After a run of sold out shows in 2023, The Jane Barnes Band is finally returning for an encore run across five states commencing in Launceston on Thursday, 15 January. The Jane Barnes Band got […]
From the heart of Perth’s vibrant rock scene, IMPERATORE return with “The Lionspirit“, their most ambitious and emotionally charged release to date. After the strong impact of their self-titled debut in 2023 – hailed for […]
In this year-end interview with Andrew Slaidins, Brennan Mileto of Sisters Doll reflected on their 2025 achievements, including their 15th anniversary, successful album release “Scars,” and international tours in the US and UK. They also […]
Dellacoma have just released their third album ‘Searching For You In The Dark’ via XMusic. Andrew Slaidins sat down with frontman and long time friend Dellacoma Rio to talk the album, his journey since becoming […]
Robben Ford returns in exceptional form with Two Shades of Blue, a record defined by its sophistication, taste, and timeless musicality. The album will be released on 27 March via Provogue/Artone. To celebrate the news, […]
Lagwagon are celebrating two 30-year anniversaries in 2026 when they hit Australia and New Zealand in January/February. Thirty years of the ‘Hoss’ album and thirty years since they first toured our country. Andrew Slaidins sat […]
With all the popularity of EDM in Las Vegas over the last decade or so it would be easy for people to be unaware of the great bands Sin City has to offer, Among the […]
Australian Singer/Songwriter Rick Price has walked the journey many musicians’ dreams are made of. We caught up with Rick at the end of his 2025 Australian Tour to reflect on his latest album ‘Hometown’, and […]
3x GRAMMY Award-winner Fantastic Negrito released his highly anticipated new album, Son of a Broken Man, on October 18, 2024 via his own Storefront Records. The new album sees Fantastic Negrito encapsulating his inimitable style, […]
Paulie Boy Blues & The Yorkshire Puddings are very pleased to confirm new dates have been added to his January 2026 UK Tour. These are Wednesday 21st January 2026 at The Eagle Inn in Manchester […]
As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH’s final studio album—out January 23, 2026 via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19) released the […]
LLOYD COLE will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in Australia. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has […]
The Bloody Beetroots, who are they and who is Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo? Andrew Slaidins Sat down with Rifo to get to the bottom of it all. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo is better known as […]
High expectations are a dangerous drug. Take too much and you hallucinate greatness where none exists; take too little and you miss the moment entirely. Searching For You In The Darkness arrives with a buzz […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s been thirty years since Grinspoon formed. As a band they have taken me from my mid-twenties into my mid-fifties. When you connect with a band that way, you know […]
Whilst the rest of the world has to wait until 2026, Christmas really has arrived early for devotees of Australian heavy metal, because When Night Falls feels less like a new album and more like […]
As Froth & Fury continues its rapid rise as one of Australia’s most ferocious heavy festivals, anticipation for the 2026 line-up is already reaching fever pitch. We caught up with Adelaide metal force Freedom Of […]
“Satellites” by Blame Yourself is an anthemic and emotionally charged track about perseverance, focus, and transformation. Originally conceived during frontman Nic Woods’s early years as a solo songwriter, the song has evolved into a full-band […]
Hardline Media are stoked to announce the inaugural and triumphant Reckoning tour of VINDICTA. ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE, it’s your turn… Born from the ruins of greatness, Vindicta rise, more original and even greater […]
What a magnificent day for music. That’s the only way I can start this review. From the main stage opening band of Yours Truly to the headline closers of Tool there was so much to […]
On first listen you might think Creatures is an old band, Between their sound and their image they look and sound like a late 70’s/early 80’s hard rock and metal band, Musically falling somewhere between […]
Hell In The Club are in my personal opinion one of the best and most consistently great bands in the hard rock scene today, Their last album F.U.B.A.R was a fantastic record and following that […]
Madhouse are a very musically consistent band, All of their records to date have been great. Plead The 5th is their fourth full length album which follows their absolutely jaw dropping previous record Down N’ Dirty, That […]
As Froth & Fury 2026 gears up to make noise in Perth, one local heavy act is primed to bring groove, aggression and unfiltered intensity to one of Australia’s most anticipated festivals. We caught up […]
It’s been nothing short of a monumental year for the Black Eyed Sons. With their electrifying performances and a sound that blends grit, melody, and raw energy, the band has carved out a unique space […]
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