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21 February 2023 Bluesfest Statement As is well known, I am and always have been the Director of Bluesfest. Over the years, Bluesfest has been the promoter of music festivals which allowed diverse artists to […]
The time has finally come to dive into new adventures! Chart-topping German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA open the promising next chapter of the band’s history with their long-awaited brand new full-length, The Wonders Still Awaiting, released February 3, […]
In a career spanning over 30 years, Colin Buchanan has picked up multiple ARIA, APRA and Golden Guitar Awards as an artist and songwriter for the who’s-who of country music. His latest offering is a new country single titled ‘Little Barefoot Millie’, with […]
Oriental Beat by Hanoi Rocks gets the redux treatment, officially mixed and revived from the original sessions, and released on March 17, 2023 on deluxe vinyl, CD and digital formats. Dubbed the “re(al)mix”, this 40th anniversary edition […]
Following the release of their sixth studio album This is Why, beloved band Paramore have dropped a music video for their latest single “Running Out Of Time.” Directed by Ivanna Borin, the video follows the band through a trippy and colorful dreamscape and […]
After announcing their upcoming tenth studio album Toxic Positivity earlier this week, rock icons The Used are keeping fans on their toes and have released a surprise new single “People Are Vomit”. The track is a straightforward, […]
ATAVISTIA is a wall of sound that joyously greets the ears and assails the senses. With sweeping instrumentals, grand orchestrations, and guitars heavier than Thor’s hammer, this Canadian epic metal band from Vancouver is preparing […]
After three successful singles where STARGAZER confirmed to be at the forefront of classic heavy metal/hard rock in Norway, it’s now time for “Heartbroken”, one of the ballads of the upcoming album “Life Will Never Be The […]
The three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has released a mind-blowing live rendition of “Mind’s Eye,” a standout track from his most recent studio album ‘Time Clocks.’ Featured on ‘Tales Of Time,’ his sprawling and expansive live concert film and […]
Since re-assembling Avengers-style (though probably more Suicide Squad!) in 2020, Black Spiders have continued to make a loud and compelling case for heavy guitar music from the sin city streets, with three chords and the […]
Following from a busy and highly successful 2022, the Austin-based rock band Fire From The Gods is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new version of their recently released single Thousand Lifetimes, now […]
KNOTFEST, the music and counterculture experience destination festival created by the multi-platinum sonic phenomenon SLIPKNOT will be making its Australian debut in March 2023. Brisbane has now hung up its sold out sign alongside Melbourne. Tickets for […]
Around the turn of the century, Poison frontman and one of the most iconic figures of the ‘80s glam metal explosion, Bret Michaels, found himself struck with a serious case of nostalgia. On the heels […]
Five Finger Death Punch, the multi-platinum hardrock powerhouse, add to their already impressive run of European tour dates in 2023. The band have been added to Download Festival 2023 as third on the bill behind […]
The mood is jazz. The icon is Rickie Lee Jones. The voice just keeps getting better. Rickie Lee Jones’ latest album Pieces of Treasure (BMG Modern) is a reunion with her lifelong friend, legendary producer Russ Titelman, who co-produced […]
Chris Shiflett returns to the solo spotlight with new single / video, ‘Black Top White Lines’, out now via Snakefarm in the UK. Produced by Jaren Johnston from The Cadillac Three, and co-penned with Johnston (a writer with multiple No. 1 country hits to his […]
Swedish Power Metal legends HAMMERFALL recently announced their return to Nuclear Blast and celebrated a career milestone when it was announced that their albums Renegade, Crimson Thunder, No Sacrifice, No Victory and Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken had all achieved gold status in Sweden. […]
THE SISTERS OF MERCY have announced their first US tour in over 14 years: 19 dates, commencing on May 10, 2023. For over four decades, The Sisters of Mercy (TSOM) have been an iconic force in […]
Melbourne rock trio Sisters Doll, are having the times of their lives right now! At the tail end of 2022 they played five shows on the legendary Kiss Kruise in the US. They also shared the stage with […]
With the incredible demand for tickets continuing, three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, performer, and international pop icon P!NK has added a further new stadium show on her massive Australian tour in February and March, 2024. This new date is confirmed […]
“Some people say that it’s just rock’n’roll | Ah, but it gets right down to your soul” -Push The Sky Away 10 years ago on February 18th, 2013, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds marked an evolution in […]
Red-hot, powerhouse, New York Blues Rock singer/songwriter Sari Schorr announces her exciting new UK Freedom Tour, which features 7 dates during April 2023. Sari has recently been nominated for the International Artist of the Year Award in the UK Blues Awards 2023 and deservedly so: […]
Sir Rod Stewart has announced a second Melbourne show due to overwhelming demand, as he prepares for his massive Australian tour, kicking off next month. Following the incredible success and rave reviews for their U.S. […]
The law are on tour! Unwritten Law are embarking on a huge 17-date Australian tour with primary support from Mickey Avalon. A rapper from the mean streets of Hollywood who screamed to fame with signature sausage song ‘My Dick’, Avalon uses […]
After releasing their latest record, Deceivers, last year to critical acclaim, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy have returned today with a new video for the album track, “Poisoned Arrow”. Produced by Mirko Witzki (Witzki Visions). Michael Amott comments […]
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