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Electrifying, Melbourne newcomers The Velvet Addiction are proving they’re here to stay with their flaunting new single I Won’t Go; a four minute classic-rock track oozing rugged charisma. To celebrate the release of I […]
With the four members of THE DIVES hailing from both sides of the country and the middle, it might seem unlikely that these musicians would ever even meet, let alone form a band – […]
Following a wildly enthusiastic response to Issue 1 of his VERSUS ZINE, Australia’s pre-eminent music photographer KANE HIBBERD is proud to launch Issue 2, following Australian rock royalty THE LIVING END on tour, thanks […]
Melbourne’s Spectral Fires today release their video for single, ‘Left Behind’ – which was part of their 2016 EP ‘Wayfarer’. This track, Left Behind, like much of the Wayfarer EP, is about moving on […]
Perth’s Daybreak are returning to the fore of heavy Australian music today with the video for their brand new single Lost Sentience. The track features Mark Poida from Aversions Crown on guest vocals. The […]
One of Australia’s most exciting and innovative instrumentalists James Norbert Ivanyi released his eagerly anticipated 4th EP DENALAVIS on June 1 via bandcamp, iTunes and all major online digital outlets. Watch The Recently Released […]
Brisbane’s Flynn Effect are a band apart from the usual, the everyday. A unique mix of ferocity matched with equal parts grace and an overarching darkness that permeates the ornate yet jagged sounds. Today they […]
With their new single, Thinking About The Universe, at radio now, The Art are ready to get back on the earthly plain this July for a run of spellbinding shows of pure rock’n roll, hitting […]
Birmingham progressive metalcore quintet OCEANS ATE ALASKA have released new single ‘Covert’. Vocalist Jake Noakes who joined the band earlier this year states “Hey guys, me and the boys are so proud to present you […]
Sydney post-rock legends sleepmakeswaves have had an absolutely MONSTER year so far. A highly successful album release that saw them raise over $45,000 in pre-orders to fund the record, a record that hit #15 on the ARIA chart […]
In 2008, from a deep, dark, poorly lit gromitorium in Calgary, Alberta, a new technical metal band, STATUE OF DEMUR was born. Drenched in Jager, Jake Reimer (Vocals/Bass), Richard Zimmer (Vocals/Guitar) and Mitch Fitz (Drums) […]
Following on from the band’s latest single – “Certainty” – Guildford pop-rock quartet Seasonal has launched into summer with the group’s brand new single – “Headphones” – to ride the waves of the festival […]
“The time is come, the day of trouble is near…” With an unlikely origin story, the little fest that could returns after its highly successful inaugural year with its most powerful line-up yet. On […]
American progressive rock act THE CONTORTIONIST has released an all new music video today exclusively via BILLBOARD MAGAZINE for the track “Reimagined.” Directed by Erez Bader, it is the first music video from the band from […]
Sydney’s own Tonight Alive are heading home and to celebrate they’ve announced a very special Australian headline tour. Kicking off on October 31 at The Basement in Canberra, this run of dates will see Tonight […]
Stargazer are back on the scene, and they’re ready to make waves. The band has announced their debut full length –Tui La– coming this Summer, and is leading the big news with a brand new […]
Hardcore act CONVEYER has released “Disgrace,” the second song from their upcoming album No Future, set for release on Victory Records on June 23, 2017. “Our goal with No Future was to capture the energy […]
One of Australia’s most loved musicians with over one million record sales under his belt, Pete Murray has today released his sixth studio album, Camacho. After impressing with his beat-driven, anthemic single Take Me […]
The Basement, Belconnen ACT, is hosting Brutalcoustic, Friday June 16 featuring: Canberra progcoustic trio Silentia, Sydney’s acoustic metal/Celtic folk troubadour Stu Tyrrell, Canberra altcoustic duo Tundrel, dark‑hypnotic journeyman Johnathan Devoy and Canberra songstress Georgia Davis. […]
Shaman’s Harvest have announced the world-wide release of their new album Red Hands Black Deeds on July 28 via Mascot Records. Their 6th studio album sees Shaman’s Harvest move into new territory. Sonically, there’s an […]
Sydney rockers, The Iron Horses, are shaking up the indie rock scene releasing a punchy new single, ‘TRAFFIC’. Riding the wave of rock felt by Kingswood, Kings of Leon, and British India, The Iron […]
Australian hardcore legends Toe To Toe recently released their new album, Rise Up via Golden Robot Records! Since releasing Rise Up Toe To Toe have been snake their way up and down the eastern […]
It was big in 2015, huge in 2016, and today the Australian Music Association has announced the 2017 return of the Melbourne Guitar Show to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 5 and 6 – […]
Perth progressive metallers Nucleust have revealed details for their debut full-length album which will be titled “Terra Cerebral”. To be released on July 28th through Rockpit Records, the album will feature 8 brand new […]
Northlane have dropped their brand new single “Solar”. Lifted from their critically acclaimed fourth album, Mesmer, Solar is a groove-laden, multi-layered prog journey that showcases the incredible vocal talent of Marcus Bridge whose range and […]
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