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The wait is over. Electric Callboy’s long-awaited new album TANZNEID is out now. After giving fans a taste with a series of singles over the past months, TANZNEID is finally here. The album brings everything […]
With “Welcome To Life”, Kai Hansen releases the second single from his upcoming solo album “Born With A Hammer”. Following the powerful “Feeding The Beast”, the song reveals another side of the musician who, as co-founder of Helloween […]
Black Water Redemption have released their heartfelt new single, ‘Walk Beside You’, taken from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, Black Water Redemption, due for release on 2 October 2026. Following the release of recent single ‘Ride […]
Perth indie-rockers Bravo Inferno celebrate two new singles with a family-friendly afternoon of live music at The Bird. Boorloo/Perth indie-rockers Bravo Inferno are doubling down on the new music with the release of two very […]
A glowing new era for beloved Australian singer-songwriter Ella Hooper will unfurl in 2026, set to release her third studio album Overnight Success on October 2. Weaving Americana charm with authenticity and poise, the announcement […]
Five-time Grammy Award winner Marcus Miller will return to Australia next April for a national tour celebrating one of contemporary music’s true icons. As a bassist, composer, producer and bandleader, few musicians have played such a pivotal […]
FACE TO FACE TOURING is thrilled to announce that celebrated trailblazer, SUZI QUATRO, the undisputed queen of rock ‘n’ roll, will be returning to Australia later this year. The rock icon has defined a place […]
Less than a month from lights up, the 2026 Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, Australia’s biggest Outback music festival, has officially sold out. “It’s exciting to announce that we’re at capacity – with nearly 15,000 […]
Revered singer songwriter Fanny Lumsden is set to release her highly-anticipated fifth studio album Traditions on October 30 with the heartfelt collection of 11 tracks marking a deeply resonant shift in songwriting, resulting in her boldest, […]
Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal collective THE ETERNAL has unveiled a captivating new music video for their latest single, ‘Colours Fade,’ offering another compelling glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18 via Reigning […]
ONE ELECTRIC DAY returns to Werribee in 2026, led by Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes and an all-star line-up featuring The Living End, Ian Moss, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish and Bachelor Girl. Taking over the […]
Legendary British pop icons ABC, fronted by the inimitable Martin Fry, will return to Australian shores in March 2027 for a six-date national tour, performing songs from their landmark album The Lexicon of Love alongside […]
BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark. Heralded by the first single ‘World Alone’ which received its premiere at a special global […]
All Nereids (and Australians) Beware, this November Michigan post-hardcore icons CHIODOS are set to return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade, bringing their All’s Well That Ends Well 20th Anniversary Tour down under, joined […]
MISS MAY I — Levi Benton [vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — will drop their new album NO PLACE FOR ME on October 2 via Solid State Records. Now, the band […]
Following a breakthrough year of touring on both sides of the Atlantic, Nashville based Everette return with their new single ‘Settling Down,’ ahead of their first UK headline tour this August. Written solely by frontman […]
Twenty years and 10 albums into one of the most successful hard rock careers of the modern era, Five Finger Death Punch have released Legacy, the record the band regards as the definitive statement of everything they are. […]
Celebrated British guitar phenom, Ben Poole, is pleased to announce the release of his new single “Empty” released on Friday July 31st via Gypsy Soul Records. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. […]
The heartbeat of country music is stronger than ever as Taylor Moss returns with Megaphone, a bold new single that marks the dawn of her boldest era yet. An upbeat, foot stomping country classic urging […]
The ultimate noughties dance-rock icon, Rogue Traders are back and heading to WA for the first time in over 15 years! Get ready to relive the glory days as the legendary, classic line-up – featuring […]
Southern Californian blues rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce that These Wicked Rivers will be their special guests on their October 2026 UK tour. Tickets are available from alttickets, robertjonandthewreck.com, The Gig Cartel, and Gigantic.com. Dates include Cambridge Junction (Oct 2), Nottingham Rock […]
Fremantle five-piece GRUB officially stamp their arrival with the announcement of their self-titled debut album, due out October 9 via Wing Sing Records, and the release of blistering lead single “Shake It”. What started as […]
WHEN YOU’RE making an album that offers a 21-gun salute to hard rock’s proud past, its history and its heart, it makes perfect sense to align with writers and producers who have played a key […]
Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favourite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, ‘I Love My Robot.’ Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a […]
Following a 2026 event that was nothing short of spectacular, CMC Rocks QLD can today reveal the highly anticipated dates for next year’s festival. Australia’s premier country music event will return to Willowbank Raceway to […]
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