Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album “The Accidental”, out January 30, 2026. ‘Push Comes […]
It’s been nothing short of a monumental year for the Black Eyed Sons. With their electrifying performances and a sound that blends grit, melody, and raw energy, the band has carved out a unique space […]
The highly anticipated opening night of a sold out tour for The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary has arrived! Arriving in Australia to celebrate their timeless debut album which continues to attract […]
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 […]
For the first time since their sellout 2001 Australian tour, multi-platinum and BRIT award winning, Scottish alternative rock band Travis is coming to Australia, to perform classic album ‘The Man Who’ in full and other fan favourites […]
The 8th of October 2025… A poignant date on the calendar for rock legend Jon Stevens. Not only is it his birthday (many happy returns from all of us at The Rockpit, Jon) but it […]
Jon Stevens is back with “SHIMMER,” his first solo album in seven years! This vibrant, eleven-track collection is a testament to resilience and collaboration, showcasing Stevens’ enduring talent and passion. “SHIMMER” is available NOW for […]
Perth’s Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of Western Australia’s premier celebrations of heavy music. Taking over Freo.Social on Saturday October 4 2025, the festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme […]
Perth’s Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of Western Australia’s premier celebrations of heavy music. Taking over Freo.Social on Saturday October 4 2025, the festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme […]
Perth’s Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of Western Australia’s premier celebrations of heavy music. Taking over Freo.Social on Saturday October 4 2025, the festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme […]
Rock legends Mötley Crüe have released their brand-new hits collection From The Beginning (BMG), a definitive compilation tracing the band’s storied career from their start on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles to their current status […]
Perth’s Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of Western Australia’s premier celebrations of heavy music. Taking over Freo.Social on Saturday October 4 2025, the festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme […]
PERTURBATOR – the Paris-based composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist James Kent–today released ‘Mors Ultima Ratio,’ the fourth single previewing his new album Age of Aquarius due out on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. ‘Mors Ultima Ratio‘ is a menacing, […]
Perth’s Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of Western Australia’s premier celebrations of heavy music. Taking over Freo.Social on Saturday October 4 2025, the festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme […]
Earlier this year UK indie icons Kaiser Chiefs announced their return to Australia this November, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their seminal record, Employment, one of the best-selling UK debut albums of all time. It will be their first […]
Multi-Platinum & Gold ARIA-certified, ARIA-nominated, and 4x Golden Guitar-nominated powerhouse KINGSWOOD are back with their latest single, “Lovin’ A Girl” – a heartfelt, guitar-driven ode to classic Country Rock. This single sets the tone for […]
Take two of Australia’s top all-female rock n roll bands, stick them together for a night of unmissable live music, add one off Perth’s brightest new up coming artists and what have you got? An […]
The Disco-Punk band at the end of the world… ELECTRIC SIX return for The Greatest Hits Tour After sold out tours in both 2023 AND 2024… NOTHING CAN STOP Electric Six!!! An ELECTRIC SIX show […]
2025 is turning out to be an extremely challenging year as we continue to compile our shortlists for our album of the year selection, as each an every week another release blows us away and […]
It’s been a huge few weeks for Perth singer songwriter Morgan Joanel. Smouldering Americana/Rock track and new single ‘Fallin” dropped on June 20th, receiving high praise from fans and peers alike and now Joanel prepares […]
HARDLINE MEDIA are proud to present, German Goth Metal pioneers LORD OF THE LOST, who will hit Aussie shores in February 2026. LORD OF THE LOST – A name that over the last 15 years has embedded […]
Battlesnake have delivered their new Opus upon humanity ; “Dawn of the Exultants and the Hunt for the Shepherd is the prequel to ‘Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple’. The inception of the Exultants and their search for […]
Following the prolific release of their self-titled album and their biggest headline shows to date in 2024, MAKE THEM SUFFER announced a massive 2025 regional Australian tour earlier this year which is set to bring […]
There are moments we get to spend some quality time with some pretty amazing and talented people, while gathering interviews and reviewing shows for The Rockpit. And there are times we get a chance encounter […]
Can you think of many more artists that have been quite as ‘Defiant’ as the ever-youthful Jimmy Barnes? No? Neither can we. From his well-documented upbringing, colourful life from his Cold Chisel days, tangos with […]
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