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Rising like a rocket, maxxed-out rockers Kira Mac announce their ‘Downfall’ 9-date headline tour: an impressive feat, given that the band is not yet one year old! But this is a band that’s been making a hell of an impact, […]
Werewolves Of London is the long-awaited reissue of the 1998 concert release from British hard rock institution UFO. The show features the reunited classic line-up of the group with guitar extraordinaire Michael Schenker returning to […]
Metallica has unveiled a second glimpse into the intensity and expanse of its forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons, in the form of “Screaming Suicide.” “Screaming Suicide addresses the taboo word of suicide,” says James Hetfield. “The intention […]
This week, symphonic metal titans EPICA will finally kick off the Epic Apocalypse Tour 2023, a European co-headline tour with APOCALYPTICA, that will take them to 21 countries over the course of the next 3 […]
Acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released the 2LP version of Classic (Parts 1 & 2), a 2LP package featuring 14 classic re-recordings and an exclusive etching via BMG. Classic 2LP Vinyl Tracklisting Side A 1. Summer of ‘69 […]
The hard rock group Pop Evil released the third single, ‘Dead Reckoning (Ft. Fit For A King)’ from their upcoming album, Skeletons due March 17 via MNRK Heavy. Pre-Order / Pre-Save here The concept and instrumentals for ‘Dead Reckoning’ were brought to the table by bassist, Joey “Chicago” […]
WHO: Pantera with special guest Lamb of God WHAT: 2023 PANTERA TOUR Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, have announced their long awaited return to the stage. They […]
NUCLEAR BLAST is beyond proud to announce that The Swedish Skeptics Association (Vetenskap och Folkbildning) has awarded SABATON the “Enlightener of the Year Award 2022” (Årets Folkbildare 2022”) making them then first ever rock band to receive this prestigious accolade. The “Enlightener […]
Black Heart Saints, consisting of Josh Ross (Vocals), Mark Sean (Guitar), Nathan Flores (Drums), and Ian C.G. (Bass), announces the release of their new single “Human Xstacy” in association with legendary label Cleopatra Records. Slated for release on January 20, 2023, the song was produced by Geno […]
AEG Presents is delighted to announce that Level 42 will hit the road once more for the 22 date ‘Living It Up’ UK tour running October to November 2023. 22 dates in ’23! Tickets will go on sale from Friday […]
Aussie hard rock quartet Black Aces are back with brand new single ‘Too Young’, a tribute to mistakes made, those yet to come, and having a crack no matter what! Yes, the boy’s from Bendigo are kicking […]
To celebrate the launch of their new single, ‘Million’, Bravo Inferno will be hosting a night of indie-rock-pop on Saturday 28th of January at Lyric’s Underground in Maylands. The gig will see Bravo Inferno joined by […]
Introducing “Invincible,” the powerful new single from Floor Jansen, lead singer of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Taken from her debut solo album Paragon (released March 24th) and originally written specifically for the Invictus Games, […]
Australian rockers strap yourself in as we have a mind blowing double headed monster treat for you! Influential rock icons THE USED and PAPA ROACH are thrilled to announce the Cut My Heart Into Pieces tour which will hit […]
Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown are kicking off 2023 with the release of their new music video for next rock single “Dead Don’t Die” from their hit album Planet Zero. The defiant track, featuring pummelling drums […]
The clock is ticking: On February 10th, Swedish modern metal visionaries IN FLAMES release their fourteenth studio album Foregone – the new masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable. […]
One of Australia’s most revered rock bands, The Superjesus have today unveiled their much anticipated new single and video, ‘Money (We’re Only In It For Love)’. This is the band’s first release after confirming their new line-up, welcoming […]
GLAM FEST IS NEXT WEEK! Flights booked, visas approved, all acts are locked and ready to rock Australia. VIP packages are SOLD OUT! VIP upgrades have just been released but are limited to 15 per city […]
Aussie hard rock quartet Black Aces are back with brand new single ‘Too Young’, a tribute to mistakes made, those yet to come, and having a crack no matter what! Yes, the boy’s from Bendigo […]
Hot off from winning Hard Rock Hell’s “Blues Artist of the Year” award and having his album The Wings of Salvation featured in Rock and Blues Muse’s “Top 25 Albums of 2022,” British slide guitarist and singer songwriter Troy Redfern is pleased to announce the […]
Kicking the door open into 2023, Black Stone Cherry have revealed a brand-new song, “Out of Pocket.” The song is out now via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group and is available on all streaming platforms. The song drops in time for fans […]
Northern Irish rockers The Answer follow their storming comeback show at this year’s Planet Rock Festival with the release of a second digital track on January 13th, 2023, titled ‘Want You To Love Me.’ The new track is taken […]
Tempt have released a new video for their cover of Queen’s, We Will Rock You that captures performances on their European tour at iconic festivals such as Hellfest, Download, Rock Im Park/Am Ring, Graspop and […]
Better Strangers — the Miami-based rock quartet featuring deCasa (Vocals), Joey Rodriguez (Guitars), Yang (Bass) and Nic Collins (Drums) — are excited to present the interactive, 360-degree music video for their new single, “Raincheck.” Shot entirely using a GoPro MAX action camera and its […]
Having recently finished their hugely successful European tour, today BEYOND THE BLACK have released their brand new, self-titled masterpiece Beyond The Black via Nuclear Blast Records. The band also delivers a new music video for the album focus track ‘Free Me’. Jennifer […]
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