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Newcastle based Pop Punk artist Warwick Smith has released his highly anticipated new EP called ‘Beyond The Sea’, which premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. He has also announced that he will be playing a free […]
Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission have announced a new seven track maxi single (that’s an ‘EP’ for those who don’t remember Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons’ So Young and Loud & Clear 7-tracker) First Step in […]
Sydney based Alt Metal outfit Dirt City have just released their heart wrenching new single ‘Barely Human’, which premiered exclusively via The Point Music News. The powerful new single touches on the heartache of losing a child, and how […]
THE MILK MEN, one of the most popular and well-known blues rock bands on the UK circuit, are releasing a live album recorded at their very own festival, Milkfest, held in February for charity at […]
Southern California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have officially announced the release of their ninth studio album, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, due out August 22nd via Journeyman Records. Produced by the legendary Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons), the new […]
The Texas-born and bred guitar shredding powerhouse, and singer/songwriter, Ally Venable is thrilled to share her new song “Unbreakable” ft. Shemekia Copeland – the latest song to be released off Ally’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, Money & Power, due out on April 18 via Ruf […]
The iconic British Blues maestro Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of his new single, the slow-burning blues of, One Go Round. You can watch the lyric video HERE. The single is […]
With just three weeks to go until their highly anticipated album ‘Welcome to the Future’ is released, hard rock sensation H.E.A.T unleash their latest powerful anthem today. ‘Running to You’ – the newest single from […]
Originally featured on her 2016 album The Shadow Self, ‘Diva’ is a dramatic and powerful anthem that quickly became a fan favourite and one of Tarja’s classics played on tour. This rendition, recorded in Bucharest at the […]
With just three weeks to go until their highly anticipated album ‘Welcome to the Future’ is released, hard rock sensation H.E.A.T unleash their latest powerful anthem. ‘Running to You’ – the newest single from the […]
Skid Row exploded onto the music scene in the late 80s, becoming a predominant force in the hard rock and heavy metal genre. Known for their raw energy, melodic hooks, and a relentless edge, Skid […]
Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star, out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records! The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band. “Black Star” seamlessly merges haunting melodies […]
Today, Elektra/Rhino Records has reissued Tracy Chapman’s eponymous debut album on vinyl in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Originally released by Elektra Records in April 1988, Tracy Chapman has long been unavailable on vinyl. This anniversary reissue […]
Following the success of their single ‘Burn’, released late last year, Australian alt-rock band Vermantics, are set to drop their highly anticipated single ‘Come Alive’. Set for release 4 April 2025. ‘Come Alive’ is all […]
Seattle hardcore band Dragged Under have dropped their full-throttle new single “AlgoRHYTHM.” Check out the video HERE. Listen HERE. “AlgoRHYTHM” smashes together all of the elements that make Dragged Under such a formidable force and […]
With 24,000 tickets selling out in minutes across four shows nationwide, John Summit’s highly anticipated Australian tour just got even bigger with a stacked lineup of local support acts. Brisbane-based producer Odd Mob will support […]
Australians just can’t get enough of The Fray! The uptake of pre-sale tickets has been huge which resulted in additional Melbourne & Sydney shows being announced. Both sold out yesterday along with the Brisbane show, […]
In a seismic collision of Australian metal titans, Ne Obliviscaris have enlisted the legendary Psycroptic as their very special guests for a groundbreaking national tour this June. This marks the first time these two powerhouse acts have […]
The second single, ’The Last Goodbye’(featuring. Ritchie Blackmore on guitar), from award-winning musician and singer Candice Night’s upcoming solo album “Sea Glass,” was released on March 14th. The official video for the song is now […]
Legendary keyboardist Don Airey has released his highly anticipated new solo album. ‘Pushed to the Edge’ is now available on CD, 2LP, and digital. Following the success of Deep Purple’s chart-topping album ‘=1’ and […]
The highly anticipated second album from Canadian/American four-piece Envy Of None is out now. Titled Stygian Wavz, the album draws its name from the work of the Roman poet Ovid who spoke of “Stygian waves […]
Spearheaded by four Norwegian and Swedish musicians, Kalandra have captivated the world with their unique blend of melancholic Nordic folk, gritty guitars and ethereal melodies. This November the group will bring their hauntingly beautiful live […]
Transporting the listener back to the hottest era in hard rock history, Austrian hard rock powerhouse VULVARINE deliver a fierce statement with their explosive opening track “Equal, Not the Same”, taken from their upcoming album, Fast Lane, out now via […]
Animalistic rhythms and ferocious vocals: German Teutonic thrashers WARFIELD start a rampage with third single “Appetitive Aggression”. Taken from their Napalm Debut With The Old Breed, out April 4, 2025, this hellbeast deep-dives into the primal instinct of humanity […]
Currently hitting venues across North America on his “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, world-renowned fearsome frontman WEDNESDAY 13 returns with the second single cut from his new full-length album, Mid Death […]
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