Power metal warriors WARKINGS celebrate their energetic shows with a new single: their cover of “Live is Life” honours fellow Austrians Opus. Originally released in 1984, the song became an international hit. Similarly, WARKINGS stormed […]
Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN reveal the third mesmerizing single from their upcoming album, Temptation’s Gates. Releasing June 26, 2026 via Napalm Records, it is their first offering with new singer Nicole Willerton. “Unchained” […]
Ukrainian modern progressive metal leaders JINJER unveil a brand new live video for their steamrolling anthem “Tantrum,” the opening track of their latest full-length studio album, Duél, released in February 2025 via Napalm Records. The […]
There are interviews that begin with a bang… and then there are interviews that begin with the entire street losing power two minutes before you hit record. Sitting in near-total darkness with only the glow […]
Chicago punk quartet Rise Against will tour to Australia and New Zealand, joined by Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions, Dropkick Murphys. Produced by Live Nation, this year will see Rise Against tour with Dropkick […]
You know him as the founding member, key songwriter and bassist of Skid Row. On June 12 Rachel Bolan releases his debut solo album ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State ‘. On Episode 19 of 50 […]
With “Memory”, the third single before the release of his debut solo album, Rachel Bolan from Skid Row delivers an honest, straight forward track from the upcoming record. The track leans into a more introspective […]
UK dark rock icons The Sisters of Mercy will return to Australia at the end of 2026, bringing their acclaimed live show back across the country, including a stop in Hobart! The Sisters of Mercy are one of […]
Some people are simply born for Rock and Roll — and for Mikkey Dee, it feels like destiny was written from the very beginning. Coming from what he calls a real “drumming family,” the path […]
Brisbane rock outfit Sound Affliction have released a powerful new track, Frozen, taken from their Behind The Walls album released via XMusic The band says of the song; “Frozen is about feeling like your heart is trapped […]
Frontier Touring are thrilled to welcome The Script, one of Frontier’s most toured international artists, back to Australia for three east coast arena shows in March 2027 as part of their Man In The Arena Tour. “We can’t wait to take our […]
Tarja Turunen is one of those voices that once you hear you never forget. Musically Tarja has had a diverse career and has always been fearless, with her new album ‘Frisson Noir’ she pushes those […]
Australian metalcore merchants Engraved have released their new album, Hymns For The Hollow along with new single, Pressure, today via XMusic! From the get go, Pressure makes its intentions clear. Blistering guitar work tears through the […]
On episode 17 of 50 Shades of Slaids The Rockpit caught up with Frida Ohlin & Jonas Gustavsson of Swedish power metal bands Rexoria to talk all things their new album “Fallen Dimension” which is […]
Following the success of their ACCLAIMED concerts at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE and Melbourne’s PICA, TSIM have agreed to headline their FIRST NATIONAL TOUR IN OVER 30 YEARS. Because TSIM wants all your money, they will […]
Australian country superstar Wade Forster has today released the second taste of his forthcoming new album with the single ‘Anytime, Anywhere, Antoinette’, out now. This track comes hot on the heels of the announce of his much-anticipated […]
Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU proudly announce their forthcoming third full-length album, HUN, out July 24 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Pre-order/Pre-save HUN here https://thehu.lnk.to/hun Alongside the album news, the […]
Bluesy alt rockers When Rivers Meet are ramping up the expectation ahead of new album Rhythm Rust & Static’s June 19th release after dropping heart versus head anthem Caught In The Middle. Due to unforeseen […]
Multi-GRAMMY® award-nominated New York heavy metal titans Anthrax – Scott Ian (guitar), Charlie Benante (drums), Frank Bello (bass), Joey Belladonna (vocals), and Jonathan Donais (guitar) – will unleash their long-awaited 12th full-length studio album Cursum Perficio on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records and Megaforce Records (North America). It marks the band’s first record […]
PERTH, WA — Friday June 12 will see the Rosemount Hotel transformed into a powerhouse celebration of hard rock and heavy metal as TITANS OF STEEL delivers an explosive night dedicated to four of the […]
Kathleen Halloran made her long-awaited Western Australian headline debut at Mojo’s Bar Fremantle on Wednesday night, bringing her intimate solo show to WA in support of her outstanding debut album Nobody’s Baby. Already regarded as […]
There are performers that simply have the x-factor, that point of difference, that magic. Michael Paynter I first came across as a member of Icehouse. From the moment I heard Michael Paynter’s voice it sent […]
There’s something slightly bittersweet about reviewing The Final Ride. On one hand, this is a powerful live document from one of hard rock’s most enduring guitar heroes in George Lynch. On the other, it underlines […]
Two decades after they exploded onto the Australian music scene with the era-defining hit Voodoo Child, Rogue Traders brought the energy, nostalgia and massive singalongs to the York on Lilydale for The Anthem’s 21st Anniversary […]
Legends of modern heavy music, Killswitch Engage return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing more than two decades of genre-defining metal to the stage with their biggest Antipodean headline shows yet, joined by special […]
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