News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
When British extreme metal legends CRADLE OF FILTH and American metal titans DEVILDRIVER, two of heavy music’s most iconic and ferocious bands – each with a stellar reputation for incredible live shows – joined forces for […]
Melbourne-based artist Karly Jewell will return to her hometown of Wentworth, NSW on March 7 to headline a special Cancer Benefit Concert at the Wentworth Showgrounds, bringing together music, community and culture for a full […]
Get ready to feel the heat! Frontier Touring are pleased to announce the return of euphoric Manchester alt rock force Hot Milk, performing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane (their first headline show in QLD) this […]
US heavy hitters FIRE FROM THE GODS have officially announced their long-awaited debut Australian tour, set to ignite stages this August 2026 in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney. Known for their explosive live energy and […]
Bryan Martin returns to Australia for his first-ever headline tour and he’s coming in hot. After turning heads at CMC Rocks in 2024 and joining Chris Young for a run of powerhouse shows, Martin is stepping into the spotlight on […]
After making an impactful debut with Australian audiences in 2023, US alt-punk firebrand MAGGIE LINDEMANN has announced her return: bringing her acclaimed sophomore album, I FEEL EVERYTHING, to venues nationwide this May. With I FEEL […]
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that one of the biggest and most beloved rock bands of all time – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Foo Fighters – will make their hugely anticipated […]
Beloved Aussie-born, Nashville-based hit-maker, Morgan Evans, returns home this May and June for a bumper seven-date tour of Australia and New Zealand. Following his epic Life Upside Down Tour, which tallied nineteen antipodean shows across […]
THE ANIMALS were a major force in the British Invasion of the 1960s, blending blues, R&B, and rock into a sound that has inspired generations. Their music remains as relevant and powerful today as it was […]
Australia, prepare to set your fazers to stun this September, with Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED primed to return to our shores for their biggest ever Australian headline tour! Opening proceedings on Tuesday 1 September in […]
Hugh Cornwell, the original singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of The Stranglers, returns to Australia with his band this June. When future historians of music draw up a list of the movers and shakers who […]
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 […]
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