In 2026, prepare to GO TO HELL with Australia’s first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND. The boat will be rockin’ and you’ll wanna come knockin’ next year, with HELLBOUND set to deliver an all-out, three-night floating heavy festival on the high seas! Promoted by CHOOSE YOUR CRUISE and DESTROY ALL LINES and bringing together the loudest bands and the wildest fans, HELLBOUND will transform a luxury cruise ship into […]

This September history will be made with the return of Swedish metallers SABATON to Australian shores, joined nationally by special guests and fellow compatriots AMARANTHE. Bringing their trademark heavy metal maximalism down under later this year, SABATON‘s Aussie headline run will kick off on Wednesday 3 September in Perth, before journeying to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and concluding proceedings on Tuesday 9 September […]

In 2025, SIMPLE PLAN history will be made in Australia, with the revered Canadian rockers today announcing a surprise special headline show in Sydney at the Liberty Hall on Saturday 10th May playing their 2004 sophomore album Still Not Getting Any… in full in its entirety for the first time ever. Tickets go on sale Tuesday 29 April at 12pm AEST time. “Still Not Getting Any…” is […]

Sydney based alt-rock powerhouse Yours Truly are hitting the road this June for their anticipated Australian headline tour in celebration of their bold and emotionally charged second studio album, ‘TOXIC‘ released last year. Joining them as main support for their first-ever Australian appearance is Los Angeles emo-punk outfit senses. Tickets on sale Wednesday April 16 via Destroy All Lines. The tour will begin at The Triffid in Brisbane on Friday […]

One of the most exciting and boundary pushing acts in the world of heavy music, Washington D.C.’s Animals As Leaders will return to Australia for a full national tour this September, celebrating their groundbreaking album, The Joy of Motion. In 2014, The Joy of Motion redefined progressive metal with its masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth. Tracks like album opener, Kascade and The Woven Web have clocked […]

Formed many lifetimes ago (well, 1980) THE CHURCH has earned a rightfully revered place in Australian rock music history along with a thoroughly deserved place in the ARIA Hall Of Fame. The Church continue to create timeless music that deeply resonates with audiences worldwide. From their early days in Sydney’s underground scene to their global overground success, The Church remain one of the most […]

Celebrated as one of the most electrifying live acts in the world, International Rock Sensation The Hives will kick off their upcoming world tour in Australia this July. Let it be known The Hives shall be making the following state visits: four headline shows in Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane – their first live dates down under since 2015. The explosive garage rock five-piece responsible for such classics […]

Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring are proud to welcome multi-platinum Southern rock group, Zac Brown Band, back to Australia for a series of headline shows this October 2025. As one of music’s most celebrated acts, the Grammy Award-winning band, who last performed in Australia for their exclusive headline set at CMC Rocks 2023, will bring their signature sound, dynamic performance and chart-topping hits to fans […]

Due to overwhelming demand for pre-sale tickets, The Fray, have added new shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  The extra Melbourne show will take place on Tuesday 9th December at The Forum and Sydney will go ahead on Wednesday 10th December at Enmore Theatre.  Tickets for both shows will be available immediately through the TEG MJR pre-sale.   Tickets for GP for all shows will […]

TEG MJR is excited to announce that the four-time GRAMMY-nominated band The Fray, is bringing their highly anticipated “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary Tour to Australia this December.   These shows are part of an extensive global tour and will celebrate their timeless debut album, How to Save a Life, giving fans the chance to relive the music that defined a generation. The tour […]

Killing Heidi‘s iconic debut album, Reflector, is turning 25, and to celebrate, the band is releasing a special anniversary edition and hitting the road on tour. A defining album of the Y2K era, Reflector captured a moment in time where explosive teen energy met the thrill of a new century. Reflector, the fastest-selling Australian album in history at the time, is getting a […]

Randy Rhoads. The guitar players player. The one man who encapsulates the late 70s and early 80’s guitar driven rock and metal more than anyone else. The virtuoso guitarist who co-founded Quiet Riot and propelled Ozzy Osbourne‘s solo career with Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981), remains one of heavy metal’s most important figures. Before his untimely death in 1982 at just […]

Canadian post-hardcore band SILVERSTEIN today announce their 25 Years of Noise Australian tour with special guest, Real Friends (USA). The tour will begin at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on August 2nd before heading to Sydney’s Roundhouse, Adelaide’s The Gov and wrapping up at Brisbane’s The Tivoli on August 6th. Tickets go on sale Friday 21 March at 1pm local time. Vodafone customers can secure tickets during […]

Acclaimed musician and songwriter MIDGE URE is set to bring his extensive catalogue to Australia for an unmissable national tour this October; with all the hits from his accomplished solo career, as well as his work in bands such as Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage. Touring Australia for the first time since 2020, Midge Ure’s return is an overdue one for longtime fans; for […]

Acclaimed musical innovator and six-time Grammy nominee, Steven Wilson, will bring his highly anticipated The Overview Tour to Australia this November. His arrival in Australia will follow a massive run of UK, European and American dates and celebrates the release of his eighth solo album, The Overview, out March 14 via Fiction Records. Experience The Overview https://stevenwilson.lnk.to/Overview Australian fans can expect a captivating […]

Feeder delivered two monster albums in a row 2001’s Echo Park and 2002’s Comfort In Sound establishing themselves as one of the UK’s biggest and most loved bands. But that was merely the beginning. While most of their peers faded away, Feeder cemented their place as one of the most enduring artists in modern rock with multiple number 1 albums in the UK charts, 20 […]

UK indie rock royalty Bloc Party are reuniting with fans down under, announcing a headline tour hitting Australia and New Zealand in August joined by special guests Young The Giant. Bloc Party are celebrating 20 years as a band, and the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Silent Alarm. Fans in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Christchurch and Auckland will experience Silent Alarm alongside Bloc Party’s greatest hits. With almost two decades and six […]

After an 8-year hiatus from Australian stages, ILL NIÑO, the trailblazing Latin-influenced metal band that redefined heavy music, is set to return for a blistering  run of shows across Australia. This long-awaited tour will feature special guests ADEMA. ILL NIÑO, known for their explosive live performances and genre-defining fusion of heavy metal and Latin influences, will bring their unique sound to Australian […]

Frontier Touring and MG Live are thrilled to announce Australia’s heart of rock n roll, Jimmy Barnes, with his 6-date DEFIANT TOUR for June 2025. Touring in celebration of his 21st studio album DEFIANT (out Fri 6 June via Mushroom Music, pre order here), Jimmy with his 9-piece band will play Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre on Saturday 7 June, Riverside Theatre PCEC, Perth on Sunday 8 June before heading to the east coast performing at the Palais Theatre, […]

For 32 years PHIL CAMPBELL tore up stages around the world and rocked millions of devoted fans as guitarist and one third of Motörhead, perhaps the single most iconic and fabled band in rock music history. He now returns with his own much lauded band, PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, which appropriately features his 3 sons – Todd, Tyla and Dane – who […]

Burton C. Bell, the iconic voice that defined futuristic anxiety, existential desperation, and steadfast resistance across the industrial metal world, is set to captivate Australian audiences this June 2025 with a special run of intimate shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Fresh off his induction into the prestigious Metal Hall of Fame, Burton continues to solidify his legacy as a trailblazer of industrial metal. […]

Australia’s fastest growing rock label, XMusic are excited to announce, the first of many, SUNDAY ROCK SESSIONS, on the beautiful Sydney Harbour and in partnership with Cadman Cruises. Now with 16 of Australia’s great Rock, Hard Rock, Metal and Country acts on the label, with the first overseas act to be announced soon, XMusic started XMusic LIVE to encourage bands to start playing together […]

From Byron Bay surf-rats to global festival headliners, PARKWAY DRIVE have spent two decades carving out an astonishing reputation, with millions of tickets, sold out shows across the world, and a legion of devoted fans in their ever-growing wake. But in 2025, PARKWAY DRIVE are yet again levelling up their live show to unimaginable new heights, returning to home soil to share a once-in-a-lifetime […]

Australia holds a special place in the hearts of Mayday Parade and fans similarly embrace the band with open arms. This September the beloved Tallahassee quintet return to play a career spanning set on their biggest headline tour to date with ‘Three Cheers For 20 Years‘, a celebration of their storied, two-decade career – and you’re all invited! Joining the festivities will be special […]

Renowned for their genre-defying sound and electrifying high-energy live performances, letlive. is set to triumphantly return to stages one more time, reuniting with fans and reigniting the fire that defined a generation of alternative music. The trailblazing progressive soul punk band from Los Angeles will bring their chaotic yet cathartic stage presence to Europe, Australia, and the United States. The “sincerely yours” tour will […]

Ladies & Gentlemen…beloved Budgewoi trio SHORT STACK are thrilled to today unveil the support acts for their 15 Years Of Stack Is The New Black tour set to sway across the country this June. Celebrating their debut 2009 album Stack Is The New Black across Australia in 2025, SHORT STACK have also today announced a venue upgrade for Sydney due to overwhelming demand, shifting to Roundhouse on […]

Get those dancing shoes and capes ready for action… Sweden’s answer to Sherbet and all good things AOR & Yacht Rocky, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA are coming back for a second landing with their latest album GIVE US THE MOON – this AOR Force’s most cinematic offering so far. Acclaimed Swedish rockers THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA have just released their 7th studio album and Napalm Records debut, GIVE US THE MOON, on January 31, 2025! Founded in 2007 by […]

Following the prolific release of their self-titled album and their biggest headline shows to date in 2024, today MAKE THEM SUFFER today announce a massive 2025 regional Australian tour, set to bring their insatiable live show on an 18-date run this June and July, joined by special guests JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED and THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER. Commencing on Thursday 12 June in Mackay, MAKE […]

Legendary hard rock band WINGER is set to electrify Australia for the final time, bringing their farewell tour to rock fans across the country thanks to Silverback Touring and Loud Lemon. For one unmissable tour, all of the original members— Kip Winger (vocals, bass), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums),  Paul Taylor (guitar, keyboards) and John Roth (guitar) —will travel to Australia to deliver the ultimate send-off, celebrating decades of iconic music […]

When REVOLVER, which is by every metric the world’s top heavy rock magazine, ran a comprehensive survey of music fans and critics, in search of the 5 Greatest Live Band Of All Time, the results were decisive, clear and overwhelming. Beating the likes of: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool and Pantera to the summit was THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at Number One! ‘’1. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: When it comes to irreverent, no-holds-barred […]