Featuring veterans of the Adelaide heavy scene with members from Japam and Colibrium, Control The Sun have just released their debut single, ‘Say It’s Over‘. The ‘to the point’ progressive metal act distinguish themselves with singalong […]
Ahead of this year’s FROTH & FURY Fest, Abramelin frontman Simon Dower caught up with The Rockpit to chat about their long-awaited WA return, preparing for vocal destruction, and why “Human Abattoir” still slays every […]
Australia’s own theatrical rock juggernaut Sisters Doll are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated “Good Day To Be Alive” Australian Tour, hitting cities nationwide in 2026. Renowned for their electrifying live shows and explosive energy, […]
Chavez Cartel return with their latest single For Better Or Worse – a dirty love song drenched in chaos, clarity, and heartbreak. Set for worldwide release on Friday, November 28, the track is a raw […]
Some things in life feel as if they’re destined—moments that fall into place with a kind of cosmic inevitability you can feel in your bones. Eric Gales playing Fremantle, in the dimly lit warmth of […]
Adelaide prog experts, Dyssidia have just released their second full length album, Deeper Wells Of Meaning, The band have carved a distinct mark on global progressive metal with their commanding blend of technical precision, theatrical depth and emotional […]
One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma have released their third studio album, “Searching For You In The Darkness”, via XMusic. Featuring two previous singles, Heroes and More Than Survival, the band have just released […]
Brisbane’s long running, uncompromising metal-punk juggernaut Dreamkillers have dropped a new track called Mulberry Sky ahead of their new album, Proiphys Cunninghamii, out on January 23, 2026 Just what is Mulberry Sky? the band explain.. “It’s hidden in […]
PistonFist’s self styled ‘Petrol Rock’ has been burning up stages across Brisbane since 2018 leaving serious skid marks in their wake. In 2023 the band opened two shows for the legendary Smashing Pumpkins and Janes […]
Black and Death Metal are genres that have no middle ground for me, I either like a band a lot or I don’t in this musical style. Cradle Of Filth are a band I like […]
What a difference a few months makes. Just 14 weeks ago, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur was a 14-year-old singer from Newcastle with one simple goal: to release her debut single lego independently and convince local promoters to give her band […]
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wednesday, […]
This tour has been a long time coming, thirteen years to be precise since Lenny Kravitz last graced Australian shores. Why it’s taken so long to return I’m not sure, no doubt what was happening […]
Just in time for their upcoming European co-headline tour with labelmates Warkings, symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS announce their new album. Armada – An Orchestral Voyage is a masterful interpretation of their successful most […]
Parody metal masters NANOWAR OF STEEL are headed out on the road—and they packed some brand-new music! What better to support their upcoming tour with Mongolian rockers Uuhai than The Genghis Khan EP to End […]
Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS announce their highly anticipated second album, Year Of The Snake, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! To mark the occasion, the trio has revealed a new single, “Hot […]
Swedish modern rock unit SELF DECEPTION have unleashed their first single via Napalm Records, “Time’s Up”, featuring an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals! The track arrives with an official music video. The […]
Extreme’s sixth studio album was released worldwide on June 9th 2023 via earMUSIC and has continued to impact fans and fellow musicians around the world. ‘Here’s to the Losers,’ the video, completes the mission to create 12 […]
Wednesday 13 the more I see this guy live, the more I rave about him. Live he never misses; on record he is super consistent and has this incredible way to add depth to what […]
Thrash metal titans Anthrax have announced they will return to Australia for four huge nights in 2026. Presented by Live Nation, the Australian tour will kick off at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, March […]
In 2006 Laura Cox became a YouTube sensation, playing instrumental versions of her favourite guitar driven songs, this then turned into Laura uploading solo performances, singing her original material in 2008 as well. The progression […]
Champions of all things WA, Old Mervs are throwing two huge regional shindigs to kick off 2026. With a custom built truck stage, the duo from Kojonup will deliver a festival experience to Albany and […]
I first saw Sebastian live with Skid Row in 1990 at Festival Hall in Melbourne. That show for me is one of my gig highlights. I finally got to see Sebastian and co live. The […]
JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie releases his third single “Frozen Hearts” from his upcoming studio album Empty Chairs. The single is available from Friday November 21st on all streaming platforms HERE. […]
Way back when… Leeds … 2000 … Kaiser Chiefs were formed, since then they’ve released eight original studio albums (two of those UK No. 1), had nine Top 40 singles, including the No. 1 ‘Ruby’, […]
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