Gold Coast (Australia) band Nine Sons of Dan release their highly-anticipated new single Diamond Skin to radio Monday April 16 and digitally to iTunes on Friday April 27 – the first single to be lifted from the bands forthcoming EP titled The New Kids. The track follows up the hit single “She’s So Fine” from the debut EP Landslide after taking out the national New […]

Torpedohead released their brand new video “Rotten Radio” on Friday the 13th of April and the accompanying single will be available as a “free download” from the bands Facebook site in the following week. “Rotten Radio” is the first preview from Torpedohead’s upcoming second album ‘Greetings From Heartbreak Key’, packed with driving rock n’ roll anthems and set to be […]

New York, NY – St. Louis rock band Cavo’s highly anticipated sophomore album Thick as Thieves was released today on Eleven Seven Music.  The album, produced by Kato Khandwala (Blondie, Drowning Pool), David Bendeth (Paramore, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin) and Dan Korneff (All That Remains, My Chemical Romance), was recorded at House of Loud Studios in New Jersey. The band solicited fans for help with the unique album art:  they were asked to […]

Due to popular demand, Brisbane’s The Butterfly Effect are pleased to announce a second and final Melbourne show on their “Effected” tour at the HiFi Bar on Friday June 8 after their Palace show at The Palace Theatre sold out this week. The band have had a huge couple of months since announcing that singer Clint Boge will leave the band at the end of their next tour, ending […]

GREEN DAY IN THE STUDIO RECORDING THREE ALBUMS – A TRILOGY ENTITLED  ¡UNO!, ¡DOS!, AND ¡TRÉ!  ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED FROM SEPTEMBER 2012 TO JANUARY 2013 Green Day is currently in the studio recording three albums – a trilogy entitled ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, and ¡Tré! – that will be released by Reprise Records/Warner Music Australia in September 2012; November  2012 and January 2013 respectively.   The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy® award-winning 21st Century […]

PRINCE WELCOME 2 AUSTRALIA “Number 1 show of the year.”  LA Weekly 22/12/2011 Prince, one of music’s most iconic superstars and true rock’n’roll royalty, will tour Australia in May 2012 performing his greatest hits. This will be only the 3rd time Prince has toured Australia. He last performed here in 2003. Prolific, influential and innovative, Prince is one of the most private of […]

RUSH RETURNS WITH “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” – CELEBRATED ROCK TRIO’S FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS SET TO ARRIVE ON JUNE 8TH Legendary rock band Rush have unveiled details of its highly anticipated, new album, “CLOCKWORK ANGELS.”   This is the renowned trio’s first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner Records. “CLOCKWORK […]

Multi-platinum US rockers Train are thrilled to announce a series of Australian shows this June, ahead of the release tomorrow of their sixth album California 37. Train will kick off their east coast tour at Sydney’s iconic Opera House before heading onto Melbourne and Brisbane. Tickets go on sale at 9am Monday April 23, with pre-sale tickets available from Wednesday […]

Make Them Suffer, Roadrunner Records Australia’s newest signing, have released the first taste of their forthcoming debut album. Neverbloom the album’s title track, received an overwhelming response when it premiered on triple j’s The Racket. The official video clip for the track was released online last week, receiving over 14,000 views in the first 24 hours alone. You can watch the video below:   On […]

Hailing from Southern California, At The Skylines are releasing their debut album The Secrets To Life on May 4 through Roadrunner Records.  At The Skylines craft driving anthems interlaced with unique programming and atmospherics.  Combining soaring melodies, earth-shattering breakdowns, passionate screams, heartfelt and catchy phrasing and blazingly provocative dynamics, these six young men from Southern California have hit upon every bright spot of aggressive rock music.  Shady Dreamin’ is the […]

The wait is over – New Zealand’s much loved folk comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords are finally coming to Australia! The Frontier Touring Company will be bringing Kiwi funny men Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to visit fans on the other side of the Tasman for their first ever run of Australian headline shows this July. Jemaine said of […]

Date: 5th April 2012 Venue: The Factory, Sydney Photo’s by: Peter Coates (www.myspace.com/limodrummer) Click here to check out the photo’s…      

Cold Chisel Forced to Reschedule Thursday April 12 Melbourne Festival Hall Concert to Thursday April 19 Ian Moss involved in freak accident  Due to a freak accident to guitarist Ian Moss, the Cold Chisel show planned for Thursday April 12 at Festival Hall has been rescheduled to Thursday April 19. All tickets purchased are transferrable to the new show. If […]

Counting Crows fans, the bands new album Underwater Sunshine is due out very, very soon on April 13th, but the band want YOU to hear it right now, via the music player below.  So check it out and be sure to buy the album when it’s released shortly, by Sony Music.  PS: Make sure you give the player a few […]

This news in via Butch Walker: “What’s up friends?? I have missed chatting with you all about stuff, but a boy’s gotta work. And by work, I mean making music for me and people I like. The topic at hand though is….. Documentaries. Do you like them? I do. I watch them all the time. I also like them when […]

Marshall Amps have today announced the passing of it’s founder, Jim Marshall, aged 88.  A Marshall Amp is undoubtedly one of the most iconic symbols in rock music, without question. This official announcement via www.jimmarshall.co.uk “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning […]

Thanks to our friends at Via Vision we have a bunch of Alter Bridge Live At Wembley DVD’s to give away, yes that’s right, how cool is that? Given that it’s Easter and all, we could send you on an “Easter Egg” hunt and have you work hard for your prize, but we are going to make it as simple […]

  Reviewed by: Paul Miles Date: 02 April 2012 Venue: Webster Hall, New York City, USA Website: www.andrewwk.com Full Photo Gallery (click link): http://rockshots.paul-miles.com/ People have been partying to the upbeat, high-energy of Andrew W.K. for a decade now. To celebrate this anniversary of his chart-topping debut album I Get Wet, he led tonight’s sold-out crowd through a chaotic rock’n’roll workout that featured all […]

GOJIRA ANNOUNCE L’ENFANT SAUVAGE AS TITLE OF NEW ALBUM – L’ENFANT SAUVAGE SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 22 ON ROADRUNNER RECORDS French metal act Gojira, easily one of the most buzzed about and beloved extreme bands of the past five years have revealed L’Enfant Sauvage as the title of their Roadrunner Records debut. The title translates to “The Wild Child.” […]

Empires of Eden is proud to announce the release of “Channelling the Infinite“, the third album from global recording project Empires of Eden. Japanese release date of June 1 through Rubicon Japan, rest of the world June 6 via Music Buy Mail. Conceived and orchestrated by Australian shredding maestro Stu Marshall (ex-Dungeon), the album features some of the most influential […]

SILVERSUN PICKUPS INVITE YOU TO THEIR NECK OF THE WOODS  New album produced by Jacknife Lee available in Australia May 4, 2012 Dangerbird Records and Warner Music Australia are excited to announce the release of the new record by the Grammy-nominated Silversun Pickups, Neck of the Woods, on May 4. The record was produced by the Grammy Award-winning Jacknife Lee (U2, Weezer, REM, Snow […]

Cover artwork and Track list for the album “Firebirth”, released on 1st June, have been decided – puzzle the new cover now!: better be skilled if you want to see it fully. Lugano – Cover artwork and track list have been decided for the new Gotthard album “Firebirth”, release date 1st. June by Nuclear Blast/Warnermusic (in Switzerland Musikvertrieb). A total of […]

Today we spoke with Scott Underwood from Train about the band’s new album as well as some great news for Australian fans… but, you’ll have to wait for that. You’ll be able to read the full interview in a week or so.  For now, here’s Scott’s take on the new album for a little tease… Can you give us some […]

Aussie rockers Cold Chisel release their first album in 14 years on April 6 and CinemaLive are celebrating with an exclusive live concert event screening via satellite to cinema screens right around Australia, from the band’s Sydney show on April 18. Fans can see the performance as it happens in glorious HD with Dolby 5.1 sound as the band play tracks from their new album […]

Reviewed by: Andrew Treadwell Evanescence seemed to almost become the band that time forgot, with an extended break from music and touring, but if the crowds judgement was anything to go by, no one forgot them, but they did certainly miss them, and made sure they showed their appreciation, throughout the set. Supporting on this tour was Blaqk Audio, which […]

Following his much celebrated national tour in January last year around Big Day Out, Manhattan based Andrew W.K. returns with his one-man-party band this May. Already announced for the traveling Groovin The Moo Festival, Andrew announces headline dates right across the country. Andrew W.K., the multi-faceted musician and performer famous for his bloody nose and white clothes, exploded into the […]

It’s been twelve years since Brit rockers Reef graced Australian shores, in June 2012, they return for a national tour. Reef’s killer live shows have gained them a huge following across the globe and made them a favourite at festivals, including Glastonbury and Reading. Reef formed in 1993, signing to Sony imprint S2 Records the following year. Their debut album […]

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Rival Sons. Raucous, blues-infused, legit. Meet, the hard rock band from California who have been decimating international markets with the rhythm and star quality of some of the greatest rock acts of all time. Hailed as “The unlikely saviours of American Rock” (Classic Rock) the Rival Sons quartet was brought together by a love of music, but also, in […]

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of Norwegian Glam RockersWIG WAM newest studio album “Wall Street” on May 18th 2012 in Europe and May 22nd in North America. Anticipated by the release of the single with the same title “Wall Street“, WIG WAM’s forthcoming album will not disappoint the fans, since the band still presents their classic blend of melodies & catchy choruses, blowing […]

With the original lineup back together from the bands 2002 release Tell All Your Friends, Taking Back Sunday are headed back to Australia for what promises to be a massive tour with their good friends, New Found Glory.  Reunited lineup, rejuvenated and ready to take all before them, Taking Back Sunday released their self titled and incredibly well received fifth […]