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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…
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The latest news from napalm Records including updates on Moonspell, Arkona plus new artist signings to the label. There’s only one metal band that is able to hit official album charts on #1 […]
Zoo Twilights at Melbourne Zoo today announce their full lineup for their annual summer concert series. Running every weekend in 2018 from Friday 26 January until Saturday 10 March, Zoo Twilights is the ultimate […]
Australia’s foremost Kings of progressive, extreme heavy music, Ne Obliviscaris will be touring across Australia and New Zealand in February 2018 in support of their new album Urn which is set to be released […]
Earlier this summer, a new book dedicated to the resurgence of one of music’s most enduring and underrated genres was announced from The Prog Report. Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums: Images and Words Behind […]
Tonight Alive has announced their upcoming album Underworld, due out January 12, 2018 via UNFD. Underworld musically symbolises the totality of the band’s life coming full circle after experiencing their highest highs and lowest lows. They […]
CKY (Chad I Ginsburg, Jess Margera and Matt Deis) have debuted a brand new music video for their single “Head For a Breakdown.” Directed by The Costa Sisters, this is the third music video we’ve seen […]
DEFENDERS OF THE NORTH / Series (DON) is the new creation from the promoters of the Monterrey Metal Fest in Mexico. What started on November 13, 2004, remained forever in the hearts of all of […]
Melbourne all ages alternative festival Invasion Fest has unveiled the final artwork and entire line up for the annual event; which this year showcases two massive international acts with The Acacia Strain and Kublai Khan, and a […]
Due to the recent announcement that the Max Watt’s Brisbane venue will close it’s doors in late October, the scheduled Wintersun show for November 4th has been moved to an alternative venue in THE […]
LIFE IS NOISE is proud to announce the return of Chelsea Wolfe to Australia for her first full tour since 2012, as well as her first ever New Zealand shows. Seamlessly fusing elements of […]
The Red Hot Summer Tour have announced on of their most exciting shows yet – a special one-off performance at the iconic Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour. Headlined by the legendary John Farnham, with special guests […]
Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir “Working Class Man” will be accompanied by a special national tour it was announced today. Tickets for all shows will go on sale at the same time that […]
Swedish AOR band, HOUSTON, will release their fifth album, “III“, on November 24th via Livewire/Cargo Records UK. The album was recorded together with renowned producer and ex MTV rocker Martin Karlegård (Reptile Smile). The song writing is familiar but […]
Calgary, Alberta: Annerin Theatricals and FOREIGNER announced today that as part of FOREIGNER’s 40th Anniversary celebration they are creating a brand-new musical entitled Jukebox Hero. Based on the screenplay written by the prolific writing duo, […]
Following their shows this year with Thunder, and festival appearances at Amplified, Steelhouse and Ramblin Man Fair, Trucker DIablo are delighted to announce the release of their new album. As for the ethos behind the […]
All the latest updates from Nuclear Blast artists including news on Panzer, Blues Pills, Helloween, Beast In Black and Wednesday 13. Last Friday, heavy metal icons PÄNZER finally unleashed their sophomore record entitled »Fatal Command«! […]
Operation: Mindcrime, the progressive rock and metal hybrid fronted by Geoff Tate, have announced Dec. 1 as the release date for the album The New Reality. The LP is the third and final chapter […]
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