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Self-Education is the new solo album release by guitarist Theo van Niel Jr. This album marks van Niel Jr’s second full-length release as a solo artist, and it’s a stunning display of his musical prowess […]
Attention all PARKWAY DRIVE Perth fans, this is the news you’ve been waiting for! After previously selling out within one hour, the Perth leg of PARKWAY DRIVE’s huge 20 Year Anniversary Tour on Monday 30 […]
Ten years ago, KINGSWOOD firmly staked their claim as one of Australia’s finest new voices in rock music with the release of a dynamic and electrifying debut album, MICROSCOPIC WARS. Following a string of successful […]
Cold Chisel revealed today that they will celebrate 50 years together with a truly unique tour … “The Big Five-0” In a surprising – but apt – move, this golden anniversary party will kick off […]
Pete Loran, the multi-platinum, award winning, singer-songwriter out of Paramus New Jersey, is best known for being the lead singer of 1990’s, American metal band Trixter. Not ever leaving music in the rearview mirror, Pete is […]
Northern Ireland’s ASH bring their high-energy, punky pop genius back down under for The Singles Tour This Tour will feature the best moments from the trio’s hit-laden career including Kung Fu, Girl from Mars, Oh Yeah, Goldfinger, A Life […]
Swedish high-energy rock ‘n’ roll legends THE HELLACOPTERS are very pleased to reveal a brand-new single called ‘Stay With You‘, the first new original Hellacopters song since the release of their triumphant, chart-topping comeback album, Eyes Of Oblivion, in April […]
Melbourne’s JJ McCann Transmission – aka veteran Melbourne (by way of Perth and Sydney) underground figure James McCann – has released a new single entitled “Amphibious Skin” from the acclaimed Hit With Love album. The track, which opens the album, is a […]
British four-piece rock band Collateral are pleased to release “Just One Of Those Days” the second single taken from their highly anticipated sophomore album Should’ve Known Better. The single, accompanied with an official music video, […]
BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy, two of the most influential bands right now, have collaborated on a new song that will make you dance and sing: “RATATATA”. This song masterfully fuses the signature styles of both […]
Frontier Touring are psyched to announce the multi-platinum astral wizards of electro-pop, Australia’s own, Empire of the Sun ‘Ask That God’ Tour for this October & November. “Australia we’re coming home. Empire cannot wait to see you all. Get […]
Bay Area alt rockers Finish Ticket are excited to announce the highly awaited release of their second album and debut effort via Better Noise Music, Echo Afternoon will be released on September 6. Co-produced by Finish Ticket, Jim Kaufman (Danny Worsnop, Helmet, […]
Nothing More have teamed up with iconic rock vocalist / singer-songwriter David Draiman of Disturbed on the latest track, “Angel Song,” from their much-anticipated new album Carnal due June 28 via Better Noise Music. Draiman has sold over 17 million records worldwide with Disturbed receiving 10 […]
Melbourne rockers SHOTGUN MISTRESS have just announced their first leg of their ‘Kings Of The Revolution’ tour commencing in July. This comes off the back of their spate of single releases this year including two […]
Adelaide based Rock outfit Nocturnal Animals have released their new music video Ashlee’s Berceuse. The band have also announced that they will be embarking on a run of national tour dates alongside PVCKER UP to celebrate the release. The […]
British metalcore legends While She Sleeps have climbed their way to being one of metal’s biggest stars, and their legacy transpires across the ocean and into Australia, where they have just announced they’ll headline seven unmissable shows […]
Welcome to NeX GEn…the wait is finally over. Today the hottest British rock band on the planet release their highly anticipated new album NeX GEn via Sony/RCA. NeX GEn is the latest chapter in the […]
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced their 2024 Australia and New Zealand – Gravity Stairs Tour – in support of the new album which will be released Friday, May 31 globally. The highly anticipated […]
The Animals’ impact and influence is undeniable. They created some of the most iconic songs in popular music history including – ‘We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place’, ‘The House of The Rising Sun’, ‘Don’t […]
Wik and Solomon Islander multidisciplinary artist Ziggy Ramo returns with the second taste of his upcoming album Human? with a tender but incredibly powerful single “Shame”. The album Human? due for release on 12 July […]
Today, Lenny Kravitz releases his highly anticipated new album Blue Electric Light via Roxie Records/BMG. Written and recorded by Kravitz in his studio in the Bahamas, Blue Electric Light is the rock icon’s 12th album and his first full-length musical […]
With a national tour underway, heavy new single, and a ripper music video to boot – it’s safe to say that it’s well and truly ‘All Systems Go’ in the Ablaze camp right now. Following […]
Los Angeles-based punk band Militarie Gun are hitting the road this June & July playing their first-ever headline shows in Australia. Militarie Gun will take their Winter 2024 tour to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Barwon Heads, Newcastle and […]
Freedom is deeply rooted in the working class rock of the 70’s and 80’s, giving us a sound like no other. With meaningful lyrics, power chords and mighty choruses, they’re inevitably creating a soundtrack to […]
WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — have entered their world domination era. Last month, the Florida band has announced its fifth album STIGMA, which arrives digitally on June 21 via Fearless […]
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