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Sydney based heavy rockers WICKED ENVY release devilish new single + music video ‘PARALYSIS DEMON’

26 July 2023 The Rockpit

Sydney based Heavy Rockers Wicked Envy have released their devilish new single and music video called ‘Paralysis Demon’, which was premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. The hard-hitting single encourages listeners to reach out for help when struggling with their […]

Singer songwriter JIMMY VAN ZENO releases new single ‘Factory Floor’

24 July 2023 The Rockpit

Jimmy Van Zeno – a lifelong musician and award-winning music industry veteran whose eponymous project emerged out of a series of experimental demos he’d written. Throughout more than 30 years as both a band member […]

GRINSPOON’s ‘EASY DETENTION’ Tour Sells Out

22 July 2023 The Rockpit

With six of eight shows sold out on their national Easy Detention tour, iconic Aussie rockers Grinspoon have announced second and final shows for Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, with limited tickets still available in Hobart […]

WEDNESDAY 13 performs MURDERDOLLS!

22 July 2023 The Rockpit

WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band – which features former MURDERDOLLS alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ and […]

THE SCREAMING JETS tear the cover off brand new single, ‘NOTHING TO LOSE’

22 July 2023 The Rockpit

Revered rockers The Screaming Jets, fronted by charismatic lead singer Dave Gleeson, have released their brand new single Nothing To Lose today! Listen here, added to Spotify’s New Music Friday here. It is the band’s first new music offering in […]

KISS announce support acts for THE FINAL CURTAIN in Sydney

20 July 2023 The Rockpit

KISS have announced two local supports acts for their final Australian show, which is set to take place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday 7 October. The Final Curtain will see KISS supported by Oz […]

TEX PERKINS is back with the songs of Johnny Cash in a brand new show

19 July 2023 The Rockpit

Tex Perkins will return to the stage with a brand-new show playing the songs of Johnny Cash. There are few artists who can translate the work of Johnny Cash and bring it to the modern […]

WAYSIDE, The WILL YIP-produced duo share new double single “PARALLAX ERROR” + “ASYMMETRY”

19 July 2023 The Rockpit

Today, Wayside makes a massive statement with their new double single “Parallax Error” and “Asymmetry” –– a mesmerizing mix of ethereal, soft shoegaze and intense post-hardcore. The new tracks come ahead of Wayside’s upcoming national […]

THE CASANOVAS return with new single “THE DEVIL IN ME” and announce fifth album ‘BACKSEAT RHYTHMS’

18 July 2023 The Rockpit

Melbourne’s rock’n’roll kings The Casanovas have released the riff-rocking new single “The Devil In Me”. It follows the surprise release of the “When You Want Something From Me” last October on the eve of the […]

Melbourne Rock Trio SISTERS DOLL Release New Single, ‘Change’

11 July 2023 The Rockpit

Melbourne rock trio Sisters Doll, are having the times of their lives right now! Their just released new single Change is their third #1 single on the Australian iTunes Rock Chart with the track AND the […]

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announces his biggest Australian Headline Tour

8 July 2023 The Rockpit

It’ll be a never ending run of magic this November when iconic UK folk-punk troubadour FRANK TURNER and his band THE SLEEPING SOULS return to New Zealand and Australia for The Never Ending Tour Of […]

ALL TIME LOW announce 2023 Australian Tour

8 July 2023 The Rockpit

In news set to give Australian ALL TIME LOW fans the ultimate high, the multi-platinum Maryland quartet are thrilled to announce their return down under this November, with special guests MAYDAY PARADE and LAURAN HIBBERD. A band who have toppled charts, […]

THORNHILL announce Prom Queen City Australian Tour

8 July 2023 The Rockpit

Dressed to kill and ready to thrill, Melbourne’s THORNHILL are bringing the glam and ferocious allure this October to a capital city near you, announcing their Prom Queen City Australian Tour, with very special guests […]

DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces Australian Tour for November 2023

8 July 2023 The Rockpit

Devin Townsend is a relentless force, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. A genius, an eccentric mastermind, an orchestrator, and a comedian all rolled into one. His ability to seamlessly transition from creating crushingly […]

THE VANNS announce ‘LAST OF YOUR KIND’ National Headline Tour

6 July 2023 Sean Bennett

Off the back of their acclaimed second album, ‘Last of Your Kind’ and receiving the coveted triple j Feature Album for ‘Through The Walls’ The VANNS are excited to announce their biggest headline tour to […]

Four of Australia’s Best Male Vocalists Come Together to Celebrate One Of The Greatest Albums of All Time

6 July 2023 The Rockpit

It’s one of the most successful Beatles events ever staged in Australia. Following sold out tours in 2009, 2014 and 2018 Chris Cheney (The Living End), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon), Tim Rogers (You Am I), and […]

46 BRIGADE announce Perth show with THE SILENT DEEDS

1 July 2023 The Rockpit

After a hugely successful appearance at ‘By The C’ music festival recently alongside Icehouse, Birds of Tokyo and more, Perth Indie Rock outfit, 46 Brigade are set to rock out again at Night Owl Studio […]

CLAUDIA TRIPP to host single launch party for ‘I’m Never Drinking Again’

5 June 2023 The Rockpit

Australian rising star Claudia Tripp has made waves in the country pop scene in recent years and is set to do it again with her highly anticipated single, “I’m Never Drinking Again”. The Perth singer […]

THE VICTIMS head to The Rosemount in Perth

5 June 2023 The Rockpit

In May of 1977, James Baker (The Geeks, The Scientists, The Painkillers, The Rockin Hendy, Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dubrovniks), and Dave Flick aka Faulker (Hoodoo Gurus, The Manikins, Midget and The Farrellys, […]

WE WILL ROCK YOU hits The Regal, Perth this July

25 May 2023 Sean Bennett

After a sold-out season at Crown Theatre in 2020, Platinum Entertainment’s killer production of the global smash hit musical, We Will Rock You, is back! Featuring the music of British rock legends, Queen, from the book […]

The Caballeros - Perth Rocks Festival 2021 | Photo Credit: Adrian Thomson

Perth’s heartbreak rock ‘n’ rollers THE CABALLEROS to take on EPW Perth Wrestlers

24 May 2023 Sean Bennett

Never a band to sit still and take what’s coming to them, Perth’s heartbreak rock ‘n’ rollers The Caballeros have created an entertaining event that hits town this coming weekend as they host a night […]

BACHELOR GIRL and BOOM CRASH OPERA announce new tour

22 May 2023 Sean Bennett

When FM radio waves ruled Australia, Boom Crash Opera and Bachelor Girl were the Kings and Queens – and they still fill the airwaves today. Come and hear all the hits, experience all the memories, […]

FULL SCALE to hit Perth’s Badlands for June show with killer line-up!

18 May 2023 The Rockpit

Internationally acclaimed rock band Full Scale is coming to Badlands Bar on Friday, June 9 for a highly anticipated performance with a special addition to the line-up in new drummer, Andrew Grant. Previously signed to […]

JEN MIZE & THE ROUGH N’ TUMBLE release debut album this Friday

16 May 2023 Sean Bennett

Both boldly bodacious and brazenly badd-ass, brand new combo Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble know how to bring the party. Mize’s sultry vocals and the eight-piece outfit’s rollicking good-time vibes and unquenchable energy […]

Zep Boys head back to Perth in September

15 May 2023 Sean Bennett

The full house sign is up two hours before the show, there is a feeling of magic and mystery in the air, the chants of “Zeppelin, Zeppelin, Zeppelin,” can be heard from outside the venue […]