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Devin Townsend To Present Songwriting & Creativity Lecture Live In Brisbane Friday May 19th

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Prolific Canadian metal guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer Devin Townsend, will present his acclaimed songwriting lecture this Friday May 19th at The Crowbar in Brisbane. The lecture is title “How To Develop Creativity & Excel […]

Perth rock act Bats release new single ’24 Hrs’

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

The last time we heard from BATS they laid on us the neo-psychedelic riffs of the single Tarantula which was embraced @ alt radio in Australia + scored some spins in San Francisco. You’ve got […]

Chris Cornell dies at 52

18 May 2017 Mark Diggins

Iconic vocalist and frontman of a reformed Soundgarden Chris Cornell has died unexpectedly. The band played Detroit’s Fox Theatre hours before his untimely death and ere due to headline day one of the Rock on […]

Dragonforce Reaching Into Infinity Australian Tour 2017 Local Supports Announced

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

International metal superstars and power metal speed legends DRAGONFORCE have revealed the Local supports for their Australian Tour as part of their Reaching Into Infinity World Tour. DRAGONFORCE’s reputation is such that anything new […]

Rancid release video for ‘Telegraph Avenue’

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Rancid has shared another new song and video for the band’s political anthem Telegraph Avenue. Akin to the video for the band’s previous shared song “Ghost of a Chance” the video features the band getting together […]

Virgil Donati & Thomas Lang: Tour Starts Next Week. Limited Spaces Left & Competition

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Superstar drummers, Virgil Donati (Alan Holdsworth/Planet X) and Thomas Lang (Paul Gilbert/stOrk) will headline the “DW TV Show” tour. Sponsored by DW Drums, the 5-city tour of Australia, will also include an appearance at the […]

WAM Song Of The Year 2016-17 winners revealed

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

At the close of the 2016/17 WAM Song Of The Year Awards Party last night, we’re excited to reveal Sydnee Carter took out the coveted Grand Prize with her song When We Were Young. Being […]

Oh/Villain release new single/video ‘Preacher’ and announce ‘Pilot’ EP

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Oh/Villain are about to take their first steps into a wider world, and are today offering up the info on their debut EP release. They gave the world single ‘Heartless’ a few weeks ago, […]

Frankenbok Unveil Controversial Music Video for ‘Stalker Stalker’ from New Album ‘Vicious, Lawless’

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Australian metal veterans, Frankenbok are set to return with a triumphant new album entitled Vicious, Lawless on July 14. Setting the tone for the release is the track Stalker Stalker which has lyrics based around […]

The Preatures release new single ‘Girlhood’ & announce special Soh Vivid show

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

“Nobody moves, it’s a movie … How do I look now? Am I beauty?” That’s all it takes for beloved Sydney band The Preatures to announce their return with the release of ‘Girlhood’ the […]

Drown This City return with new single ‘Bend/Break’ and Headline Australian Tour

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Drown This City are lifting the veil on their brand new single, BEND/BREAK, the first new music since their debut EP ‘False Idols’ dropped in mid-2016 and rolling out the dates on their headline tour […]

Four ‘80S era Kreator classic albums to be reissued

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

The early discography of one of the all-time great/influential extreme metal bands will be getting an overhaul. On June 9th, the Kreator’s first four classic releases will be reissued via BMG as expanded and […]

Celtic Frost reissue classic Noise Era albums on June 30th 2017

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Celtic Frost will re-issue of their four seminal Noise Records albums on June 30th 2017, via BMG. Heroes of the extreme metal scene, there has always been so much more to Celtic Frost’s music. […]

DDM to Release “Subdivisions” Album Featuring Adam Holzman, Richard Hallebeek, Robin Zielhorst & More

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

DDM is a progressive rock project founded by 18 year old drummer from the Netherlands, Damian de Muijnck, who is scheduled to release a debut album titled Subdivisions later this year. The record sees the young musician collaborating […]

In This Moment unveil new album ‘Ritual’ out July 21

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

In This Moment have announced the release of their eagerly anticipated sixth studio album RITUAL, which arrives everywhere July 21 and is available to pre-order now. All pre-orders will be joined by an instant […]

Deaf Heaven release ‘All These Countless Nights’ out now

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Deaf Havana have released their fourth studio album All These Countless Nights, out now. The album features current single Sing, which takes all of Deaf Havana’s traditional qualities – soaring melodies, witty lyrics, an […]

Red Reign announces US tour dates with Quiet Riot and Tesla

18 May 2017 The Rockpit

Richmond, Virginia-based rockers Red Reign specialize in a sound that recalls vintage rock and metal acts of the mid to late ‘80s, as evidenced by their just-released self-titled EP, which features the single “Not […]

Endless Heights join Touché Amoré and Turnover on Australian Tour in July

17 May 2017 The Rockpit

Sydney’s very own Endless Heights will be joining Touché Amoré and Turnover on one of the most exciting punk/hardcore tours Australia will see this year. Los Angeles’ Touché Amoré are hitting Australian shores this July in support of their incredible new album […]

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Devin Townsend To Present Songwriting & Creativity Lecture Live In Brisbane Friday May 19th

Perth rock act Bats release new single ’24 Hrs’

Chris Cornell dies at 52

Dragonforce Reaching Into Infinity Australian Tour 2017 Local Supports Announced

Rancid release video for ‘Telegraph Avenue’

Virgil Donati & Thomas Lang: Tour Starts Next Week. Limited Spaces Left & Competition

WAM Song Of The Year 2016-17 winners revealed

Oh/Villain release new single/video ‘Preacher’ and announce ‘Pilot’ EP

Frankenbok Unveil Controversial Music Video for ‘Stalker Stalker’ from New Album ‘Vicious, Lawless’

The Preatures release new single ‘Girlhood’ & announce special Soh Vivid show

Drown This City return with new single ‘Bend/Break’ and Headline Australian Tour

Four ‘80S era Kreator classic albums to be reissued

Celtic Frost reissue classic Noise Era albums on June 30th 2017

DDM to Release “Subdivisions” Album Featuring Adam Holzman, Richard Hallebeek, Robin Zielhorst & More

In This Moment unveil new album ‘Ritual’ out July 21

Deaf Heaven release ‘All These Countless Nights’ out now

Red Reign announces US tour dates with Quiet Riot and Tesla

Endless Heights join Touché Amoré and Turnover on Australian Tour in July

Ecca Vandal Signs On For Dan Cribb’s Punk Rock Tribute To ‘The Simpsons’

Melbourne rock act Devil Electric Release Video for Hypnotica

US Blues Master Chris Cain Announces Australian Tour

ACCLAIMED AUSTRALIAN GUITARIST TOMMY EMMANUEL ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 2017 TOUR

Yours & Owls Festival announces massive 2017 lineup

Fleshgod Apocalypse Australian Tour Supports Announced

Paradise Lost Announce Australian Tour