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LIVE REVIEW: ’68 – Adelaide, July 20th 2017
The rock duo known simply as ’68 made the long trek to Australia this week for a run of shows as part of their tour in support of “Two Parts Viper” which was released […]
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Nashville trio Simo to release new album “Rise & Shine”
In mid-2015, Nashville trio SIMO signed to Mascot Label Group and released Let Love Show The Way, their 2nd LP in January of 2016. The album, recorded at the Allman Brothers former residence in […]
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The Fell Release Official Music Video For Debut Single, “Footprints”
Newly formed altternative rock band The Fell have released the Official Music Video for their debut single, “Footprints.” Originally premiered on Classic Rock, “Footprints,” filmed in a bomb shelter and biological weapons test site on […]
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Black Star Riders release official lyric video for ‘Cold War Love’
There’s a beautiful purity to the finest rock ‘n’ roll, a thrilling simplicity in striking an over-amplified guitar chord, a transcendent joy in getting high on just volume, adrenaline and a backbeat. BLACK STAR RIDERS, […]
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Blaze Bayley announces North American tour in support of ‘Endure And Survive’ album
Over the years, a whole new appreciation has developed for the “Blaze Bayley era” of Iron Maiden – which resulted in such classic albums as 1995’s ‘X Factor’ and 1998’s ‘Virtual XI’ (and the […]
News: UK & Europe
Dyscarnate Return ‘With All Their Might’ album
The “Kings Of UK Death”, as cited by Metal Hammer magazine have returned With All Their Might, a new album set for release 15th September via Unique Leader. “With All Their Might is the sound of […]
News: North America
Screamking announces US summer show dates and new band line-up
Chicago, Illinois heavy metal band SCREAMKING have announced four new July / August summer shows throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. In addition, the band has added 3 new band members to their line-up. ScreamKing vocalist […]
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Ethereal Riffian Launch Pre-Orders for “Afterlight” DVD
Ukrainian spiritualized rockers Ethereal Riffian have launched pre-orders for “Afterlight” DVD, which showcases the results of the band’s 6-year work. “Afterlight” is a conceptual work and its main theme is spiritual liberation in different spiritual […]
News: Australia & NZ
Dune rats launch animated video for ‘6 Pack’ ahead of Splendour In The Grass And NRL Footy Show
Dune Rats have released a sick new animated video for their latest single 6 Pack ahead of this weekend’s Splendour In The Grass performance. But for those who can’t make it to Splendour, you’ll be […]
News: Australia & NZ
Stoner rockers Junior Danger release Dirt and Grime single
Swamp rockers Junior Danger are releasing a new tome to their heavy rock bookcase with a thumping dirg, DIRT AND GRIME. If Nick Cave was into the White Stripes this is what it would […]
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Judas Priest announce new mobile game ‘Judas Priest: Road To Valhalla’
Sony Music Entertainment and legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest announced today that “Judas Priest: Road To Valhalla,” a new mobile game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available in the App […]
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Sepultura to release expanded editions of ‘Chaos A.D.’ and ‘Roots’
Sepultura broadened its musical horizons with Chaos A.D. and Roots, a pair of acclaimed albums that took the Brazilian band’s hard-rocking sound in bold and exciting new directions. Later this year, Rhino will revisit […]
News: Australia & NZ
Mount Defiance share a cold one in video for “Teamwork”
There’s nothing more Australian than cracking a cold one down the pub on a hot summer day. In their new video for “Teamwork”, Mount Defiance are spreading the friendship (and the beer) far and wide, […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE – Brisbane’s Ninth Of May release new video for “Bend”
Just when you thought 2017 was going to be a repeat of crappy old 2016, along comes Ninth Of May to save the day. The completely independent, powerhouse Brisbane 5-piece are back doing what […]
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Metal Church welcome Stet Howland (ex-WASP) as their permanent drummer
Fans that have seen METAL CHURCH live at their recent shows in the United States and Europe, may have noticed a new face on stage. The guy behind the kit has been none other […]
News: North America
Mass Destruction Metal Fest to be held in Atlanta in November
MASS DESTRUCTION METAL FEST in partnership with A. RIPPIN’ PRODUCTION announce 15 extreme metal bands to perform at The Loft @ Center Stage on November 3rd & 4th, 2017. Announced bands include: DEMONCY, MACABRE, […]
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Ukrainian post-djent band Beyond The Pleasure Releases ‘God Of War’ Music Video
BEYOND THE PLEASURE Releases ‘God Of War’ Music Video Ukrainian post-djent band BEYOND THE PLEASURE released their debut music video ‘Never Let You In’ last April, 2017. After successful release of first video band worked […]
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Canadian hard rock/metal band Old James stream new track “Salutations”
Canadian hard rock/metal band OLD JAMES have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to stream their new track “Salutations”. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album Speak Volumes which will be released on August […]
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Swedish hard rock sensations Märvel release new video for “Goodluck Sandy”
Swedish hard rock sensations Märvel have released their new track “Goodluck Sandy”. The track is the first single from their upcoming album At The Sunshine Factory. Grab the track on digital platforms: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2tlEfCn Deezer: http://bit.ly/2u4ERv1 […]
News: Australia & NZ
Justice For The Damned Release New Single “No Flowers On Your Grave”
Last night on triple j’s The Racket, Sydney heavy outfit Justice For The Damned shared another taste of their upcoming album, with the new single ‘No Flowers On Your Grave‘, featuring Jazmine Luders of […]
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Sons Of Texas set ‘Forged By Fortitude’ for September 22 on Razor & Tie.
Following two years of touring behind their debut album, Baptized in the Rio Grande, Sons of Texas returned to the studio earlier this year with producer Josh Wilbur to record their follow up. The result […]
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Crossfaith Announce New EP Freedom & Debut New Single “Diavolos”
Japan’s finest electro-metal warriors Crossfaith have announced they will be dropping their new digital-only three-track EP, Freedom, on August 4 via UNFD. The first taste of Freedom came last night via explosive first single “Diavolos” which […]
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Legendary punk rockers Descendents share video for ‘Without Love’
Today legendary punk band Descendents share their video for Without Love. The emotionally charged track appears on 2016’s Hypercaffium Spazzinate—the band’s first album in 12 years. Partially animated—and co-starring the classic Milo cartoon—Without […]
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Peter Hook & The Light Announce Exclusive Sydney Show Performing Both Joy Division Albums
The response to Peter Hook & The Light’s Australian Tour performing the Factory Records album’s ‘Substance’ by Joy Division & New Order this October has been overwhelming. With the 7th October Sydney show at […]
News: Australia & NZ
Flynn Effect release new single ‘Give In To Me’ ahead of Obsidian album release
Brisbane’s Flynn Effect are today rolling out their second single from their upcoming OBSIDIAN album tour. Obsidian is their second album and will be available for purchase on August 4. The album can be pre-ordered now […]