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Legendary Grammy-nominated Texas guitarist Eric Johnson is pleased to announce an 11-date UK tour in July and August 2026. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday February 4th via THEGIGCARTEL.COM and ERICJOHNSON.COM. One of […]
Following her triumphant October 2025 UK Tour, Texas based blues rock guitarist Ally Venable will embark on 10-date UK Tour in September 2026. Special guest on all shows is the celebrated Canadian blues rock phenom, […]
To celebrate Samantha Fish’s 2026 UK tour, the American guitarist and vocalist has released her new single “Rusty Razor” featuring Mick Collins. Rusty Razor is the latest single taken from Samantha’s album Paper Doll. Listen […]
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 […]
Teen Suicide have returned with the announcement of their new album, Nude descending staircase headless, due out April 17th from Run For Cover Records. Recorded/produced by Mike Sapone (Taking Back Sunday, Oso Oso, Cymbals Eat Guitars), Nude […]
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, […]
Hot off the heels of the release of their latest single “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” critically Southern Roots Rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce the second leg of their […]
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 […]
Scarborough rockers This House We Built return with “Better Man”, the fifth single to be taken from their second album Get Out Of The Rain. The track follows a wave of glowing reviews that has seen […]
Following the release of singles ‘Trouble Round the Bend’ and ‘Wheal Jane’, which won Classic Rock’s Track of the Week, Wille and the Bandits return with ‘Reina del Mar’, a track that shows another side […]
Following her outstanding October 2025 UK tour, critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce that award-winning British blues guitarist Connor Selby will be her special guest on her January […]
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 […]
Hailing from Kentucky, USA, BLACK STONE CHERRY are gearing up to release their upcoming EP Celebrate. Due for release on 6th March via Mascot Records, the Southern rocking quartet have shared their latest offering in […]
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 […]
Following the release of her new album Some Kind of Feeling, critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will embark on her UK tour in January 2026. Orianthi’s special guest at all concerts (except Planet Rock’s […]
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 […]
Black Label Society, the heavy metal band founded and fronted by Zakk Wylde, kicks off 2026 with Engines of Demolition, their first studio album since 2021, out March 27, 2026 and available for pre-order here. BLS’ […]
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, […]
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