“It’s a really good time to be in a pop punk band and especially one that’s been around since the beginning and we’re honestly having the time of our lives…” From Release: Fresh off a pair of 2024 Download Festival performances, and celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their fan-favourite LP, 2004’s A Hangover You Don’t Deserve, Texan pop punks BOWLING […]

“Touring is the life blood of bands nowadays, you can’t rely on album sales these days, you can rely on getting ripped off by Spotify *laughs* So touring getting out there on the road and playing live and having that interaction with the fans and letting them know that we’re still a driving force is kind of what it’s about…” […]

“All of us if we weren’t playing in the band that was performing at the venue that night we’d probably be sweeping the place up after the show was done…” From Release: Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions. Since 1996, Dropkick Murphys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last […]

“I really enjoyed writing that record, and making it…” From Release: Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, make their long-awaited return to Australia for the First Time since 1992 as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30thAnniversary World Tour. Lead single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ reached #1 on the ARIA Charts and the Album holds a special place in the hearts of many. […]

“There was a lot of hurt that went into that record and you get to kinda in a positive way relive it and I can’t wait to do it…” From Release: An unbeatable live act, Coheed and Cambria are making their long overdue return with a special Neverender set performing their critically acclaimed album ‘Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, […]

“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 […]

“We’re really planning on bringing just about everything that we have …” From Release: Over the last several years H.E.A.T have established themselves as one of the leading bands in the melodic rock scene, both in their homeland Sweden and internationally. They have toured and performed front of thousands and thousands of fans around the world. In April 2008, their […]

“I think that when you play music and you see a crowd or even an individual that’s emotionally moved by your music that to me is the biggest thing…” From release: The Glam Fest 2024 edition stays true to form with a healthy mix of acts from the heyday of Eighties hard rock through to modern day acts proudly wearing […]

“It’s just me up there with a guitar, there’s no big band or guitars, or loud guitars or drums to hide behind, you’re kind of naked up there and to me it come full circle cause all the songs are written like this, this is how they started.” From release: Following a successful Australian tour earlier this year with his […]

“They are going to witness some bonafide high energy rock and roll…” From release: Scandinavian Rockers The Cruel Intentions are headed here for Glam Fest and they bring back the golden days of rock and roll, through the glorious ways of the demigods of Guns ‘N Roses, LA Guns and Mötley Crue. The music reek of confidence – it is […]

“It’s loose, there’s a sense of danger, there’s a sense of not knowing what’s going to happen, and that things could go wrong but you hope they go great, and maybe a little wrong too…” From release: Queens of the Stone Age officially announce ‘The End Is Nero’ Summer 2024 Australian tour, the band’s first appearance in Australasia since 2018. […]

“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 […]

“For me a good show is a compact between the performer and the audience…” From release: As one of the UK’s most successful artists, FRANK TURNER has played almost 2.7K shows across the globe since his first solo gig back in 2004. Now with nine studio albums to his name and having sold over a million albums worldwide, FRANK TURNER’s […]

“It’s kind of nice doing the singles route and being able to show each song its deserved attention.” From Release: Beloved powerhouse Florida quintet MAYDAY PARADE emerged from the MySpace era and evolved into one of the key ongoing mainstays of their scene; all while releasing seven studio albums along the way. Most recently flexing their versatility via their 2021 […]

“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 […]

“It’s a very energetic show, and you know the music sort of propels whatever it is that’s going on. Plus if you listen close enough you might hear something that might make you think…” From Release: LIVING COLOUR emerged onto the scene and made the people stop and take notice. Formed in 1984 and spearheaded by guitarist Vernon Reid, their […]

“If somebody asked me about something about the band, like what a strength would be of the band, I always say a live show whether you like the band or not…” From Release: Multi-platinum hard-rock heroes, EXTREME, are touring Australia in 2023 with their friends, LIVING COLOUR. With the force of a Boston wrecking ball, EXTREME swings between unapologetic fits […]

“This record for me is like a cathartic scream at the world, I mean it’s my one opportunity to say something…” From Release: Platinum-selling, post-industrial/alternative rock pioneers, Filter are set to release their much-anticipated new album, ‘The Algorithm’, on August 25th via Golden Robot Records. The album, their first in seven years, is a tight conceptual statement heralding career-best songwriting […]