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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 […]
Picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland welcomes KickAss Festival, the annual music and camping event back for 2023 after a successful launch in 2022. With an impressive lineup showcasing some of the best of Australia’s talent, tickets […]
Belinda Carlisle, has released her brand new five track ‘Kismet’ EP, featuring the single “Big Big Love,” which marks the pop icon’s first new English language studio recording since 1997 and the triumphant reunion with […]
Def Leppard released the video for “Hysteria,” the second track off of their upcoming album with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Drastic Symphonies. The first track from Drastic Symphonies, “Animal,” was released on March 30th with […]
This will be the first new music written by Tigertailz since their ‘Blast’ album in 2016. Guitarist Jay Pepper says “We wanted to put out something fun and entertaining, paying homage to the 80s classic […]
In the midst of an unyielding and record-breaking Australian tour that has seen the band amass together 100+ dates in cities that haven’t seen national touring since the ‘80’s, Kingswood have also brought together their […]
As the host of MTV’s Headbangers Ball and co-owner of the world famous 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, RIKI RACHTMAN is integral to the history of the ’80s Sunset Strip hard rock and metal scene. His One Foot In The Gutter shows across the US have […]
Buzzworthy English alt rock band Nothing But Thieves has released their new single “Overcome,” the second track release off their forthcoming album, Dead Club City. The new song, which first premiered as BBC Radio 1’s […]
“‘Killed by Cobain’ looks back at a strange time in my career when Thunder were on the brink of success in the USA,” Luke reflects, “We had a single in the Top 50; we’d sold 250,000 albums […]
American heavy-riff devotees Corrosion Of Conformity have released a cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd track ‘On The Hunt‘, taken from the illustrious Southern Rock band’s third studio album Nuthin’ Fancy, released in 1975. This cover version brings a singular C.O.C. swagger and sludge-laden groove to the […]
THE WINERY DOGS released their latest video today for “Breakthrough,” which is available now on the band’s official YouTube page. It’s from their critically acclaimed and aptly named third album, III, which was released February 3 on […]
Hard rock fans! If you’ve been craving a grinding, blues soaked, heavy groove, then TOM KEIFER #KEIFERBAND’s “Untitled,” just might be the fix. Drawing inspiration from the classic album cuts of the ‘70s vinyl era, […]
Melbourne three-piece Warbirds have released a video to accompany new single ‘Collider’. Warbirds who recently signed to Headstone Records, will be holding a single launch scheduled for Saturday 20th May at The Tote and will […]
The Cruzados announced the release of their new EP “Land of the Endless Sun” last week in advance of their European tour that stops in Spain, France, Belgium and Germany. As a bonus this week […]
THE PEARL JAM EXPERIENCE are thrilled to announce their National Tour, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s landmark album, VS. Presented by October Presents, the tour will kick off almost exactly 30 years after the album’s release […]
BLACK STONE CHERRY are thrilled to announce their eighth studio album, ‘Screamin’ At The Sky’, set for release on Friday, September 29 via Mascot Records. The opus will be available on White Solid Vinyl, Limited Edition Vinyl […]
Responsible for some of the most uncompromising and experimental hardcore music, Grand Rapids, Michigan five-piece hardcore luminaries LA DISPUTE return to Australia in August to play their biggest national headline to date to celebrate Wildlife, the 10 year […]
Swedish rock’n’roll heroes The Hives return this summer with their first studio album in over a decade. The band announces The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons will be out on August 11, 2023 via world-leading music distributor FUGA. […]
The Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce that one of the world’s biggest bands, Coldplay, will hold a special one-off concert in Perth as part of their Music of […]
THE HIGH KINGS have released a new New Single ‘The Streets of Kinsale’ Featuring Steve Perry on Vocals and written and produced by Glen Power from The Script ahead of their massively successfully debut Australian Tour. THE HIGH KINGS from Ireland are a traditional folk group […]
In support of their Perth comrades Voyager and their Eurovision bid, Perth Symphony Orchestra‘s Inneka have recorded their unique version of ‘Promise’, filmed at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Creative Director for Perth Symphony Orchestra, Fiona Campbell, said that “Perth Symphony […]
MAYDAY! This May, Australia will be assaulted by one of the most iconic Metal singers to walk the Earth, Tim Ripper Owens. This is a highly exclusive TWO SHOW ONLY tour of Australia. On the heels of his […]
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