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“They may take our venue, but they will never take our riffs!” or whatever William Wallace said. There has been a change of venue. KILLFEST will now be held at the Kilmore Memorial Hall on […]
Following immense demand, today Queens of the Stone Age have announced a second Sydney show for their far-reaching ‘The End Is Nero’ Summer 2024 Australia tour. With tickets moving quickly for their upcoming appearance at […]
Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce is excited to announce the release of his new single, “Lady Love Divine,” on November 10, 2023. This track is the second single off his highly […]
Astral People & Handsome Tours are pleased to present the return of The Streets in 2024! In celebration of their sixth studio album, The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light – The Streets hit Australian shores March 2024 with trademark […]
The trajectory of success and profile Perth’s South Summit have been enjoying over the past two years has made them one of Australia’s most exciting new bands. Their fusion of indie and rock sounds, woven […]
The second single from Hellcats upcoming album, ‘Black Thunder’, was released on Friday the 13th of October, and was presented live for the first time in London’s iconic 100 Club on Oxford Street, on the […]
The year is not yet over, and Virgin Mary Disco are taking no prisoners. 2023 has seen the release of two brand spanking new singles from the up-and-comers, and they continue the onslaught with the […]
Following the release of their tenth studio album ‘Vol. 10’ earlier this year, multi-platinum selling US rockers Buckcherry have announced their 2024 Australian tour. Head here for your tickets Kicking off on September 24 at the Astor Theatre in […]
Handsome Tours is thrilled to announce that punk legends mclusky will be returning to Australia in January 2024 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough sophomore record, mclusky do dallas. “Bad luck and self-sabotage stopped these cult […]
Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album, further details of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project are revealed today. The first single to be taken […]
Swedish rock’n’metal queens return with a new single showcasing their attention-grabbing line-up change. The music video for “I Left My License In The Future” – a jaw-dropping, revved-up rocker – premieres today. Danish mastermind Soren Andersen […]
Emerging Melbourne force Wayside have revealed details of their Will Yip-produced sophomore album, ‘What Does Your Soul Look Like’, slated for release on Friday 10th November via Nature Girl Records. The duo, comprised of vocalist […]
Legendary ’70s Perth punk group The Victims, who introduced the world to both Dave Faulkner and his original drumming partner in the Hoodoo Gurus, James Baker (who also co-founded The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon […]
Set to make a triumphant homecoming this Spring/Summer after what has already turned out to be a successful return to the European live circuit, beloved Melbourne four-piece KINGSWOOD announce that 2023 will not wrap up […]
As Mötley Crüe heads to Australia to continue THE WORLD TOUR, BMG has released a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th Anniversary of their landmark 2nd album, SHOUT THE DEVIL. The centerpiece is the Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set […]
California metal band Silent Planet have released their new album SUPERBLOOM, out now via Solid State Records. The release date of November 3 is also significant for the band as it arrives on the anniversary […]
Australia, prepare to enter the new era of alternative rock and punk with NEW BLOOM FEST, a brand-new touring festival set to launch in 2024. Turning the spotlight firmly on the freshest up-and-coming artists in the […]
Australian hard rockers Palace Of The King keep the new singles coming with a brand new track “Tear It Down” from their forthcoming album “Friends in Low Places”, which is sure to get your heart […]
Kissing Candice commence their rebirth with the release of their new single “Skeletons” featuring Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies. Every time the opportunity arises for the band to take their theatrical antics and on-stage chaos […]
Queens of the Stone Age officially announce ‘The End Is Nero’ Summer 2024 Australian and New Zealand tour, the band’s first appearance in Australasia since 2018. The official announcement comes after the band excitedly teased the news via […]
In his latest musical venture, Luke Morley delves into the intricate facets of the male experience through the release of his compelling country-infused song, “Errol Flynn.” This release not only highlights Morley’s musical prowess but […]
SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will be heading to Australia in February 2024 as part of The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 with special guests THE STRUTS and ROSE TATTOO. […]
Friday (27th) saw the release of the remastered single and video of The Mark Of Cain‘s powerful “LMA”, taken the forthcoming, first-time-on-vinyl Ill At Ease Deluxe Edition, and the live single and video of “Tell Me” from the […]
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain” (Bob Marley) Reggae Royalty, Jamaica’s THE ORIGINAL WAILERS with their trademark sound and feel, bring the much loved hits of BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS to […]
Australian music royalty Kate Ceberano celebrates her illustrious 40-year career with the release of her 30th album, My Life is a Symphony, and a national concert tour that after selling out Melbourne, Adelaide & Sydney will be coming […]
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