this commemoration, whilst simultaneously […]
The wait is finally over! Dutch Symphonic metal band EPICA release their new album ‘Ωmega‘ today! To celebrate the release day, EPICA present a brand new video for the song ‘Skeleton Key‘. “Welcome to […]
PHIL X needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016. Phil and his band THE DRILLS just released their latest single “I Love You” On Her Lips via Golden Robot Records. Now Phil X & […]
AFI has announced its eagerly-awaited new album Bodies, due June 11, 2021 via Rise Records. The album is heralded by two new songs — the driving “Looking Tragic” and the fast-paced, hooky “Begging For […]
Seven years hath passed since the last release action from NewZild’s most noted crafters of classic (as in some of sort of ’70s-inspired grunge-metal meets garage) rock. And two whole decades are done and […]
Promoters One World Entertainment and TEG Live today announced that rock n roll legends KISS will bring their spectacular ‘End Of The Road’ tour to Australia later this year. In news that will thrill […]
Sweet, featuring original guitarist Andy Scott,will release their new single “Set Me Free” on March 5th. The song is taken from the band’s current album “Isolation Boulevard”and can be pre-saved from https://backl.ink/144488190. Isolation Boulevard […]
On May 28th 2021 TYGERS OF PAN TANG will release worldwide their album “Majors & Minors” which continues the band’s legacy with a fine selection of songs that were written and recorded over the […]
BMG are proud to announce the worldwide release of the debut album Smith/Kotzen by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen on March 26. Scars is the second single from the upcoming album and follows on from Taking My Chances. Scars is described […]
On April 16, Cannibal Corpse will release their fifteenth studio album, Violence Unimagined, via Metal Blade Records. A new video (directed by David Brodsky) for the first single, “Inhumane Harvest“, can now be viewed below Rob Barrett (guitar) […]
Karnivool have regrettably cancelled all shows outside of Western Australia on their scheduled national tour. The Decade of Sound Awake Tour will be replaced by a ticketed live stream event, with details to be announced […]
Living Eyes films is pleased to announce that its forthcoming production Hard-Ons: The Most Australian Band Ever!, has been accepted by Documentary Australia Foundation for its fiscal support program, which provides filmmakers a portal through […]
Australian Crawl’s iconic song THE BOYS LIGHT UP chalked up its 40th anniversary last year. The accompanying tour, delayed by Covid, will return this year in its new incarnation – THE BOYS LIGHT UP […]
ROB ZOMBIE is releasing an animated interview series titled Zombie Interviews Zombie, where Sheri Moon Zombie talks to Rob about his upcoming album “The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy“. The first episode on […]
One of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING have set a release date for their first new album in almost a decade. The band’s tenth studio album Let The Bad Times […]
Peter Hook & The Light return to Australia & New Zealand in 2022 to perform Joy Division’s landmark albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer, in full and sequential order. Plus as a special bonus they […]
Dropkick Murphys are preparing to release their 10th full-length studio album, Turn Up That Dial, April 30 via band-owned Born & Bred Records. The album was produced by Ted Hutt and is available for […]
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