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INTERVIEW: Jeff Scott Soto – W.E.T.

20 January 2021 Mark Diggins

I have no doubt that ‘Retransmission’ is W.E.T.’s best album to date. Big call I know, but when you hear it I know you’ll know what I mean. Indeed I’d actually go as far to […]

Hornography Perth Metal Club launches first show of 2021

19 January 2021 The Rockpit

Perth’s monthly metal event HORNOGRAPHY is here again for it’s first show of 2021! Only a few days after Australia Day, what a great excuse to celebrate Aussie metal in all it’s heavy forms! […]

AFI share two new songs “Twisted Tongues” & “Escape From Los Angeles”

19 January 2021 The Rockpit

AFI has shared two eagerly anticipated new songs, “Twisted Tongues” and “Escape From Los Angeles.” These new tracks — the band’s first new music since the acclaimed The Missing Man EP in 2018 — showcase the bold, […]

Deluxe edition of Black Sabbath’s “Heaven And Hell” and “Mob Rules” to be released

19 January 2021 The Rockpit

Singer Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules. On those memorable albums, Dio’s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for […]

Saga release second single “Wind Him Up” from new album “Symmetry”

19 January 2021 The Rockpit

Canadian prog-rock-band SAGA release the second single of their upcoming album “Symmetry“, out on March 12th, 2021, on earMUSIC. First released in 1981 on their album “Worlds Apart”, “Wind Him Up” quickly developed to […]

Cattle Decapitation releases video featuring live footage from 2020 Melbourne show

19 January 2021 The Rockpit

Cattle Decapitation released their latest record, Death Atlas, to critical acclaim in 2019; today, the band has launched a new video for the album track, “Finish Them“. Directed by Nicholas Vidler, the video features […]

INTERVIEW: Glenn Hughes and Doug Aldrich – The Dead Daisies

18 January 2021 Mark Diggins

It’s been a crazy 2020 without live music and one of the bands that had big plans for touring before Covid struck were the latest incarnation of The Dead Daisies. Those plans currently have been […]

Foo Fighters release new single “Waiting On A War”

18 January 2021 The Rockpit

Hot on the heels of “No Son of Mine,” Foo Fighters unleash another dose of Medicine at Midnight in the form of “Waiting on a War.” In stark contrast to the bludgeoning “final f*ck you to 2020” (UPROXX) of […]

Superbeast - Perth, January 16th 2021 | Photo Credit: Adrian Thomson

LIVE REVIEW: Superbeast [Rob Zombie Tribute] – Perth, January 16th 2021

17 January 2021 Andrew Massie

When it comes to tribute bands, there’s always a certain degree of suspicion and extra attention to detail to make that comparison to the real thing. It’s inevitable and a natural reaction especially when […]

Hard Rock band Veer releases new single “Red Tide”

17 January 2021 The Rockpit

Hard rock band VEER have released their new single, “Red Tide,” on all streaming platforms, as well as a music video to support the single. Fans will recognize the band’s inimitable sound on the […]

Thunder release new single ‘Going To Sin City’

16 January 2021 The Rockpit

British rockers Thunder have released the brand new single ‘Going To Sin City‘, the second taste of their upcoming 13th studio album ‘All The Right Noises‘ out March 12th 2021 on BMG. The defiantly strutting track is […]

Saxon release cover of Deep Purple classic “Speed King”

16 January 2021 The Rockpit

Legendary British Heavy Metal heroes Saxon loudly continue unveiling their Inspirations covers project with second single ‘Speed King’, Deep Purple’s classic tune from their 1970 album Deep Purple In Rock. “Without ‘Speed King’ there would be no ‘Motorcycle […]

Flaming Wrekage release new single and announce new album ‘Cathedral Of Bones’

16 January 2021 The Rockpit

Sydney thrash & death metal masters Flaming Wrekage have released ‘The Voiceless,’ the first single from their upcoming full-length studio album ‘Cathedral of Bones’. The forthcoming release will be unleashed via Blood Blast Distribution […]

Nuclear Blast News: Accept, White Void, Enforcer

16 January 2021 The Rockpit

ACCEPT release new single ‘Zombie Apocalypse’, WHITE VOID release “This Apocalypse Is For You” single & video, ENFORCER reveal first single and video ‘From Beyond’. ACCEPT could have hardly chosen a more fitting title […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kickin’ Valentinia release new video for “War”

15 January 2021 The Rockpit

American hard rockers KICKIN VALENTINA release the new video and single “War”. Bringing forth the most anthemic side of the band, “War” is an infectious-chorus, catchy-riffing song that sums up pretty well what the […]

Melbourne rockers Wicked Smile release “Killer At Large” single & video

15 January 2021 The Rockpit

Australian heavy rock band Wicked Smile have roared into 2021 with a brand new single titled ‘Killer At Large‘. This follows on from their 2020 debut ep titled ‘Delirium’ to very favourable reviews. The new single is […]

Motley Crue Kick Off Year Long Celebrations For Their 40th Anniversary

15 January 2021 The Rockpit

Better Noise Music are honoured to announce the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Mötley Crüe! It was January 17th 1981 when Nikki Sixx first jammed with Tommy Lee and vocalist/guitarist Greg Leon. Leon left, Mick Mars and […]

INTERVIEW: Brian Wheat – Tesla

15 January 2021 Mark Diggins

Brian Wheat is best known as the bass guitar player for the multi-platinum rock band, Tesla. In addition, he is a gifted song writer, producer, recording studio owner, manager, and talented photographer and artist. […]

VIDEO: Corey Taylor releases new music video for “Samantha’s Gone”

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Continuing a tradition of larger-than-life visuals, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer / songwriter, actor, and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Corey Taylor has released the new music video for his single, “Samantha’s Gone.” This time around, […]

Of Mice & Men release crushing new song ‘Obsolete’

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Of Mice & Men are back with a brand-new song and video. The band is also pleased to announce that it has signed with SharpTone Records. OM&M have shared the track ‘Obsolete.’ The video is […]

Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula passes away

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Adrenaline PR mourns the loss of a legend in the world of hard rock music, Marsha Zazula, who lost her battle with cancer on Friday, January 10, 2021. Survived by her husband Jon and daughters […]

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are amped for the New Year with brand new single “Pukebox”

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Stepping back into the spotlight for a brand new year, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets hit the ground running with the release of their latest single, ‘Pukebox‘. At just over three minutes, this new slice of […]

Chicago slide guitarist Joanna Connor premieres music video “I Feel So Good”

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Chicago-based slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter, Joanna Connor, who is best known as one of the reigning Queens of blue rock guitar, releases her 14th album 4801 South Indiana Avenue on Joe Bonamassa’s new […]

Voyager cover The Presets classic and share update on tour dates

14 January 2021 The Rockpit

Australia’s premiere synth-prog outfit VOYAGER have played to their strengths and have covered the Australian Modern Classic ‘This Boy’s in Love‘, originally by Electronic duo The Presets. Fusing together VOYAGER’s signature Epic Electro Progressive […]

INTERVIEW: Wolf Hoffmann – Accept

13 January 2021 Andrew Massie

Accept, who once had their origins in the city of Solingen, a city of sound, have been a worldwide music phenomenon for more than 40 years. They still impress with razor-sharp guitar licks and […]