Pulled Apart By Horses announce their return to Australia in October with East Coast shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Well known as a tight-knit rock band who make music that thrills and menaces. They formed in 2008 out of the ashes of various bands in Leeds. Since then they have existed in their own chaotic ecosystem, embarking on relentless tours […]

THE DARKNESS, multi award winning, multi-million selling megaband formed in 2000 by The Brothers Hawkins, Frankie Poullain and (now departed) Ed Graham have had good years and bad. And some years where they didn’t actually do anything. This year is a good’un, because THE DARKNESS are back with their brand new fourth album Last of Our Kind, released in June […]

Since their late 90’s inception, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, formed by guitar legend Zakk Wylde, have been at the forefront of their genre. Their taste for hard riffs and blazing solos has resulted in a slew of hugely successful albums and a reputation as one of the most powerful live bands of their generation. Fuelled by fiercely loyal fans and signature […]

BLIND MELON – THEIR FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR – OCTOBER 2015 In recent years, the tale of Blind Melon has taken a dramatic turn from an abrupt and tragic end, to a rebirth and reconnection with their legions of dedicated fans. No matter how you slice it, the group was responsible for some of the most memorable and pure sounding rock […]

After a massive Halloween show last year paying homage to the Bat Out OfHell album, iconic Aussie band Chocolate Starfish are hitting the road with the same show for a special run of tour dates. The enigmatic rockers were inundated by requests for a repeat performance of their Meat Loaf inspired show so added a small run of four dates throughout […]

All girl indie punk rockers and one of our ‘Best Things You’ve Never Heard’ BANDINTEXAS (Aka The Texans) are hitting the road to celebrate the release of their first single for 2015 “The Scientist”. Still coming down from the high of supporting Aussie icons BABY ANIMALS & The Superjesus at a sold out Sydney Metro as part of the She Who […]

SYDNEY ROCKERS EMBARK ON FIRST NATIONAL TOUR IN 18 MONTHS! ‘LOVE LETTERS’ – Single + Video Out Now ‘BUSINESS’ – Album Released 4 September  Sydney blues-rockers The Snowdroppers today announce a huge national headline tour, which will kick off in Canberra on 4 September and continue through October and into November. The band’s forthcoming album ‘BUSINESS’ will be released on the same day through FOUR | FOUR. The […]

When it comes to faultless reputations, the band everyone thinks of is The Dillinger Escape Plan. With a slew of brilliant albums behind them, the titans of envelope-pushing, ground-breaking heavy music have become one of the most formidable acts on the planet. Their newest album, ‘One of Us is the Killer’, is the band’s defining work with critics salivating and […]

At long last, Grammy Award-winning American hard rock band HALESTORM have confirmed their debut visit to Australian shores. In celebration of their third studio album, Into The Wild Life, Halestorm will take their electrifying live show on an extensive summer tour this December including Newcastle and Canberra shows. Tickets for all shows go on sale at midday this Thursday, July […]

The mid 90’s were the zenith of the US led punk rock explosion. Pennywise were at the forefront of the charge and in 1995 released About Time an album that refined and defined the So-Cal melodic hardcore sound that spawned a movement and a thousand copy cats. About Time had the double touch of world renowned producer, Jerry Finn (Rancid, Green Day, Blink 182) and Epitaph/Bad […]

They’re one of punk’s most exciting, politically social bands, renowned for energetic live shows and dizzying, larger than life anthems. Frontier Touring is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed Chicago four-piece Rise Against, returning to Australia and New Zealand this December. ‘Another memorable show that none in attendance will soon forget.’ – Fasterlouder ‘Whether it’s a 500 or 50,000 capacity venue, […]

This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Australia’s most amazing talents. Incredible song writer, vocalist and multi -instrumentalist Rick Price returns to Australia for a brief album tour throughout Victoria during July 2015. Rick who has been based in America for many years, enabling him to tour comprehensively throughout Europe and Asia, will […]

With over 15 million albums sold, American alternative rockers Lifehouse have been making waves all over the globe. From their debut single “Hanging by a Moment”, and with hits such as “You and Me”, “First Time”, “Broken” and “Whatever it Takes”, LIFEHOUSE have continued to astound audiences; and now for their first ever string of headline shows LIFEHOUSE are coming […]

The reigning gods of technical, historically-themed ferocity, NILE are poised to strike unforgivingly and guide us down into the depths of their ominous catacombs. The brand new album’What Should Not Be Unearthed’ brings to the table a maximum force of destructive impact and displays the merciless intensity NILE are renowned. Due for release worldwide on August 28th, Australians fans will […]

THIS IS A CELEBRATION!!! MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK will be hitting our shores this August celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed and fan favourite sophomore album ‘Commit This To Memory’. Released in June 2005, ‘Commit This To Memory’ went on to become an instant classic of the genre, a sublime concoction of energetic melodies, catchy hooks, thumping drums and bursting keys.  A riveting […]

DEVIN TOWNSEND is one of the most prodigious and prolific contemporary talents in the metal world, along with being one of the most admired and celebrated. For almost 20 years, DEVIN TOWNSEND has amazed, beguiled and occasionally baffled all comers in numerous incarnations spanning the extreme noise metal of Strapping Young Lad to the intricate melodies of Ocean Machine; Devin […]

“Fists pumped and enthusiastic shouts of ‘You rock!’ and ‘F*ck yeah!’ painted the concert hall as Sebastian Bach swung his microphone and head banged as if it were still 1988.” – Tahoe On Stage “He IS the voice of Skid Row, and if you want to hear the songs the way you remember them, ‘Sebastian Bach’ is the band to […]

Parkway Drive has spent the past decade at the forefront of heavy music worldwide with a sound so uncompromisingly ferocious and intense. Their highly anticipated fifth album, Ire will be released on September 25 via Resist Records. “This is the album for us. Every single step of the way, whenever there was gamble to take, we took the biggest one we could. If this isn’t the […]

Sydney’s favourite ghoulish sons, the Graveyard Rockstars have released a wicked new video from their Doomsday album Featuring some astonishing CGI, and an awesome groove, the video sums up the band perfectly! Watch The Killing here     Having just supported the great Ace Frehley, GYRS are hitting the road for shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in June and July. TOUR DATES Saturday, June […]

Tickets for CHRIS CORNELL’s solo acoustic tour dates this November-December went on public sale this morning with Brisbane and Melbourne leading the charge. Due to overwhelming demand, second shows have been added in both Brisbane and Melbourne.Tickets are on sale now for all shows including the second Brisbane show on December 1 and second Melbourne show on December 5. For complete […]

Tonight, ahead of State Of Origin 1, and in front of an audience of 80,000 live spectators, more than 2.5 million TV viewers and many millions more online, the legendary Cold Chisel announced their One Night Stand tour of Australia.  It will be a tour unlike any the band has previously undertaken and will include a number of unique performances and ‘firsts’ for an […]

The God Given Right – Australian Tour 2015 When you think of Power Metal, one of the first bands that come to your mind is the German LegendsHELLOWEEN! It’s not just a coincidence – they’ve played countless festivals all over the globe to a massive audience, and furthermore, they have taken their enthralling live performances as headline tours all over […]

Def Leppard, one of the world’s dominating powerhouses of rock, today announced details of their 2015 Australian tour – the first show kicks off in Sydney on 17th November. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards (over 10 million albums sales in the USA for two separate albums) to their name, Def Leppard are one of the best […]

CHRIS CORNELL – multi-Grammy award-winning, Golden Globe nominated and acclaimed singer songwriter – has announced solo acoustic tour dates for November 2015. Chris Cornell is an innovator who transcends genre.  He was the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement and retains one of the best rock voices of all time.  Achieving multi-platinum success with three legendary bands, Soundgarden, Audioslave and […]

“This isn’t a rock concert. We’re in this together. We are a fuckin’ family, and this is Heavy Metal Psychotherapy 101!” – Chad Gray HELLYEAH Brace yourself for full on METAL assault when HELLYEAH return to our shores after long 5 years for a headline tour of Australia & NZ this coming August! – This will be their first tour […]

In only his fourth visit to Sydney since releasing his turn-of-the-century masterpiece Heartbreaker (2000), classic American songwriter Ryan Adams returns in inspired form for an Australian exclusive solo performance spanning his prolific career, in the Concert Hall at Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 21 July, 2015. Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music at the Sydney Opera House, said, “It’s a […]

NIGHTWISH ENDLESS FORMS MOST BEAUTIFUL TOUR 2016 NIGHTWISH, a breathe taking live act known to tantalise, mesmerise, inspire and captivate their audience from the opening note until the last encore is heading to Australia after performing to sold out shows back in 2013. With a line up heading by the orchestration, direction and musical genius of the band creator and […]

With just over a week to go until modern rock heavyweights NICKELBACK touch down in Australia, the band are proud to announce fellow Canadians and JUNO Award winners for ‘Breakthrough Group of the Year’ (2013) MONSTER TRUCK, will be joining them on the road for their debut Australian tour dates. Known for their captivating live shows, Jon Harvey’s astounding vocal performances, massive riffs and signature […]

Performing songs from his critically acclaimed solo release alongside favourites from JACK’S MANNEQUIN and SOMETHING CORPORATE ANDREW MCMAHON needs no introduction fronting the seminal rock band SOMETHING CORPORATEand JACK’S MANNEQUIN, his introspective lyrics and dazzling voice has amassed a reverent and dedicated fan base across the world. The journey wasn’t an easy one, despite the outward signs of success, beating cancer, selling out […]

After winning over audiences across Australia supporting The Kooks in January,Catfish And The Bottlemen will return this July to play Splendour In The Grass Festival. The band have announced two Splendour side-shows; Wednesday 22nd July at Corner Hotel in Melbourne and Thursday 23rd July at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. Catfish and The Bottlemen play loud, explosive, sexy rock and roll songs – full of […]