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Chris Cuffaro is a name you may not know, but his photos you certainly do. With a career that spans more than four decades Chris has worked with them all. His story is incredible and […]
Perth, Western Australia is the home to X-Music’s latest signing Electric State. Slaids caught up with the whole band to chat about the signing, the Sisters Doll support, new music and share the exclusive news […]
Rain City Drive is a band you may or may not need an introduction to, but their history is deep and most may have known them when they were Slaves. This new lease on life […]
In this year-end interview with Andrew Slaidins, Brennan Mileto of Sisters Doll reflected on their 2025 achievements, including their 15th anniversary, successful album release “Scars,” and international tours in the US and UK. They also […]
Dellacoma have just released their third album ‘Searching For You In The Dark’ via XMusic. Andrew Slaidins sat down with frontman and long time friend Dellacoma Rio to talk the album, his journey since becoming […]
Lagwagon are celebrating two 30-year anniversaries in 2026 when they hit Australia and New Zealand in January/February. Thirty years of the ‘Hoss’ album and thirty years since they first toured our country. Andrew Slaidins sat […]
The Bloody Beetroots, who are they and who is Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo? Andrew Slaidins Sat down with Rifo to get to the bottom of it all. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo is better known as […]
In 2006 Laura Cox became a YouTube sensation, playing instrumental versions of her favourite guitar driven songs, this then turned into Laura uploading solo performances, singing her original material in 2008 as well. The progression […]
BLVD Of Eyes are in Australia people! Their Australian Tour on Friday November 21 at The Cherry Bar in Melbourne. While in Australia with her husband Robert Trujillo, Chloe Trujillo took some time out of […]
Michael Learns To Rock, just who are they? In this interview with frontman Jascha Richter, Andrew Slaidins chats about the band it’s history and how a band relatively unknown to Australia have had a thirty-four-year […]
In 2003 Electric Mary was born and took Melbourne by storm with their unapologetic brand of rock n roll. Live they are dynamic, powerful and take no prisoners; anyone that has seen them live will […]
The Church celebrate forty-five years as a band this year and are celebrating their career to date with “The Singles Collection” tour. Earlier this year Andrew Slaidins caught up with frontman and founder Steve Kilbey […]
We had a chat with Opeth’s bassist Martin Mendez about their new album “The Last Will And Testament” and the massive tour hitting Australia this month. If you’ve seen Opeth live before, you know they’re […]
Smash Into Pieces hail from Sweden and they are just about to release their ninth studio album ‘Armaheaven’ on October 31. If you haven’t heard these guys and like your rock a touch pop sensibilities […]
I have always said there is something special in the water in Sweden when it comes to rock music and Solence are no exception. The bands fifth album ‘Angels Calling ‘ is out October 31 […]
The Black Sorrows and Joe Camilleri are a part of Australian musical history and culture. Their songs are staples of radio and television, they have been touring for over forty years and show no signs […]
Wednesday 13 is heading to Australia again this November to blow our minds yet again. This time he and his band are here as a part of the Horror Down Under tour with Kim Dracula. […]
Ali Campbell is the original voice and frontman of UB40. He departed the band in 2008 and formed a new version of the band, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell with Mickey Virtue and Astro from the […]
Testament are back!!! It’s been five years since their last studio effort. ‘Para Bellum’ is out October 10 and is nothing short of the definitive Testament record. It’s brutal, beautiful and will kick your ass. […]
The Rasmus stormed their way onto mainstream radio and music television back in 2003 with their breakthrough hit “In The Shadows”. That songs rich melody and massive hook took them to the next level globally. […]
Dallas Frasca is a name that shouldn’t need an introduction. She is a powerhouse singer/songwriter and guitarist. The last twelve months for this incredible performer have just gone from strength to strength. With legions of […]
October and November sees Mike Muir and Suicidal Tendencies visit Australian shores, this time they are here as a part of Metallica’s 72 Seasons Tour. While the stadium dates only scratch the surface of the bands […]
Don Broco are one of those bands that defy boundaries within heavy rock. Always innovative and forever evolving, there is something in their music for everyone. Their live shows are things of legend and must […]
ROCK IS NOT DEAD : THE AWAKENING festival is coming in hot and kicks off this weekend. Brisbane’s Brightside is the venue and The Rockpit caught up with TAILOR MADE REJECTS ahead of the August […]
ROCK IS NOT DEAD : THE AWAKENING festival is coming in hot. Brisbane’s Brightside is the venue and The Rockpit caught up with THE DREADFUL TIDES ahead of the August 30 show. Melbourne’s THE DREADFUL […]
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