Main feature news from the top rock and metal acts from around the world. Includes News stories, press releases, tour announcements and more.
Their sons may have eclipsed them in the 21st Century, but for a sleazy moment, Grave Diggler left its stain on hard partying rock n’ roll with decadence, desecrations, and panty raids. The group once […]
For more than three decades, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock and roll. In 2026 they return to Australia and New […]
Next week, one of New Zealand’s fiercest rock exports, The Datsuns, will bring their all thrills and no frills brand of sleazy garage rock to their Australian fans. Supports for all shows are finally locked in […]
Last month, Melbourne’s elite vintage rock act, Devil Electric came roaring back with Tahlia, the first single from their upcoming third studio album of the same name. It was their first music in half a decade and what […]
Swedish melodic hard rock powerhouses H.E.A.T are set to make their long-awaited return to Australian stages in a few weeks time, bringing their electrifying live show back down under for their first headline tour since 2022. Following […]
Indie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie – Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr, Dave Depper and Zac Rae – announce their 11th studio album. I Built You A Tower, will […]
OVER 25 DATES SCHEDULED IN CELEBRATION OF THE BAND’S ICONIC SINGLE Rock Legends The Angels are hitting the road in June to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut track, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face […]
Sydney based Rock outfit The Hush have just released their blistering new single called Nothin’ For Free, which premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. The band have also announced a run of Australian tour dates to […]
Black Label Society, the heavy metal band founded and fronted by Zakk Wylde, kicks off 2026 with Engines of Demolition, their first studio album since 2021, out March 27, 2026. BLS’ heavy hitting newest single […]
Global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams has announced his return to Australia and New Zealand, bringing his BRITPOP World Tour down under this November! In 2026, Robbie will gear up to perform some of his biggest AU-NZ shows ever, including cities he’s never before […]
Timeless. Revolutionary. Chameleon. DAVID BOWIE fans, this is for you! Celebrating DAVID BOWIE is a salute to everyone’s favourite Starman! This special event, dedicated to honouring the legacy of one of music’s most visionary icons, […]
The wait is over for Somewhere In Between…, the sophomore album from metal/hip-hop fusion band UnityTX. The band’s most aggressive release yet, the record is out now via Pure Noise Records and features recent singles […]
Fresh from the euphoric momentum of her forthcoming ninth studio album Sweat, MELANIE C returns with a powerful new single, ‘Undefeated Champion’. A bold, uplifting anthem about resilience and inner strength, ‘Undefeated Champion’ continues the […]
Robben Ford returns in exceptional form with Two Shades of Blue, a record defined by its sophistication, taste, and timeless musicality. The album will be released on 17 April via Provogue/Artone. To celebrate the news, he has revealed the […]
North Queensland based Alt/Rock outfit Slippery Gypsy are back again with the release of their hard-hitting new single called ‘Poison Love’, which premiered exclusively via The Point Music News. “Poison Love is about addiction in all […]
Everyone’s favorite punk agitators, Drug Church, have returned with a brand new single Pynch out now via Pure Noise Records. The song is the first taste of new music from the band since the release of […]
Australian metalcore merchants Engraved have unleashed another slab of power by way of their new track, Bleed. Bleed is a raw, unflinching exploration of toxic competition and the dark side of human nature. Delving into the psychological warfare […]
Australian funk rock royalty SKUNKHOUR are set to light up Sydney this winter with a one night only exclusive show at Manning Bar on 20th June, joined by none other than fellow groove merchants SWOOP. This […]
Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences […]
For the first time ever, Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS will bring their monumental sound to Australian shores this September and October for a long-awaited debut tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Formed in Stockholm […]
The biggest party in country music, CMC Rocks QLD, is one week away and today the festival reveals what fans can expect in 2026, from onsite experiences to maps of the festival. Country music fans […]
Bringing together intimate storytelling with a gorgeous mix of country pop, indie and folk-rock sounds, Newcastle’s CHLOE GILL proudly presents her anticipated debut album, I HAVE A HABIT OF DREAMING. Featuring singles ‘Pushing Punishment’, ‘Down […]
March 12, 2026: Set amongst the lush bushland confines of Dashville, at Lower Belford in the Hunter Valley, Thrashville returns, ready to rejoice at the darkest time of year, Saturday 27th June 2026. Today the […]
Brisbane based singer/songwriter John Keenan shares his latest single “Forget You”. In his most refined form yet, “Forget You” sees John’s compelling vocals and rich storytelling take centre stage. Produced and co-written with Boy & […]
With his eighth studio album, ‘Kingdom Within’, out June 12th, via ADA Music, Sydney singer-songwriter Josh Pyke delivers a masterfully crafted collection of songs that explore humankind’s shifting moral compass in a rapidly changing technological […]
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