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Bluesfest 2018 announces more artists including The Wailers, Walter Trout, Canned Heat and more

24 October 2017 The Rockpit

Bluesfest has delighted music lovers across Australia by announcing another 16 artists who will perform at the festival in 2018. In typical Bluesfest fashion it’s a truly eclectic mix of heritage artists, festival favorites and […]

Judas Priest set to release “Firepower” album followed by North American tour 2018

23 October 2017 The Rockpit

One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio album, ‘Firepower.’ The ‘Judas Priest: Firepower 2018 Tour’ will kick off on March 13th […]

Japan’s MONO announce supports for Australian Tour in November

23 October 2017 The Rockpit

Japanese instrumental rock outfit MONO are returning to Australian shores this November in a tour presented by Bird’s Robe and TheMusic.com.au. They will be supported by Sydney’s visceral DUMBSAINT and also a plethora of awesome […]

Biffy Clyro announces Australia shows for 2018

23 October 2017 The Rockpit

Biffy Clyro have announced Australian dates for April 2018. The tour is in support of Biffy Clyro’s seventh studio album “Ellipsis”. The tour begins April 27th in Melbourne at Forum Theatre followed by Brisbane […]

Primal Scream announce Australia tour

23 October 2017 The Rockpit

Acid house hedonists, indie rock ‘n rollers; PRIMAL SCREAM are a band who have built a 30 year career on the art of reinvention and they are bringing their incendiary live show back to Australia, […]

Incubus announce east coast Australia tour for 2018

23 October 2017 The Rockpit

In 2018 INCUBUS will return to Australia for their first headline tour in six years to play three shows along the east coast in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These shows will be the first chance […]

The Red Hot Summer Tour announces third leg lineup including Icehouse, Baby Animals and more

22 October 2017 The Rockpit

The Red Hot Summer Tour is smashing it out in 2018 with a swag of sell-out shows and two incredible line-ups touring the width and breadth of Australia. Now, the iconic summer festival announces […]

Metal Blade News: Batushka, Gwar, Cattle Decapitation, Sorcerer

22 October 2017 The Rockpit

All the latest news from Metal Blade Records artists including updates on Batushka, Gwar, Cattle Decapitation and Sorcerer. Polish black metal legion BATUSHKA are the latest additions to the Metal Blade Records’ roster. […]

Sons Of Apollo release debut album ‘Psychotic Symphony’ and new video

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

Sons Of Apollo–former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force)—have released their highly anticipated debut album, Psychotic Symphony, out today on […]

Satyricon Release Video For ‘To Your Brethren In The Dark’

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

With the recent release of their ninth studio album, Deep calleth upon Deep, black metal groundbreakers Satyricon have proven they still lead the way in extreme music. Today they unveil a brand new video for […]

Canadian Metal Legend Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow Of Anvil To Host FREE Online Music Industry Lecture Next Monday

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

Ahead of their Australian tour in November, Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow, the founder, lead guitarist/vocalist & songwriter for legendary Canadian metal band ‘ANVIL’ will host a FREE Online Music Industry Lecture on Monday 23rd October! […]

Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2018: Final Public Sale Begins Today

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

As music fans begin to plan their 2018 vacations, Monsters Of Rock Cruise, the world’s premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, has announced that its final public sale begins today (10/19). Limited cabins […]

SEPULTURA announce “Machine Messiah Tour 2018 for Europe & America’s

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

In early 2018, Brazilian thrash metal legends SEPULTURA will head out on a lengthy and extensive European headline tour in support of their highly acclaimed album »Machine Messiah«. Be prepared for a full 90 minutes […]

10 Years release new track “Ghosts” ahead of album release

20 October 2017 The Rockpit

American alternative metal band 10 Years return with a new studio album and welcome back band members Brian Vodinh (guitar / drums) and Matt Wantland (guitar). (how to live) AS GHOSTS is the band’s […]

Bad Touch release Tina Turner cover “Baby Get It On” featuring Mollie Marriott plus UK tour

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

To coincide with their headline November UK Tour, Bad Touch have released the official music video for their new single “Baby Get It On” featuring guest vocals from Mollie Marriott. The single is a […]

Gene Simmons announces first ever solo tour to Australia outside of Kiss

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Legendary Rock n’ Roll God Gene Simmons has today announced he will be returning to Australia with his band to treat the Australian KISS Army to a special run of concerts in February 2018. […]

Lillian Axe tour date update

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Lillian Axe are heading your way! Catch them on tour… 2017 Dates Friday – 10/20 – Houston, TX The Pub Fountains Sat – 10/21 – Ft. Worth, TX The Rail Club Sat – 11/18 – […]

Tesla announce South American Tour with Deep Purple and Lynyrd Skynyrd

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Great news for South American Rock fans as Tesla announce they will be joining Deep Purple and Lynyrd Skynyrd down in South America in December…

Grinspoon, Waax and more added to Falls Festival Marion Bay lineup

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Falls Festival is getting set to deliver Australia’s biggest NYE summer Silver Jubilee party! As their 25th anniversary approaches (their 15th anniversary in Tassie!), they have just announced a handful of all-star acts, joining […]

Spock’s Beard release new live video ‘I’m Dying’ from upcoming live album ‘Snow Live’

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

SPOCK’S BEARD just released the video for “I’m Dying” from SNOW LIVE, which will be released November 10 on Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/SONY in multiple formats: 2 DVD/2CD Digipack, 3 LP Vinyl […]

Tom Keifer releases new video for ‘The Way Life Goes’ from debut solo album

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

TOM KEIFER just released the latest video for the title track, “The Way Life Goes”, from his critically acclaimed debut solo album in connection with the highly anticipated release of THE WAY LIFE GOES […]

Glassjaw announce first Australian tour in 4 years

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Long Island, New York Post-Hardcore legends Glassjaw are announcing that they will be gracing Australian shores in January 2018 in a tour presented by MJR Presents. The influential and revered outfit are renowned for […]

The Winery Dogs - Dog Years: Live In Santiago & Beyond 2013-2016

The Winery Dogs to release ‘Dog Years – Live In Santiago & Beyond’ on vinyl for Record Store Day’s Black Friday

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

On Record Store Day’s Black Friday, November 24, THE WINERY DOGS–Richie Kotzen (vocals, guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums)—will release a limited edition vinyl of their recently released DOG YEARS: LIVE IN SANTIAGO […]

New Book ‘Cause And Effect: Motley Crue’ looks into 1994 self titled album

19 October 2017 The Rockpit

Acclaimed rock critic and controversial host of The Classic Metal Show, Chris Akin has authored his latest book CAUSE & EFFECT: MOTLEY CRUE due November 24. “MOTLEY CRUE ’94 has been the subject of […]

Metal Blade News: Cannibal Corpse, Gwar, Monte Pittman & RAM

18 October 2017 The Rockpit

The latest news from Metal Blade Records including news on Cannibal Corpse, Gwar, Monte Pittman & Ram. On November 3rd, Cannibal Corpse will release their 14th full-length, Red Before Black, via Metal […]