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THE WINERY DOGS Let Their Highly Anticipated And Critically Acclaimed New Album, ‘III,’ Out Of The Doghouse

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS marked their recording territory with new music. Now, following a seven-year break from the studio, they’re finally back […]

FRED HOSTETLER Drops New Single, “Orphan Blues”

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

Indie Blues/Americana artist and singer/songwriter/guitarist Fred Hostetler, drops new single ‘Orphan Blues’ (Release Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023). Hostetler’s latest release goes to the well of human experience where he visits Son House, who reminds him […]

BAD BONES New Album “Hasta El Final!” Out March 2023

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of dirty rockers Bad Bones for the release of their sixth album “Hasta El Final!” on March 17th, 2023. PRE ORDER HERE Influenced by NWOBHM to the […]

XCALIBRE- Melbourne Hard Rockers Release New Single, ‘Calling U Out’

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

Melbourne rockers XCalibre have just dropped their beefy new track, Calling U Out. The track appears on their debut EP set for release on April 14 via XMusic This track has a dark history with a story to […]

BLUESFEST 2023 – FIFTH ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

With just nine short weeks till Bluesfest, the finishing touches are being put on the festival line-up, and we are excited to announce that the following 18 artists (in alphabetical order) will be joining the […]

Gene Simmons - Melbourne 2018 | Photo Credit: Scott Smith

KISS LEGEND GENE SIMMONS: “THE IDEA THAT ACE LEFT PURELY BECAUSE OF ‘THE ELDER’ ISN’T TRUE.”

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

To celebrate Kiss’s unique contribution to the world of rock over the past 50 years, the latest issue of Rock Candy Mag brings you a massive 20-page Kiss special including major new and exclusive interviews […]

Geoff Tate - Melbourne 2020 | Photo Credit: Scott Smith

GEOFF TATE: PERFORMING ‘RAGE FOR ORDER’ & ‘EMPIRE’ LIVE!

4 February 2023 The Rockpit

🚨NEXT WEEK! GEOFF TATE – AUS 2023 ❗️LAST RELEASE TICKETS – SPECIAL DOUBLE PASSES AVAILABLE! ❗️MELBOURNE VIP – SOLD OUT! 🚨SYDNEY VIP – 1 LEFT! 🚨ADELAIDE VIP – 4 LEFT! Legendary vocalist GEOFF TATE is coming […]

BLACK STONE CHERRY confirmed as Sunday Headliners, making their Steelhouse debut in UK exclusive!

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

Steelhouse Festival are proud to announce that Black Stone Cherry will be this year’s Sunday headliners in a UK festival exclusive for the 28-30 July 2023 weekend. The Kentucky rockers, currently on a UK Arena tour, will be making their debut […]

OZZY OSBOURNE cancels 2023 European tour

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE: “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, […]

JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING – April 2023

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

The name Bonham is synonymous with Led Zeppelin. John Bonham, or Bonzo, as he was affectionately known, was considered THE BEST drummer of all time before his tragic death in 1980. Carrying the weight of […]

METALLICA ‘72 SEASONS GLOBAL PREMIERE’ Coming To Movie Theatres Worldwide April 13 For One Night Only

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing are excited to extend an open invitation to a worldwide listening party: the global premiere of Metallica’s forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. For one night only on Thursday, April 13, 72 Seasons […]

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS: The World Is A Vampire Festival – Aus April 2023

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

The Smashing Pumpkins will bring The World Is A Vampire Festival to ten cities across the nation this April and that is just the beginning! The festival boasts some very special guests including alt-rock legends, Jane’s Addiction and […]

DIRKSCHNEIDER: DOWN UNDER – APRIL 2023 – EXCLUSIVE SHOWS

3 February 2023 The Rockpit

HARDLINE MEDIA are very proud to announce for the first time ever in Australia, the man, the legend, Mr UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, performing nothing but the best of ACCEPT, just the way we like it!!! Backed […]

NIGHTHAWK release new video & digital single “Running Wild”

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

After releasing a very successful debut album in the hard rock/AOR scene, the stakes are now higher for Swedish band NIGHTHAWK, led by guitarist Rob Majd (Captain Black Beard, Metalite). With Björn Strid (Soilwork, The Night […]

Saxon - Detroit 2018 | Photo Credit: TM Photography

SAXON RELEASE ‘MORE INSPIRATIONS’ FIRST SINGLE “THE FAITH HEALER” OUT NOW

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

British Heavy Metal legends Saxon unveil the first single, “The Faith Healer”, from upcoming, More Inspirations – set for release on March 24th via Silver Lining Music. Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving […]

THE HOLLYWOOD STARS ANNOUNCE NEW EP ‘STILL AROUND’

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

The Hollywood Stars have announced the upcoming release of their new EP Still Around, due out February 3 via Golden Robot Records. Born from the 70s Hollywood rock scene, The Hollywood Stars have re-established themselves with their upcoming four track EP. […]

MARVEL New single ”Catch 22” out now

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Swedish power trio Märvel will release the double vinyl compilation ”Double Decade” in the beginning of 2023. Packed with Märvel‘s patented take on high-octane and super catchy rock‘n‘roll, […]

PIERCE BROTHERS TEAM UP WITH TASH SULTANA FOR NEW SINGLE ‘HIGH & UNSTEADY’

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

Indie-folk staples of the Australian music scene Pierce Brothers have teamed up with platinum award winning, producer, engineer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana to write and record their new single High & Unsteady. An energetic folk track that permeates waves […]

JEFF KOLLMAN Releases Miles Davis Inspired Single “Green for Miles”

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

Acclaimed American guitarist JEFF KOLLMAN whose extensive resume includes the ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT, Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer GLENN HUGHES, UFO off-shoot MOGG/WAY, and funk-fusion all-stars CHAD SMITH’S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS has announced the release of […]

KANSAS to launch tour in celebration of 50th Anniversary

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all […]

SHINEDOWN Announce ‘The Revolutions Live’ Tour

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

Multi–platinum, chart–topping band Shinedown has announced their upcoming The Revolutions Live Tour (co–produced by FPC Live and Live Nation) with support from fellow chart–toppers Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New. The Revolutions Live […]

UGLY KID JOE announce dates for first U.S. tour in 27 years

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

Following the release of their brand-new album Rad Wings of Destiny, Ugly Kid Joe have announced they are hitting the road for their first U.S. tour in 27 years! “America’s Least Wanted are coming home!” commented UKJ frontman Whitfield Crane. “It’s […]

EUROPE celebrate 40th Anniversary Tour Announcement

1 February 2023 The Rockpit

2023 sees 40 years since Swedish rock icons EUROPE released their self-titled debut album and to celebrate the milestone, the band are set to tour this Autumn. Tickets are available here The band, with millions […]

DEATHSTARS Announce new album ‘Everything Destroys You’

31 January 2023 The Rockpit

Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS finally return with their latest sonic output Everything Destroys You, which will be released on May 5th through Nuclear Blast Records. Their first release in over eight years marks a […]

Motörhead: New UNRELEASED TRACK “GREEDY BASTARDS” AND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OUT NOW

31 January 2023 The Rockpit

Motörhead, the iconic Godfathers of heavy metal, unleash a brand new video for the previously unreleased track “Greedy Bastards”, taken from the upcoming release Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC. “Greedy Bastards” is the second rare gem found in the recording […]