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One of the most in-demand rising rock bands on the planet, Canadian post-rock act, cleopatrick will tour Australian for the first time ever this September! After selling out Howler, the band will be moving to the larger Corner […]
In Genesis’ incredible body of work, ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ is a landmark record. Originally released on 22 November 1974, at the pinnacle of their early success, it came at a pivotal point […]
Last week Irish icons Hothouse Flowers expanded their February 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour after it met with an overwhelming response! Their upcoming shows here are their first in 20 long years and they have proven so popular […]
Exactly two years since their last visit, Suicidal Tendencies return in late 2025 with a series of firsts, which is not something often associated with a band well into their fifth decade! ST will be in Australia as special […]
Michigan metalcore titans We Came As Romans have announced their highly anticipated new album, ALL IS BEAUTIFUL…BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED, set for release Friday, August 22nd via Sharptone Records. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s third single, culture […]
RIAA Gold-Certified horror metal madmen Ice Nine Kills unleash The Great Unknown, a hard-hitting, high-concept single and video sees the band stepping into the glitching heart of dystopian sci-fi inspired by The Matrix. The Great Unknown pairs cinematic worship with […]
Multi-platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low – Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick — known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely loyal fanbase, announce the forthcoming release of their tenth full-length studio release, Everyone’s Talking!, due on October 17 via […]
Today, we bring the United States Of America to Australia with the announcement of a double pairing of America’s finest musical exports, united in a charge Down Under of epic proportions. BLVD OF EYES represent both […]
After a monumental start to 2025, alt-metal trailblazer Jake Oni has revealed his breakout project ONI will release a new EP, Genesis Pt. II, on August 1st. The record follows the critically acclaimed first chapter, Genesis Pt. I, that was released in January and […]
“Nothing Lasts Forever,” the stirring new single from GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls, premieres today via Warner Records alongside an accompanying video. Written by John Rzeznik and produced by Gregg Wattenberg (John Legend, Santana, […]
At long last, Duncan Lloyd has released his sixth album ‘Unwound’. Previously with Warp Records, this is his first album of new material via Scotland’s Reveal Records, who previously reissues of Lloyd’s early solo albums, including the colossal 31-track selected […]
THR33 SIXT33N is the teenage modern metalcore/hardcore movement who combine isolation and art to create an era defying sound, Step. By. Step. The Stoke-On-Trent quartet (who are all only 16 years old) shows no intention of […]
Redwood City is a teenage Welsh alternative indie rock band, hailing from Caerphilly, South Wales, that has began to create waves with their dynamic sound and youthful energy. Combining elements of indie rock, psychedelia, and alternative […]
Rock stars in their homeland of Finland since their first album, Peep, went Gold when they were just 16 years old, The Rasmus have built a legacy that stretches across 11 albums. The fact their have never […]
Much-loved Melbourne soul collective The Meltdown make their long-awaited return with a brand-new single, “It’s Too Late”, out today It’s Too Late” is classic Meltdown – timeless music that melds the space and groove of […]
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen has unveiled all the information for his upcoming third album, The End. The album – released by BMG – is slated for release on October 24. The 10-track […]
When they were last here, Don Broco promised the fans they would repay their patience with their long absences and the outpouring of love and adulation at their shows, by playing Australia at the beginning […]
News that Hothouse Flowers are set to return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 20 long years has been met with an overwhelming response! Sydney’s Factory Theatre SOLD OUT within a […]
Today, FEUERSCHWANZ and metal queen DORO deliver the glorious viking anthem of the year with their galvanizing new collaborative single “Valhalla“! With thunderous riffs, boisterous energy and united vocal power, the song is a triumphant […]
Alt Rock favourites Yellowcard are celebrating today’s global release “Take What You Want” with an accompanying music video showcasing footage taken during the band’s recent tours in Japan, Australia and Europe. “Take What You Want” […]
Acclaimed British hard rock band, Wytch Hazel, have released their new album, ‘Wytch Hazel V: Lamentations’. Recorded with longtime producer Ed Turner (The Ettes, Heavy Trash, Purson), ‘Lamentations’ delivers uplifting, powerful heavy music, rife with a Maidenesque jubilance, that builds on the […]
Stockholm-based modern rock sensation SELF DECEPTION have officially inked a deal with Napalm Records! Known for their dynamic blend of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have established themselves as a force […]
German heavy hitters ACCVSED are back with a vengeance. Their latest single, “Make Sure It Hurts,” is a no-holds-barred gut punch of fury, following hot on the heels of their breakout tracks that have been […]
Simple Plan and Prime Video have premiered Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd, an intimate documentary capturing the remarkable 25-year journey of Canadian punk rock fan-favourites, Simple Plan. Simple Plan: The Kids In The […]
Acclaimed progressive stoner rock powerhouse GAUPA have released a video for their song, ‘Lion’s Thorn‘, the blistering opening track of their brand new 4-track mini-album FYR, out today via Nuclear Blast Records (digital) and Magnetic Eye Records (physical). FYR […]
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