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Suave Melbourne trio The Basics have announced their brand new live album ‘In The Rude’ will be released on Friday, May 27. To celebrate the announce of ‘In The Rude’, The Basics have released their […]
As EVAN DANDO’s anticipated 2017 Australian solo tour approaches, the much-loved Lemonheads frontman has announced that rising Melbourne singer-songwriter ALEXANDER BIGGS will support on all dates. Boasting a recent signing with Sony Music Australia and […]
South Carolina’s Hundredth have announced the impending release of their daring new album, RARE, due out June 16th via Hopeless Records. To celebrate the announcement and give listeners a taste of their exciting new direction, […]
Australian Blues master and acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Lloyd Spiegel is delighted to announce the release of his ninth album ‘This Time Tomorrow’, and is headed on an extensive tour to celebrate. ‘This Time Tomorrow’ […]
Oh/Villain, Sydney’s newest Post-Hardcore sensations, are about to give the world their brand new single ‘Heartless’. The quintet have a cadre of new music that will see the light of day in the coming months, […]
After recently dropping two catchy tracks, ‘Help Me’ the ’60s inspired summer anthem and ‘Tired Of Getting Old’ the charming retro rock tune from their highly anticipated album, kiwi surf-rockers Clap Clap Riot are […]
Fronted by the affable, spectacled Jordan Hudkins, Rozwell Kid write massive, gritty, excitable power-punk songs; they channel Blue Album guitar grandiosity and eternally-hummable melodies conveyed in ‘ooo”s, the likes of which would make Rivers […]
SOTA returns with a 100% Western Australian line-up designed for music lovers of all ages, with both under 18 and licensed areas. Best of all, it’s free! Proudly presented as part of the 2017 WA […]
Stargazing Post-Progressive Rockers Anathema return to Australia this December to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated 11th album The Optimist. Following their celebrated stripped down shows of 2015, Anathema are bringing their full […]
DEAD BY APRIL blend musical extremes to an unheard and unprecedented level. DBA fuse relentless metal riffing with soaring, catching melodies that reach deep into your lungs, compelling you to sing along. There’s nothing quite […]
Superstar drummers, Virgil Donati (Alan Holdsworth/Planet X) and Thomas Lang (Paul Gilbert/stOrk) will headline the “DW TV Show” tour. Sponsored by DW Drums, the 5-city tour of Australia, will also include an appearance at […]
DANZIG will Release his New Album ‘Black Laden Crown’ on May 26th via Evilive Records/Nuclear Blast Entertainment. This is the 1st DANZIG Album of All New Material in 7 years, since 2010’s Critically Acclaimed […]
The five-piece that formed in March of 2016 have come crashing on to the scene with their self-released debut EP ‘Factions’ that was released on the 14th March. The band have lived in the […]
Just when you thought you missed out on the party of a decade, our favourite English exports The Wombats today announce that they have released extra tickets to not one but both of their […]
Byron Bay’s In Hearts Wake have been changing minds and lives since 2012 and with fourth album Ark they are looking to inspire change like never before. Set for release on May 26 via UNFD, Ark pays […]
Pittsburgh PA’s alternative metal rising stars TWELVE NOON have premiered a new music video for the song ‘No Way Out’. This is the first single off their debut LP, ‘Saints and Sinners’. The album consists […]
Australian rock artist Crystal Ignite has released her debut single, “Everything You Break,” featuring Ben Moody (Evanescence) off of her upcoming, as yet unnamed EP. Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Everything You Break” was written […]
Described as “Female fronted symphonic metal hailing from Ohio, USA,” Elantris will support their recently-released debut album, ‘This Sacrifice,’ with a set of dates that will also feature Insomnium, Lacuna Coil, and headliners Epica. […]
Melbourne’s Branch Arterial are full steam ahead to their album release next Friday. With single CIRCUS getting it’s premiere in early April and being spun on triple j’s THE RACKET, a new single out […]
Australian heavy music PR Chris Maric had such an awesome experience during 2016 Heavy Metal Truants, he is returning to the UK to take part once again. Along for the ride with him will […]
The response to Peter Hook & The Light’s Australian Tour performing the Factory Records album’s ‘Substance’ by Joy Division & New Order this October has been overwhelming. With 2 shows already Sold Out at […]
Queensland hard-out rock outfit These Four Walls are returning today with a brand new track BRAVERY. They are coming out of relative hibernation for this brand new track, that lines up along with a […]
MARBIN, one of the biggest treasures and musical talents found by MoonJune’s honcho Leonardo Pavkovic, is a progressive instrumental jam-jazz-rock-blues-fusion band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique story that stands out in today’s music world. With […]
Hardcore Metal band Fire From The Gods has released their Ramon Boutviseth directed Official Music Video for “The Voiceless.” Produced by Jonathan Davis (KORN), “The Voiceless” is off of their upcoming full length album, Narrative […]
Seamlessly blending melody with adrenaline fueled, heavy rock and roll, Blacktop Mojo draws in everyone from old metal heads to people whose radio dials have never left top 40 stations. With soaring, gritty vocals and […]
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