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The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of a limited edition, double LP, Real to Reel Vol II, that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025. Originally released only […]
“Broken Heartless Liar” is the first single from Chantel McGregor’s upcoming third studio album ‘The Healing’, due to be released on 23rd May 2025. Over the last 15 years the Yorkshire-born guitarist, singer and songwriter […]
Blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single, “Shake This Ground,” out now via J&R Adventures. A bold, anthemic call to shake free from the past and present, the track pulses with raw […]
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore has shared his biggest and most ambitious album to date, Solitary Tracks via Virgin Music Group. His sixth studio album, Solitary Tracks features 23 songs split over four sides, a resonant opus from beginning […]
The world’s most beloved sea shanty crew, The Longest Johns, will soon make their long awaited voyage to Australia and have now extended their tour into New Zealand! This isn’t just any tour – this […]
Quebec City hardcore titans Get The Shot are set to unleash their heaviest track yet with the upcoming single “Pit of Misery.” Listen to it here https://arisingempire.com/pitofmisery Following the success of their previous release, “Dominant […]
German progressive rockers Everon release ‘Shells,’ their first new album in 16 years, via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate they have revealed the lyric video for their latest single, “Until We Meet Again.” “Until We […]
One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma just released another jaw dropping track, this time in the shape of Leave A Light On. The track features the powerful voice of Casandra Carson from US rockers, Paralandra. […]
The new single from Australia’s raucous marauding, grindcore ensemble King Parrot is here. “Target Pig Elite” is the latest offering from the bands long-awaited new full-length, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, coming out […]
Doom hellhounds KATLA travel into the depths of heartache and resilience with their newly released track, “Dead Lover”. The song is the second single to premiere from the three-headed Danish metal monster’s unmissable debut album, […]
Recorded in January 2020, in Bucharest, Romania, the “Circus Life” show was one of a kind when Tarja performed in this very special “in the round” format. 2 hours of powerful music featuring a setlist […]
The new single from O.R.k is out now. The track, titled ‘16000 Days’ is the final single to be released from the band’s highly anticipated new album Firehose Of Falsehoods, out 21st March on Kscope. […]
CORY MARKS released his sophomore album, SORRY FOR NOTHING, Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), SORRY FOR NOTHING’s 13 songs range from […]
Boundary-pushing Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE will release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed 2024 album CARNAL on March 28 across digital platforms followed by a physical release on CD and vinyl on May 16. CARNAL saw the band […]
Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will release a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed second album, GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, on June 13 via Better Noise Music. Ahead of the album’s release, they’ve today (February […]
Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Free from the Moonlover–Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole proprietor Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula) explores the most intense […]
After an 8-year hiatus from Australian stages, ILL NIÑO, the trailblazing Latin-influenced metal band that redefined heavy music, is set to return for a blistering run of shows across Australia. This long-awaited tour will feature […]
American-based Australian country music star Shea Fisher has announced the release of her first single in five years, Take Me Back To Texas (out March 3), a beautifully heartfelt song that reflects her love of […]
Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey “Chicago” Walser, and drummer Blake Allison — are pleased to announce their forthcoming eighth album WHAT REMAINS. It […]
New Zealand based Heavy Rock outfit Haast Hunter have unleashed their biting new single and music video ‘Spite’, which was premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. The new single is taken from their forthcoming album, set for release later this […]
BLACK STONE CHERRY are proud to announce their new Record Store Day exclusive LP, entitled “This is Black Stone Cherry’s RSD album. The band really likes it.” Due for release physically on 12th April and digitally on 18th April via Mascot […]
Frontiers Music Srl proudly announces an exciting addition to the highly anticipated European Tour 2025 for Canadian melodic rock legends Harem Scarem. Joining the tour as special guests are Swedish rockers Seventh Crystal, alongside rising […]
For over three decades, the personification of determination, founder/vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, has led Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD on an uncompromising path – one fueled by defiance, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of evolution. UNATØNED, the band’s eleventh […]
Today CONJURER release their brand-new video ‘All You Will Remember (Live @ Radar Festival 2024)‘, which shows a different side of what this band is capable of. In April CONJURER will hit the road again and do […]
Mayhem & Revelry, Dirty Honey’s first live-in-concert, double-vinyl CD and digital release, and its companion four-part video documentary, is released. Recorded live over the band’s 60-date, 2023-24 North America, UK and European tour, the album and […]
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