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Way back in October 2018, Melbourne’s Ablaze set tongues wagging throughout the rock scene with their debut album ‘No Chaser’. An album that saw them do several laps of Australia on their own headlining tours […]
Hard rock mainstays FOZZY announces their plans to dominate America’s rock n roll scene with their upcoming Fall 2023 tour dates. The beloved band will be accompanied by an all-star tour line-up featuring Seventh Day […]
Overdrive Touring are proud to present the tour Australian Power Metal fans have been waiting for! In February 2024, Blind Guardian return to Australian shores for the first time in nine years, and they bring […]
BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Lillian Axe. Look for Lillian Axe to release their first title for BraveWords Records in 2024. BraveWords […]
Having just kicked off his Fall 2023 US Tour, which is hitting renowned venues throughout the Midwest and east coast, the five-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is sharing “Best Of Times,” the powerful new […]
BLACK STONE CHERRY – Chris Robertson (lead vox/guitar), Ben Wells (guitar/bkg vox), drummer John-Fred Young (drums/bkg vox) and ‘new’ bassist, Steve Jewell Jr. (ex-Otis) – unleash their hotly anticipated eighth studio album, ‘Screamin’ At The […]
Breathe in, now breathe out New Zealand. The good times just keep on rollin’ in 2023, and this November LIMP BIZKIT, aka one of the most defining nu metal bands of all time, are bringing […]
After more than 12 years between drinks, beloved Perth rockers Jebediah have emerged from their slumber, announcing their triumphant return with a bang thanks to new single, Gum Up The Bearings. Their first release in […]
Following the release of their critically acclaimed album “Death Wish Blues,” Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton are pleased to announce the release of their new single “Lover On The Side.” The single is accompanied by […]
Metalheads around the world are coming together to throw their horns in the air, mosh, headbang and shout, as more than 15 events spanning the globe occur simultaneously in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, […]
Following hot on the mighty heels of Constellations, British Blues-Rocking riffmeister Jack J Hutchinson releases Days are Gone: the second impressive single from his upcoming 10-track album, Battles, along with its accompanying video. Constellations (the first single […]
Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce has delivered a sonic attack with the release of his new single, “Oh! That Bitches Brew.” The blistering track is released on Friday 29th September and […]
Touring Australia for the first time, WavyLand proudly presents the highly anticipated debut tour for COLD CAVE. Cold Cave is the creative rebirth of acclaimed Musician and Writer Wesley Eisold. With an already prolific number […]
Australian Rock label, XMusic are proud to welcome Adelaide’s Audio Reign to the roster! Joining a growing list of Aussie rock acts including Sisters Doll, XCalibre, Wicked Things and Whiteford. On signing with XMusic, Audio […]
Summoning listeners with dynamic guitar riffs and pulsing rhythms, Canadian roots-rockers The Commoners present their brand new single “Devil Teasin’ Me” released Friday 22nd September 2023, “Devil Teasin’ Me” is available to pre-save from all […]
After almost a year since the release of her last album “Nobody’s Fool”, the #1 selling blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor launches her electrifying new single, “Sweet ‘Lil Lies,” available now on all streaming platforms. […]
Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two UK exclusive concerts at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck, the high-energy rock & roll collective from Southern California, have been tirelessly pushing the boundaries of rock and roll, earning accolades and passionate fans in the process. These five men, […]
The Perth Blues Club host live music each and every Tuesday night at the iconic Charles Hotel, North Perth. This week sees another big night of music and dancing at the Perth Blues Club. More […]
Rick Price is set to release his new Blues & Roots EP ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ on September 29th, 2023 to coincide with his October, November and January ’24 Australian tour. The original hymns have spanned centuries […]
Swedish Hard Rockers Bonafide is finally back in business with their new album “Are You Listening?” This is the bands first studio album since 2017´s “Flames”, and not only are they back, they are back […]
Duran Duran have announced their 16th studio album: Danse Macabre, in time for this year’s Halloween. The record is due for release on October 27 on Tape Modern via BMG and available to pre-order here. […]
It comes as no surprise that Australian’s are still Cyco for Mike with Suicidal Tendencies initial run of shows SELLING OUT in record time! Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne – all gone, with very limited tickets remaining […]
W.A.S.P. announce ‘The 7 Savage: 1984-1992’ deluxe 8LP boxset from their ‘Capitol Years’, with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60 page book, posters and numbered certificate. The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 will be released […]
Queens of the Stone Age have announced a run of west coast dates to round out their epic worldwide The End Is Nero tour. Following another run of sold out arenas across the UK & Europe, the band will resume its […]
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