This has been a show that has been marked in my calendar since I first got word of it and since then have been counting down the days until tonight. Some might call it a […]
I’ve been a fan of Jason Ayres since I first saw him supporting Diesel at Freo.Social back in 2019. That night it was a stripped back nine-song acoustic set littered with catchy covers and well […]
In Theory is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this […]
Ablaze closed out their ‘Next Train Out’ tour with a headline gig at Melbourne’s very own Northcote Social Club after bumper shows in Adelaide & Sydney. ‘Next Train Out’ has collected over 16,000 streams in […]
With six records since their formation in 2008, four consecutive number #1 albums, and the strongest line-up the Finnish power/symphonic metal group ever had, it’s about time BATTLE BEAST present a proper live album! With […]
South Australian Metalcore band Life Pilot released their debut self-titled album in late March and are about to head out on an eight date national tour starting late April. I caught up with drummer Eli […]
For those not familiar, the name Gary Clark Jr. might have you thinking it was your mullet clad neighbour with a Commodore who loves a VB or 6. But you’d be wrong. Very wrong. Gary […]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their 27th album Phantom Island, out June 13th, and share its lead single ‘Deadstick‘. If you’re worried that, 15 years and 26 albums into their epic quest, polymorphous psychedelic […]
This fall, shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run kicks off September […]
Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian to tour Japan with him in January, including a show at the legendary Budokan. In 2021, Michael Schenker invited Sherinian to guest on his album “Immortal” album on […]
As a life long music junkie I think I’ve heard more bands in ten years than the average music consumer will listen to in their lifetime. Bold statement, I know. But the fact is that […]
ALPHA WOLF are thrilled to unveil the local support acts for their Terrible Days Across Australia regional tour kicking off next month with special guests MALEVOLENCE (UK) and ZUKO, and announce the Narre Warren show is sold out […]
On Friday, May 2nd, in all of his bearded glory, Shannon Smith steps ‘Out Of The Shadows’ and into the spotlight with his debut album to deliver a dose of 70s pop-Americana that utterly glows. Growing up in a musical household, […]
Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA are thrilled to finally release their brand-new studio album, Aspiral, today. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from […]
Emerging in 2023 with a period of relentless live performances, developing and refining their sound, Naarm/Melbourne’s post-punk trio Remit are set to release their debut single ‘Posthuman’, the first taste from their soon-to-be-announced album due […]
Sometimes as a fan of a band you get attached to certain line ups and when line ups change it can be a bit hard to get used to, Thundermother is (if you take out […]
Hundreds of damp punks in a Prison Yard watching The Sex Pistols – what could be a better or more fitting way to end a tour on a Friday evening in Fremantle? We started the […]
German metalcore titans Annisokay just released their highly anticipated EP, ‘Abyss Pt II’ via Arising Empire. This new installment promises to continue the band’s evolution, delivering their signature blend of crushing heaviness and melodic intensity. […]
Well, I must say I have been to gigs in Mansions, at the beach, in pubs the size of a postage stamp all the way up to stadiums, but I have never been to a […]
Rock n Roll Hall of fame inductees and legends of rock, ZZ Top, are thrilled to announce Australian singer, songwriter and guitar slinger, Dallas Frasca, as support on the 2025 Australian dates for The Elevation […]
For those that were there in the 80’s and 90’s we all know that the Rock music we had back then was the best in the world, but sometimes it takes a show by a […]
English synth-pop duo SOFT CELL hit Australia for their first ever tour & with an announcement like that, which has fans donning their fluro and leathers, we couldn’t wait to head down to the opening […]
Captivating Brit rock crew PEARL HANDLED REVOLVER continue their resurgence with their immersing new album, Tales You Lose, which is out on Friday 18th April. The UK quintet have also revealed their enthralling new single […]
Canadian stoner rock powerhouse Woodhawk returns with the announcement of their highly anticipated third studio album, “Love Finds A Way,” set for release on June 6, 2025, via Grand Hand Records. The Calgary trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike […]
Japanese metal powerhouse KNOSIS, the visionary project led by renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, is proud to announce their debut full-length album GENKNOSIS due out August 1, 2025 via SharpTone Records. To celebrate this landmark […]
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