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Neil Fallon for President of the United States of America? Yes please! ‘How To Shake Hands’, (the second single from Clutch’s 12th studio record, ‘Book Of Bad Decisions’) gives a little insight into what […]
Since 2001, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have created a musical brute that embraces all the finest qualities of melodic death metal yet does not shackle them, giving them room to constantly evolve and grow. […]
Dan Reed Network are delighted to announce their upcoming “Origins” November 2018 Headline UK Tour that will see the band take in major cities across the UK in support of their impending new album […]
The band is firing on all cylinders with Rich Ward, one of the most versatile, underrated riffers in rock n roll and Chris Jericho, who’s vocal range and passion for music makes one wonder just how he is […]
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is back in 2019 and the Series One announcement is nothing short of massive! Featuring Australia’s favourite son Jimmy Barnes, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Living End, Diesel, […]
Winter Rocks Festival is set to return for it’s third year. Bigger than ever and taking place at Corporation, Sheffield UK on Saturday 1st December. Heavyweights Skindred who are currently celebrating the release of their […]
We are saddened to hear the passing of drum legend and member of Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah, Vinnie Paul which was announced on Friday night. The Rockpit were proud fans of his work through […]
THE DEAD DAISIES have released a new single and music video for “DEAD AND GONE”, one of the crowd favorites off their latest, chart-topping album “BURN IT DOWN”. The video combines classic performance elements […]
Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA are excited to release a covers EP for the highly successful »Attack On Titan« theme songs. With their legion of fans, »Attack On Titan« have conquered both the print world with over […]
METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that […]
Led Zeppelin was at the peak of its powers on July 27-29 1973, when the band’s performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden were recorded for the concert film, The Song Remains The Same. […]
Alice in Chains have expanded their 2018 tour once again, adding 10 more dates to their North American schedule. With shows already confirmed for Aug. 22 to Sept. 15, the band listed new appearances […]
SÓLSTAFIR are different. With their roots heavily imbedded in metal, SÓLSTAFIR blend post-rock majestic intensity with beautiful melodies, progressive and psychedelic passages, and a strong undercurrent of hard rock, which comes as varied and […]
Accept announce new upcoming live release “Symphonic Terror – Live at Wacken 2017”, Terror announce new album “Total Retaliation”, Mayan announce new orchestra album “Dhyana”, Rise Of The Northstar reveal ‘Here Comes The Boom’ […]
Los Angeles, CA (June 20, 2018) – Popular music countdown series The Top Ten Revealed returns with new summer episodes, kicking off with these star-studded shows featuring “Songs About Sex” on July 1 at 9pE, […]
WITH ORIGINAL BAND AND CURRENT LINEUP AT STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 TICKETS TO FOREIGNER’S REUNION, “THE LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MOTORCYCLING,”® AND CAMPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT www.buffalochip.com (July 20, 2018) […]
Roadrunner Records band The Amity Affliction have unveiled details of their widely anticipated new album, Misery which arrives worldwide Friday, August 24th. Misery is available for pre-order now, with an instant grat download of […]
Paul McCartney invites you on a musical journey to Egypt Station, estimated time of arrival September 7, 2018 by way of EMI Music Australia. Sharing a title with one of Paul’s own paintings, Egypt […]
Last night at a sold out Gramercy Theatre in New York City, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores O’ Riordan’s family onstage prior to a performance of “Zombie”. O’Riordan’s two sons, Donny […]
Black Label Society, led by American guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has released another new music video today, this time for the single “Trampled Down Below.” The video was directed by Dan Sturgess and filmed […]
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS released their enormously successful new album »Queen Of Time«, on May 18th, 2018 through Nuclear Blast. To present their new hymns live on stage, the band is pleased to […]
March of 2018 saw the release of the latest MONSTER MAGNET masterpiece “Mindfucker” on Napalm Records. Following three exclusive Northeastern US shows, the band headed across the pond for a European headline tour. Now […]
‘Rock N’ Roll Outlaw’, was recorded at the famed rock ‘n’ roll Alberts studios, produced by the legendary team, Vanda & Young and, released through Albert, Repertoire Records in late 1978. The bands debut […]
THE ANIMALS are one of the most influential and admired bands to emerge from the British Invasion. THE ANIMALS will return to Australian stages this November, bringing with them more than 50 years of […]
To celebrate the release of the forthcoming “SUNHEAD” EP, PLINI will embark on his first full Australian headlining tour in more than two years, bringing in tow fellow progressive music luminaries MESTIS (USA) and […]
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