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Five time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten has been heralded as “the Michael Jordan of the bass” and “one of the most fearless musicians on the planet.” His talent has led to invitations to record […]
NSW blues-rock band The Swamp Stompers are playing a run of WA show in November as part of the band’s ‘Australian Farewell Tour’. The band has been together for 10 years but will be doing one final lap […]
On December 2nd, the five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will release ‘The Trouble Is…25,’ a top-to-bottom reinterpretation of his seminal album ‘Trouble Is…,’ which struck the match that reignited modern blues upon its release 25 years ago. […]
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols releases his new single “Down The Drain” via Black Hill Records. On the hard-hitting track – produced, engineered, and mixed by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Slash, Rival Sons) – vulnerable vocals snake […]
The one & only Lee Aaron releases the official video for “Rock Bottom Revolution.” The song is the first single from the upcoming studio album Elevate, which will be released on November 25th by Metalville Records. See & hear Lee Aaron’s “Rock Bottom Revolution” video […]
Slipknot to headline plus Parkway Drive, Megadeth, Trivium, Northlane, Amon Amarth, In Flames, Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, Story Of The Year, Alpha Wolf, Void Of Vision, Bad Omens & Malevolence. Pre-Sale to Knotfest Premium Members; 8am, […]
L.A. rock band Classless Act is hitting the road on the upcoming “The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year” this November and December, showing live and up close why they are rock music’s most exciting debut of 2022. The […]
John Norum is mostly known as the founder and lead guitarist of the rock band Europe, which quickly took the name as Sweden’s biggest rock export with songs such as ‘The Final Countdown’, ‘Carrie’ and ‘Rock The […]
Singer songwriter and Australian bluesman Ivor S.K. is living the dream walking in the footsteps of the American blues giants. Since releasing his debut album ‘Montserrat’ to critical acclaim back in 2017, Ivor S.K. has […]
UK Classic Rockers CATS in SPACE have caused quite a stir since landing in 2015. With their unique sounds they will transport you back to the heady days of 70s Classic Rock. Think loud guitars and huge […]
Australian teenage rock chick Cassidy Paris has had a busy 2022. With a sold out EP Launch for her latest ep FLIRT and multiple live shows all over her home country of Australia, Cassidy has […]
Punk rock & roll heroes Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have released their brand new single ‘Parasite’, out now via AWAL & Golden Robot Records. The new track comes hot on the heels of the band’s recent collaboration with indie […]
Hailmary returns with new single “No Reason” with the world and everyday surroundings playing a huge part in the message of the song and clip . With a landscape that has begun to return to […]
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse might be rooted in more classic musical genres, but visually they have always pushed the envelope when it comes to their video releases. When they dropped their previous video […]
Multi-platinum, award winning group blink-182 have announced their biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live […]
Alex and Fergus went to school together and were in a band called Sweet Garlic at the tender age of eleven. They played the school assembly and fair to critical acclaim (from their parents). They […]
After a long seven-year hiatus, Northern Irish rockers The Answer are set to make a spectacular and long-awaited return with a brand-new studio album scheduled for release on St. Patricks day, March 17th, 2023. Titled Sundowners, this latest album has been […]
Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia in 2023, marking nine years since their last local shows in 2014. A mammoth odyssey spanning April and May will see them playing headline shows across six states, with a […]
To celebrate the release of their new studio album, Rad Wings Of Destiny, via Metalville Records, Ugly Kid Joe present the official video for “Lola.” The fresh interpretation of the Kinks classic is further proof of the band’s flair for breathing new life […]
Sisters Doll, one of the hardest working rock n roll bands in the country have just released their super charged new single, Prisoner. With big drums, big riffs a proper old school guitar solo and an […]
Rock music’s most exciting debut of 2022, Classless Act, are giving listeners a different, unplugged take on the amped up, energetic anthems that make up their acclaimed album, Welcome To The Show, which was released June 24 via Better Noise […]
ARIA and APRA nominated iconic Melbourne band Kingswood have today unveiled details about their forthcoming studio album ‘Home’ featuring the new single ‘Burning Holes’. This is hands down the best writing to come from the […]
Ella Hooper has dropped new single and video WORDS LIKE THESE, a further taste of her forthcoming new album, SMALL TOWN TEMPLE, released on January 20. WORDS LIKE THESE takes it musical cues from Ry Cooder and Bonnie […]
Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are thrilled to announce that By The C is back this summer to deliver another season of live music in some of the most scenic locations in the country! This year showcases some of the […]
Continuing an unbelievable journey in 2022 highlighted by unbridled creativity, unforgettable shows, and uncontainable shared energy, Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal their second full-length studio album of the year, Return of the Dream Canteen, available in stores and on […]
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