News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Cosmic Psychos are back with their epic new album, Mountain of Piss, featuring new single/video “Sin Bin“, slated for release on July 9 via their own label Go The Hack Records. Like a fine […]
Gaining a solid reputation for their banging rock tracks and dynamite videos; the fifth single, Rise Up from Melbourne Hard Rock heroes, Head of Clay, is no exception! With its powerful vocals, dirty guitars, […]
Perth’s latest musical act, Jamart have released the first single “Wanted Dead” from the upcoming debut self-titled album, set for release on August 13th 2021. Check out the single available on all major digital […]
Sydney’s punk, rock & emo community is banding together for one night of musical mayhem to help keep local live music venue Crowbar alive and kicking. Members of Tonight Alive, Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, […]
Since forming in January of 2020, in a small town of the Blue Mountains, 12Gauge Rampage has stormed in to take the Aussie metal scene out with a fusillade of sonic missiles, delivering their […]
After a lengthy hibernation period since their last release in 2019, Yomi Ship are thrilled to invite you to preview/review the long awaited and much anticipated debut single ‘ICE DRAKE‘ from their forthcoming fifth EP. Recorded and produced at award […]
Sydney progressives Intrøspect recently released their second EP, Midnight Sun to glowing reviews worldwide and have announced an Official Launch Show on the June long weekend! Sunday, June 13 @ Crowbar, Sydney with guests, Kaskeid and Infinite Illusion The […]
After releasing their monumental new album Cold Chamber via Golden Robot Records in March this year, CICADASTONE have lifted track one from the album ‘Red Eye Raven‘ as their next single to radio. ‘Red Eye […]
Melbourne progressive instrumentalists, The Omnific have released Wax & Wane, the first single from their forthcoming album due later in 2021. Toby Peterson-Stewart from the band comments on the track “After 2 years of being hidden away working […]
Beats Cartel presents a post-apocalyptic national display of strength and solidarity in AFTERMATH, a touring heavy event this Winter. With the shackles of the two years that was slowly being loosened, there has rarely […]
Aussie punk rock reprobates THE OWEN GUNS are asking the question “Is This Punk?” “Is This Punk?” is the third single and video from THE OWEN GUNS’ EP 2 Electric Boogaloo. It’s a fist-pumping sing-along punk rock tune, inspired by the […]
Melbourne melodic metal veterans Vanishing Point made a triumphant return to the fore after six long years away in August 2020 with their incredible new album Dead Elysium. Now, with the live music scene finally showing signs of […]
There is something special about rock ’n’ roll and the blues. Both unique in their own way and both ridiculously amazing when blended together. Don’t believe it? Ask Rival Sons, Black Stone Cherry and […]
Perth’s latest musical act, Jamart announces the debut self-titled album, set for release on August 13th 2021. Written and recorded through 2020 and 2021 at Vision Rehearsal Studios, the album encapsulates a whirlwind of […]
With their aggressive approach to classic melodic death metal, Melbourne’s ORPHEUS OMEGA blends catchy hooks and melodies with crushing riffs seamlessly bringing them into a sound of their own. For the 10th anniversary celebration […]
Beer and BBQ Festival rises from the ashes of 2020 in all its glory for the 2021 edition at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 23rd July until Sunday 25th July. Returning with a monumental […]
Melbourne hard rockers THE VENDETTAS are back with a brand-spanking new album THE VENDETTAS III! It’s out now via Golden Robot Records, available as Digital Download and Limited Edition 180g Vinyl. The band recently released their cracking new single ‘Guardians‘, and to […]
Sydney-based Industrial Metal Heavyweights Our Last Enemy have just released their merciless new single ‘Decline Atrophy‘ via Octane Records taken from their upcoming EP ‘As Above, So Below‘ due for release on May 14th, 2021. ‘Decline Atrophy’ takes […]
After releasing his debut single Down in Flames in 2019 and Final Wrath late last year, Australian solo artist Edan H returns with his third sizzling single Gets You Off. Both dark and ominous, […]
Melbourne metalcore risers Drown This City have announced their new EP Colours We Won’t Know will be released on Friday May 28 via UNFD. Following their new single and video ‘New Burn Order’ last month, […]
Fiji-born, Melbourne-based progressive rock guitarist and songwriter Narayan releases debut single ‘Fight Friend Flee’ ,the first of a trio of songs that will feature on forthcoming instrumental EP, ‘The Reptile Mind’. ‘Fight Friend Flee’ […]
Perth’s monthly metal event HORNOGRAPHY keeps pumping along in 2021, and now in May we have our first interstate act of the year! Finally with border restrictions easing, we can start welcoming some touring […]
Melbourne hard-rock quartet Dracorex have announced their next hometown headline show at The Bendigo Hotel on May 21st 2021 with support from The Crookeds, Torrential Thrill and Hellz Abyss. The event has been named […]
Perth’s Metal Powerhouse Silent Knight are charging into 2021 with the release of their Power-Metal fuelled rendition of ‘Bad Romance‘ originally performed by Lady Gaga! This fearless track introduces itself with the widely known and loved vocal melody […]
It’s a big week for fans of The VANNS, as the South Coast favourites make their return with the charged up new single ‘Red Light’. The single, the band’s first new music since the […]
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