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A collective of fate on a journey through their own abyss LORD OF THE LOST continue their journey: On December 12, 2025, the genre-fluid six-piece unveils the next chapter of their ongoing album trilogy […]
Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT return this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum. The album which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its […]
California punk legends Lagwagon are heading back to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 to celebrate 30 years of their iconic album HOSS. This tour is all about reliving the raw energy and spirit […]
Formed in 1972 in Auckland, New Zealand, Split Enz, known initially as Split Ends, were, and remain, utterly unique. As the first band from New Zealand to achieve major success beyond the Southern Hemisphere, they blazed […]
Make no mistake: Australia and New Zealand love The Lumineers! With two shows (Christchurch and Melbourne) already sold out after tickets went on sale last week, promoters are pleased to announce the acclaimed American folk-rockers and […]
Clients, the now-landmark full-length from THE RED CHORD, will see release on vinyl for the first time ever on October 17th via Metal Blade Records. The release comes in celebration of the record’s 20th anniversary! […]
French rock artist Laura Cox is set to release her highly anticipated new album Trouble Coming on October 31, 2025 via earMUSIC / Verycords. Following the release of the singles “No Need to Try Harder” and “Trouble Coming”, the album captures everything […]
Luxembourg’s Dark Folk icon, Rome, kicks off his debut Australian tour on Friday in Adelaide. With some issues surrounding the Melbourne date on Saturday, August 23, a new venue has been chosen to host the […]
October 26, 2024 saw MOONSPELL performing their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed “Opus Diabolicum”, at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter […]
Just before the release of their new epic, Knightclub, FEUERSCHWANZ are headed to Middle-earth, with their new single, “Sam The Brave”. The track pays tribute to a silent hero: Samwise Gamgee, the loyal companion of […]
Berlin’s vianova have never been ones to play it safe. Formed by brothers Felix and Paul Vogelgesang, the band found its definitive shape in 2021 with the arrival of powerhouse vocalist Alexander Kerski and bassist […]
Based out of Los Angeles and originally hailing from Sweden, electronic metal group Solence mince no words on their volcanic new single “Wish You The Worst.” The song is an unapologetic and empowering anthem to be played and sung […]
Alt rock favourites Yellowcard is releasing their fourth single, “Bedroom Posters” off of their highly anticipated album Better Days – Better Days is the band’s first full feature length album in almost a decade and will be available on October […]
……………………………………………. To Whom It May Concern, Which is everyone. This message is to inform you that International Rock Sensation The Hives, the best live band on the planet and still your new favourite band, lauded […]
With “To My Only Son”, Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED unveil one of the most emotionally resonant tracks of their career. Taken from the upcoming album, Fire Upon Your Lands, out this Friday, August 15 […]
UK modern prog trio Ihlo have shared their new single ‘Mute’ today. ‘Mute’ is the third single to be released ahead of their new album, Legacy, out on August 29 and comes with a brand-new music […]
Melbourne vocalist, Karly Jewell’s recently released second full length album, There’s A Jewell In Town came crashing into the ARIA Australian Artists Chart at Number 3! One of Melbourne’s most powerful rock voices, Karly is captivating […]
FROM FALL TO SPRING aren’t just another name in the modern metal scene, they’re one of its most forward-thinking and emotionally charged forces. Led by twin vocalists Philip and Lukas Wilhelm, the German outfit forge […]
Six long years since their latest offering, Swedish occult rock masters YEAR OF THE GOAT return with their fourth studio album, entitled Trivia Goddess, slated for release on September 12, 2025 via Napalm Records! Following […]
Nine years after their last album, Swedish metalcore legends ADEPT are back stronger than ever, unleashing another new single from their long-awaited fifth album, Blood Covenant, out October 24, 2025, via Napalm Records. “Parting Ways” […]
West Coast crossover crew DEAD HEAT will release their crushing Process Of Elimination full-length October 10th on their new label home of Metal Blade Records! Process Of Elimination follows the band’s critically-lauded 2023 released Endless […]
Swedish metal powerhouse THERMALITY unleash “Brainstorm”, the crushing first single from their upcoming album “Concept 42”. Packed with relentless riffs, thunderous grooves, and raw intensity, “Brainstorm” sets the tone for what promises to be one of the most powerful metal releases […]
Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, the next chapter of heavy music folklore is already waiting to be told. Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is back once again for another round […]
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of beloved American folk-rockers and 2 x GRAMMY® nominees The Lumineers, bringing their hugely anticipated AUTOMATIC World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026. Renowned for their soul-stirring live shows […]
It’s a great day to be a Wind Walkers fan! The band have announced their forthcoming EP I Don’t Belong Here out on Friday, October 3 via Fearless Records. In celebration of the news, the quintet has dropped their new […]
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