“We’re not a band that believes in a top, that’s never been a thing for us…” From Release: One of rock’s most revered live acts, SHINEDOWN‘s relentless energy and audience connection have been a staple of their performances for decades, with their diverse back catalogue balancing moments of spectacle with breaths of emotive finesse. Whether performing with Papa Roach, Halestorm, […]

“You’re getting the best version of us in Australia…” From Release: A band equally capable of delighting and devastating with their versatile take on bewitching and aggressive industrial flavours set against brooding soundscapes, HEALTH are the ultimate amalgamation of dexterity and modern ennui. The perfect band to lure you onto the dancefloor while an apocalypse plays out, HEALTH’s cult-like ascension […]

I love reviewing albums of bands I’m not hugely familiar with, so when Movements are releasing a new album it’s definitely worth checking out and let’s see how ‘Happier Now’ shapes up. ‘Pulse’ opens the album and it’s songs like this that annoy me in the fact that I haven’t delved into a band like this earlier. This is great, […]

I’ve had the chance to see Skindred a few times now, but only ever in a festival or special guest slot, so tonight will be my first time seeing them as headliners, and knowing what their show is like in those other environments then I can’t wait to see what tonight brings. Broken Earth did a great job of warming […]

“I just put whatever I’ve got out there and hope that somebody else listens to it and sees what in it I saw…” From Release: CRASH TEST DUMMIES are heading back to Australia in April 2027 — and they’re not coming quietly. After a sold out 2025 run that reminded audiences exactly why they became one of the most unmistakable […]

It’s been almost exactly three years since Avatar were in Sydney on their first ever visit where they blew us away. So I know that I’m ready to see one of the best bands I’ve EVER seen live once again. Pyrefly who stepped up last minute last tour are back and I’m looking forward to watching how far they’ve come. […]

Let’s check out the new Mastodon album! I’m doing a first listen review so this’ll be fun. Oh man I am immediately into this, the drums hit hard before a massive guitar rings in to open ‘Barbarians Blood’ and this is going to be good! That musical transition early on was a nice little twist as the song keeps that […]

“I get sometimes really scared going to rock festivals because I feel like I’m usually out of everyone on the lineup the least punk…” From Release: In a short space of time, Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based rising pop punk star LØLØ has already ticked off collaborating with Simple Plan, toured with Boys Like Girls, New Found Glory and Against The Current, […]

“You have to keep pushing… if you believe in your music and you believe in what you’re doing it will happen…” From Release: Billy Vincent has been steadily building momentum on social media for the past two years with consistent videos of him performing covers of songs, as well as his own. To build on the incredible fan community he’s […]

“It’s full tilt the whole time but there is a journey…” From Release: Australia, prepare to set your fazers to stun this September, with Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED primed to return to our shores for their biggest ever Australian headline tour! Wielding a formidable (and deserved) reputation as one of the best live bands on the planet, SKINDRED have […]

“When you don’t really know what you’re doing or why you’re doing it is when the best stuff comes out…” From Release: In 2026, one of Australia’s most prolific live performers will deliver mind-bending musicality across the country with guitarist, producer and composer extraordinaire PLINI today announcing a headline run on home soil, fresh off the release off his hotly-anticipated […]

“People come and tell me that that was the soundtrack to their childhood, stuff like that and those songs ‘The Touch’ and ‘Dare’ changed their lives…” From Release: THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION brings 10 re-recorded, reimagined tracks from the iconic film, where modern production techniques meet the raw spirit of 1986 to create something that […]

“We’re just a big loud rock band, I man that’s pretty much what it is, I always say if there’s one thing we’re good at it’s the live show…” From Release: Culture Wars is an Austin-bred alternative powerhouse bridging the gap between ’90s guitar grit and the cinematic polish of modern pop. Driven by “song-first” authenticity, the band rejects the […]

“I surrendered to when the art was finished in its entirety to tell the story that was the perfect snapshot of what my last few years has been like…” From Release: Capturing the contrast of life’s highs and lows, light and darkness, softness and grit, Beautiful Mess marks Wigmore’s first new album in eight years. The record was largely brought […]

“To anyone who’s never been there come with an open mind and let it go right through you…” From Bio: Regularly hailed as one of the greatest live bands in existence, QOTSA consists of Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore… What started off as generator parties in the desert has evolved into an undeniable […]

“We’ve never sounded in my opinion better than we’ve sounded now…” From Release: The UK metal titans TesseracT are widely regarded as pioneers, expanding metal’s vocabulary beyond all measure with off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies, bending grooves and disorientating atmospherics. Over the course of their career, the band have built a formidable reputation for powerful, mind-altering live shows and Australian legions […]

“I’ve got friends that say “Isn’t it time you retired?” and I think well yeah that’s interesting…” From Release: Rock Legends The Angels are hitting the road to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut track, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, a song that is an indelible part of the Australian culture. Instantly recognised by its famous […]

“A lot of the subject matter is still dark and I feel like it’s given more power when the vehicle itself is using comedy…” From Release: Puscifer, the electro-rock outfit featuring Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round. Known for blending dark electronic textures, post-punk atmospherics, and theatrical storytelling into a singular live experience, the band recently released their latest album, […]

“If you’re a fan of DevilDriver you’re gonna get exactly what you want out of this record…” From Release: DevilDriver, spearheaded by the powerhouse Dez Fafara, bring their signature groove-laden modern metal assault. Known for their punishing riffs, ferocious energy, and anthemic songwriting, the band will deliver a career defining set from early crushers to recent heavy-hitters. DevilDriver have spent […]

“If we can drag you out of the bar while you’re getting your beers, if we can get you down there I’ll promise you this, that we will do our bloody best to make you rock, and that’s what we’ll do…” From Release: Known for their explosive live shows, Airbourne has earned a loyal following globally, having played an estimated […]

“I guess the hiatus between touring that part of the world I guess that fosters a bit of love…” From Release: Cradle of Filth, led by the inimitable Dani Filth, continue to reign as the most influential and enduring name in extreme metal. Their reputation as a singular artistic force and as one of the most insanely entertaining live acts […]

“If it stinks it’s all on me *laughs*…” From Release: After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. “Gargoyle of the Garden State” is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing. […]

KT Tunstall is back in Australia after a visit last year with Train and it’s amazing, and so awesome to see how many have come out tonight to see her show. Testament to an artist who hasn’t been here for a long time that people truly want to see. So tonight as we get ready to celebrate twenty years of […]

“It’s kind of fun for me because I find myself going oh maybe I can sing this one better than I sang it on the recording which that’s always the goal, hey this is a chance for me to actually improve what I was doing back then…” From Release: So Cal punk royalty, Descendents return to Australia and New Zealand […]

“We’re actually good at our instruments now, it only took twenty years but we are good at them finally. We’re sharp now there’s just this intensity but we still have this raw element, this realness you can’t replicate it just comes from our era, our culture …” From Release: For over two decades now, Escape The Fate have been one […]

What a pairing. I mean that says it all really, I cannot wait for tonight. The Bowl My Bones tour is in Australia and this is going to be fun as Frank Tuner and The Sleeping Souls team up with Bowling For Soup. Bring it on. Immediately. Talk Heavy open the show tonight, and these legends from Brisbane are killing […]

“I knew at the point when I came over from that tour this is an opportunity to really start coming back to Australia regularly…” From Release: KT Tunstall live on stage is a force. Her shows are electric; loop pedals, powerful vocals and an engaging stage presence that makes everyone in the crowd feel like she is singing directly to […]

It’s been a while since Deftones have been to Australia, and even longer since I’ve seen them. Last time for me was the very first Soundwave in Sydney back in 2007… so tonight after many albums and tours I’m ready to see them once again. Tonight is the first night of the Australian tour so there’s no set lists out, […]

“I think that’s why we call it the church of Hot Milk so to speak because I think it feels like a religious experience for not only us but the people that are really into us as well because it is a cathartism on both sides…” From Release: The incendiary duo of Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw are headed back […]

“You never know about the future and we don’t have to decide anything now…” From Release: As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, […]