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A few words from RAVEN: “Hi there, after a longer than expected break we are ready and raring to get out on the road again. A quick warm up in the USA will be followed by […]
In only a couple of short years, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have already been through a well-storied existence. Coming off the blocks in 2015, the band immediately made big waves in their hometown of Perth, going […]
Due to Cyclone Debbie and the high risk of flooding in the Brisbane area and after consultation between the Band, Promoter, venue and relevant authorities, the decision has been made to re-schedule tonight’s show […]
Prolific singer, songwriter, performer, guitarist, vocalist & producer Devin Townsend will present a 100% FREE online live lecture on creativity, the creative process, creative techniques, overcoming writers block and much more. The lecture will be […]
Sydney metallers, Flaming Wrekage recently released their new album From Flesh To Dust Their scheduled tour to Indonesia was met with drama worthy of a mini series. In a nutshell they had shows cancelled […]
It’s been a busy year for Sydney’s Black Rheno. Their front man Ryan Miller also runs Housefox Studios on the Northern Beaches which in 2016 presented the first Housefox Festival to great success. This years […]
The team of Tony Iommi fans TonyIommiFantastic.com, Tanzan Music and Global Black Sabbath Convention releases the successful compilation “Great Lefty: Live Forever! Tribute to Tony Iommi Godfather of Metal” on 180 gram heavyweight double […]
Ocala, Florida’s Wage War has unleashed a brand-new song called “Stitch,” paired with a heavy-hitting, in-your-face music video. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, set for release this year via Fearless Records […]
Queensland indie-pop rocker Jeremy Neale is the latest talent to contribute vocals Dan Cribb’s year-long punk rock tribute to The Simpsons, joining the WA artist on a musical journey through the Betty Ford Center. In […]
On their upcoming debut album The Darkest Sun, featuring new single My Mistakes, Melbourne’s Lazarus Mode uphold the city’s outstanding tradition of larger-than-life, no-bullshit hard rock. Having spent the last few years earning their stripes as a live band in […]
It is their jubilee year! 35 years of TANKARD! And, of course, a suitable soundtrack cannot be neglected for the occasion. The band’s 17th studio album will be entitled »One Foot In The Grave« […]
New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY (COS) announce the release of their latest EP, “Cut Your Losses” which is now available via Exquisite Noise Records, USA. Purchase link – […]
SECOND LEG OF DATES KICK OFF MAY 19 ANN WILSON has extended her in-progress and acclaimed ANN WILSON OF HEART tour with a second leg of dates running from May 19-July 2. The iconic vocalist will make tour stops […]
Black Stone Cherry show off their acting chops in their new music video for “Cheaper To Drink Alone,” the latest single off ‘Kentucky’. Directed by Blake Judd and featuring Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger of […]
Voted in a reachtel poll as Australia’s dankest one day rager, The Blurst of Times returns in 2017 with its best lineup yet. Coasting (somehow successfully) into its fourth year, The Blurst of Times unleashes […]
Parlophone Records will follow 2014’s reissue of the first eight Iron Maiden albums, which spanned the 1980s, with twelve brand new pressings of albums from the period 1990-2015 in heavyweight 180g black vinyl. Unlike […]
One of the nations finest metal bands, Melbourne’s Desecrator released their debut studio album To The Gallows last Friday via Melbourne based rock label Dinner For Wolves The band have just released a new youtube […]
Melbourne garage punk outfit Magic Bones are today thrilled to announce their brand new single ‘Hotter Than The Sun’ taken from their forthcoming debut album due mid 2017. The band will also be touring […]
Adelaide garage three-piece Battlehounds are today excited to share their new single ‘Night Crawl’ taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Damn Demons’ due 28th April. The band will be touring the east coast in May in […]
Shout Out Loud Events are proud to announce the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Member, Legendary Founding member and Catman of KISS Peter Criss One Last Time Dinner Performance Show at The Sofitel […]
The Official presale for the concert film “RAMMSTEIN: PARIS” bas begun ahead of its worldwide release on May 19 via Caroline Australia. The film, which will be released in many configurations, sets new standards. […]
A roundup of the latest updates from the underground metal scene around the world. News includes Fall Of Carthage, FALL OF CARTHAGE “Suffer The Pain“ videoclip and tourdates German modern metallers FALL OF […]
A roundup of news from the underground in classic and modern hard rock from all around the world. Discover new bands right here! Bands include The Black Phoenix, Lilygun, Gunpowder Gray, Gambardellas and Horizons Edge. […]
WEDNESDAY 13 has revealed a brand new video for ‘What The Night Brings’, the first track taken from his forthcoming album, »Condolences« and first for new record label home, Nuclear Blast. Check it out here: […]
A roundup of the latest news in the world of hard rock and classic heavy metal. Updates on Chuck Berry, Mikkey Dee & Lemmy, Warrant and Foreigner. Chuck Berry Dead at 90 – […]
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