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ALBUM REVIEW: Vain – Disintegrate Together
If like me you’ve been there from the off – a glorious 35 years later we have what I as a huge fan of the artistic endeavors of Mr. Davy Vain and his band […]
Articles by Mark Diggins
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Greta Van Fleet – Australian Tour 2024 exclusive with Sam Kiszka
Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019. GRETA VAN FLEET will […]
Reviews Live
LIVE REVIEW: DIRTY HONEY with special guests Dead City Ruins and Shotgun Mistress
In my 40 years of concert going I’ve seen just over 5000 shows and I can still recall the anticipation I felt in my youth seeing a band I love for the first time. One […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: Temple Balls – Avalanche
There was a late charge last year for ‘album of the year 2024’ and Finnish rockers Temple Balls 4th album ‘Avalanche’ was one of the main challengers. If you’ve followed the band from that […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: INFECTIOUS GROOVES – Mike Muir
Infectious Grooves’ Australian tour marks their first concerts since 2019, and first Australian shows since 2008. Since forming in 1989, the band has released four albums (between 1991 and 2000) and toured across the globe. […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Crazy Lixx – Two Shots At Glory
The Rockpit has been championing the music of Crazy Lixx for the 15 years we’ve been in existence, starting with a review of the second record 2010’s ‘New Religion’ and an interview with Danny Rexon […]
Interviews
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS with Chris Damien Doll of SUiCiDE BOMBERS
In the fourth installment of our new feature which runs every Sunday we are asking the bands that make our contenders for album of the year to list their Top Ten albums of all time. […]
Interviews
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS with Lyle Starr of SUiCiDE BOMBERS
In the third installment of our new feature which runs every Sunday we are asking the bands that make our contenders for album of the year to list their Top Ten albums of all time. […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: THE DAMNED – Rat Scabies
The Damned released the first ever U.K. Punk Rock single, they also released the first ever U.K. Punk Rock album, and they were the first U.K. Punk band to Tour the United States. But they […]
Reviews - Music Releases
VINTAGE REVIEW: Crazy Lixx – Riot Avenue (2012)
When we changed over servers ten years ago we lost a lot of original reviews – and are slowly adding them back to the site – with Crazy Lixx’ reworking of 5 songs from […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: The End Machine – The Quantum Phase
I honestly don’t know what’s going on these days with these ‘project’ releases. I was quite partial to The End Machine, being a longstanding Dokken fan and have also been a fan of Robert Mason […]
Interviews
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS with C. Slim of SUiCiDE BOMBERS
In the second installment of our new feature which runs every Sunday we are asking the bands that make our contenders for album of the year to list their Top Ten albums of all time. […]
Reviews Live
LIVE REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS with ICEHOUSE and BACHELOR GIRL
A sold out show in Perth’s glorious Kings Park is a wonderful way to end any tour, and this years Red Hot Summer Series Two concluded on an unusually cool night that appeared out of […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Glam Fest Sydney, Metros 18th February 2024
GLAM FEST AUSTRALIA’s second installment descended upon Sydney this Sunday with a bang that you could hear from space. To say that it went well would be the understatement of the year, and as the […]
Interviews
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS with Stevie Teaze of SUiCiDE BOMBERS
In our new feature starting this week and running every Sunday we are asking the bands that make our contenders for album of the year to list their Top Ten albums of all time. We […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Janet Gardner (The Voice of Vixen, Solo Artist, Gardner-James)
Janet Gardner last graced our shores a few years ago to rave reviews. Now she’s back with her band which includes ex-Tyketto bassist Justin James for Glam Fest Australia. Bringing a formidable band and playing […]
Festivals
NEVER SAY DIE FEST 2024 – BRISBANE ROCKS ON: THE SHOW MUST GO ON AT MANSFIELD TAVERN
Brisbane, Australia – In a thrilling turn of events following the unforeseen cancellation of Glamfest Brisbane, the heart of rock ‘n’ roll in Brisbane beats stronger than ever. Danny & Mango from Ablaze, Glenn from […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: H.E.A.T. – Kenny Leckremo
H.E.A.T. has to be one of the best live Hard Rock bands around at the moment and they are bringing their live energy down under again this year for shows at Glam Fest Australia in […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Walter Trout live in Fremantle
One of the most appealing and enjoyable aspects of a Walter Trout gig is effectively you get a ‘two for the price of one’ experience. The first is clearly an impeccable exhibition of both blues […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: BLIND GUARDIAN ON TOUR NOW IN AUSTRALIA NOW – Hansi Kürsch talks to the Rockpit
Just off the boat from the 12th edition of the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, Hansi Kürsch took time to check in with The Rockpit just before they set off for Australia and their ‘God […]
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LIVE REVIEW: THE DARKNESS 20th Anniversary ‘Permission To Land’ – Metropolis Fremantle
There’s one thing for sure The Darkness always puts on a cracking show. A couple of years back they played a sold out show at The Astor and this year they are back with a […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Ville Valo – VV
“Brimming with charisma and gothic melodrama, Ville Valo commands your full attention both on and off the stage. Perfectly fusing the melodic and the melancholic, Valo is the embodiment of Johnny Cash, The Sisters Of Mercy, and […]
Interviews
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: THE CRUEL INTENTIONS – Mats Wernerson
One of the best things about doing interviews for the last 15 years has been meeting and talking to some truly wonderful people. Whilst most bands know how to handle an interview, and some regulars […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: BULLET – Hampus Klang
Sweden has some great Rock bands but my favourite Swedish Heavy Metal band has always been BULLET the kings of old school metal (think a chillier Airbourne). Well the 23 year wait is finally over […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: SAXON – Biff Byford
Like a fine wine Saxon is back even bigger and bolder than before. The band that has been on my playlists for 5 decades and who were a regular gig for a teenage me back […]