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Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on February 7, 2025. This marks Hietala’s first major project since […]
Having announced it last Friday, Kim Salmon’s latest new outfit Smoked Salmon have today released “Hell in a Handbasket”, the second single from their forthcoming debut album, which they are formally announcing today as well. The new single […]
Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records. Following the release of eviscerating singles, Our Brand […]
NO CURE — comprised of Blaythe Steuer [vocals], Aesop Mongo [guitar], Kyle Ray [guitar], Jake Murnane [bass], and Duncan Newey [drums] — recently announced their signing to SharpTone Records. The quintet, who released their debut EP back in 2022 and has been touring relentlessly ever since, will release […]
OVERSIZE have announced their stunning debut album Vital Signs, due 28th February 2025 via SharpTone Records. To commemorate the news, the group have unveiled the title track, Vital Signs. Of the single, the band comment: “While Vital Signs […]
Magnum – A Tribute To Tony Clarkin. There are only a few great bands on our planet that you can identify within the first few bars of one of their songs. With their unique melodic […]
Following the successful launch of their single ‘Ladder’ at The Bird in May, the release of their single ‘Scratch’ in August, and a string of rocking shows including RTRFM’s Fremantle Winter Music Festival, Boorloo/Perth indie-rock […]
Jessica Lynn kicks off the holiday season in style with the release of A Very Merry Classic Christmas, out today. The festive four-song live EP from the acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist features three timeless holiday […]
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge “Performs Days of Future Passed – Bringing it Home” For the very first time, John will be bringing this show to the UK! Playing the iconic album in […]
Guitarist Jason Hook introduced his new band FLAT BLACK last year. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist teamed up with a trio of young and talented musicians and signed with Fearless Records. The band is thrilled to announce its debut […]
Fresh off the release of their sixth studio album CURE, prolific metalcore progressives ERRA are set to bring all of their blistering light and shade to Australian stages again next March for their first ever national Australian headline […]
Crossbone Skully have unleashed their debut album Evil World Machine which brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce the project. Released by Better Noise Music, the rock concept album echoes similar dystopian visions such as David […]
Swedish Metalcore sensation Aviana has once again solidified their position as a powerhouse in the heavy music scene with the release of their new single, ‘Father’. Known for their impactful 2022 album Corporation, which amassed […]
The wait is over! Renowned heavy band Polar has officially unleashed their brand-new album, Five Arrows, available now on Arising Empire across all major streaming platforms and retailers! Known for their hard-hitting sound and emotionally […]
Just in time for the release of their epic upcoming nine-track EP, Universal Tales, German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA unleash the Celtic-inspired track “200 Years” together with a cinematic official music video. The new EP, […]
Ukrainian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS reveals a brand-new song and digital single “LIES”, an emotionally driven track that starts out calm with a beautifully arranged verse that smoothly transitions into a melancholic chorus. The […]
Modern metal frontrunners AD INFINITUM surprise with an infectious official music video for “Anthem for the Broken”, a catchy and gripping track from their latest full-length album, Abyss, which dropped last month. With the release […]
Fresh off an exhaustive North American tour, sensational thrash metal band ALIEN WEAPONRY will return home in superb form next March to deliver their colossal adrenaline-charged performance to their loyal fans on a 6-date NZ tour with phenomenal […]
Perth psychedelic act Mayatrix & The Psychics have been personally requested by The Cult‘s management to open for the band on their Australian tour! Frontwoman, Moana Mayatrix says of their selection; “To tour Australia playing venues like […]
Shifting between acerbic verses and soaring choruses, today Melbourne heavies Thornhill return with a brand new single nerv, out now via UNFD. A razor-sharp outing, colliding menacing riffs, piercing urgency and moments of gliding melodics, […]
Out of nowhere, Melbourne rockers Ablaze bring forth the Christmas drinking song you didn’t know you needed with their new single ‘It’s a Most Wonderful Time for a Beer’! Ablaze have had ideas to write […]
Adelaide’s Audio Reign have just released an epic version of the Elton John classic Rocket Man. The bands signature blend of diverse emotions and energies are on display throughout the track from its soft, evocative […]
BMG are proud to announce the worldwide release of the second album by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, entitled Black Light / White Noise on March 7. The news comes alongside the release of the album’s first single, ‘White Noise’. Recorded at The […]
Meanjin/Brisbane-based metal band The Brave have returned from hiatus with their first track since 2019, ‘Breaking Out‘ – produced and mixed by Troy Brady. Pre-save HERE. ‘Breaking Out’ thrashes with a torrent of searing riffs and thunderous drums, creating a visceral […]
With soaring melodies and emotive lyrics, Sydney indie-rock group JET CITY SPORTS CLUB are back with a brand new single titled ‘MINI SKIRT’. The band’s latest release is a strong addition to a catalogue that […]
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