News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
TISM presents Wankers Of The World, Unite! An exclusive one-off performance this May at PICA in Melbourne. Set to take the PICA stage on Saturday 2 May, following two sold out concerts this April at the […]
Powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses will headline the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert on Sunday 29 November, bringing Paradise City to the City of Churches’ iconic street circuit this November. Following their massive […]
Australian Heavy Metal heavy weights Wicked Smile have officially released their brand-new album titled ‘When Night Falls’ Worldwide via No Dust Records (Netherlands). Wicked Smile claim that this new record was a natural progression for […]
Perth rock outfit The Silent Deeds today unveil their brand‑new single “Cross the Line”, a high‑energy, rock‑infused track that marks a significant moment in the band’s history. Released across all major streaming platforms, the single […]
Following the release of their critically acclaimed fourth studio album, The Clearing, UK rockers Wolf Alice are thrilled to announce their return to Australia this December, with the GRAMMY-nominated ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ outfit set for […]
Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced 11 spring headlining tour dates for April. The new dates begin April 14th in Kansas City and stop […]
One can’t overstate the size of the FEAR FACTORY boot print on the neck of heavy metal. Unleashing influential albums with devastating anthems for 35 years now, they are widely recognized as both crucial and […]
Melinda Schneider is one of Australia’s most respected performers. She has been a powerful voice in Australian entertainment for over four decades bringing her unmistakable voice, warmth and stage presence. Melinda’s career spans music, theatre, […]
Polish extreme metal pioneers BEHEMOTH have unleashed a visually stunning and fiercely thematic music video for their track ‘Nomen Barbarvm,’ a standout song from their critically acclaimed latest album, The Shit Ov God. The apocalyptic video, […]
With 5 #1 Rock Singles, World Tours in 2025 that featured US, UK and Australia and on the anniversary of their debut album Scars, Sisters Doll are kicking off 2026 with their biggest anthem yet, Good […]
Harnessing heartbreak into a compelling new creative chapter, today Aussie singer-songwriter Flynn Gurry returns with a brand new single and music video Bones, which also powerfully heralds the release of a new EP Gold, due […]
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR continues to turn up the heat with Mornington VIC, Hervey Bay QLD, Hillarys WA & Sandstone Point QLD joining this year’s run of shows. The renowned outdoor festival will feature a […]
Tech-Death Titans ORIGIN (Nuclear Blast) Return to Australia for the First Time Since 2014 – Headlining Sydney Dethfest 2026 + National Tour. Australia, prepare for impact — American technical death metal legends ORIGIN are returning […]
The kings of New York cool are returning Down Under. After 15 years, FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS are back with their seventh studio album A Matter of Time, and they’re bringing their signature blend of gritty […]
LIFE’S A BEACH, the first-ever curated summer event by POLARIS will take place at the Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda next month, joined by a stacked array of local and international talent, before the band hit […]
Girish And The Chronicles make their first-ever Australian tour in March 2026, unleashing their high- voltage live show alongside Melbourne hard-rockers Shotgun Mistress. Based in Bengaluru, GATC have become one of India’s most prominent rock exports. Fronted […]
Australia’s favourite supergroup once again present the best in Australian music – live! Multi Award winner Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani/Sammy Hagar/TOTO), Joe Camilleri (The Black Sorrows), Wendy Matthews, […]
US based guitarist Marisa Anderson, who appeared at Melbourne’s Rising Festival in 2022 with Dirty Three’s Jim White, will be embarking on her first solo tour of Australia February 24-28. Anderson is best known for her […]
The iconic PSEUDO ECHO are back bigger than ever and taking you to FUNKY TOWN with their most exciting tour yet, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their international smash hit Funky Town! Tickets on sale now […]
Hardline Media are stoked to announce the inaugural and triumphant Reckoning tour of VINDICTA. Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, it’s your turn… Born from the ruins of greatness, VINDICTA rise, more original and even greater […]
“well constructed, superbly produced, killer riffs meld perfectly with hard hitting lyrics and well crafted songs. A must for the lover of classy, loud, explosive alternative rock.” – A1M, UK “the stage was crammed & […]
Undeniably rock stars since their debut album Peep went Gold when they were just 16 years old, The Rasmus have built a legacy that now stretches across 11 albums, 17 top 10 singles and headline arena and stadium tours around […]
BATTLE BEAST have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo will be departing the band. The news was shared on the band’s official social media channels recently. While the band bids farewell to a defining voice […]
After a run of sold out shows in 2023, The Jane Barnes Band is finally returning for an encore run across five states commencing in Launceston on Thursday, 15 January. The Jane Barnes Band got […]
Seminal Australian metalcore outfit The Amity Affliction have today announced an extensive regional tour set to kick off in February 2016. The band will be hitting 21 dates spread across Queensland, NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and […]
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