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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Announce ‘PURPLE’ 30th Anniversary Australian Tour 2025

5 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

FAN GIRL Release EP ‘Real or Staged’ + Accompanying Video For New Track “Mid Century”

5 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

KNEECAP announces Brisbane and Perth venue upgrades to meet high ticket demand – on sale now!

5 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 Drop New Single ‘SOMETHING GOOD’

5 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

EPICA Announce Exclusive Livestream OF ‘THE SYMPHONIC SYNERGY’ Show In Amsterdam

5 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

FIXATION Release Powerful New Single “Tyrannical Miracle”

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 Release new single ‘Play Pretend’

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

THROWN Drop Their Killer Debut Album, Excessive Guilt

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

MICHAEL SCHENKER Releases New Single From Upcoming New Album ‘My Years With Ufo’

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

THE THE Release ‘Some Days I Drink My Coffee ByThe Grave Of William Blake’

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

‘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 […]

MORK Return With New Single ‘Heksebål’

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

WOLFBRIGADE Unleashes Life Knife Death Title Track

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

THE CROWN Swedish Death Metal Icons To Release Crown Of Thorns Full-Length October 11 via Metal Blade Records

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION Announce Second Album, Galvanize, Set for Release on October 25

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

WIND ROSE Italian Dwarven Power Metal Army Releases New Single “To Be a Dwarf”

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

CHARLOTTE WESSELS Releases Intense New Single “The Crying Room”

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 Show Featuring Augmented Reality from Summer Breeze 2023 Available on ARTE Mediathek

4 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

LEGACY ALIVE Drop New Single ‘Messenger’ – Single Review

4 September 2024 Stephanie Jewell

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 […]

Perth Pop-Punk Sensations BELGRAVIA Release Debut EP ‘Evergreen’

3 September 2024 The Rockpit

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, […]

Legends of Rock, THE FABULOUS CAPRETTOS Reunite On Stage Once More in 2024

2 September 2024 The Rockpit

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) […]

BLACK EYED SONS – A New Rock ‘n’ Roll Collective

2 September 2024 The Rockpit

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 […]

THE EXTERNALS Release Latest Album ‘BACK ON THE CANS’

2 September 2024 The Rockpit

The Externals will release their latest album, Back On The Cans, at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Friday, September 6. It’s no great surprise that The Externals will release their new album, their seventh, 30 years after their first. […]

THE AMITY AFFLICTION Announce ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’ (Redux)

2 September 2024 The Rockpit

Legendary metalcore outfit The Amity Affliction have today announced the release of ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’ (Redux), which is set to drop on the 27th of September. The announcement is paired with the re-release […]

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Jamart Sound Lounge Reveal Headline Band for Dark Down South Open Air WA’s new South West Metal Fest

1 September 2024 The Rockpit

Jamart Sound Lounge have announced King Parrot (Melbourne) will headline the upcoming Dark Down South Open Air – South West Metal Fest, in Kirup WA from 22nd – 24th November 2024. King Parrot are one […]

Supports Announced For SUPERCHUNK’S Upcoming Australian Tour

1 September 2024 The Rockpit

It’s not long to go before North Carolina indie-rockers Superchunk return to Australia for the 30th Anniversary of their classic fourth album, Foolish. Set to tour around the country this December, following a Summer run […]