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Following the announcement that the new Darkthrone album, Eternal Hails, is to be released on June 25, the band have premiered “Hate Cloak” – the first and only track to be revealed ahead of the album’s release. The […]
The brand-new rock festival vacation experience VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach announces an incredible lineup for its inaugural event, set to take sail in early 2022. Rob Zombie, Chevelle and Mastodon lead the headlining talent […]
The countdown to July 18, the 40th-anniversary of thrash/metal legends Anthrax, is well underway and heading towards the big finale. A special worldwide Livestream event, presented by Danny Wimmer Presents and originating from Los Angeles, […]
Multi-platinum-selling, chart-topping band BAD WOLVES officially welcome celebrated singer-songwriter Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz as their new lead singer, following former lead singer Tommy Vext’s public departure from the band earlier this year. Bad Wolves are led by co-founding member and […]
While concerts and cheering crowds seem to be a long lost echo from the past these days, melancholic progressive Metallers AMORPHIS bring back some of the life and incomparable energy that many of us […]
Well – it’s official now … and it’s a one-off mega reason to be at Bluesfest this October. MIDNIGHT OIL tweeted that their new album – their first all Oils album since ‘Capricornia’ in […]
A new era of hope, survival, and prosperity comes calling with the release of CRASH OF THE CROWN, STYX’s new studio album, which was written pre-pandemic and recorded during the trying times of the […]
Clutch has extended its upcoming 30 Years of Rock & Roll Tour. The dates start Sep 8 in Norfolk, VA, and continue through New Year’s Eve in Cincinnati, OH. Tickets are on sale now […]
SAMI YAFFA, best known for his work with New York Dolls, Michael Monroe Band and Hanoi Rocks has announced the release of his first solo album “The Innermost Journey to Your Outermost Mind“, out on […]
Desert punk legends MONDO GENERATOR (w/ former Kyuss and QOTSA bassist Nick Oliveri) announce the release of their ‘Live At Bronson‘ album this July 2nd on Heavy Psych Sounds, and unleash the first track […]
Heavy metal coven BURNING WITCHES has just released its fourth full length, “The Witch Of The North,” which the band celebrated with a streamed release show for their fans around the world. Today, they’re following up […]
It’s a crushing blow but due to the current Covid-19 extended lockdown in Victoria and with the Queensland borders being shut for the foreseeable future, we have been left with no choice but to […]
Having confirmed their appearances atop the 2021 lineups of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Bottlerock, Foo Fighters are answering the burning question of “Are they doing any of their own shows?” with a resounding FUCK YES: […]
Hear Mason Hill, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, The Dust Coda, Thundermother, and more join forces with Massive Wagons for a rousing new rendition of fan favourite track ‘Tokyo’! The bombastic Lancashire rockers […]
The promoters of Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest heavy metal festival, have announced today that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the edition planned for the end of July will not be able […]
it’s been more than thirteen years since SABATON set sail to pursue a way that significantly shaped their career as one of the most successful and popular Swedish heavy metal exports. On May 30 […]
All aboard! The world’s favorite Pirate Metal Drinking Crew, ALESTORM, are taking you on a wild, wet ride across the seven seas with their new live album/DVD/BluRay, Live in Tilburg, out now via Napalm Records! In finest ALESTORM manner, […]
In 2018, legendary heavy metal vocalist and pop culture pillar DEE SNIDER turned the heavy music world on its axis with his transformative album, For The Love Of Metal. Produced by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, the album re-cemented Dee’s […]
One of the most iconic characters ever created in song – the smarmy, nefarious record executive dreamt up by Roger Waters for Pink Floyd‘s 1975 single “Have A Cigar,” who infamously asked “Which one’s […]
All-star modern metal band Imonolith return with huge new single ‘Angevil‘, and tease new EP Progressions. This is the first new music released by the band since their critically acclaimed debut album, State of […]
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES release their second single/video for “The Paradox”, which was directed by Patric Ullaeus (Arch Enemy, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, etc.). The track is off their upcoming album The […]
Today, the legendary Lee Aaron reveals the new video “Cmon,” the first single taken from the forthcoming studio album Radio On!, which is now set for international release on July 23rd via Metalville Records. The video was authored […]
Frontier Touring are excited to announce Jimmy Barnes has added a second and final Melbourne show at the Palais Theatre on Friday 23 July. Frontier Members pre-sale tickets for this show start Monday 31 […]
Due to overwhelming pre-sale demand, Frontier Touring are excited to announce the legendary Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus have added a second and final Sydney show at the Hordern Pavilion on Sunday 5 December […]
Powerhouse rockers Fozzy drop their breathtaking, unprecedented music video for ‘Sane’ filmed on the longest wooden rollercoaster on the planet today!! Get a first-hand view of the madness as the band literally defies gravity, by reaching […]
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