Released this past November in Europe, Rockshots Records announces the North American release of progressive metal guitarist DUSTIN BEHM‘s debut solo album “The Beyond” on January 19th, 2018. Picking up the guitar at the […]
Tony Klinger, renowned producer of The Who’s “The Kids Are Alright” film, has started a PledgeMusic campaign for “The Who and I” Box Set, Book and Memorabilia. The Box Set contains Tony’s new book […]
Metal/hardcore quartet BAILER return with their new self-titled EP, due for release on 9th February 2018 via Distro-y Records. Following on from 2017’s PTSD and 2016’s Shaped By The Landscape, BAILER is an ambitious collection of […]
Welcome to the official Rockpit press page for the 2018 Download Festival Australia. Here you can keep up to date with all the latest press releases, interviews, sideshows and more as we help give […]
Kutscher’s Blues Band released a new music video for the song “Changes“ from their first album “The KE Sessions”. It is the fourth video release (after “N°1”, “Black Train” and “Beer Soldier”) from this album. […]
In advance of their massive European tour, SEPTICFLESH are now revealing a pro-shot clip for the track “Martyr” taken from their latest masterpiece, ‘Codex Omega‘, which has been directed by long-time collaborator Jon Simvonis. The video […]
Doom death trio Bestialord features current and ex member(s) of Manilla Road and Sanctus Infernum. Their H.P. Lovecraft and Horror Movie inspired debut album “Law of the Burning” is out now jointly via Symbol of […]
IHSAHN is a name that is synonymous with the Worldwide metal scene; a musical visionary who’s creativity is unparalleled and influence is far reaching. IHSAHN will, after all these years, make his live debut […]
“We’ve hit the ground running”, that’s how STONE EMPIRE have described 2017. Back on Australian soil after an extremely successful American Tour with American heavyweights POWERMAN 5000. STONE EMPIRE delivered their hard hitting Australian […]
Ft. Lauderdale, FL based metal band Ornimental has released the Lyric Video for their single, “Love Thy Enemy.” Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Love Thy Enemy” is available to stream and download online. “Love Thy […]
Post metal-rock band Weesp has finally rewarded its fans – so called sailors – with the first single from a long-awaited new album and presents their brand-new track “Illumination” together with official music video! […]
Connecticut-based prog rock outfit MILE MARKER ZERO are celebrating the holidays with their very own prog inspired cover of the festive single, “Sleigh Ride”. The single is now available for digital download and/or streaming […]
Under the name Ucigan, a new sludge/black metal band from Romania released their first album. The group, formed at the beginning of this year realeased a 7 song self-titled album on the 2nd of […]
A roundup of the latest news from Nuclear Blast including updates on Tankard, In Flames, Beast In Black and Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. The German thrash metal legends TANKARD released […]
Brazilian melodic hard rock band Leatherjacks have released their new single ‘I Hate To Fall In Love‘ in time for Christmas, the follow up to their debut album “The Lost Arts Of Rock And […]
UK’s NWOBHM titans MILLENNIUM launched new videoclip, entitled “Rise Above”, song taken from “Awakening” album. MILLENNIUM was formed in 1982 by Mark Duffy (vocals) and Pete McArdle (guitar). They recruited Steve Mennell (drums) Dave Price (bass) and Dave Merrington(guitar). The band released their debut […]
On December 21st 2011, the Canadian metal community lost one of its heroes, David Gold of Woods of Ypres in a tragic car accident. On the 6th anniversary of his death, good friend and fellow […]
American actor, Lee Vervoort, best known for his role as a Savior in Seasons 6 and 7 of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” is set to play the lead character in an upcoming music video […]
Due to unprecedented demand, UNWRITTEN LAW have added Adelaide to their February Black Album tour. David Roy Williams “We’ve never seen such incredible demand from Adelaide for a show. We really hope to see […]
Yes it’s that time of the year again when everyone’s top lists of the year are popping up and of course, The Rockpit has come up with what we think is the very best […]
The Rockpit took in shows all across Australia and the U.S. in 2017, captured in our reviews and photography department. We take a look at the highlights of the year and what made […]
Dan Cribb’s tribute to The Simpsons continues, with the WA singer-songwriter this month unleashing two whirlwind songs with a special guest vocalist on each. The expanding Worst Tribute Ever LP – which already features the […]
After former members of Joe Cocker’s band decided to keep the master’s songs and unique live interpretation alive as the band “Cocker Rocks”, they teamed up with British singer Eliot Tuffin, recorded a live […]
Swedish black metal masters, Dark Funeral, are excited to announce their return to North America for the first time in 5 years. The band will be co-headlining this run with Septic Flesh and are […]
Chicago-based industrial doom lords DRUG HONKEY are pleased to announce the long-awaited cassette release of their nightmarish fifth album, Cloak of Skies, due out Dec. 26 via Ascension Monuments Media. Recorded by the band themselves at […]
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