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SiriusXM announced today that Pearl Jam will perform at the historic Apollo Theater in a special invitation-only concert as part of SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series on Saturday, September 10. The exclusive concert marks the first […]
Clutch shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore Clutch are there for the experience, community, […]
The New York Times called Samantha Fish “an impressive blues guitarist who sings with sweet power.” But don’t let the sweetness fool you – Fish is a deadly talent, a multi-threat performer who began her […]
Since 2004, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge have been known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack that has garnered them critical and fan acclaim around the globe. Now the quartet comprised of Myles […]
Golden Robot Records is proud to announce the signing of influential rock band Faster Pussycat. They are currently on the road with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns for the North American tour ‘Sonic Slam’ plus a series of their own headlining shows across […]
A new uplifting glam rock anthem from the ‘Land Down Under’ can only mean one thing, Australian Theatrical Glam Rock Warriors, CROSSON are back!!! Crashing down from the stratosphere, CROSSON deliver the first video ‘UNITED’ […]
Sydney industrial metal powerhouse Our Last Enemy just released their dark & moody rendition of the famous Batman & Robin soundtrack ‘The End Is The Beginning Is The End’ by Smashing Pumpkins. Listeners will be […]
Fusing smouldering intensity with existential exploration, the latest track Visiting Hours from Aussie rock legends The Butterfly Effect continues the quartet’s passionate journey towards the release of their long-awaited fourth studio album: the aptly titled […]
Tobias Sammet’s AVANTASIA invites you to a journey into a magical world. Pre-order for the ninth AVANSTASIA studio album A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society starts today, the release of the album will be on October […]
Skid Row have released a new song and video from their upcoming Nick Raskulinecz produced album “The Gang’s All Here” available everywhere October 14, 2022. “’Tear It Down’ is about breaking down barriers, because coexisting isn’t about building walls, it’s about […]
It’s been 25 years since Meredith Brooks poked at the boundaries of profanity in music with her 1997 release of “Bitch.” The somewhat-controversial song was intended as an attempt to reclaim and redefine the word […]
Perth metal powerhouse Silent Knight just announced their third full-length album ‘Full Force’, due for release on Friday, September 23rd, 2022. Accompanying this exciting announcement, the group also unveiled their blistering title track. ’Full Force’ […]
Steve Lucas is well known to music lovers as the last surviving founding member of Australia’s infamous, and much-loved punk rock band X. That band’s debut album X-Aspirations has been deemed a classic by […]
With a debut show sharing stages with Redhook & The Dead Love under their belt, Brisbane progressive-metal prodigies Citadel have today unveiled their second single, ‘Parasyte’. A cathartic and stirring track, detailing the harrowing slew […]
The Dead Daisies juggernaut shines on this summer as they traverse the European continent and release their second single, ‘Shine On’ from their upcoming album slated for late September ‘22. A month into their European […]
Leyendas del Rock is delighted to announce the final line-up for its 15th edition, which will take place in Villena (Alicante – Spain) on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th of August 2022. The Leyendas […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce they will return to tour the UK from February 7-18, 2023. Tickets are on sale 9am GMT on Thursday 7th July 2022 from www.robertjonandthewreck.com. The February 2023 UK tour follows Robert Jon & The […]
Aussie rock legends Noiseworks reunited last night for their first performance in more than seven years for a surprise gig at the Birdsville Big Red Bash – the world’s most remote music festival in outback Queensland. Storming the stage […]
The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise, the world’s premier hard rock and heavy metal experience at sea, is returning for its eleventh year in 2023. On The Blue Cruises has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter […]
The Hard-Ons kicked off their I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken tour – their first tour with new singer Tim Rogers – in March, only to hit a Covid hurdle after the first three shows. After the seemingly inevitable […]
Hunters & Collectors are coming to Fremantle! Catch this unique and special concert event in the courtyard of the historic Fremantle Prison under the stars on Friday, 7th October 2022. Before headlining the sold-out Red Hot […]
Rock Solid Touring and Robot Productions proudly presents Jesse Dayton on his first ever tour down under. Jesse Dayton is the powerhouse guitar-slinger from Texas who delivers the outlaw and old-school country traditions of […]
2022 continues to be a year packed with achievement and opportunity for the UK’s genre-transcending Elles Bailey, who’s releasing her latest video (for ‘Who’s That’) and has exciting news about her live touring and appearances. Not only […]
Renowned for their rousing and mesmerizing live performances, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is releasing their critically acclaimed live album Down In Texas ’71 to retail on July 15 via the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company label. Recorded on September 28, 1971 at the Austin Municipal Auditorium in […]
The Superjesus’ Sarah McLeod has this week released a rocking cover of the Motown Classic ‘Keep me Hanging On’. The song was recorded at Lush Studios and features Scott Eckel on drums. ‘Keep Me Hanging […]
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