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After an incredibly successful 2019 that saw the band tour North America as well as Europe (the latter even twice) and release their worldwide charting new album, Macro, Ukrainian modern metal frontrunners JINJER return […]
Record-breaking rock juggernaut FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated 8th studio album, F8. To celebrate the release the band have released an engaging lyric video for […]
Last March, Whitechapel released their 7th full-length, The Valley, to critical acclaim, and toured the world in support of it. Today, the band has released three live videos, featuring tracks from The Valley. Check […]
August Burns Red have been upholding the artistic pillars of technical proficiency, airtight grooves, and thoughtful lyricism in the hard rock world for 17 years now. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pennsylvania quintet —JB Brubaker […]
Rose Tattoo are extraordinarily proud to announce the release of “Outlaws”, the album, on March 6. A re-recording of the famed first and iconic “Rock N Roll Outlaw”, spawning classics like “Nice Boys” (Don’t […]
On the eve of the release (February 20) of OZZY OSBOURNE’s ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records), more than 50 cities around the world will host celebrations for the largest global tattoo sale and album listening […]
Local and international celebrities have joined forces to support the launch of a new initiative that aims to see more than 100,000 trees planted across Australia’s bushfire affected areas, as part of a long-term […]
Under The Southern Stars for 2020 has just gotten even bigger with the announcement of a special indoor show at The Timber Yard, in Port Melbourne for Wednesday, April 8. Already a massive undertaking […]
Greenday, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer, three of the biggest acts in rock music, announced they will be heading to Australia to tour here together for the first time ever on The Hella Mega […]
In November of 2019, the Original Chicago Blues All Stars blazed a trail through WA, taking their audiences back to the core of the genre. Led by Willie Dixon’s son Freddie, the band also […]
Just a day out from kicking off their mammoth UK/European tour, Osaka quintet Crossfaith are lifting the lid on their monster new single ‘Endorphin‘. Frenetic from start to finish, ‘Endorphin’ is the first taste of […]
One of the most innovative prog-metal bands in the game, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, will return to Aussie shores in a few weeks time! Renowned for their relentless touring, consistently delivering dynamic shows – […]
TEG Dainty and TEG Live are delighted to announce that the official FIRE FIGHT AUSTRALIA (#FireFightAustralia) t-shirt is available for pre-order today at www.firefightaustralia.com. The limited-edition tee costing $39.99 (inc GST & delivery) will […]
Lamb Of God has revealed a brand new single and video, “Checkmate,” from the band’s first release in five years and the first to feature new drummer Art Cruz. The self-titled Lamb Of God […]
Century Media Records and DEMONS & WIZARDS are proud to announce February 21st, 2020 as the worldwide release date of the group’s highly anticipated studio album, III. The new album marks the band’s first release […]
On April 17, The Black Dahlia Murder will release their new album, Verminous, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Verminous, a lyric video for the title track can be seen below. Verminous is The Black Dahlia Murder’s most dynamic, […]
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of music’s most influential and commanding bands, Californian five-piece Faith No More, will tour Australia and New Zealand in May 2020, performing seven arena shows – one […]
There have been few rock singers as beloved as the late/great Bon Scott of AC/DC. After all, it was his unmistakable vocals and street-wise/sexually-charged lyrics that were a major part of such all-time classic […]
“In days and nights of black and silver, the dead end king will come. From pieces of broken mirrors there will be a crown bestowed upon his head. In reflections of shattered glass not only the seasons will […]
The Black Dahlia Murder are pleased to announce their North American 2020 tour with Bay Area thrash metal icons Testament. The near-month-long trek will commence in Phoenix, Arizona on April 20th and conclude in […]
Dream Theater, twice Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, are thrilled to announce their April 2020 Australian leg of their most recent “Evening With” touring cycle; featuring a celebration of the band’s latest record, […]
With barely a month left until album release, H.E.A.T gives you the final single and music video ‘Dangerous Ground‘, release January 31st, 2020. “Dangerous Ground is the desert racing song of the century.” The album […]
Australia, you’re pretty fly! Due to huge demand, all Australian dates for THE OFFSPRING headline tour in April sold out within 2 hours! Auckland, there are strictly limited tickets still available with very special guests SUM […]
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released brand new single “Blue Moon Rising“, the title track from the forthcoming EP of the same name, due March 6 via Sour Mash / Caroline Australia. […]
NYC collective Brass Against are set to embark on their very first east coast tour next month! In this politically challenging era, it’s time to stand up against the machine! Brass Against are a collective of some […]
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