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In 2025 Australia will play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the scene with the return of NEW BLOOM FEST, a curated touring festival showcasing all things alt rock, post-hardcore, grunge, punk, and […]
For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for […]
British indie-rock favourites The Kooks are back with their most accomplished album to date. Never/Know is out on 9th May via Virgin Music Group, the band’s new global distribution partner. Never/Know is both a return […]
The wait is over, today finally sees the release of Overdriver, the fantastic new album by high-energy rock’n’roll royalty, THE HELLACOPTERS, who are commemorating their 30th anniversary as a band with their ninth full length. The […]
Fresh off the back of nabbing an ARIA #1 Australian Album and ARIA #4 Album placement for their third studio album TOY, Sydney’s Dear Seattle now announces national tour dates to celebrate the record with […]
AFI have announced 2 exciting local supports for their headline shows in March, when they return to Australia on their tour with Green Day. Sacred Hearts will open up proceedings, with total tommy set to take the […]
British soul icon and music treasure, Billy Ocean, is returning to Australia in September 2025 for his One World Tour. Following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ and the special vinyl re-release, Billy […]
Kim Salmon’s new outfit SMOKED SALMON have released the third single and video from their forthcoming debut album, and label Cheersquad Records & Tapes have opened pre-sales for the self-titled album, which is out February […]
Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH have revealed the title, cover art and release date of their upcoming new opus, The Shit Ov God, which is due to be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. […]
In 2025, an astonishing new era for Melbourne’s Thornhill will emerge, with the band today announcing their third studio album BODIES due out on April 4 via UNFD. Following on from their ARIA Award-nominated 2022 […]
In 2025 Australia will play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the scene with the return of NEW BLOOM FEST, a curated touring festival showcasing all things alt rock, post-hardcore, grunge, punk, and […]
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny release video for their latest single, ‘Never Get Away From Love’, from the acclaimed album The Soul Food Store. The album achieved commercial success, hitting the #1 spot on the […]
Australian Max McNown fans have spoken! Due to incredible demand for the rising country star’s debut, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce a second show in Sydney and a brand new show in Perth have been added to his upcoming A Lot More Free Tour, […]
American Express, Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring are thrilled to reveal details of An Evening With… Thomas Rhett, set to take place at Sydney’s stunning Enmore Theatre on Sunday 23 March. One of country music’s […]
Still in their teens and having played over five hundred gigs, already sharing stages with the likes of Sex Pistols and The Libertines and shouted out by punk legends Green Day, the hotly tipped London-based […]
Finnish melodic death metal masters, INSOMNIUM, are thrilled to announce their upcoming tour across Australia. This highly anticipated run will see the band bringing their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs to their […]
UK post-punk five piece Shame have announced headline dates of Australia and New Zealand. The band will step in to replace Wunderhorse in support of Fontaines D.C. on their forthcoming tour as well as headline performances in Sydney, […]
After an extended absence from the band’s tours over the last two years, Ne Obliviscaris vocalist Xen has made the decision to officially depart NeO, with the band officially announcing James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate, […]
Italian doom metal alchemists MESSA will release their new full-length, The Spin, on April 11th through their new label home of Metal Blade Records. Sailing past their tenth anniversary in 2024, MESSA takes another step […]
“Rex Perverso” is the scathing new single from MANTAR’s forthcoming new full-length, Post Apocalyptic Depression, set for release on February 14th through Metal Blade Records. Where 2022’s Pain Is Forever And This Is The End […]
New York trio SANHEDRIN will release their long-awaited new full-length, Heat Lightning, on March 14th via Metal Blade Records. SANHEDRIN has spent the last decade at the forefront of the American heavy metal scene blending […]
British metalcore force TheCityIsOurs have officially released their highly anticipated new album, Will You Still Love Me?, delivering an emotionally charged and sonically intense collection of tracks. Featuring standout singles like “Shame,” “In The Dark,” […]
Swedish Metalcore powerhouse Aviana is back with a vengeance, delivering an electrifying new single, STORM ABLAZE. Known for their intense soundscapes and relentless energy, Aviana continues to push boundaries, further solidifying their place among the […]
German alternative metal band blacktoothed has just dropped their highly anticipated album, Headway. The record showcases the band’s evolution, blending heavy riffs with melodic hooks and emotional depth. Known for their dynamic sound and passionate […]
The Dark have dropped Circles, a dynamic fusion of metal and disco that explores duality through tension, acceptance, and big questions. Packed with disco beats, heavy riffs, and acid bass, the track pushes boundaries both […]
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