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Updated: Venue change. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock music legend, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing and the formation of […]
The Louisiana slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth will be releasing his new studio album, ‘Blacktop Run‘ on February 21st via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. ‘Blacktop Run’ follows his previous Grammy nominated album ‘Recorded Live In […]
Clutch will perform some very special sets on their annual run of dates between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The upcoming dates in D.C., Sayreville, and Philly will feature 3 completely different sets, 54 songs […]
PSSR (featuring drummer Frank Ferrer of Guns N’ Roses) have today released their debut single ‘Busted‘ and have also announced they have signed to Golden Robot Records (part of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group) New York City is known for a […]
World renowned flamenco, rock and pop musicians, The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, the original songwriters and guitarists on hits such as ‘Bamboleo’, ‘Volare’ ‘Djobi Djoba’ and ‘Bem Bem Maria’ are […]
Having been already announced for Download Festival 2020, CARCASS are now set to carve up the rest of the country, with a selection of sideshows added! CARCASS are the undeniable legends and forefathers of […]
Off the back of an absolute whirlwind year and the release of their third studio album Trauma through Caroline Australia & Fearless Records, I Prevail have today unleashed “Hurricane Pt. 2“, showcasing the band’s impressive […]
Japan’s most popular and beloved rock outfit ONE OK ROCK are ecstatic to announce their return to Australia in March 2020 with special guests SET IT OFF and STATESIDE. Filling stadiums in Japan is […]
Taking a break from their successful global album tour, Boy & Bear today return home to announce dates to their Australian leg of their Suck On Light Tour. The highly- anticipated headline tour is […]
Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN return in a new guise. Immerse yourself in the obscure world of ME AND THAT MAN and enter the black church through their newest rite of passage. After just having signed […]
Byron Bay’s Parkway Drive have announced a mammoth Australian tour alongside US peers Hatebreed and Every Time I Die in June 2020. Fresh from their stint headlining Good Things Festival last weekend, the Viva The Underdogs […]
L.A. GUNS have just released a digital EP, “Another Xmas In Hell“! Listen on your favorite streaming or download platform here. Just in time for the holiday season and most importantly, Christmas carolling season, […]
KORPIKLAANI release video for new track ‘Jägermeister’, NIGHTWISH unleash live video for ‘Élan’, SYLOSIS return with new album “Cycle Of Suffering” Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI who are currently preparing for two […]
Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced a new round of 2020 dates to their long running Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. The band will be joined on select dates by special […]
On February 14, Whitesnake will release a limited edition 12″ picture disc single featuring “Always & Forever” b/w “After All“, limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Reserve yours here. Whitesnake recently released the video below, […]
Legendary rock icons The Used have surprised fans with a brand new single today. “Blow Me (Feat. Jason Aalon Butler)” is frenetic and explosive while showcasing the undeniable vocals of front man Bert McCracken. […]
This January/February, Behemoth will embark on a European tour with Slipknot. For this monumental trek, Behemoth will re-release 2018’s critically acclaimed I Loved You at Your Darkest as a new tour edition, featuring a documentary and bonus […]
Political punk icons, Anti-Flag, recently announced their upcoming album, 20/20 Vision, due out January 17th from Spinefarm Records/Caroline Australia, and today the band have teamed with Billboard to premiere another new single “Unbreakable” and […]
Derek Davis is no stranger to the top of the music charts. As frontman for the successful rock band Babylon A.D., Davis’ songs achieved Gold record status and Top 10 AOR Metal chart success. […]
The 1980s San Francisco Bay Area scene was a seismic moment in the world of metal and part of that moment was Heathen. The band return January 31 with the 10th Anniversary remastered reissue […]
Crossover thrash unit TOXIC HOLOCAUST will kick off 2020 with a massive North American tour supporting Soulfly. The Summoning tour will commence February 3rd in Denver, Colorado and make its way through nearly three […]
It’s been well over 3 years since the riff crushing, Metalcore godfathers ATREYU last hit our shores. February 2020 sees their triumphant and long awaited return thanks to Silverback Touring. Everyone leaves a legacy […]
After 35 years on the road, GANGgajang will take a break from touring. Fashions come and go in the world of music. A song may be a hit for a few weeks but then […]
Epiphone, the leader in affordable professional instruments presents the fourth Epiphone signature guitar from KISS legend, Tommy “Spaceman” Thayer. The new, limited-edition Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul Outfit features a unique Electric Blue […]
The Quireboys have today announced the digital-only audio release of their momentous 35th Anniversary performance at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on September 14th this year. The gold and platinum disc recipients […]
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