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British four-piece rock band Collateral are pleased to release “Just One Of Those Days” the second single taken from their highly anticipated sophomore album Should’ve Known Better. The single, accompanied with an official music video, […]
BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy, two of the most influential bands right now, have collaborated on a new song that will make you dance and sing: “RATATATA”. This song masterfully fuses the signature styles of both […]
Frontier Touring are psyched to announce the multi-platinum astral wizards of electro-pop, Australia’s own, Empire of the Sun ‘Ask That God’ Tour for this October & November. “Australia we’re coming home. Empire cannot wait to see you all. Get […]
Bay Area alt rockers Finish Ticket are excited to announce the highly awaited release of their second album and debut effort via Better Noise Music, Echo Afternoon will be released on September 6. Co-produced by Finish Ticket, Jim Kaufman (Danny Worsnop, Helmet, […]
Nothing More have teamed up with iconic rock vocalist / singer-songwriter David Draiman of Disturbed on the latest track, “Angel Song,” from their much-anticipated new album Carnal due June 28 via Better Noise Music. Draiman has sold over 17 million records worldwide with Disturbed receiving 10 […]
Melbourne rockers SHOTGUN MISTRESS have just announced their first leg of their ‘Kings Of The Revolution’ tour commencing in July. This comes off the back of their spate of single releases this year including two […]
Adelaide based Rock outfit Nocturnal Animals have released their new music video Ashlee’s Berceuse. The band have also announced that they will be embarking on a run of national tour dates alongside PVCKER UP to celebrate the release. The […]
British metalcore legends While She Sleeps have climbed their way to being one of metal’s biggest stars, and their legacy transpires across the ocean and into Australia, where they have just announced they’ll headline seven unmissable shows […]
Welcome to NeX GEn…the wait is finally over. Today the hottest British rock band on the planet release their highly anticipated new album NeX GEn via Sony/RCA. NeX GEn is the latest chapter in the […]
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced their 2024 Australia and New Zealand – Gravity Stairs Tour – in support of the new album which will be released Friday, May 31 globally. The highly anticipated […]
The Animals’ impact and influence is undeniable. They created some of the most iconic songs in popular music history including – ‘We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place’, ‘The House of The Rising Sun’, ‘Don’t […]
Wik and Solomon Islander multidisciplinary artist Ziggy Ramo returns with the second taste of his upcoming album Human? with a tender but incredibly powerful single “Shame”. The album Human? due for release on 12 July […]
Today, Lenny Kravitz releases his highly anticipated new album Blue Electric Light via Roxie Records/BMG. Written and recorded by Kravitz in his studio in the Bahamas, Blue Electric Light is the rock icon’s 12th album and his first full-length musical […]
With a national tour underway, heavy new single, and a ripper music video to boot – it’s safe to say that it’s well and truly ‘All Systems Go’ in the Ablaze camp right now. Following […]
Los Angeles-based punk band Militarie Gun are hitting the road this June & July playing their first-ever headline shows in Australia. Militarie Gun will take their Winter 2024 tour to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Barwon Heads, Newcastle and […]
Freedom is deeply rooted in the working class rock of the 70’s and 80’s, giving us a sound like no other. With meaningful lyrics, power chords and mighty choruses, they’re inevitably creating a soundtrack to […]
WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — have entered their world domination era. Last month, the Florida band has announced its fifth album STIGMA, which arrives digitally on June 21 via Fearless […]
VICTORY have revealed details about their brand new studio album, entitled ‘Circle Of Life’ for a release on September 13, 2024 via AFM Records! A making-of video for the band’s first single, the party anthem […]
Danish hard rock act D-A-D has announced their brand new, thirteenth album, entitled ’Speed Of Darkness’, slated for release on October 4, 2024 via AFM Records! Not only can we expect an unusually strong collection of songs, but today the band […]
Blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa announces the release of his latest single, “If Heartaches Were Nickels,” recorded live at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. This poignant rendition, featured on Bonamassa’s upcoming album and film release Live at […]
THE THE, one of the most acclaimed and cherished bands of the last few decades, have announced details of the release of Ensoulment, their first studio album of new songs in a quarter century. This 12-song album […]
SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY-winning guitarist and songwriter, has released his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned, out now via Gibson Records, in partnership with Sony Music Australia and is available here. SLASH has also revealed […]
Seminal Australian favourites, The Church, will be hitting the road for their ‘The ALREADY YESTERDAY Tour’ which will see them perform in theatres across the country. Music lovers have been under their spell since they […]
Australia’s fastest rising indie-rock duo Old Mervs are set to play the biggest shows of their career when they embark on their ‘How The Fark Are Ya?’ tour this August and September. Bringing their high-energy […]
Get ready to crank up the volume! Australian punk/funk warriors Mammal are back with their electrifying sophomore album The Penny Drop. This isn’t just another rock album; it’s a testament to the enduring power and spirit of […]
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