“I’ve never really fit in with any scene that I’ve been involved with…” From Release: The inimitable Devin Townsend on Friday night announce the October 25th release of PowerNerd, out through Century Records. With a career that covers many distinct eras – he’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties of Cool, all […]
“I play my songs live exactly like they are on the record. It’s also a lot of fun for me that way.” From Release: For almost 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as a guitarist for hire, ‘5’ has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn […]
“We just apply it all to our art, we apply it all to what we call Beasto Blanco…” From Release: The formidable powerhouse Beasto Blanco are back in 2024 with new single ‘Run For Your Life,’ produced by Chris Harms / Lord of the Lost. It’s the first taste of their forthcoming new album, KINETICA, coming later this year via […]
“It’s a cool experience to go back in the old catalogue and be like this song is not how I remember us doing it…” From Release: Hailing from Tempe, Arizona The Maine has matured both personally and sonically from their inception – now sixteen years ago – without compromising their integrity or losing their sincerity along the way. The Maine’s […]
“At this age and this stage in our career if we’re not having fun, what’s the point? From Release: Spawning a global legacy and critical acclaim for over two decades, American rockers Story Of The Year are set to return down under this August, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their debut album Page Avenue and performing all their greatest […]
“There’s nothing about being in a band and getting old, you’re not working in a factory. You’ve got the best job in the world and you get to go and hang out with a bunch of your friends and perform for them. It’s pretty fantastic.” From Release: Performing shows across the country in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Thirroul and Brisbane, […]
“I think we needed it you know. I think it was really healthy for the band and also for the fans…” From release: JET have announced an extended run of dates across Australia this May and June celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their seminal debut album, Get Born. Formed in Melbourne in the late ’90s, Jet released their first EP, […]
“We figured out a long time ago that the audience isn’t going to give us energy unless we make the first move…” From Release: The absolute charisma rock powerhouse that is HALESTORM is one of the most successful hard rock groups of the early 21st century. They have elicited an emotional, physical, and spiritual reaction from audiences worldwide since it […]
“Energy, passion, positivity…” From release: Not every rebellion gestates in darkness. As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, SKILLET continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. SKILLET have never compromised their integrity or their faith. Instead, they have travelled their own path to unprecedented heights with an […]
“It’s full of surprises, anything can happen…” From Release: Emerging in the late 90s, Cog‘s enduring legacy on the heavy music landscape has traversed decades, global touring and a jubilant reunion back in 2016. Via their early EPs, 2000’s Pseudo and part one and part two of 2002’s Just Visiting, the behemoth reputation of the Sydney-hailing trio would firmly cement in 2005 in the […]
“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 […]
“I’m beginning to have second thoughts about this…” From release: The Animals announce their 60th Anniversary “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – The band’s Final Tour of Australia 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 […]
“The whole genre that we love and we come from, that’s what it’s about. Leave the bad stuff at home, leave the bad attitude and just have fun for a couple of hours…” As the voice of Vixen, Janet Gardenr cemented herself as a powerhouse of a vocalist over a number of albums with the band before going solo in […]
Bay Area legends TESTAMENT are set to lay waste to Australia in June 2025; their first headline tour since 2010. Since emerging from the San Francsico Bay Area TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. ‘Over The Wall’, ‘Practice What You Preach’, ‘Rise Up’, ‘Into The Pit’, ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’, ‘Low’, ‘The New Order’, ‘First Strike Is Deadly’… […]
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“I’ve never really fit in with any scene that I’ve been involved with…” From Release: The inimitable Devin Townsend on Friday night announce the October 25th release of PowerNerd, out through Century Records. With a career that covers many distinct eras – he’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties of Cool, all […]
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“I think Fleetwood Mac were one of those bands that were always kind of floating around in the background. That you were always aware of…” From Release: Fleetwood Mac fans are in for a rare treat, with the announcement today of ‘Yesterday’s Gone – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy’ – two very special shows bringing together four outstanding Australian artists to celebrate the […]
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Tonight at The Enmore Theatre which is without doubt one of the temples of The Tea Party we are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the brilliant TRIPtych album and I know I’m excited to hear how this will be done and how this ever loving Tea Party crowd will absorb the energy and amazingness that is this band […]
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Bay Area legends TESTAMENT are set to lay waste to Australia in June 2025; their first headline tour since 2010. Since emerging from the San Francsico Bay Area TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. ‘Over The Wall’, ‘Practice What You Preach’, ‘Rise Up’, ‘Into The Pit’, ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’, ‘Low’, ‘The New Order’, ‘First Strike Is Deadly’… […]
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After conquering stages across the globe and on the back of their stunning new album The Catalyst, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE are finally set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia. AMARANTHE have walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combines the sharpest, cutting edges of modern melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp pop, their impact was […]
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