All the latest major tour announcements from Australia and around the world.
As a result of Andy Gill suffering from a serious chest infection (which has been causing him breathing problems) he has been advised by his doctor not to fly and so we need […]
Pennsylvanian metalcore quintet August Burns Red will be returning to Australia this October to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of their third studio album ‘Constellations‘ as part of their worldwide tour. The 10 Years Of Constellations […]
Avatar has announced a new live LP today titled The King Live In Paris recorded live at Download Festival 2018 held in Paris, France. The new release underscores fan favorites such as “A Statue […]
Alice Cooper and Halestorm have announced that they are teaming up for a summer amphitheater co-headlining tour of North America that will feature support from Motionless In White. The trek is set to launch […]
For the very first time, German progressive and technical death metal virtuosos OBSCURA bring their jaw-dropping musical prowess to Australia and New Zealand! Previously announced main supports are metal progressiveleaders in ALARUM and the […]
Tokyo’s premier Blues Punk trio, Mustang Jerx are returning to Australia this April/May to rip up Sydney, Orange and Melbourne for the release of their latest recording “Easter Monday” which was honed in a […]
Introducing UsFest: a game-changing new event for the Sydney heavy music community, addressing the complex issue of gender diversity on Aussie festival lineups by aiming to inspire meaningful, positive change from the grassroots. Co-headlined […]
David Victor, who earned international stardom as a former vocalist/guitarist for the multi-platinum band BOSTON, has unveiled plans for releasing his first single in nearly seven years. Produced by the esteemed Chris Collier (Korn, […]
METALLICA has confirmed its long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. These are the band’s first dates in Australia since 2013, and first show in New Zealand since 2010. The newly announced shows are […]
The Wacken Open Air has added 26 bands to the billing of its 30th anniversary edition, which will take place from the 1st until 3rd of August. The event, which has been awarded as “Best Major […]
Having just returned from their tour of Japan with Converge, visionary heavy music icons NEUROSIS have announced a new North American tour for this summer, with Bell Witch and Deafkids also on the bill. […]
Melbourne’s Windwaker are on a roll. Several, actually. The five-piece rock/metalcore crew are today rolling out their second track and video from forthcoming EP Empire – entitled My Empire. The track is available now […]
Sevendust‘s return to Australia just got even better with the announcement of national support – the red-hot REDHOOK! On top of that, they are today announcing Meet-and-Greet packages are now available at mjrpresents.com. New […]
Australian melodic rockers The Radio Sun will launch their recently released album ‘Beautiful Strange’ in the United Kingdom this month with five live dates that begins on Friday 15th March at HRH AOR in […]
Slipknot have announced their live return as well as the release date for their long awaited new studio album as August 9. Their massive Knotfest Roadshow headline tour is set to traverse across North […]
To borrow a saying from a very popular TV show, “WINTER IS COMING!”. Melbourne bred progressive alternative rock juggernaut Circles are today announcing their ‘Winter’ Tour across Australian landscapes, and to the shores of […]
Brisbane’s melodic hardcore quartet She Cries Wolf took the Australian Heavy Music scene by surprise late in February with the surprise-release of their third full-length ‘Liar‘! Teasing the record anonymously with the hashtag #everyonelovestheliar […]
Celebrated for their star power and singularity, Indie rockers Sons Of Silver are gearing up for one of their most ambitious tours to date. The cross-country trek, which starts March 2 in Seattle at […]
Western Canada’s Armstrong Metal Fest reveals its 2019 line-up for its 11th annual mountain moshpit taking place on July 12th and 13th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC. A gathering like no other in the Okanagan […]
After reforming with their original lineup last year and hitting the road on an extensive tour run, The Butterfly Effect return in 2019 with the only shows they will perform in Australia for the […]
Hot on the heels of her new single “BROKEN“, MADAME MAYHEM announced that she will be heading out on tour with SHIM this March. The tour will kick off on Saturday March 2nd at […]
Serendipitous is an adjective that describes accidentally being in the right place at the right time, like bumping into a good friend in some unusual location, or finding a hundred dollar bill on the […]
The daily band lineups have been announced for Rocklahoma, taking place on Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside […]
One of the nations longest running and most respected heavy music acts, Superheist have teamed up with Alaskan riff masters 36 Crazyfists for one monster of a tour! Heist Fest will consume all in its path as it […]
Melbourne based touring, bookings and management company, Wild Thing Presents (together with its label arm, Wild Thing Records) who have been at the heart of Australia’s world renowned progressive and alternative rock scene, are thrilled to […]
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