2026 is a significant time stamp for New Zealand’s Split Enz. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album ‘Mental Notes’, twenty years since their last major tour and seventeen years since they last […]
When this tour was announced the light that lit up in me was magical. My favourite new millennium pop punk band and the artist that changed my world in this decade. Kicking things off tonight […]
Last night Rod Laver Arena was treated to a show that showcased some of the world’s most exciting new talents along with a band that for the last fourteen years has captivated the music world. […]
On Episode 16 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we caught up with Mark Wilson of Australian Rock Collective (ARC) who are heading out on the road this June to celebrate The Eagles ‘Hotel California’ and […]
On Episode 15 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we caught up with Joey Vera of Armoured Saint who are about to release their 9th studio album ’Emotion Reset Factory’ on May 22nd via Metal Blade […]
On Episode 14 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we caught up with South African, Singer, songwriter, guitarist and looper Jeremy Loops. Jeremy is returning to Australia for the first time in six years for a […]
On Episode 13 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we caught up with Melbourne guitarist, singer, songwriter and rising star Kathleen Halloran. With appearances on this year’s Good Friday Appeal with John Farnham’s band to her […]
On what was the coldest evening this year the line outside Stay Gold was keen to catch some Heat in more way than one. With doors set to open at 7pm we were still in […]
Tonight is a journey that started forty years ago. It started with the incredible Australian Made Tour that swept the county back in 1986/7. Hobart was the first show of that tour on boxing day […]
On Episode 12 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we catch up with the one and only Zakk Wylde to talk all things Black Label Societies ‘Engines Of Demolition’ which was released via MNRK Heavy on […]
Calling a tour “The Big Rock Show” is a big call. Through the history of time there have indeed been some big rock shows and tours. This one is a little different though. It’s celebrating […]
On Episode 11 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we chat to Sace6 who are a duo from the east cost of America, together sace and Noah Thomas create this eclectic fusion or pop, rnb and […]
Nervosa have just released their sixth album “Slave Machine” via Napalm records and on episode 10 of 50 Shades Of Slaids caught up with guitarist Helena Kotina to talk the album, the bands growth and […]
In episode 9 of 50 Shades of Slaids, we catch up with UK blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Ashley Sherlock to talk about a huge new chapter in his career, including his recent endorsement with […]
With BluesFest being cancelled at such short notice this tour almost didn’t happen. Set to be one of the headline acts of the iconic festival this initial couple of sideshows in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane […]
There has always been something about The Pogues that has captivated me. When ‘Rum, Sodomy & Lash’ came out forty years ago I didn’t appreciate their music at all. Over the years as my tastes […]
When it comes to tours that I have been excited about this one was on top of my list. I have been chomping at the bit to see Anthrax with Joey Belladonna. It was a […]
On episode 8 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we catch up with Evergrey founding member and frontman Tom Englund. With their sensational new album ‘Architects Of A New Weave’ due on June 5 via Napalm […]
In this exclusive extended seventh episode of 50 Shades Of Slaids, Slaids sat down with Little Angels frontman Toby Jepson for a chat about the band’s history and their triumphant return on the upcoming Big, […]
Slaids caught up with H.E.A.T. founding member Jonas ‘Jona Tee’ Thegel on episode six of 50 Shades Of Slaids ahead of their April Welcome To The Future Australian Tour. This is the bands third trip […]
On episode 5 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we catch up with Ollie Hillborg, frontman for Glorious Bankrobbers. Glorious Bankrobbers formed in 1983 in Stockholm Sweden. For a band with a forty-three year career (including […]
50 Shades of Slaids caught up with Tuff frontman Stevie Rachelle just days before he jumps on a plane to Australia for his third visit down under. This time he is joining first time visitors […]
In episode three of 50 Shades Of Slaids – Andrew Slaidins sat down to chat with Scott Ian of Anthrax to talk about the upcoming Australian tour at the end of March, their first headline […]
In episode two of “Fifty Shades of Slaids,” Andrew Slaidins chatted with P.J. Farley, the bassist of Trixter, ahead of their first-ever tour in Australia. P.J. discussed the band’s early days, their debut album, and […]
Slaids caught up with Girish & The Chronicles frontman Girish Pradan ahead of their first Australian tour to talk all things Girish & The Chronicles and dives deep into the history of the band. Hailing […]
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