News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Due to overwhelming popular demand, and in keeping with COVID-19 regulation on large social gatherings, PSO’s previously sold out STARDUST: The Music of David Bowie has moved from the Astor Theatre to HBF Stadium, Mount […]
The concept of legacy has had increasingly more meaning for Chaos Divine as time has gone by. As one of the world’s finest progressive acts, they have secured their own legacy over the course of 15 years, […]
For many, Queensland’s iconic Gold Coast conjures up images of laid-back surfers, beach-side mansions and the glitz and glamour of the elite. Enter Kaosphere, the metal band spitting in the face of that image, […]
SLIPPERY WHEN WET is the ultimate tribute to one of modern music’s most enduring bands BON JOVI, performing all of the Greatest Hits in a power packed musical spectacle. Since the band’s conception in […]
2020 sure has been relentless. Perfect timing for Astrodeath to step up and release their latest single ‘Relentless Brutality’, a massive riff-fest built to help you blow out some much-needed steam. The Sydney heavy […]
Perth hardcore band Ratking have released their new single and video ‘National Anthem Redux’. The band have put their own ferocious spin on the Australian national anthem in the epic new single. The track is the second […]
Australia’s savage thrash/death veterans In Malice’s Wake proudly announce the release details for their 4th full-length album The Blindness of Faith. The album is scheduled for independent worldwide release on Friday the 13th of […]
Sydney progressive rock trio SteelSwarm masterfully create daring music of epic stature. They have now released their debut album Aspects of Dissonance. The album release started with their single Everything Lasts Forever in 2018 […]
Brisbane’s alternate post-punk rock act Dead Dirty Dinosaurs are back with a brand-new single and video for their first release with Riot Records, titled Monica. Monica Gaztambides, a character in the series Money Heist, has won the Dead Dirty Dinosaurs hearts. […]
Ekko Park, one of New Zealand’s finest rock exports will release their new album, Horizon on August 21 via Dinner For Wolves. Ekko Park delivers its unique edge to rock n roll with an honesty & energy […]
Perth black metal legends Dying Kings are set to release their brand new EP “Salted Earth, Ashen Air” on September 4th and will celebrate the release with a launch show at Amplifier Bar on […]
After the calm and sublime People Used To Live Here, SPOOK THE HORSES, hailing from Wellington, New Zealand deliver their ferocious new album, Empty Body. With distortion levels cranked up, tempoes sped up and songs condensed and […]
Alternative rock band Bad Moon Born have spent the last four years tearing up stages in their home country of Australia and the US, as well as on playlists and radio. The band showed […]
Just a month ago the female-fronted Alternative Hard Rockers Accidental President released their self-titled debut album. This week, the band has released a music video for their song Hateful. The video was premiered at Chicago’s […]
Melbourne melodic metal veterans Vanishing Point will release their first album in 7 years, Dead Elysium on Friday, August 28! Known for their incredibly lush sound, dark atmosphere and melodies that sweep you off your feet, […]
Perth rock act The Silent Deeds announce the release of their new EP “Down With Me” which will be out October 23rd. The 4 track EP comes after their successful single and video last […]
The year 2020 marks 10 years for Lachy Doley as a solo artist. In 2010 Lachy was Australia’s top session keys man for the likes of Powderfinger and Jimmy Barnes. Come 2020, he’s become […]
Melbourne’s Devil Electric set the vintage rock scene alight in 2017 with the release of their mesmerising self titled debut album. The 37 minute, 9-track LP received rave reviews the world over! Earlier this year they came […]
Perth’s post-black metal quintet Illyria are back with a new line up and a brand new single “Frostbite“. The new single marks a new direction for the band since last year’s sophomore album release […]
Following the worldwide success of initial singles Beyond Us, Voyage & Bolero, Sydney’s breathtaking alternative prog rock outfit Glass Ocean release their stellar 4th single Almaida from their debut album The Remnants of Losing Yourself in Someone Else out […]
After taking a king hit from Covid in March, SLAYFEST rolls up the Sandgroper sleeves to announce the WA MADE EDITION at BADLANDS BAR in PERTH on SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020. Featuring 16 of […]
Following the incredible success of their sophomore release Save Me From Myself, SHOTGUN MISTRESS are back with another all-out rapturous sonic assault, Glorious Machine. This latest slice of pure contemporary rock doubles down on the band’s indomitable style. […]
Time to blow out the metal candles, HORNOGRAPHY is turning 2! You’ve all taken care of this child so well, you deserve a celebration! Born in August 2018, the Perth metal scene embraced a […]
Perth rock trio The Silent Deeds are looking to capitalise on the ease of lockdown restrictions in WA with a series of live performances through out August. After having stayed out of the live […]
Perth black metal legends Dying Kings are set to release their brand new EP “Salted Earth, Ashen Air” on September 4th and will celebrate the release with a launch show at Amplifier Bar on […]
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