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Pixies’ new studio album The Night the Zombies Came is released today via BMG. Enigmatic album closer ‘The Vegas Suite’ sees Pixies inspired by the classic 1950s standard ‘Que Sera, Sera’ diving into the world of sci-fi, […]
On the heels of the release of an acoustic version of “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Take 18),” Dark Horse Records / BMG is proud to unveil the next taste of music […]
Lemmy was a proud doodler and writer, filling many journals over the years. He always hoped to see a collection of his unique insights into life get published, and so it is that Motörhead is […]
Modern progressive leaders JINJER have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records! Just in time for their epic Australian tour with Kittie! Technical grooves and heavy […]
Nothing More will celebrate their acclaimed self-titled album’s 10-year anniversary with Nothing More – 10th Anniversary Edition via Better Noise Music due November 22. The anniversary edition will include the original album’s track listing along with […]
6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit The Rasmus are excited to share their new track “Rest In Pieces” via Better Noise Music. Listen now via your preferred streaming platform https://rasmus.ffm.to/restinpieces Rest In Pieces” is […]
Following the announcement of his upcoming seventh studio album ‘New Love’ set for release in February 2025, singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has today announced a regional tour of Australia – the first in seven years since […]
With the approach of their 25th anniversary, acclaimed Canadian rock band Silverstein took to the deserts of Joshua Tree to challenge themselves in more ways than ever before. The result is the band’s most eclectic […]
If you’ve been to Adelaide and not yet dropped into ‘The Woodshed’ then there’s now two more reasons to hit them up! The Woodshed celebrates its birthday with two incredible nights of original live music […]
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November of 2025. This leg of the M72 World Tour will see the band visit stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, […]
Frontier Touring and Act 3 Presents are thrilled to announce the return of Chris de Burgh as he celebrates a remarkable and rare career milestone – half a century as a recording artist – by bringing his 50LO Tour 2025 to Australia in May! “After […]
British music icon Sir Cliff Richard announced his highly anticipated live tour for Australia and New Zealand 2025. These shows offer a rare chance to witness one of Britain’s most celebrated performers in a live setting. Next […]
Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced three exclusive headline shows in Australia for April 2025. The Austin-native blues maestro will kick off the tour on Monday April 14 at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, before […]
American band Bad Omens have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia in January 2025. Supported by multimedia artist and visionary Poppy and alt-metal outfit House of Protection, Bad Omens will bring the ‘goodbye, friend’ tour […]
Australia are you ready for the some more from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes? Joining the Gimmes for all shows are the self proclaimed ‘last punk band’ Dwarves who have been kicking their unique blend […]
Legendary Canadian duo Death From Above 1979 are bringing their electrifying sound to Australia in April, 2025 as part of their global tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut LP, You’re a Woman, I’m […]
On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born […]
Long running Adelaide five piece, Life Pilot recently released their new single, The Nerve. On the weekend they dropped an epic 15 minute video that is as funny as it is true. Dodgy promoters, inane conversations […]
The platinum certified rock band 311 are back with their highly anticipated 14th studio album, Full Bloom, out this Friday, October 25. Pre-save Full Bloom here. Need Somebody is the latest single from Full Bloom. The track speaks to […]
AMARANTHE, release today a cover version of ‘Fading Like A Flower’ from Swedish pop rock legends ROXETTE. Re-visioning a classic song in their own forward-thinking synth driven, metallic melody, AMARANTHE demonstrate their ability to inject new life into […]
Multi-platinum selling artist Cody Johnson today announces anticipated Australian and New Zealand headline tour dates, set to hit arenas down under in March 2025. Already announced as the headliner for the sold out 2025 instalment […]
earMUSIC has released the first new music from MC5 in 53 years (following 1971’s High Time) with the album Heavy Lifting. The posthumous album is out now, a day ahead of the band’s Rock & Roll Hall […]
With Halloween just around the corner, fans of horror and rock are in for a treat as BETTER NOISE MUSIC unveils a deluxe edition of the soundtrack for BETTER NOISE FILMS’ acclaimed 2022 revenge thriller […]
British rock luminaries Asking Alexandria have released a digital EP featuring remixed versions of popular tracks from their acclaimed 2023 album Where Do We Go From Here? via Better Noise Music. The band shared two of […]
On the heels of sold-out shows in Los Angeles (a two-night stand at El Cid) and Pioneertown at Pappy+Harriet’s – Skegss release of their third album Pacific Highway Music (Loma Vista Recordings), and announced a […]
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