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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 […]
Formed in London in 1976, The Damned became one of the most groundbreaking and influential bands coming out of the 70s British punk rock scene. Their debut single “New Rose” (1976) is considered the first […]
The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky. […]
To celebrate the release of The Omnific’s brand new album, The Law Of Augmenting Returns, the world’s most prominent bass driven instrumental rock act will hit the road and take their awe inspiring live show across the nation this September. […]
Sydney garage faves STRAIGHT ARROWS are back, ready to embrace a new chapter with the announcement of their fourth studio record, SURFACE WORLD. Marking the band’s first album of new material since 2018’s ON TOP!, […]
After being hand selected by Jay-Z to sign to his label Roc Nation, New York’s Infinity Song will be making their debut on Australian shores this year, today announcing a 3 date tour across the […]
Acclaimed duo Magdalena Bay unveils the video for recent track ‘Death & Romance’ today directed by Amanda Kramer. The duo shared their enthusiasm, stating, “Death & Romance feels complete now. Can’t wait to share the […]
On this, the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice, the might Battlesnake have unleashed their magnum opus, The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple. Witness the consecration of the album at the most sacred of site…Stonehenge The Rise and […]
The new single from UK metalheads Orange Goblin’s hugely anticipated new album Science, Not Fiction is out now. The track, titled ‘The Fire at the Centre of the Earth is Mine’, follows ‘(Not) Rocket Science’ […]
Finnish melodic hard rock / AOR band Wake The Nations released a new single Bulletproof. The track is taken from the upcoming third studio album ‘Heartageddon’ which will be released on September 13th 2024 via […]
Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, proudly announces the release of their fifth studio album, V. Available now on CD and Double LP (180 […]
New Zealand unorthodox Death Metal legends Ulcerate have just released their mind-bending 7th album, “Cutting the Throat of God” and will be bringing it to stages across New Zealand and Australia this winter. Their amalgamation of dark, […]
Obsidian, the upcoming album from Pennsylvania’s own riff-titans Crobot, and likely the band’s most introspective journey yet, is set for release on the extraordinarily lucky Friday, September 13, 2024 (Megaforce Records). Produced by Crobot, recorded at The Machine […]
While playing the UK together last year, DUNE RATS and FIDLAR found themselves sitting backstage drinking warm ales, talking about releasing their new albums (more on that below), and how much they wanted to keep […]
Three decades on from their iconic debut smash hit with Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain, Chocolate Starfish are once again weaving their magic on not one but two 70’s hits to create a new single […]
Andrew Farriss AM, the multi-platinum, award-winning songwriter of INXS fame, continues his stellar career with the release of his new single, “Something Stronger,” on June 28, 2024. A blazing fusion of country and rock, “Something […]
Australia’s most soulful siblings THE TESKEY BROTHERS are set to light up some of the country’s most picturesque outdoor venues and wineries on their first a day on the green headline tour this summer. The […]
Merseyside alternative rock band The Mysterines have today released their whirring new single ‘The Last Dance’, the third track to be taken from their highly-anticipated new album Afraid of Tomorrows, due for release on 21st […]
Get ready to witness metal history in the making! Killswitch Engage, legends of modern heavy music, are set to bring their intense, soul-shaking live show to Australia this September. You can count the number of acts in […]
L.A. industrial-rock band HEALTH have released their debut collaboration with Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES), a stunning and haunting reworking of ASHAMED from their critically acclaimed latest album RAT WARS (Loma Vista Recordings). Mayberry’s unmistakable vocals take the […]
Alternative rock quintet HIGHER POWER have revealed a new single titled ‘Stillpoint‘, that sees them tap into their hardcore roots with a bruising feature from NEVER ENDING GAME. The new single lands just in time for the […]
Prepare to be blown away by Avalanche’s latest hard rock anthem, ‘Armed To The Teeth’. This track delivers an unrelenting blast of pure rock fury, showcasing Aussie rock at its finest. Featuring searing, explosive guitars, […]
Gadigal/Sydney-based alt-rock genre-benders RedHook are back gnashing their teeth and licking their lips on ‘Cannibal’, featuring Naarm/Melbourne metalcore titans Alpha Wolf – produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic) and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore). ‘Cannibal’ is […]
Cause she’s a WILD WILD WOMAN! California-based roots rock band, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse release a Hollywood style stunt-filled music video for album track “Wild Woman”. From their new album ‘Hot Nostalgia Radio’, ‘Wild Woman’ is their […]
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 & […]
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