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Official statement from Download Festival. It is with intense disappointment that we announce that My Chemical Romance will not be coming to Australia to play Download. MCR have released the following statement today: “To […]
We regret to announce that PIXIES will be postponing their remaining Australian tour dates. Please see the below statement from the band: “Out of caution for current public health concerns, Pixies are postponing the […]
Sony Music Entertainment Australia is proud and humbled to announce the release of the album, ‘Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief’. The special charity album of 23 tracks features unique […]
Recently, Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announced their ninth record “HUMAN. :II: NATURE.”, that will be released on 10th April 2020 and will be a double album containing 9 tracks on the main CD and one […]
The Hoodoo Gurus will release their latest single – “Answered Prayers” – as a limited edition 7″ for Record Store Day (April 18). At the same time they will digitally release an expanded Deluxe […]
Australia, you sold out THE OFFSPRING April headline tour with very special guests SUM 41 in a speedy time of 2 hours and since we think you’re pretty fly, we have some exciting news to share! Adelaide […]
Ozzy Osbourne has released the video for his latest single “Ordinary Man,” the title track of his new Epic Records album which features Elton John, taking a retrospective look at his life and career. […]
Ivy League Records are incredibly excited to reveal Live At The Forum by The Teskey Brothers – a limited edition, double-vinyl that will be released for Record Store Day on Saturday 18 April. The […]
King Crimson will be playing one tour this year in USA and Canada during June and July 2020. Except for shows such as the Ottawa Blues Festival, all the dates will be double bills […]
Doom legends MY DYING BRIDE unleashed their new album The Ghost Of Orion last week and today the band are releasing the official video for ‘To Outlive The Gods’. Directed by Hal Sinden, the […]
Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers Apocalyptica have released their brand-new track and music video, “Live Or Die” featuring Sabaton‘s Joakim Brodén via Silver Lining Music. The song, which boasts what is certainly one of the most dynamic liaisons in […]
Bay Area metal titans, MACHINE HEAD, will return to Australia in 2020. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, the epic modern metal classic, Burn My Eyes, Machine Head will perform two sets […]
The official visualizer for “Children Of The Next Level“, a brand new song from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Titans […]
Social Animals have released a new single Get Over It via Rise Records. Get Over It is a catchy break-up anthem capturing both the essence of the moment it all ends, to the moment one […]
Biffy Clyro made an instant impact with ‘Instant History’. Blending their explosive attack with apocalyptic synths and bombastic beats, the track was premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World. Now Biffy Clyro […]
Canadian metal powerhouse IMONOLITH has revealed a fourth single, “Becoming the Enemy,” featuring a guest appearance by well-known Swedish vocalist Johannes Eckerström, from their upcoming debut, State of Being, due out March 27. “’Becoming the Enemy’ […]
Pretty Maids are alive and kicking and set to release an exciting new live CD/DVD and Blu Ray package, “Maid In Japan – Future World Live 30th Anniversary”. This is a special release which […]
Clutch have announced the release of “The Obelisk” boxset for Record Store Day on April 18th. “The Obelisk” is a box set that is comprised of all of Clutch’s Weathermaker Music vinyl releases. There are […]
As part of what is now one of the most eagerly awaited days for true music fans, Record Store Day (Saturday, April 18), COLLECTIVE SOUL will release a limited edition 45 rpm/180g vinyl EP […]
Often compared to a jam session between Aretha Franklin and LED ZEPPELIN, BLUES PILLS‘ career took them from an American garage to international glory within a few years. Their self titled debut album (2014) […]
Recently, Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announced their ninth record “HUMAN. :II: NATURE.“, that will be released on 10th April 2020 and will be a double album containing 9 tracks on the main CD and one […]
Following the announcement of their sixth album, Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible, released April 17, Enter Shikari have shared the video to first single, The Dreamer’s Hotel which was Annie Mac’s Hottest […]
No matter if you are ready or not, you filthy landlubbers – ALESTORM returns in an uncensored, satirical, and glorious manner! Two years after their latest album, No Grave But The Sea, the pirate […]
Due to overwhelming demand, Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Live Nation, is thrilled to confirm a second and final SIR ROD STEWART concert at Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton on Sunday November 8. Tickets for […]
Stars have aligned, and East Coast will meet West in a collision of pure, unadulterated, ecstatic rock when Brooklyn-born ENDLESS BOOGIE return to our shores in April with special guests, acclaimed Oakland-formed outfit HOWLIN’ […]
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