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That “difficult second album”? Almost four years have passed since Brisbane’s Blues Arcadia released its breakout debut LP, Carnival of Fools, to instant and universal acclaim. Under normal circumstances, following up a record that opened […]
Continuing on from the success of previous singles ‘Burning Holes’ & ‘Good Whiskey’, Kingswood today, carry on teasing out their forthcoming record, ‘Home’ (February, 24th), with the latest track ‘One Too Many Times’ a country-rock tinged ode […]
On 7th April 2023, Paul Gilbert will be releasing an album celebrating one of heavy metal’s greatest icons when he releases The Dio Album via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. Get a taster check out Gilbert’s mesmeric take on “Holy Diver” here It […]
It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS marked their recording territory with new music. Now, following a seven-year break from the studio, they’re finally back […]
Indie Blues/Americana artist and singer/songwriter/guitarist Fred Hostetler, drops new single ‘Orphan Blues’ (Release Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023). Hostetler’s latest release goes to the well of human experience where he visits Son House, who reminds him […]
Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of dirty rockers Bad Bones for the release of their sixth album “Hasta El Final!” on March 17th, 2023. PRE ORDER HERE Influenced by NWOBHM to the […]
Melbourne rockers XCalibre have just dropped their beefy new track, Calling U Out. The track appears on their debut EP set for release on April 14 via XMusic This track has a dark history with a story to […]
With just nine short weeks till Bluesfest, the finishing touches are being put on the festival line-up, and we are excited to announce that the following 18 artists (in alphabetical order) will be joining the […]
To celebrate Kiss’s unique contribution to the world of rock over the past 50 years, the latest issue of Rock Candy Mag brings you a massive 20-page Kiss special including major new and exclusive interviews […]
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Steelhouse Festival are proud to announce that Black Stone Cherry will be this year’s Sunday headliners in a UK festival exclusive for the 28-30 July 2023 weekend. The Kentucky rockers, currently on a UK Arena tour, will be making their debut […]
Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE: “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, […]
The name Bonham is synonymous with Led Zeppelin. John Bonham, or Bonzo, as he was affectionately known, was considered THE BEST drummer of all time before his tragic death in 1980. Carrying the weight of […]
Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing are excited to extend an open invitation to a worldwide listening party: the global premiere of Metallica’s forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. For one night only on Thursday, April 13, 72 Seasons […]
The Smashing Pumpkins will bring The World Is A Vampire Festival to ten cities across the nation this April and that is just the beginning! The festival boasts some very special guests including alt-rock legends, Jane’s Addiction and […]
HARDLINE MEDIA are very proud to announce for the first time ever in Australia, the man, the legend, Mr UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, performing nothing but the best of ACCEPT, just the way we like it!!! Backed […]
After releasing a very successful debut album in the hard rock/AOR scene, the stakes are now higher for Swedish band NIGHTHAWK, led by guitarist Rob Majd (Captain Black Beard, Metalite). With Björn Strid (Soilwork, The Night […]
British Heavy Metal legends Saxon unveil the first single, “The Faith Healer”, from upcoming, More Inspirations – set for release on March 24th via Silver Lining Music. Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving […]
The Hollywood Stars have announced the upcoming release of their new EP Still Around, due out February 3 via Golden Robot Records. Born from the 70s Hollywood rock scene, The Hollywood Stars have re-established themselves with their upcoming four track EP. […]
As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Swedish power trio Märvel will release the double vinyl compilation ”Double Decade” in the beginning of 2023. Packed with Märvel‘s patented take on high-octane and super catchy rock‘n‘roll, […]
Indie-folk staples of the Australian music scene Pierce Brothers have teamed up with platinum award winning, producer, engineer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana to write and record their new single High & Unsteady. An energetic folk track that permeates waves […]
Acclaimed American guitarist JEFF KOLLMAN whose extensive resume includes the ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT, Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer GLENN HUGHES, UFO off-shoot MOGG/WAY, and funk-fusion all-stars CHAD SMITH’S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS has announced the release of […]
America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all […]
Multi–platinum, chart–topping band Shinedown has announced their upcoming The Revolutions Live Tour (co–produced by FPC Live and Live Nation) with support from fellow chart–toppers Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New. The Revolutions Live […]
Following the release of their brand-new album Rad Wings of Destiny, Ugly Kid Joe have announced they are hitting the road for their first U.S. tour in 27 years! “America’s Least Wanted are coming home!” commented UKJ frontman Whitfield Crane. “It’s […]
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