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Multiple Grammy wins and two decades on, the debut album ‘Fallen’ from American rockers EVANESCENCE remains one of the most influential albums of the turn of the century. A critical and commercial triumph, fans can […]
The world sees Rock and Classical royalty unite on Drastic Symphonies – a brand-new euphoric album featuring Def Leppard’s greatest tracks dramatically reimagined, and sounding more exhilarating than ever before, via the band teaming with London’s iconic The Royal Philharmonic […]
When FM radio waves ruled Australia, Boom Crash Opera and Bachelor Girl were the Kings and Queens – and they still fill the airwaves today. Come and hear all the hits, experience all the memories, […]
Having just earned a remarkable 26th #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart for his sprawling and extensive live concert film and album Tales Of Time, the blues rock icon Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single from his highly anticipated new […]
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is gearing up for a massive 2024, kicking it all off with a huge Series One announcement headlined by Jimmy Barnes, with The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Pete Murray, […]
Due to overwhelming demand, ELECTRIC CALLBOY has upgraded their Sydney show on Thursday, November 30 to Hordern Pavilion. All existing tickets remain valid and tickets to the show are on sale now. Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane shows […]
Sam Fender is returning to Australia this July to play his first headline show in Perth. Taking over the massive HBF Stadium, for west coast Sam Fender fans, the wait will be finally over. After […]
Guitarist and singer songwriter, Ashley Sherlock is pleased to announce, “Dear Elizabeth,” the second single taken from his upcoming debut album “Just A Name.” The single, released Wednesday 17 May, is available to stream HERE “Dear Elizabeth is probably one of our […]
Start planning your party outfits and wheel out the birthday cake, Splendour in the Grass is turning 21!! Australia’s premier Music and Arts festival is returning to its beloved home at Ngarindjin / North Byron […]
After a triumphant and delicious debut in 2022, Secret Sounds is thrilled to announce the return of HARVEST ROCK, Adelaide’s now annual two-day festival of sound and taste. This year taking place across Saturday 28 […]
Ten years ago The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene with a mission to gather some of the finest musicians in the world and simply put, play some good old fashioned, no bullshit Rock […]
With her latest single, ‘Mixed Signals’, rising star Jessica Lynn steps out of her native territory of Modern Country with sass and confidence aplenty into lively rock and pop with added soul. Like a boss. […]
Calling all music fans! Mark your calendars and alert the group chat, because Secret Sounds has revealed the huge lineup of Festival Sideshows hitting the country this July, featuring some of the best and brightest names from […]
Vandenberg and Mascot Records have announced the band’s new studio album will be released globally on August 25. They have presented a lyric video of the title track “Sin,” which can be seen below. Adrian […]
Internationally acclaimed rock band Full Scale is coming to Badlands Bar on Friday, June 9 for a highly anticipated performance with a special addition to the line-up in new drummer, Andrew Grant. Previously signed to […]
Glenn Hughes will perform Deep Purple’s legendary rock album “BURN” and will also perform Deep Purple MKIII and MKIV songs. Glenn’s band will feature Soren Andersen (guitar), Ash Sheehan (drums) and Bob Fridzema (keyboards). Glenn […]
The Chisel are back! The punk rabble-rousers have returned with a livewire new single and video, Cry Your Eyes Out, out now from Pure Noise Records. Emerging from the London punk scene to worldwide recognition as one of the most exciting new bands […]
GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) reveals details for his new solo studio album, CMF2, including the release of the electrifying new single, “Beyond,” out […]
The rock supergroup, consisting of Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, release a blistering live version of the Jimi Hendrix classic “Manic Depression,” recorded during their show at “Rock in Rio” 2015 […]
Singer-songwriter, musician and producer Ben Harper has shared the new single “Love After Love” from his upcoming new studio album WIDE OPEN LIGHT, which will be released on June 2 via Chrysalis Records. The new […]
Both boldly bodacious and brazenly badd-ass, brand new combo Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble know how to bring the party. Mize’s sultry vocals and the eight-piece outfit’s rollicking good-time vibes and unquenchable energy […]
Described by Planet Rock as “rock n roll livewires”, Kira Mac release their brand-new single, ‘Scorned’ on all streaming platforms. The band’s eponymous frontwoman Kira Mac (a.k.a. Rhiannon Hill) explains, “‘Scorned’ is about being underestimated and […]
Symphonic metal titans EPICA have been announced as direct support for METALLICA at Paris’ Stade de France and Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion during METALLICA’s M72 world tour. Vocalist Simone Simons comments: “We are beyond excited to share the stage with the legendary Metallica that has […]
TEG Van Egmond is thrilled to announce Matchbox Twenty will make their long-awaited return to Australian stages for an extensive 10-stop tour in February, 2024. The tour is in support their new album “Where The Light Goes”, due […]
The full house sign is up two hours before the show, there is a feeling of magic and mystery in the air, the chants of “Zeppelin, Zeppelin, Zeppelin,” can be heard from outside the venue […]
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