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Spawning a global legacy and critical acclaim for over two decades, American rockers STORY OF THE YEAR are set to return down under this August, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their debut album Page Avenue and performing all […]
Ahead of his debut Australian tour this June, Canadian artist Donovan Woods has released brand new music in the striking track, ‘Back For the Funeral’. Taken from his recently-announced seventh studio album, ‘Things Were Never […]
Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Mellen Events and Live Nation, is thrilled to announce legendary Swedish pop-rockers ROXETTE are returning to Australia for a national tour in March 2025, including two very special a day […]
After a significant hiatus from the music scene, recording artist Eric Knight announces his surprising return as a solo artist with his ethereal and otherworldly new single, “Out of this World.” The unexpected release marks […]
UK solo-artist LiVES (aka Peter Chisholm) was the singer & guitarist with cult UK rock duo The Sea (along with his brother Alex on drums), they released 3 studio albums & played over 1000 concerts […]
Black Country Communion, the renowned rock supergroup featuring the talents of Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, has just released “Enlighten,” the latest single from their much-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘V,’ set […]
Canadian heavy rock/metal band THUNDEROR has released their new video/single “Get ‘Em Counted” starring pro wrestling champ Clash Kincade. The video is out now and can be viewed below, the single will be released to digital platforms on May […]
Metalcore outfit Sullen Eyes (FFO Counterparts, Reflections) has released their latest single “Judas Wept”. Pushing the envelope to create a closer fusion of hardcore and metalcore, Sullen Eyes does their best to pay homage to […]
Australian alternative pop band “Royal Chant” have released their latest single, Blunt Force Trauma, a song that pushes back on the current state of society. “The title “Blunt Force Drama” was inspired by the Australian […]
Today Frank Turner releases his anticipated tenth album ‘Undefeated’ via Xtra Mile Recordings. The album is the follow-up to his first UK #1 album, 2022’s ‘FTHC’, and sees him again embracing the liberation of being […]
Better Noise Music, home to bands including Five Finger Death Punch, The HU, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and many more, have released their latest edition of “The NOISE”. Their monthly trailer […]
“We live in a world of illusion these days. The world at times doesn’t even seem real. If you don’t want to play the game everyone looks at you like you’re crazy,” says alt-metal group […]
Solence, one of Pandora’s “Rising Rock Artists To Watch In 2023”–deliver high energy and endless optimism on their new track “F**k The Bad Vibes,” out today. The song denotes the Sweden-formed,LA-based band’s signing with Better Noise Music who […]
Mongolian rock sensation THE HU have engaged audiences worldwide with their unique brand of “hunnu rock’ since their formation in 2016. The unparalleled group combine traditional Mongolian throat singing and ancient native instrumentation with contemporary western hard […]
Exploding into view all over the world at the end of 2023 after being featured on every music lover’s favourite YouTube series ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again’, the rest of the world is starting to see […]
In their 3rd album, “The Torch of Rock and Roll”, The Mighty One has chosen to go full tilt at the fragility and vulnerabilities we try to hide from all but a select few. The […]
After a series of electrifying single releases, hard rock powerhouse Ablaze is set to shake the music scene once again with their newest heavy hitting track, ‘Menace for the Medicine.’ ‘Menace for the Medicine’ is […]
With their twelfth studio album ‘Late Developers’ adding to an already beloved catalogue of music, Scottish indie-rock icons Belle and Sebastian will be bringing it all to Australian fans on a long-awaited tour of the […]
POLARIS are primed to return to Australian stages, today announcing a massive regional tour this June and July alongside special guests OCEAN GROVE and on select dates BLOOM and INERTIA. Kicking off in Cairns on June 27, POLARIS will electrify stages […]
Perth-based rockers The Silent Deeds make a long-awaited return with the new single ‘Lady’, released today, Friday May 3. Check out the preview below and head to your favourite streaming service to hear ‘Lady’ in […]
THE DEAD DAISIES are gearing up for a truly ambitious and global 2024! The first single off the new album called “Light ‘Em Up” will be released on May 10th! You can pre-save the song […]
Award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet, comprised of husband-and-wife Aaron and Grace Bond, continue their “Aces Are High” UK Tour at Gorilla in Manchester on Thursday May 2nd. WRM will also play Glasgow, St. Luke’s […]
Metalcore giants The Amity Affliction will embark on a headline tour across the country this November for the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed album “Let the Ocean Take Me”. To celebrate their seminal fourth studio release, the band […]
Outback Music Festival Group announced that the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash has sold out – with a record 14,000 patrons set to rock the plains at the iconic Outback music festival. Festival goers will […]
After selling out her run of headline dates last year, Secret Sounds is excited to announce Norwegian alt-pop artist and songwriter girl in red is heading back down under and is set to play some […]
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