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Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment regret to advise that under the Australian Government COVID-19 directive to restrict all public gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday 16 March 2020, a number of concerts […]
There are few bands who’ve had more of an effect on the course of classic heavy retro rock this decade than Germany’s KADAVAR, having never sounded so much in command of their music. In two weeks […]
Colorado-based thrashers Havok will release their new album, “V“, on May 1 via Century Media Records. The official music video for the disc’s debut single, “Phantom Force“, can be seen below. The clip, complete […]
On April 17th, The Black Dahlia Murder will release their new album, Verminous, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Verminous, a video for the new single, “Child Of Night” (produced by Vesa […]
Steven Wilson’s new album THE FUTURE BITES is an exploration of how the human brain has evolved in the Internet era. As well as being Wilson’s phenomenal sixth album, THE FUTURE BITES is also […]
Carcass, who were set to appear at the now cancelled Download Festival in Australia, have announced the cancellation of all other Australia tour dates including Slayfest in Perth. An official statement from Soundworks Direct […]
Due to the current health concerns of their fans, crew and family, STYX is postponing their scheduled concerts in March, starting on March 13 through March 28. The shows are currently being rescheduled and […]
The Under the Southern Stars spectacular Rock Carnival Festival Series has been postponed. UTSS features +LIVE+, BUSH and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS who were set to play together for the first time in Australia this April. However, with the current global health crisis […]
Official statement from Download Festival. It is with intense disappointment that we announce that My Chemical Romance will not be coming to Australia to play Download. MCR have released the following statement today: “To […]
We regret to announce that PIXIES will be postponing their remaining Australian tour dates. Please see the below statement from the band: “Out of caution for current public health concerns, Pixies are postponing the […]
Sony Music Entertainment Australia is proud and humbled to announce the release of the album, ‘Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief’. The special charity album of 23 tracks features unique […]
Recently, Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announced their ninth record “HUMAN. :II: NATURE.”, that will be released on 10th April 2020 and will be a double album containing 9 tracks on the main CD and one […]
The Hoodoo Gurus will release their latest single – “Answered Prayers” – as a limited edition 7″ for Record Store Day (April 18). At the same time they will digitally release an expanded Deluxe […]
Australia, you sold out THE OFFSPRING April headline tour with very special guests SUM 41 in a speedy time of 2 hours and since we think you’re pretty fly, we have some exciting news to share! Adelaide […]
Ozzy Osbourne has released the video for his latest single “Ordinary Man,” the title track of his new Epic Records album which features Elton John, taking a retrospective look at his life and career. […]
Ivy League Records are incredibly excited to reveal Live At The Forum by The Teskey Brothers – a limited edition, double-vinyl that will be released for Record Store Day on Saturday 18 April. The […]
King Crimson will be playing one tour this year in USA and Canada during June and July 2020. Except for shows such as the Ottawa Blues Festival, all the dates will be double bills […]
Doom legends MY DYING BRIDE unleashed their new album The Ghost Of Orion last week and today the band are releasing the official video for ‘To Outlive The Gods’. Directed by Hal Sinden, the […]
Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers Apocalyptica have released their brand-new track and music video, “Live Or Die” featuring Sabaton‘s Joakim Brodén via Silver Lining Music. The song, which boasts what is certainly one of the most dynamic liaisons in […]
Bay Area metal titans, MACHINE HEAD, will return to Australia in 2020. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, the epic modern metal classic, Burn My Eyes, Machine Head will perform two sets […]
The official visualizer for “Children Of The Next Level“, a brand new song from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Titans […]
Social Animals have released a new single Get Over It via Rise Records. Get Over It is a catchy break-up anthem capturing both the essence of the moment it all ends, to the moment one […]
Biffy Clyro made an instant impact with ‘Instant History’. Blending their explosive attack with apocalyptic synths and bombastic beats, the track was premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World. Now Biffy Clyro […]
Canadian metal powerhouse IMONOLITH has revealed a fourth single, “Becoming the Enemy,” featuring a guest appearance by well-known Swedish vocalist Johannes Eckerström, from their upcoming debut, State of Being, due out March 27. “’Becoming the Enemy’ […]
Pretty Maids are alive and kicking and set to release an exciting new live CD/DVD and Blu Ray package, “Maid In Japan – Future World Live 30th Anniversary”. This is a special release which […]
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