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OZZY OSBOURNE has premiered a new animated video for “It’s A Raid” from his #1 and acclaimed 2020 ORDINARY MAN album. The clip made it’s debut with OZZY and collaborator Post Malone hosting a […]
Renowned for their rousing and mesmerizing live performances, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is preparing to officially release another historic show via the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company label. Recorded on September 28, 1971 at the Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, […]
Perth rock act The Silent Deeds released their new EP “Down With Me” officially on October 23rd and celebrated with a hometown launch show in Perth. Buy the EP on digital platforms and CD […]
To celebrate the release of his first solo album, legendary songwriter Andrew Farriss has announced a special run of tour dates throughout April and May. Andrew’s self-titled album, a collection of songs traversing roots, […]
“Like ourselves, Alexi was beyond stoked about these songs and anxious to get these out so we are happy that we can fulfill his wish. Needless to say that we are honored and proud […]
Following their new single ‘Obsolete,’ released last month and described as “crushing” by Revolver, Of Mice & Men are back with a new sonic blast titled ‘Timeless.’ Listen here. The song is the title track from […]
As previously announced late last year that the 2021 re-scheduled shows from 2020 would be re-scheduled, Bluesfest Touring is now thrilled to announce that (at least) five of its re-scheduled 2021 artists are now […]
Phil X needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016. Phil and his band The Drills recently released their latest single Right On The Money in June 2020. Now they are back with a brand […]
Hookers & Blow, the now legendary project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, recently hit the studios last year to record a covers album that will be released in 2021 via Golden Robot Records. Now […]
LAMB OF GOD has revealed plans to issue a live album with two bonus tracks along with a DVD performance of “Lamb Of God” on March 26th via Nuclear Blast. Pre-orders for the set […]
Perth Rocks Festival has announced that Full Scale, originally scheduled to headline the event has now pulled out due to covid. In their place is local metal heroes Tempest Rising! Perth Rocks Festival is […]
Happy Birthday to the legendary Alice Cooper! At 73, he proves he is still one of the best and most relevant rock artists. In celebration, Alice has released “Social Debris” from his upcoming studio album […]
Serj Tankian‘s eagerly-awaited Elasticity EP arrives on March 19 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. A preview of the five-song release comes via the Vlad Kaptur-directed video for the EP’s title track, “Elasticity“. “When I conceived possibly […]
The interactive “An Evening with Nightwish In a Virtual World” concert experiences that will kick off the “Human. :II: Nature.” World Tour have been rescheduled from March to May due to changes in the […]
Wardruna announce a unique virtual release show taking place on March 26. Wardruna´s signature sound has no borders. Transcending time, language and musical genres. The Norwegian collective is widely admired for their idiosyncratic, authentic and […]
Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. ASSEMBLY arrives Friday, March 26, 2021 on gatefold 2xLP black vinyl, CD and digitally […]
Since their formation in 2004, British thrash metallers EVILE have been turning heads and taking names, delivering four pure thrash offerings blended with an uncompromising death metal assault. Their upcoming fifth studio album, titled […]
As the music industry looks to bring live events back to eager fans in 2021, leading independent live entertainment producer and promoter Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce its upcoming festival calendar for […]
Poisonous Dark Metallers CRADLE OF FILTH reveal the title of their forthcoming 13th studio album as being “Existence Is Futile“. Their monumental new opus -the 13th (unlucky for all) studio album of the band […]
Nordic favourites THE VINTAGE CARAVAN are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their new full-length album, Monuments, out April 16, 2021 via Napalm Records! The band incorporates a fountain of modern influences mixed […]
Inimitable God of Partying, ANDREW W.K., and the entire team at Napalm Records, are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the colossal new ANDREW W.K. single entitled, “Babalon“, available to pre-order now in a limited edition 7” colored vinyl […]
Long-running Los Angeles hardcore outfit TERROR is preparing to release Trapped In A World, revisiting their earliest records with former guitarist Todd Jones of Nails, who will also be producing the band’s next LP. […]
The Under The Southern Stars spectacular rock music concert series is thrilled to announce their new show dates for April and May with new tickets on sale from February 5! The series is also very excited to […]
On April 16, Cannibal Corpse will release their fifteenth studio album, Violence Unimagined, via Metal Blade Records. Comprised of eleven tracks, Violence Unimagined is state of the art death metal played with passion and […]
Rolling Stone US has premiered the behind the scenes video of Realize from AC/DC, with full commentary from Angus Young. From Rolling Stone US: AC/DC’s video for Realize, the thunderous opening track of the hard rockers’ recent Power […]
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