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As if The Angels weren’t busy enough playing 27 dates across the entire Red Hot Summer Tour from January through to April, they’ve opted to fatten the schedule even more, embarking on the 2020 Sideshow Tour with special guest Boom Crash […]
Wolfmother return to WA in February 2020 for an explosive appearance at Sugarloaf Rock Festival. For 15 years the Sydney trio have been one of Australia’s most successful exports, with a staggeringly massive fanbase […]
Once Human have released their new song “Sledgehammer” as well as an accompanying video! A first hint to a new album which will be scheduled for 2020. Well, more of a statement than a hint, as Logan […]
Next week, the iconic MTV Headbangers Ball Tour kicks off at Felsenkeller, Leipzig (Germany)! Headlined by Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights KATAKLYSM, the line-up will be completed by Knoxville, TN based metal squad WHITECHAPEL, […]
There’s a busy April ahead across the country as Bluesfest Touring announce another five tours for April 2020. As the son of Frank Zappa, it was inevitable from the moment he was born that […]
Eric Gales will embark on 9-date UK tour in May and June 2020. The tour follows the release of his album ‘The Bookends’ via Provogue/Mascot Label Group earlier in 2019. The album features collaborations […]
To satisfy fan demand following a sold-out show in Melbourne on May 11, IRON MAIDEN have now confirmed a second night at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday May 9th on their Legacy Of The […]
Almost 6 years after signing a Cessation of Touring agreement, the contract is off the table because a whole new generation of Crüeheads are relentlessly demanding for the band to come back together. Following […]
Alternative metal originators HELMET announce a welcome return to Australia shores in 2020, celebrating 30 years of the band by performing 30 essential songs from their storied career. For three decades Page Hamilton and […]
California’s own Hollywood Undead have announced the release of their highly-anticipated sixth full-length studio album, New Empire, Vol. 1, on February 14, 2020 via Dove & Grenade Media / BMG Australia. Produced by Matt […]
Following six sold-out Caribbean cruises and a sold-out inaugural Mediterranean sailing – Joe Bonamassa, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, and Sixthman announce the second annual Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean II, sailing […]
In October 2019 The Beatles opus Abbey Road returned to #1 around the world, 50 years after its release, cementing its place as arguably the greatest album of all time. In August 2019, in […]
“A blood moon is a rare lunar eclipse, where the sun, the earth and the moon all briefly align before they return to their own orbits. It’s a lot like Cold Chisel,” says frontman […]
Due to MASSIVE demand from Australian fans, Marty Friedman will be doing 4 very special masterclasses before each show in Australia, giving guitarists across the country the opportunity to learn from one of the […]
Outlaws & Outsiders (featuring Travis Tritt, Ivan Moody and Mick Mars) is the SIZZLING debut track from Better Noise Music Nashville’s flagship artist, Cory Marks, sitting in the top 10 of the iTunes Country […]
Due to demand THE HOLD STEADY are thrilled to announce a third and final show as part of their ‘Boys And Girls Down Under’ weekend on Sunday, May 24 at the Corner Hotel, Melbourne. The third show […]
In a massive coup for music and car lovers alike, the inaugural CROWD SURF festival launches at Sandstone Point Hotel Bribie Island in 2020, with an all-Australian line-up featuring ICEHOUSE, Pete Murray, The Black […]
Good Things Festival, Australia’s favourite alternative east coast summer music festival is almost upon us and we’re thrilled to announce the addition of The Butterfly Effect to the line-up. After an 11-year gap, The […]
SONS OF APOLLO – former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, […]
AVATARIUM launch visualizer video for new single ‘Voices’, DESPISED ICON release lyric video for new track ‘Light Speed’, SUICIDE SILENCE unveil new music video ‘Part 1: Meltdown’. Doom metal wizards AVATARIUM will […]
NIGHTWISH will release their new live record Decades: Live In Buenos Aires, on December 6th as Blu-ray-Digibook, 2CD-Digipak, Blu-ray+2CD-Earbook and 3LP through Nuclear Blast. Today, NIGHTWISH release the second single ‘Slaying The Dreamer (live).’ […]
The original lineup of Bang Tango will reunite for select shows in 2020. All five of the group’s original members — guitarist Mark Knight, singer Joe Lesté, guitarist Kyle Stevens, bassist Kyle Kyle and […]
When OZZY OSBOURNE relaunches his “NO MORE TOURS 2” in 2020, he’ll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson for the North American shows. These dates are OZZY’s first shows since he announced earlier this […]
Just before heading onstage tonight in Melbourne in support of U2 on their Joshua Tree stadium tour, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today share the brand new single, ‘Wandering Star’ via Sour Mash / Caroline Australia. Produced by […]
Perth progressive rock titans Karnivool have bowed to demand, announcing the reissue of their celebrated back catalogue on sweet, sweet 180 gram vinyl. Originally pressed in 2015 and released online only, vinyl editions of Themata, Sound […]
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