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Adelaide prog experts, Dyssidia have just released their second full length album, Deeper Wells Of Meaning, The band have carved a distinct mark on global progressive metal with their commanding blend of technical precision, theatrical depth and emotional […]
One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma have released their third studio album, “Searching For You In The Darkness”, via XMusic. Featuring two previous singles, Heroes and More Than Survival, the band have just released […]
Brisbane’s long running, uncompromising metal-punk juggernaut Dreamkillers have dropped a new track called Mulberry Sky ahead of their new album, Proiphys Cunninghamii, out on January 23, 2026 Just what is Mulberry Sky? the band explain.. “It’s hidden in […]
PistonFist’s self styled ‘Petrol Rock’ has been burning up stages across Brisbane since 2018 leaving serious skid marks in their wake. In 2023 the band opened two shows for the legendary Smashing Pumpkins and Janes […]
What a difference a few months makes. Just 14 weeks ago, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur was a 14-year-old singer from Newcastle with one simple goal: to release her debut single lego independently and convince local promoters to give her band […]
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wednesday, […]
Just in time for their upcoming European co-headline tour with labelmates Warkings, symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS announce their new album. Armada – An Orchestral Voyage is a masterful interpretation of their successful most […]
Parody metal masters NANOWAR OF STEEL are headed out on the road—and they packed some brand-new music! What better to support their upcoming tour with Mongolian rockers Uuhai than The Genghis Khan EP to End […]
Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS announce their highly anticipated second album, Year Of The Snake, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! To mark the occasion, the trio has revealed a new single, “Hot […]
Swedish modern rock unit SELF DECEPTION have unleashed their first single via Napalm Records, “Time’s Up”, featuring an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals! The track arrives with an official music video. The […]
Extreme’s sixth studio album was released worldwide on June 9th 2023 via earMUSIC and has continued to impact fans and fellow musicians around the world. ‘Here’s to the Losers,’ the video, completes the mission to create 12 […]
Thrash metal titans Anthrax have announced they will return to Australia for four huge nights in 2026. Presented by Live Nation, the Australian tour will kick off at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, March […]
Champions of all things WA, Old Mervs are throwing two huge regional shindigs to kick off 2026. With a custom built truck stage, the duo from Kojonup will deliver a festival experience to Albany and […]
JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie releases his third single “Frozen Hearts” from his upcoming studio album Empty Chairs. The single is available from Friday November 21st on all streaming platforms HERE. […]
Hard Rock super-group SAINTED SINNERS hit the scene today with High On Fire, their brand new album now available through ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music! To celebrate the release in style, the band drops a […]
Bluesfest Tours is proud to announce that due to overwhelming demand, global rock & roll icons THE BLACK CROWES have added a second Melbourne headline show at The Forum on Thursday 2 April 2026. Their show at the Forum on Friday 3 […]
Live Nation has today announced that Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx will return to Australia with the Super Show! Band on Band Action! Tour in March 2026, marking a long-awaited comeback for fans across the country. […]
HEALTH have shared their brand-new single, SHRED ENVY, taken from their forthcoming album CONFLICT DLC, out December 11th 2025 via Loma Vista Recordings. Heavy, fast-moving and unrelenting, SHRED ENVY transforms overwhelming regret into a wave […]
Rock/metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has revealed the latest single, ‘Heathen Days,’ from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records. Accompanied by a video directed by Zombie, ‘Heathen Days’ is a callback to his earlier sound […]
The circle is closing. THE HALO EFFECT unveils the fifth and final song from their highly anticipated cover EP We Are Shadows, which is out now. Each member of the band selected a personal favourite […]
Firmly established as one of the biggest forces in British rock, and following their sold-out The O2, Biffy Clyro today announce details of their biggest ever headline show at London’s Finsbury Park on Friday 3rd […]
German heavy-hitters blacktoothed return with their explosive new single EMBERS, a track that pushes the band into their most intense territory yet. Fueled by searing guitars, pounding rhythms, and a vocal performance that unleashes a […]
German metalcore heavyweights ANNISOKAY have unleashed their long-awaited new album Abyss – The Final Chapter, marking the monumental conclusion to their acclaimed Abyss era. Out now via Arising Empire, the record stands as one of […]
California’s metallic hardcore titans Lionheart are back and hitting harder than ever with their brand-new single “Bulletproof” – a ferocious statement track that marks the beginning of the next chapter in the band’s unstoppable rise. […]
British rock institution THUNDER, known for their charismatic stage presence and distinctive sound, originally released “Live” in 1998—a work that marked a significant turning point in the band’s history. Now it is being re-released for the first time in a […]
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