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“It’s a tongue in cheek look at how, when Cupid shows up, we don’t always act in our own best interest,” says Perry, writer, producer and guitarist for MPG. Mitch Perry is world renowned […]
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones released Led Zeppelin III 50 years ago in the U.S., on October 5, 1970, with the U.K. and other countries following a few weeks […]
The wait is over, Joe Bonamassa’s new solo studio album Royal Tea, inspired by his British guitar heroes Jeff Beck, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton and Cream, was recorded at the legendary […]
SWEET DREAMS They’ve revisited the 60s with The Doors, brought an epic stadium experience to the 70s via Bowie at HBF Stadium last month, and the 90s with Nirvana. Now it’s time to don […]
It’s that time of the year again! The annual A Very Filthy Xmas event is set for Saturday December 12th at Amplifier Bar, Perth and is loaded with some of Perth’s top metal acts. […]
Cult Etiquette is an all-new Australian PR team servicing the world of rock, punk, hardcore, metal and every sub-genre in-between. These are the guys you bring in to help your band form release strategies […]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band has released a new trailer for ‘Straight To You: Live,’ the group’s first-ever live concert video, out November 27th via Provogue. The pre-order for the release is also now available. […]
Industrial gothic rock outfit ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS — comprised of pioneering vocalist Burton C. Bell, John Bechdel, and Jayce Lewis — has launched a video for their new single, “The End Is Always The Beginning.” The track comes by way of the […]
Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD return with a much overdue new live release entitled Lost Machine – Live. The album was recorded in Québec City during the worldwide touring cycle for the band’s […]
ACCEPT ARE BACK! The German kingpins of Heavy Metal have today released “The Undertaker“, the first single from their highly anticipated new studio album “Too Mean To Die”. The album will be released on […]
The day has finally come for AMARANTHE to share their declaration to the world: The Swedish metalheroes’ most epic album to date, “Manifest“, is out today! To celebrate the glorious news, the band also […]
Better Noise Music rockers, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts release their new single and music video “Same Old You”. The song, produced by the legendary Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance) and […]
They’re back! As teased last week, AC/DC is officially back with members Angus Young (Lead Guitar), Brian Johnson (Lead Vocals), Cliff Williams (Bass Guitar), Phil Rudd (Drums), and Stevie Young (Rhythm Guitar). AC/DC’s website […]
Rock bands have always used music videos to express their creativity and innovation, “Bustle and Flow” is no exception. Rock band The Dead Daisies have collaborated with Creative Works (London), a branding and content […]
Parlophone Records are pleased to announce the release of IRON MAIDEN’s new double live album on November 20th worldwide. Containing over 100 minutes of classic Maiden music and available in multiple formats, Nights Of […]
Homegrown heroes and stoneage romeos, Hoodoo Gurus release their new single, Get Out Of Dodge, TODAY. Get Out Of Dodge was written by Dave Faulkner and sees the ‘Gurus’ return to a classic pop […]
RENEGADES is the brand new album from L.A. Guns (Steve Riley, Kelly Nickels, Scott Griffin, Kurt Frohlich), available for pre-order/save now and out on Friday, 13 November, 2020, through Golden Robot Records. If there was […]
Better Noise Music recording artists and global rock sensation, Bad Wolves release the music video for “Learn To Walk Again”, a song off of the band’s 2019 album N.A.T.I.O.N. that will appear on the soundtrack for the upcoming Better Noise […]
On October 2nd, Six Feet Under will release their seventeenth full-length, Nightmares Of The Decomposed, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Nightmares Of The Decomposed, a video for the new single, “Blood […]
STÄLKER Releases Raw & Apocalyptic Music Video For Brand New Single, “Intruder”, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS To Release My Symphony & Heroes Of The Dawn Live, HIRAES Signs Worldwide Deal with Napalm Records. […]
Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER will release part one of their highly-anticipated double album, Dealing With Demons I, on its new release date of October 2, 2020 via Napalm Records. DEVILDRIVER continues to bestow fans with a steady stream […]
Hot on the tail feathers of last year’s debut album from Hawkestrel, the project spearheaded by former Hawkwind bass player Alan Davey, comes this brand-new album from the quintessential Hawkwind supergroup! Made up of […]
Technical death metal pioneers DEEDS OF FLESH return after a seven year hiatus with their 9th studio album Nucleus, set for release via Unique Leader Records on 11th December 2020 (Vinyl release 15th January 2021). DEEDS OF FLESH have […]
The Screaming Jets have today announced a new 5-track EP, titled BITTER PILL, set for digital release on October 9. Pre-order HERE. Faced with an uncertain future and cancelled tour dates, and a very slim chance of getting […]
After announcing their debut album last week, Amahiru is not letting anyone catch their breath: Today sees the release of Amahiru’s first single “Hours” This track is the first and brand-new taste of what to expect from the newly formed metal […]
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