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RATT’S Classic Albums Compiled On ‘THE ATLANTIC YEARS’ Limited Edition Box Set

9 April 2023 The Rockpit

BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announces ‘THE ATLANTIC YEARS’ LIMITED EDITION BOX SET, celebrating RATT’s massively successful period where all 5 of their studio albums were certified GOLD, PLATINUM or MULTI-PLATINUM. Released on June […]

STEELHEART Releases An Enhanced 2023 Version Of Hit Song ‘EVERYBODY LOVES EILEEN’

9 April 2023 The Rockpit

SteelHeart, the legendary rock band known for hits such as “We All Die Young” and “She’s Gone,” is proud to present the release of an enhanced version of the classic track “Everybody Loves Eileen.” Originally released in 1992, “Everybody […]

SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON Trade Fiery Vocals On Blazing New Track ‘RIDERS’

9 April 2023 The Rockpit

Dynamic blues force Samantha Fish and country outlaw Jesse Dayton reveal the new track “Riders” from their upcoming effort Death Wish Blues out May 19 on Rounder Records. “Riders” finds the duo interchanging commanding vocals […]

SAXON Announce New Touring Guitarist

9 April 2023 The Rockpit

Following the official announcement on March 10th 2023 that founding SAXON guitarist PAUL QUINN will step down from touring duties, the band are very pleased to announce that BRIAN TATLER from DIAMOND HEAD will be appearing with Saxon for shows starting July 2023. Biff Byford “We welcome […]

DEXYS Return With New Album The Feminine Divine Out July 28

8 April 2023 The Rockpit

Dexys are back! 11 years since the release of their last album of original music, the acclaimed One Day I’m Going to Soar, the band return with a stunning new record, The Feminine Divine, out July 28 […]

Alligator Records To Reissue FENTON ROBINSON’S ‘Somebody Loan Me A Dime’ And LONNIE MACK’S ‘Strike Like Lightning’

8 April 2023 The Rockpit

Blues Hall Of Famer Fenton Robinson’s Somebody Loan Me A Dime Considered A Classic Blues Recording Lonnie Mack’s Strike Like Lightning Produced By And Featuring Guest Performances From Stevie Ray Vaughan Both Albums Available On Vinyl For The First […]

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Release New Single ‘SPELLBINDING’

8 April 2023 The Rockpit

This month will see bring their huge ‘The World Is A Vampire’ World Tour to Australia, and along for the ride will be Jane’s Addiction and Australian rockers Amyl & The Sniffers, RedHook & Battlesnake, plus local acts opening at each show […]

HARD-ONS Announce New Album RIPPER ’23 & TOUR!

8 April 2023 The Rockpit

On the back of the crazy success of their last album – the 2021’s #4 ARIA Album charting I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken – the Hard-Ons today announce the June 2 release date […]

YOU ME AT SIX Announce Truth Decay Australian Tour

8 April 2023 The Rockpit

One of UK’s most successful modern rock bands YOU ME AT SIX are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia this July as part of their Truth Decay Tour with special guests Los Angeles-based trio, SET […]

STEVE EARLE – The Alone Again Tour, Solo & Acoustic comes to WHITLEY BAY

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his […]

ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK Announce First Ever Live DVD, Live At The Ancienne Belgique

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

Just weeks after the release of their celebrated EP One Of A Kind, Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Live At The Ancienne Belgique, their first-ever live DVD, out April 21 via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Recorded during […]

LINKIN PARK Drop Another New Hard-Hitting Anthem ‘FIGHTING MYSELF’

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

After notching the biggest debut for a rock song in recent memory with US #1 single “Lost”, LINKIN PARK uncover yet another unreleased track entitled “Fighting Myself”. Listen HERE. Magnifying the legacy of their GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum landmark sophomore LP, Meteora, […]

MUDHONEY 2023 Australian Tour Selling Out

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

As we roll closer to seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney‘s return to Australia next month, shows are selling out all over the place. Brisbane, Melbourne, Rye, Torquay, Castlemaine, and Footscray are all SOLD OUT! Perth is […]

The Stranglers - Perth 2020 | Photo Credit: Adrian Thomson

THE STRANGLERS National Support Announced For April Tour

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, will be in Australia, playing shows across five cities next month. The shows in Sydney and Adelaide have SOLD OUT with very limited tickets remaining for Melbourne, Brisbane and […]

BEST OF HELMET Australian Tour 2023 kicks off this month!

7 April 2023 The Rockpit

Honouring the patience of devoted fans all over the country, Helmet have confirmed their long-waited return to deliver the very best of their celebrated catalogue. In April 2023 Helmet will storm Australian stages delivering career […]

ABLAZE Drop Killer Video for ‘Gasoline’, Shot At Melbourne’s Infamous Naked Racer

7 April 2023 Sean Bennett

Last month Melbourne hard rockers Ablaze delivered their high-energy, big-riffed, beer-soaked brand of rock straight to your eagerly-awaiting eardrums via new single ‘Gasoline’, which is 2 minutes and 58 seconds of pure rock n’ roll mayhem! Listen to Gasoline […]

JIM KIRKPATRICK releases his latest single and video ‘Union Train’

4 April 2023 The Rockpit

Songwriter, vocalist and master guitarist, Jim Kirkpatrick today releases the single and video for ‘Union Train’ taken from his eagerly awaited 10-track solo album ‘Dead Man Walking’ (due for release on Friday 21st April 2023). ‘Dead Man Walking’ showcases Jim’s […]

THE DARKNESS announce the ‘Permission to Land’ 20th Anniversary World Tour!

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, The […]

Blues-Rock Superstar JOE BONAMASSA expresses the pain of love gone wrong on brilliant live rendition of “KNOWN UNKNOWNS”

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

As he continues through the third week of his Spring U.S. Tour, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has released a powerful live rendition of “Known Unknowns” a bluesy song of heartbreak from his latest studio […]

IGGY POP & THE LOSERS 2023 West Coast US Tour – ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT!

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

“Getting the shit beat out of you has never sounded so appealing,” said the AV CLUB upon hearing Iggy Pop’s EVERY LOSER, released at the very top of 2023 on Atlantic Records/Gold Tooth Records. And now, […]

Sofia Zida releases ‘Three Words’ featuring Hanoi Rocks legend Andy McCoy

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

Sofia Zida’s new album worked on in collaboration with Hanoi Rocks legend Andy McCoy will be released in autumn 2023. As the first single of the album will be heard on 24.3. a song called […]

Ex-Evanescence/Amaranthe/Nervosa members join forces for new band HOW WE END

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

Let’s say there’s a new band out on the horizon of modern metal music that doesn’t identify as just a ‘project’ or another ‘supergroup’, let’s say there is a new band that joins forces to […]

METALLICA’s ’72 SEASONS’ title track & new video OUT NOW!

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

For one night only on Thursday 13th April experience Metallica: 72 Seasons – Global Premiere, a worldwide listening party exclusively for cinema audiences. Tickets on sale now at metallica.film Metallica has unveiled the title track of its forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. […]

GIPPSLAND COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL announces the winners of the 2023 local country showcase

3 April 2023 The Rockpit

The winners of the 2023 Local Country Showcase for Gippsland Country Music Festival have been selected from more than 25 entries. Songwriter Harry Hook is Real from Sale, and duo No Promises from South Gippsland (featuring […]

PIERCE BROTHERS announce new single ‘IN THE WATER’ plus East Coast Tour

2 April 2023 The Rockpit

Indie-folk duo Pierce Brothers today unveil their latest single and video, In The Water, a soulful and uplifting track that highlights the band’s unique sound and musical style. This new release serves as a follow-up to […]