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THE MENZINGERS – Philadelphia Punk Legends Are Heading To Australia & New Zealand This August!

THE MENZINGERS – Philadelphia Punk Legends Are Heading To Australia & New Zealand This August!

Start training now Australia! US punk institution The Menzingers are back and ready to ignite the stage playing a handful of special shows in Australia & New Zealand this August. As one of the last acts to set Aussie stages on fire before the world shut down in early 2020, they were rabid and keen to party. Unleashing a sonic punk-storm that […]

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Ville Valo – The Metro Threatre, Sydney – March 16, 2024

Ville Valo – The Metro Threatre, Sydney – March 16, 2024

It’s been far too long since we saw Ville Valo in Sydney and tonight he’s back but as a solo artist and with his band VV. The stage and the updated VV Heartagram is lit pink as the crowd cheers for the return of Ville Valo and haunting music plays setting the scene for what’s to come. The band arrive […]

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Ville Valo of VV (Video Interview)

Ville Valo of VV (Video Interview)

“It’s a bit different but it’s familiar…” From release: Brimming with charisma and gothic melodrama, Ville Valo commands your full attention both on and off the stage. Perfectly fusing the melodic and the melancholic, Valo is the embodiment of Johnny Cash, The Sisters Of Mercy, and Elvis with the lyrical elegance of Lovecraft, Poe, and Bukowski. He is truly one […]

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BRUCE DICKINSON Drops New Single, ‘Rain On The Graves’ New Solo Album, The Mandrake Project, Out March 1

BRUCE DICKINSON Drops New Single, ‘Rain On The Graves’ New Solo Album, The Mandrake Project, Out March 1

Bruce Dickinson has released his brand new single, ‘Rain On The Graves‘, accompanied by a thrilling video introducing Bruce’s live band, comprising guitarist Roy Z, drummer Dave Moreno, bass-player Tanya O’Callaghan and keyboard maestro Mistheria. ‘Rain On The Graves’ is the second single to be taken from Bruce Dickinson’s forthcoming solo album The Mandrake Project which will be released on March 1st, via […]

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Alice Cooper, Blondie, Placebo & Deep Purple Lead The All Star Pandemonium Festival Line-up Coming To Australia In April!

Alice Cooper, Blondie, Placebo & Deep Purple Lead The All Star Pandemonium Festival Line-up Coming To Australia In April!

Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inaugural Pandemonium festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April! Pandemonium is a rock fans dream come true, with an unparalleled lineup of rock legends including: Alice Cooper Blondie Placebo Deep Purple Wheatus The Psychedelic Furs Dead Kennedys Gang Of Four Palaye Royale plus Australian […]

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Candlebox – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 12, 2024

Candlebox – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 12, 2024

When a band has been around as long as Candlebox have, it’s a crime they haven’t been to Australia before. Thirty years into the bands career and they are finally here to say hello and goodbye. Bittersweet but so glad we got the chance to see them in Australia this once. Thanks Silverback Touring. A couple of openers tonight. The […]

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Kevin Martin of Candlebox (Video Interview)

Kevin Martin of Candlebox (Video Interview)

“The little band from Seattle that could, because no one wanted us to…” From Release: After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this January. Emerging from Seattle’s mid-’90s grunge scene, Candlebox made a lasting impact on the rock music landscape with their […]

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The Damned – Australian Tour – Classic Line Up Performing Together For The First Time Since 1989!

The Damned – Australian Tour – Classic Line Up Performing Together For The First Time Since 1989!

The Damned are the undisputed, unmatched and unassailable living gods of Punk Rock; and for the very first and final time in 35 years they have reassembled the absolute classic line up of the band, recreating the period in their storied career when they were at their peak creativity and the summit of their influence and swagger. The Damned have always been brilliant […]

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Scott Stapp Reveals New Rock Anthem “Black Butterfly”

Scott Stapp Reveals New Rock Anthem “Black Butterfly”

Grammy winning, platinum-certified solo artist, and the voice of Creed, SCOTT STAPP, has released “Black Butterfly,” the third single from his upcoming solo album, Higher Power. The album will be available everywhere on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records and can be pre-ordered now HERE. Transcending defeats to emerge reborn, “Black Butterfly” is a grooving stunner with undeniable swagger that chronicles transformative growth. Over the track’s unshakable chorus, […]

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OF MICE & MEN with Special Guests Dream On Dreamer + Sienna Skies, Australian Tour February 2024

OF MICE & MEN with Special Guests Dream On Dreamer + Sienna Skies, Australian Tour February 2024

OF MICE & MEN do not do things by halves. Whether writing immense songs, recording them to perfection or performing them with the intensity of a thousand suns in a live setting, every member of the band pours his heart and soul into every second of everything that they do. It is that relentless quality combined with incredible talent that has seen […]

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Mike Mushok of Staind (Video Interview)

Mike Mushok of Staind (Video Interview)

“There was a little anxiety because it had been a long time since we’d gotten together and written anything…. We got together and it was like it hadn’t stopped…” From Release: STAIND is comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Sal Giancarelli. The band was formed […]

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Candlebox Announce First and Last Ever Australian Tour – January 2024

Candlebox Announce First and Last Ever Australian Tour – January 2024

After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this January. Emerging from Seattle’s mid-’90s grunge scene, Candlebox made a lasting impact on the rock music landscape with their deeply meaningful lyrics and catchy hooks. Their 1993 self-titled debut album sold over 4 million copies […]

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Mudvayne + Coal Chamber – Australian Tour February 2024

Mudvayne + Coal Chamber – Australian Tour February 2024

Mudvayne have sold more than six million albums worldwide with 3 Platinum albums in Australia alone. They were honoured with the first ever MTV2 Award and were heavily featured in the pages of Rolling Stone, Revolver, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Blender, Maxim, Spin, Guitar World, USA Today, and countless others media outlets where metal bands fear to tread. They were even written into a pivotal episode of […]

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Avatar – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – August 26, 2023

Avatar – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – August 26, 2023

One of my favourite things is when a band is touring Australia for the first time. There’s a sense of awe, of the unknown, and of excitement. That’s the vibe tonight in here. I for one can’t wait. Pyrefly stepped up tonight as last minute support and they were good. Heavy, catchy tunes. Not afraid to put on a show, […]

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Johannes Eckerström of Avatar (Video Interview)

Johannes Eckerström of Avatar (Video Interview)

“The essence of what we do is that it is theatrical as opposed to theatre…” From Release: It has taken well over a decade, 9 albums, multiple fan petitions and even a support group for Australian fans upset at not having a tour, to finally get one of the greatest live bands in the history of heavy music to Australia. Renowned for legendary […]

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Ville Valo Announces Australian & NZ Tour for March 2024

Ville Valo Announces Australian & NZ Tour for March 2024

Brimming with charisma and gothic melodrama, Ville Valo commands your full attention both on and off the stage. Perfectly fusing the melodic and the melancholic, Valo is the embodiment of Johnny Cash, The Sisters Of Mercy, and Elvis with the lyrical elegance of Lovecraft, Poe, and Bukowski. He is truly one of a kind. Being original does not come easy and creating an entire genre […]

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour For November

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour For November

Prepare to have your mind Institutionalized Australia. The one and only Suicidal Tendencies will be bringing their ‘Still Cyco Punk After All These Years’ tour to our shores for the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, self titled debut. 1983’s Suicidal Tendencies! Hailing from the sun-soaked streets of Venice, California, ST was the brainchild of the unstoppable force known as Mike Muir, younger […]

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Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls – Australian Tour Announced For February 2024

Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls – Australian Tour Announced For February 2024

WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band – which features former MURDERDOLLS alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ and their triumphant 2010 return, ‘Women And Children Last’, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year Award. ***** Amid a 2002 musical landscape full of […]

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces Australian Tour November 2023

DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces Australian Tour November 2023

Devin Townsend is a relentless force, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. A genius, an eccentric mastermind, an orchestrator, and a comedian all rolled into one. His ability to seamlessly transition from creating crushingly heavy sounds to crafting ethereal and otherworldly ambience is not merely a display of immense talent; it lies at the very core of his being. Each […]

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Don Broco – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 6, 2023

Don Broco – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 6, 2023

I haven’t been this pumped for a gig in a long time. I have been mesmerised by Don Broco for years and tonight will be my first time seeing the band and I can’t wait. Although, I need to as we have two openers tonight to get the crowd ready for the oncoming headliners. Wayside and Alt were the supports […]

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Rob Damiani of Don Broco (Video Interview)

Rob Damiani of Don Broco (Video Interview)

“You don’t just want to watch a band you want to feel part of the show yourself…” From Release: It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album in Amazing Things, had 4 hit singles with Manchester Super Reds, Gumshield, One True Prince and Fingernails; headlined […]

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AVATAR Confirm August 2023 Australian Tour

AVATAR Confirm August 2023 Australian Tour

It has taken well over a decade, 9 albums, multiple fan petitions and even a support group for Australian fans upset at not having a tour, to finally get one of the greatest live bands in the history of heavy music to Australia. Renowned for legendary performances, ludicrous levels of skill as musicians and a seemingly endless catalog of killer songs, AVATAR are finally making […]

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XCalibre

XCalibre

“It’s all important but the energy and chemistry need to be there everyone on the same page” From Release: XCalibre were formed by seasoned music warriors in 2020 with a desire to share with the world with their energy, passion and thirst for greatness in playing rock with the volume knob turned all the way to the right. Spending the […]

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S – MAMMOTH WVH Set To Release Second Album ‘Mammoth II’ On August 4

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S – MAMMOTH WVH Set To Release Second Album ‘Mammoth II’ On August 4

On the heels of a whirlwind debut that included a GRAMMY® Award nomination for his first-ever single, #1 debuts on multiple charts, television performances, and sold out shows over a two-year span, Mammoth WVH is back with its second album Mammoth II. The 10-track record will be available worldwide on August 4 via the band’s new label, BMG. Recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, the […]

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POLYPHIA Announce First Australian Headline Tour

“POLYPHIA are a band whose music is so distinctly unique to them and has spawned so many imitators, that it might as well be worth classifying them as a whole new genre. There is a reason that POLYPHIA are held in such high regard, and this live set was further proof why. Awe-inspiring musicianship, complex, interesting, yet catchy composition, and a sound that […]

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EXTREME To Release New Album, ‘SIX’, on June 9. Fiery Music Video For Album’s First Single, Rise, Out Now

EXTREME To Release New Album, ‘SIX’, on June 9. Fiery Music Video For Album’s First Single, Rise, Out Now

Multi-platinum hard rock heroes EXTREME Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have unveiled the video for “Rise,” which marks the first single from their upcoming album SIX, out June 9 via earMUSIC. Listen to the track on all digital platforms now HERE Watch the band’s undeniable firepower and chemistry in the “Rise” video, directed by Nuno and filmed in […]

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DON BROCO Announce Long Awaited Australian Shows For May 2023

DON BROCO Announce Long Awaited Australian Shows For May 2023

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album in Amazing Things, had 4 hit singles with Manchester Super Reds, Gumshield, One True Prince and Fingernails; headlined the Slam Dunk Festival; and impressively were one of the 4 artists selected to each play an evening at the legendary Royal Albert Hall for 2022 Teenage Cancer […]

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Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

Date: Saturday February 4, 2023 Venue: The Enmore Theatre, Sydney Presented by: Live Nation Australia Special Guests: Theory of a Deadman Photos by:  Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the show HERE

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Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

It’s been far too long since both Halestorm and their opener Theory of a Deadman have graced Australian shores, and tonight in an awesome pairing both bands return and are ready to give us one hell of a rock show! Theory are up and straight out of the gate with the catchy as hell ‘Lowlife’ and you can’t help but […]

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THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE FESTIVAL – Australia April 2023 – The Smashing Pumpkins w/ Special Guests Jane’s Addiction & more

THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE FESTIVAL – Australia April 2023 – The Smashing Pumpkins w/ Special Guests Jane’s Addiction & more

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 killer Aussie rock from Amyl & The Sniffers, RedHook, Battlesnake and local acts opening each show. PLUS each show will feature professional wrestling matches between Billy Corgan’s NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) and the WAOA (Wrestling […]

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