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The new single from UK metal stalwarts Orange Goblin is out now. The riff-laden, rampaging track, titled ‘Ascend The Negative’, is accompanied by a new video by Marek Pugh (Live Evil). ‘Ascend The Negative’ is […]
Our Hollow, Our Home, the renowned metalcore band from Southampton, UK, recently faced internal challenges leading to a split. Despite these difficulties, the band remains committed to their fans, ensuring that their album cycle continues. […]
Metalville Records announces September 20th as the international release date for Sweet’s new studio album, Full Circle, which will also be the band’s final studio album ever. Sweet are a rock music phenomena that has taken […]
“Life’s a trip, and everyone’s on something…some just choose a different kind of dope. I choose hope!” – CROSSBONE SKULLY frontman TOMMY HENRIKSEN Crossbone Skully have unleashed a new track from their eagerly anticipated debut album Evil World […]
PRE SALES SOLD OUT WITHIN MINUTES, HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE STEVE HARRIS AND BRITISH LION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ON SALE NOW British Lion announces new tour dates including first-ever tour stops in Australia […]
Independent artist Holy Roller Baby, the rock n’ roll brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jared Mullins, today releases their new single “Girl From the East Side.” The new song is the second single from the upcoming LP […]
Drug Church have returned! Punk’s most beloved agitators announce their new album, PRUDE, due out October 4 from Pure Noise Records. For over a decade Drug Church have been building a strong case that they’re the best loud guitar band in […]
Perth death metal purveyors, Crypt Crawler recently unleashed the title track from their forthcoming new album The Immortal Realm, which will be released on September 13! Revisit the track here Just as the public have had a chance to recover, […]
MAJESTICA are back with their first new music of 2024! The Swedish power metal quartet proudly presents their latest single ‘A New Beginning‘, which is the band’s first release since 2021. Therefore, the song name not only fits […]
Hot on the heels of the release of his new single, Andrew Farriss, legendary songwriter, solo artist, and co-founder of INXS, is set to bring his ‘Something Stronger’ tour across Australia in October-November. Named in […]
Thrilling German metal outfit KNIFE have once again entered into an alliance with the devouring depths of black and speed metal and unleash another angry beast, their new EP, Live Leather Hounds, out August 23, […]
LORD OF THE LOST have revealed their live version of “Ruins”, cut from their upcoming live album, LIVE at W:O:A, out August 2, 2024 via Napalm Records! The single is originally featured on their Napalm […]
Dublin, Ireland-based Pagan metal legends PRIMORDIAL today unveil their video for “Nothing New Under The Sun.” The track comes by way of the band’s acclaimed How It Ends full-length, released last Fall via Metal Blade […]
Z2 is proud to announce the much anticipated NO REMORSE: THE ILLUSTRATED TRUE STORIES OF LEMMY KILMISTER AND MOTÖRHEAD at the 2024 edition of San Diego Comic Con. Z2’s booth will be framed by Lemmy’s […]
HEALTH today released the official music video for ASHAMED (FEAT. LAUREN MAYBERRY). Directed by Mynxii White, the video–premiering today via PAPER Magazine–serves as the eerie accompaniment to the LA band’s stunning, debut collaboration with Mayberry. […]
Tim Rogers and Lance Ferguson are The Ferguson Rogers Process. After “I Got Burned” became one of the biggest local songs of 2012, two hugely successful national tours and one album together (The Rules Of Attraction), Australia has shown […]
Grab a pair of Vans and your best mates, and get set for some classic summer festival vibes like the good old days; this October and November, the hottest ticket in town will be Hotter […]
Boulder, Colorado primal rock trio THE VELVETEERS will join GRETA VAN FLEET on their Australian and New Zealand leg of their Starcatcher World Tour. Consisting of singer / guitarist Demi Demitro and drummers Baby Pottersmith and Jonny Fig (who […]
Swedish doom and hard rock collective, Avatarium, has finally revealed the first details about their forthcoming studio album, entitled “Between You, God, the Devil and The Dead”! Slated for release on January 24, 2025 via […]
Stadium rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE top the Official German Album Charts and celebrate their first ever #1 album, fittingly titled Back With A Bang! Having previously hit the Official German Album Charts at #2 with their […]
Scottish-born, Melbourne-based artist Quinny weaves warmth into wistful, driving indie folk via his brand new single Settlers out in the world today. Previously renowned for his tongue-in-cheek Christmas sonic creations, as well as strangers frequently […]
Due to overwhelming demand The Saints ’73-’78 have added a third Brisbane show plus three more shows in new locations: Hobart, Thirroul and Byron Bay. Tickets for all new shows on-sale 12pm Thursday July 18th. […]
Strap in and crank up the volume – The Vendettas are back with their latest single, ‘Head On Collision,’ officially out now via Golden Robot Records. The Melbourne rock powerhouse have promised to deliver a track that’s as […]
SOLID STATE RECORDS is thrilled to announce it has signed Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I to its global roster. The band will release the 15th anniversary edition of their classic, beloved album APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED […]
Australia are you ready for the some more from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes? After last year’s blitzkrieg tour, punk rock’s premier cover band are back with new album ¡Blow It…At Madison’s Quinceañera! and […]
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