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Bay Area staple alt rock group Finish Ticket share their alluring new track “Float Away” today. With a strong rhythmic pulse, trebly guitar lines, dreamy synths, and an irresistible melody, it’s featured on their much-anticipated sophomore album Echo Afternoon, […]
The announcement that metal masters, Killswitch Engage are going to do some sneaky sideshows while on tour with Iron Maiden this September was met with a total frenzy of activity akin to one of their […]
One of the most influential bands of their generation and beyond, The Jesus and Mary Chain mark their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a return tour to Australia and New Zealand this July/August! JAMC have […]
Thrash Metal Crossover party dudes Richmond Virginia’s MUNICIPAL WASTE were one of the forerunners of the New Wave Of Thrash Metal in the early 2000’s. It was a revival of the classic thrash metal sound that dominated the […]
Perth alt-pop punks ColourMind are set to release a brand new single this week, with ‘Love is Blind’ scheduled to drop Friday 5th July. It marks a end of a chapter for the current line-up, […]
Black Kanyon emerges from the sun-bleached beaches of Perth, ready to shake the rock scene once again with their blistering new single “So Low,” the second release from their upcoming sophomore EP. The main riff […]
A soul-baring ode to being present in the moment, the brand new single California Sober out today from Sydney alternative trio Yours Truly is an empowered and engaging step closer to the group’s upcoming sophomore […]
Brave Rival, the multi-UK Blues Award-nominated rising stars, proudly announce the release of their third single, “Stand Up,” from their eagerly awaited sophomore album, “Fight or Flight,” set for release on August 16th. Watch the […]
Ahead of her debut performance at Glastonbury this weekend, Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Ballad Of A Broken Dream,’ the latest single from her forthcoming album Beneath The Neon Glow, which comes August 9th on […]
New York-based country crossover star Jessica Lynn has released her brand-new single, ‘I Never Said It’d Be Easy’. This track, drawn from her forthcoming album set for release in 2025, highlights Jessica’s exceptional songwriting talent, […]
In between tearing up stages across Europe & the UK, The Southern River Band have announced they are set to release their new album ‘D.I.Y.’ on August 16, 2024 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. Featuring recent […]
Due to a staggering demand for tickets, Live Nation are excited to announce an additional Perth show and Adelaide venue upgrade for global superstar HOZIER. The second Perth show will be held on Tuesday November 5 […]
Active rock heavyweights Nothing More mark the release of their new album CARNAL via Better Noise Music today by landing their second-ever #1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay charts with “IF IT DOESN’T HURT.” It follows the band’s debut #1 single, 2017’s “Go To War,” […]
AN EXCITING ARRAY OF MUSIC ACTS WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT STUNNING NORTH HEAD SANCTUARY, MANLY, FROM SEPTEMBER 13 Tickets on sale NOW! Embarking on its third year, much loved concert series Night At The […]
BEAST IN BLACK is known for their dynamic blend of power metal, 80s pop, and electronic music. Their critically acclaimed albums Berserker, From Hell With Love, and Dark Connection have solidified their global presence, along with notable tours and […]
Attention Australian punk rockers! We have a huge announcement for you. Two of the most influential and enduring American punk rock bands are heading down under together this November. Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions DROPKICK […]
THE CULT, one of the most influential bands of all time, has announced their “8424” Australian Tour celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary. The shows will see the band perform songs spanning their 11-album discography and commemorate four […]
The Murphy Brothers are very excited to share the news with you that they have a new single out on July 3. ‘Perfect Little Mess’ is the first single off their new album ‘Something in […]
For three years earMUSIC has been paying tribute to the heavy metal legends with the extensive re-release of their entire studio album back catalogue on heavyweight, high-quality 12″ LP. From Sirens (1983) to Poets And […]
ENSIFERUM will release their long-awaited new studio album, Winter Storm, on October 18th through Metal Blade Records. The Finnish folk-metal melodeath sensation has maintained a prolific release schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually […]
Following their latest, critically-acclaimed studio album, Medicine released in 2023 on AFM Records and their recent single-release, “Bury Me“, US rock act LANSDOWNE issued their digital EP titled “Bury Me Reimagined” in early April. The EP is available at https://Lansdowne.bfan.link/Bury-Me-Re The Boston-based band […]
It’s Midsummer Eve (in Europe) and Fire will Reign is unleashed into the world. The second single from Thermality’s upcoming album The Final Hours has been unleashed. The single captures the essence of Melodic Death […]
After Danish hard rock act, D-A-D, has announced their brand new album, entitled ’Speed Of Darkness’, and following not one but two, previously-released singles ’The Ghost’ and ’1st, 2nd & 3rd’, the band is now premiering a lyric video […]
Heavy act ACCVSED just released their brand new single ‘Day of the Locust‘ via Arising Empire, showcasing their evolution from their most aggressive and unrelenting side, they usher in a new era marked by a sense of darkness and […]
Renowned heavy band Polar continues to dominate the music scene with the release of their latest single, ‘Swimming with Sharks’. Building on the success of their powerful anthem ‘We Won’t Sleep’, which captivated audiences with its intense […]
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