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Electric State are hitting the galaxy hard with a tune that Grogu and Mando would crank in the Razor Crest while defending the galaxy! This Is The Way is a bit of fun and was […]
Hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE unleash their new single “Flat Earth Vultures,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out on June 12, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an […]
Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY unleash the groove-heavy onslaught of ‘Favela/Dystopia.’ Taken from their latest album, Chama, the track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band’s signature tribal-infused sound. For this visual journey, […]
Australia and New Zealand, prepare to surrender to the might of AUGUST BURNS RED this September and October, with the GRAMMY Award-nominated stalwarts set to return to our shores joined by special guests BLOOM, as well as I PROMISED […]
From the storm of sound and spirit emerges Deep Majestic Thunder – a genre-bending force where psychedelic funk, metal power, and mystic groove collide. Blending thunderous riffs, hypnotic basslines, and primal rhythm with raw, electrifying […]
Following his recent win as Instrumentalist of the Year at this year’s UK Blues Awards, Wilde releases the official video for “Stole My Love,” a standout track from his chart-topping album Blues Is Still Alive, […]
After a couple of sold-out European tours, supporting AC/DC and the Black Crowes in AUS and a number 3 album, the Southern River band are coming home to Perth for their biggest show yet. 2025 […]
Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble’s new tune is a dose of feel-good medicine aiming to remind people there are responses to the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness experienced in these sorry times. ‘Greater Good’ […]
MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce Australian indie-rock stalwarts The Temper Trap will embark on their highly anticipated national tour across September-October 2026. Having just announced their new album Sungazer – dropping […]
Multi-platinum band Young the Giant have released their new single, Already There — listen here. Produced by Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan) and Young the Giant, and written by the band […]
Organisers of Outback Australia’s biggest music event the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash have today announced a luminous new lead-in event, the inaugural Mundi Mundi Lightfest that will run in Broken Hill from 6pm – […]
Leading British blues rock lights King King, following their seven date Acoustic tour, will play a hometown headline set at the Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival at the Oran Mor on Sunday, 26th April. […]
The Melbourne heavy music scene has long been a breeding ground for sonic innovation, but the arrival of ANA marks a sophisticated shift toward what the quintet describes as “couture metal”. This aesthetic evolution prioritizes […]
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 […]
Emerging UK hard rock outfit DEATH WARMED UP are primed to breakout with the release of their blistering debut album Wildcard, arriving Friday 17th April. The band have also just released their electrifying new single […]
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 […]
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