One of the most influential acts in modern metal and hardcore, in 2026 Florida heavyweights POISON THE WELL will head down under this June for their first Australian performances since 2009 performing ‘The Opposite Of December’ in […]
24 years after their start, TERROR still reign as one of the most influential bands in hardcore. TERROR will release their tenth full length record, STILL SUFFER, on April 24th through Flatspot Records. Working with producer (and former guitarist) Todd […]
Legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait today announce they will return to stages around the country this July, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic 1996 album ‘Ivy & the big apples’. Kicking off on Saturday […]
Back by popular demand after a 10-year sabbatical, The Drones are reforming for a one-off tour of Australia in 2026. In June 2025 the band played mini sets for two fundraiser shows at the Croxton […]
Red Giant’s new single “It’s All Gone Wrong” is released Wednesday April 8th, and is available on all streaming platforms HERE. “It’s All Gone Wrong” is the second single from Red Giant’s highly anticipated E.P. […]
Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “The Black Scorpion,” taken from his acclaimed new album, The Great Satan. Bathed in eerie green light, Zombie and his crew rip through […]
Austin psych-rock trailblazers The Black Angels will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for a special run of shows marking 20 years since the release of their landmark debut album Passover (2006). Newly announced […]
Several artists on Australia’s fastest growing rock label, XMusic have come together under the name, Project X to record their own version of one of the most powerful songs of the early 90’s and arguably the one […]
This Friday, April 17th, Teen Suicide will release their new album, Nude descending staircase headless, on Run For Cover Records. Today they’re sharing one more early preview with their buoyant new single ‘Suffering (Mike’s Way).’ Nude descending staircase […]
YES – Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen—are proud to announce their 24th studio album AURORA will be released on June 12 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this […]
Live Nation has today announced that American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, are returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 12 years. Known for their spectacular live shows, Avenged Sevenfold will […]
‘The Damage Is Done’ is a story about two young lovers facing the end of their turbulent relationship. Betrayal, trust and dark emotions are prevalent in the lyrical content. The lyric video we have just […]
Led by legendary guitarist Andy Scott, SWEET return for The Final Blitz Tour of Australia in October and November! Few bands capture the essence of the 70s quite like SWEET. As one of Britain’s true […]
After four decades in the vault, the near-mythical album Eureka by The Western Front finally emerges. Conceived by rock luminaries Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders), Marty Walsh (Supertramp, John Fogerty), Darrell Verdusco (Mark […]
Following on from the hugely successful single ‘Moving On’, Australian rockers Cross Eyed Lover are set to release their latest dose of rock ‘Slow News Day’ on March 20th 2026. ‘Slow News Day’ is a […]
Recently announcing a new chapter for Plini, with the prolific Australian guitarist, composer and producer announcing the release of a brand new album An Unnameable Desire, set for release on Friday 24 April comes Manala, the second […]
Bring Me The Horizon release L.I.V.E. IN SÃO PAULO (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment) a full-scale live album capturing their biggest headline show to date, performed to 50,000 fans at São Paulo’s Allianz Parque. More than […]
Ska-punk mainstays Less Than Jake return to Australia and New Zealand this October and November for their ‘Circus Down Under’ tour, bringing their signature mix of brass, hooks and chaos back across the country. As a long time favourites […]
With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have today surprise released their brand new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete […]
Rock icons Then Jerico are pleased to announce the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary 2026/27 Tour. The band will perform the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ in it’s entirety for these shows. Then […]
Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues […]
GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will release Paper Doll Live via Rounder Records on Friday June 12th, her first official live album, capturing the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the […]
Australian singer-songwriter Phil Jamieson has today announced a huge new chapter in his solo career, unveiling his brand-new single Weekends (out now), alongside news of his forthcoming sophomore album 10Charlie (presave here), set for release […]
Australian metal outfit Our Last Enemy have surprise dropped a studio cover of Coma America, originally by punk-metal agitators AMEN Listen here! https://li.sten.to/olecoma The recording carries deep significance for the band, who acquired both the electric guitar […]
Perth icons Karnivool are thrilled to announce they are taking their number one album, In Verses, on the road for the first time, delivering the biggest headline shows of their career. To celebrate, Karnivool will […]
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