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WARRIOR SOUL, the band fronted by legendary singer Kory Clarke, will release their new studio album, entitled ‘Back On The Lash‘ on December 1st, via Livewire/Cargo Records UK. Warrior Soul are back with profane […]
Following the release of their latest studio album BCCIV, Black Country Communion released the music video for their third single The Last Song For My Resting Place. The song is inspired by Wallace Hartley (the […]
The latest news from napalm Records including updates from Hoobastank, Moonspell, Serenity, Amberian Dawn and Kobra & The Lotus. 2017 marks another chapter in the career of exceptional rock act, HOOBASTANK, by signing […]
Hands Like Houses have today dropped “Ana’s Song (Open Fire)”: the second single from Spawn (Again): A Tribute To Silverchair, set for release on November 17 via UNFD. The band have also announced they will be playing […]
The Used has released “Rise Up Lights” the second track from their forthcoming album, The Canyon, set for release this friday. The noisy super charged song picks up right away with singer Bert McCracken’s undeniable vocals […]
People of Earth! Avatar Country is blessing you by opening its borders to the world! Glory to our King! It is with great pride and joy that we here at Avatar Country’s Department of […]
DRW Entertainment welcomes kings of cathartic and anthemic alt-punk, Cloud Nothings, back to Australia this coming February. Fresh from a huge European and US tour with heavyweight rock-revival favourites, Japandroids, in-demand Cloud Nothings are […]
The 2018 Zoo Twilights is on sale now and selling fast, with The Cat Empire, Ben Folds and Neil & Liam Finn selling out their performances in record time and announcing second shows. Remaining Zoo Twilights […]
Formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland STIFF LITTLE FINGERS were at the forefront of the Punk movement. With Sold Out shows on their last Australian Tour, SLF return in February to celebrate their 40th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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–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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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