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Thrash pioneers ANTHRAX, armed with an initial six dynamic SRO dates on “Among The Kings”, their first UK/European headline tour in more than a decade, over-the-top rave press reviews, and hundreds of effusive social posts from fans who attended the shows, will […]
During the promotion cycle of their #1 album, Lady In Gold, BLUES PILLS hit the DEEZER headquarters last August and played a short live set. The recordings of said showcase have now been made available, exclusively through DEEZER. Surf […]
Derek Davis, former Arista Records recording artist and Babylon A.D. front man, follows up the successful reception of his first solo debut REVOLT with his new 12-song release, REVOLUTIONARY SOUL—a diverse collection of songs in […]
2016 may have seen the passing of many greats in the international music industry, but it just got bigger for rock ‘n’ roll veterans The Screaming Jets. In May last year, The Jets released […]
San Diego, CA’s PIERCE THE VEIL is thrilled to unveil the music video for their new single “Floral & Fading“. To celebrate the video, the band hosted a special release event in association with Spotify and KROQ […]
Gareth Liddiard Adds 2nd Sydney Show to East Coast Tour 2017 Tickets on sale now go to thedrones.com.au Sydney tickets to Gareth Liddiard’s show have been snapped up in seconds, it is also the […]
One of Ireland’s fastest, most brutal death metal bands ever, Abaddon Incarnate will make their long overdue return to Australia this March! Last seen on the continent over a decade ago in 2003, the […]
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 16, 2017) — Rock legends REO SPEEDWAGON and STYX, along with very special guest star DON FELDER—formerly of the Eagles—will join forces for the “United We Rock” U.S. summer tour, which […]
THE ONE HUNDRED have revealed an official music video for ‘Dark Matters’, the first single from their forthcoming, hotly-tipped debut album. The video was produced and directed by Jeb Hardwick, who has previously created clips […]
Post-rock trailblazers sleepmakeswaves have announced a massive start to 2017 with the news that their third album “Made of Breath only” will be released Friday March 24th through Bird’s Robe Records, followed by a […]
One of the most influential rock bands of all time, Deep Purple, will release their brand new studio album inFinite on April 7 via earMUSIC/Sony Music Australia InFinite is the highly anticipated follow up to […]
Australia’s most excellent, slightly slack true-blue rock septet WEST THEBARTON BROTHEL PARTY have a real good new single and a tour coming up. Led by charismatic leader figure, gravel-voiced frontman Reverend Ray, WTBP’s absurd nom-de-plume has catapulted them into bars, […]
Ripping apart folk metal with a merciless assault, Perth’s CLAIM THE THRONE return to the road this Easter to carve up 3 ferocious shows for fans of melodies and brutality alike. With the announcement of […]
DANGERANGEL release a new video for the song “Call My Name” out of their critically acclaimed new album “All The King’s Horses” released via MelodicRock Records worldwide. “Call My Name” is the 6th video out […]
Atlanta’s finest, WHORES., have announced a brand new batch of headlining tour dates today in continued support of their new LP that came out late last year. “We’re ready to blast super hard with unsafe […]
Little Hurricane, the 2-person alternative rock band from San Diego, California, featuring front man Anthony “Tone” Catalano and drummer Celeste “CC” Spina is gearing up for the release of their third full-length studio album Same […]
NILE will be embarking on their next tour in support of their latest release »What Should Not Be Unearthed« today, on Feb 14, 2017. The tour will be with the legendary OVERKILL and will visit 24 cities across America. The […]
The monster lineup for BLACKEN Open Air has been announced, boasting 30 bands from every corner of the country. Now in it’s fifth incarnation, the event inspires an annual pilgrimage into the heart of Australia. […]
Melbourne’s COPIA are today lobbing a clusterbomb of amazing news and announcements in the direction of fans – a brand new single, the announcement of their album release date and a tour to celebrate. […]
French garage blues duo BLACKBIRD HILL take you to the crossroads with their new single “Midday Moonlight”, taken off their forthcoming 6-track of the same name. Tenebrous rock encounters are to be expected on May 5th… Experience […]
Finnish masters of melancholic progressive metal, AMORPHIS, recently played special shows (»An Evening With Friends« @ Juhlaviikot – Huvila) in Helsinki, where they have performed a very special setlist with guest musicians and friends. These shows […]
UK Metallers ‘Pretty Little Enemy’ drop their hot new video ‘Get A Grip’, on Valentine’s Day, 14th February. Ifyou’re going to be alone at this time of the year, keep hitting play and this […]
Tassie boys Luca Brasi will return to stages nation-wide this June on their biggest headline tour to date. In the midst of a long hot summer that’s seen the foursome deliver huge sets at […]
Recorded in 1982, mastered for 2017: ‘Tatts:’Live in Brunswick’ is a record for those that like their Rock N Roll with no airs and graces: it’s dirty, hard, fast and real. To be honest although ‘Live […]
Late last year The Smith Street Band promised the delivery of a new record and today the band announce their fourth album, More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me will be released […]
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