Articles
Wacken Metal Battle – Perth
The first ever Wacken Metal Battle in Australia has been launched with cities spread across the country taking turns to see bands have a crack at that coveted spot on the world’s biggest metal […]
Month: January 2020
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Mark Knight (Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes, Solo Artist and Bang Tango)
By the time you read this Bang Tango will have played their comeback show at The Whisky in Hollywood. The show is sold out. It’s a reunion that many thought might never happen and one […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: Shark Island – Bloodline
Sadly no one sent me this one at the end of last year so here’s another great release from 2019 that we didn’t get a chance to review it. Shark Island of course back […]
News: General
Davey Suicide debuts music video for “Animal” featuring Gustav Wood (Young Guns)
Los Angeles-based industrial/hard rock outfit DAVEY SUICIDE‘s thunderous new album ROCK AINT DEAD was released last Friday (January 24, 2020) via Out Of Line Music/InGrooves along with a brand new music video for the […]
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Richie KJotzen set to release most ambitious album of 50 Songs for 50th Birthday
When a person turns 50, they usually spend that entire year celebrating in as large of a way as possible to make it their biggest and most memorable birthday yet. Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist RICHIE KOTZEN is […]
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John Lodge of The Moody Blues announces new U.S tour dates
John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My SeeSaw,” to […]
News: North America
Evandale releases lyric video for “Black Heart Southern Queen”
Omaha based, hard rock band EVANDALE has released the official lyric video for their single, “Black Heart Southern Queen.” off of their recent, self-titled LP. Produced by Chad Riche, “Black Heart Southern Queen” is […]
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Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton reveals video for cover of Pearl Jam classic “Black”
The second video from Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON’s new solo EP – a cover of the Pearl Jam hit “Black” featuring vocalist Mark Morales – has been revealed today. “The early ‘90s […]
News: Australia & NZ
Stardust: The Music of David Bowie to receive Symphony performance in Perth
It’s time to put on your red shoes and dance, as Perth Symphony Orchestra presents STARDUST: The Music of David Bowie. And you can choose the songs! In honour of the 30th anniversary of […]
News: Australia & NZ
Melbourne rockers Riff Raiders announce Rock N Roll Daydream Tour ahead of single & album release
Melbourne’s own classic rock champions, Riff Raiders hit the road in support of their double A-side single LOADED GUN/BEST DAY EVER out Feb 18. Riff Raiders live shows are an epic journey of rock with frisson-inducing […]
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Tyr & Arkona – Faroe Islands & Russian metallers team up for ultimate Folk Metal Australian Tour
From the north they come… for the very first time in Australia! Faroese Viking lords Tyr will bring the bite of winter’s frost to our shores in May 2020, and they will be accompanied […]
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Rod Steward adds second Melbourne show to Australia tour
With tickets for SIR ROD STEWART’s national Hits! Tour selling very strongly around the country, a second and final Rod Laver Arena show has today been announced for Thursday October 29. The October 29 […]
News: Australia & NZ
Localised Chaos announced at Civic Hotel Perth on February 22nd
Five of Perth’s best and brightest metal acts unite for a night of sweaty summer chaos at the Civic Hotel! After 5 months of simmering in the rehearsal oven, debutants Ghidorah are set to […]
News: Australia & NZ
Perth lineup announced for Metal United Down Under 2020
Metal United Down Under returns to Perth in 2020! A stellar lineup of 8 heavy local acts have been hand picked by the Krunch Entertainment team for this year’s Metal United Down Under event […]
News: General
The Offspring announce A Greatest Hits Australian Tour with very special guests Sum 41
THE OFFSPRING, one of the world’s most exciting and enduring punk rock legends need little introduction. Having performed over 1100 shows across the globe, selling more than 40 million albums worldwide the band are thrilled […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: H.E.A.T – H.E.A.T II
When you call your sixth album ‘II’ that has to surely indicate some sort of statement of intent? To me it signals that H.E.A.T. are a band that is getting back to what made albums […]
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Napalm Records News: Amberian Dawn, Diabulus In Musica, Serenity, Temperance, Audrey Horne
AMBERIAN DAWN Release Title Track And Official Video, “Looking For You”, DIABULUS IN MUSICA to Release New Lyric Video For “The Misfit’s Swing”, SERENITY To Release New Single & Official Video For “My Kingdom […]
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Delain releases hauntingly beautiful new track “Ghost House Heart”
While fans eagerly await DELAIN’s sixth full studio album, Apocalypse & Chill, scheduled for release on February 7, 2020, the band has generously offered a fourth single, “Ghost House Heart”. The track showcases the delightful […]
News: UK & Europe
Dust Bolt release new single/video “Trapped in Chaos”
After the release of their critically acclaimed fourth album, Trapped In Chaos, released in 2019 via Napalm Records, German collective DUST BOLT enters the 21st century by embracing their creative energy while considerably re-directing […]
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Alter Bridge release lyric video for latest single “Godspeed”
As a new decade gets underway and New Year’s resolutions are made and broken, Alter Bridge are back with a new single and video for the song “Godspeed.” The song has become a fast […]
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Metal Blade Records News: Midnight, Fractal Universe, Neaera, Don Jamieson, Master Boot Record
FRACTAL UNIVERSE Release new live album featuring ‘Rhizomes of Insanity’ in its entirety, MASTER BOOT RECORD Reveals Details For New Album ‘Floppy Disk Overdrive’, DON JAMIESON reveals details for new album, ‘Denim & Laughter’, […]
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Kadavar release tour video and new US dates
After a successful tour through Europe and the following US shows, KADAVAR get ready for the second part of “For The Dead Travel Fast” tournee these days. This tour leads the band to Russia, […]
Reviews Live
LIVE REVIEW: Korn & Breaking Benjamin – Allentown, January 23rd 2020
Two rock giants Korn and Breaking Benjamin joined forces for a extensive 24 city winter tour, featuring special guest Bones from UK. The first concert took place in Allentown, PA, a city that is […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Swan – Shake The World
Vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, Dokken), and drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) have joined forces in Black Swan, a new […]
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Fit For An Autopsy release brand new video for ‘Warfare’ ahead of European tour
This Saturday, new Jersey six-piece FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY will embark on a 28-date European tour in support of THY ART IS MURDER alongside CARNIFEX, RIVERS OF NIHIL and I AM. To celebrate the occasion, the band presents a brand new music video for […]