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Today, Tarja reveals the second song from her brand new live-art-album & video “Act II”. The thrilling live version of “Undertaker”, taken from Tarja’s live performance in Milan, portrays Tarja’s unique talent for combining […]
Due to overwhelming demand from Australian fans, legendary rock band FOREIGNER have announced a second and final show at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Monday 29th October, adding to their sold-out Hamer Hall appearance on […]
Following the success of Reef‘s first album in 18 years, “Revelation”, which charted at 26 in UK albums, and their hugely successful co-headline ‘Britrock Must Be Destroyed” tour, the band now releases the album […]
Japanese Virtuoso Metal Guitarist, Nozomu Wakai will release his brand-new studio album, Metal Souls under the moniker of Destinia via Golden Robot Records, set to hit shelves in Australia on July 13 and available […]
Craft Recordings proudly announces the 50th anniversary of America’s greatest rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was in the summertime half a century ago that CCR, a group that would reach sky-high success while […]
Abstract Entertainment announces the return of Belinda Carlisle to Australia in 2019 as she celebrates the 30th anniversary since the release of her smash hit album Runaway Horses. ‘Runaway Horses” was released in 1989 […]
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa returns with a brand new studio album, ‘Redemption’, which will be released on 21st September 2018 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group in Europe and J&R Adventures in North America. […]
Alice In Chains will release its new album, “Rainier Fog“, on August 24. The latest single from the effort, “So Far Under” can be heard HERE. About “So Far Under”, Alice In Chains vocalist/guitarist […]
Diamond Head, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends will be embarking on a European Tour this October – November 2018. Following the release of their self-titled new studio album in 2016 the […]
After taking the world of rock music by storm with last year’s surprise hit Amber Galactic, which was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and accompanied by a European tour that left fans speechless, Swedish classic/progressive rock supergroup THE NIGHT […]
American symphonic metal titans Kamelot return to Australian shores this coming December upon the release of their latest album ‘The Shadow Theory’ (Napalm Records). It has been 5 years since the band have brought […]
American Power Trio PRONG has announced the continuation of their ZERO DAYS TOUR with several dates across Germany and into The Netherlands. “Prong and Europe is always something special , what would a summer […]
Neil Fallon for President of the United States of America? Yes please! ‘How To Shake Hands’, (the second single from Clutch’s 12th studio record, ‘Book Of Bad Decisions’) gives a little insight into what […]
Since 2001, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have created a musical brute that embraces all the finest qualities of melodic death metal yet does not shackle them, giving them room to constantly evolve and grow. […]
Dan Reed Network are delighted to announce their upcoming “Origins” November 2018 Headline UK Tour that will see the band take in major cities across the UK in support of their impending new album […]
The band is firing on all cylinders with Rich Ward, one of the most versatile, underrated riffers in rock n roll and Chris Jericho, who’s vocal range and passion for music makes one wonder just how he is […]
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is back in 2019 and the Series One announcement is nothing short of massive! Featuring Australia’s favourite son Jimmy Barnes, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Living End, Diesel, […]
Winter Rocks Festival is set to return for it’s third year. Bigger than ever and taking place at Corporation, Sheffield UK on Saturday 1st December. Heavyweights Skindred who are currently celebrating the release of their […]
We are saddened to hear the passing of drum legend and member of Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah, Vinnie Paul which was announced on Friday night. The Rockpit were proud fans of his work through […]
THE DEAD DAISIES have released a new single and music video for “DEAD AND GONE”, one of the crowd favorites off their latest, chart-topping album “BURN IT DOWN”. The video combines classic performance elements […]
Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA are excited to release a covers EP for the highly successful »Attack On Titan« theme songs. With their legion of fans, »Attack On Titan« have conquered both the print world with over […]
METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that […]
Led Zeppelin was at the peak of its powers on July 27-29 1973, when the band’s performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden were recorded for the concert film, The Song Remains The Same. […]
Alice in Chains have expanded their 2018 tour once again, adding 10 more dates to their North American schedule. With shows already confirmed for Aug. 22 to Sept. 15, the band listed new appearances […]
SÓLSTAFIR are different. With their roots heavily imbedded in metal, SÓLSTAFIR blend post-rock majestic intensity with beautiful melodies, progressive and psychedelic passages, and a strong undercurrent of hard rock, which comes as varied and […]
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