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Melbourne rockers SHOTGUN MISTRESS have just released their sophomore album ‘Kings Of The Revolution’. This comes off the back of their spate of single releases this year including 2 number one singles JUDE JUDAS & […]
Known as one of the most successful female-fronted band in Bulgaria, SEVI captured the public attention with their original and recognisable style, the powerful female vocals, and melodic songs that often top the charts on […]
Celebrated guitarist and composer Al Di Meola is releasing today his brand new single “Eden,” which is a musical masterpiece and offers an inside look into his new studio album, “Twentyfour,” coming out on July […]
Extreme share the eighth video from their smash hit album “SIX.” Extreme’s new video, “Beautiful Girls,” is out now and is THE northern summer anthem of 2024, celebrating the uniqueness of all the special women […]
Esperance based Rockers Grand Casual have dropped their new single ‘Pictures’, which was premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. The lads have also announced the ‘West Auzzie Tour’ alongside The Cup Trumpets, with the first date kicking off in July. Known for an […]
Following the release of their much-acclaimed, first full-length studio album, “Of War And Flames” and numerous, frenetically acclaimed live appearances in support of their debut, ALTERIUM – the uprising Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness), […]
By the end of this month, on June 28, 2024, the Canadian cult metal trio ANVIL will release its brand new, 20th studio album, ‘One And Only’, via AFM Records. “Just when you thought Anvil […]
Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019. Having sold out their Brisbane Fortitude […]
Perth Rocks Festival is excited to announce that Melbourne hard rock legends WARBIRDS will be heading west this year! Joining them will be Perth Rocks festival favourites AMBERDOWN, LEGACY ALIVE, and BAND OF MISSFITS, pop […]
Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL are pleased to release the instrumental edition of their critically lauded Where Owls Know My Name full-length today via Metal Blade Records. RIVERS OF NIHIL announced themselves […]
Charismatic Dutch singer-songwriter CHARLOTTE WESSELS (ex-DELAIN) returns with a captivating new single, “Chasing Sunsets”. The track, which is at once melancholic and upbeat, highlights her inimitable voice and memorable hooks, complemented by a mesmerizing music […]
For some artists, making music isn’t a choice, it’s fueled by something larger than themselves. This is undoubtedly true for alt metal outfit FIRE FROM THE GODS who have today, June 14, released the deluxe […]
Formed in Stockholm, SE and based out of Los Angeles, Solence have engaged global audiences with their authentic positive vibes, high energy performances, and endless optimism. The world can be cruel, but Solence offers a […]
Japanese instrumental rock band MONO’s 12th album “OATH” is now today via Pelagic Records, in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary. The new album “OATH” was recorded and mixed by one of the band’s most […]
Australia’s fastest growing rock label, XMusic, has added exciting Melbourne rock vocalist, Karly Jewell to their stable! Karly has just released her first single for XMusic, the anthem, Sad Girl. Karly says of the track “Sad […]
In the same vain as their heroes, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, Wicked Things deliver another Rock N Roll Anthem that is just as infectious as the song title. With its Sabbath meets Ratt […]
Fixation is back with a new song and announces an EP before taking the stage at several European festivals! The band, originally from Norway, has quickly established themselves as one of the major new rising […]
Bruce Dickinson has announced a limited edition CD release for his new single ‘Resurrection Men’, out on July 26 via BMG. It is available to pre-order now at https://brucedickinson.lnk.to/resurrectionmenPR “The surf guitar at the intro – […]
Ahead of his debut Australian tour starting on the 13th of June, Juno award-winning Canadian artist Donovan Woods has released ‘116 West Main, Durham, NC’. The track is taken from his upcoming seventh studio album, […]
Eora/Sydney based artist Bobby Uncle has today dropped his latest slice of pop-perfection titled ‘Coffee’. The incredibly infectious track is the talented up-and-comers 2nd release for the year, following on from ‘Summertime (make it happen)’ […]
Celebrating 60 years of The Rolling Stones, four of our most electrifying rockstars are taking The Rolling Stones Revue back on the road to pay homage to the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all […]
There are not many tribute band vocalists who can boast featuring on a track with, as well as being endorsed by, the lead singer of the band being paid tribute to. One vocalist who can […]
Heavy metal legends set to thrill Aussie ‘Fanthers’ with tongue-in-cheek musical anthems and signature humour when they hit the shores later this year. “Panther Panther Panther, Oi Oi Oi ! It’s that time once again, […]
ARMORED SAINT, leaders and stalwarts of the American heavy metal scene since the early 1980s, are back with a brilliant rendition of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison).” The classic track was originally written by […]
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will release their tenth studio album, Servitude, on September 27 via Metal Blade Records, today unveiling the record’s first single and preorders.“Before the tragedy, no one ever thought this band was […]
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