THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2012 – BLACK SABBATH – the band credited with creating heavy metal and one of the most influential bands of all time – has added a 2nd and final Melbourne show to their first Australian tour in nearly 40 years. With tickets for the first Melbourne show now sold out, Black Sabbath have confirmed they will perform a […]

Today Bluesfest Byron Bay – the Festival everyone is talking about – held over the Easter Weekend March 28 to April 1 delivers its fans yet another superb release of Artists. The question on everyone’s mind, “Aren’t they done yet?” can be answered with a clear NO. There is simply no stopping Bluesfest this year. The latest announcement brings a […]

BRING ME THE HORIZON are redefining modern metal as we know it. It’s not often scene kids, screamo fans and metal-heads can agree on a band, but after their explosive rise in popularity, BRING ME THE HORIZON have cemented themselves as the dominant force in the scene. Nowhere was this more evident than when they exploded on to the Australian […]

Multiple Grammy Award winner and two-time ARIA Award winner Keith Urban will kick off his sold out The Story So Far Tour this January. Chugg Entertainment and Nine Live are happy to confirm the news that US rockers, The Madden Brothers will open all shows, except the final Brisbane performance, where Australian chanteuse, Washington, will warm the stage. Coaches on […]

TRIPLE M AND THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS: THE SUPERJESUS! After a long hiatus, and years of constant requests from their fans, the multiple ARIA award winning rock band The Superjesus will reform for one night only and perform in their hometown of Adelaide, where it all began. Best known for their smash hit singles including Shut My Eyes, Down Again […]

Already announced for festivals around the country, Chugg Entertainment are today thrilled to confirm that this coming Easter will see two of the planet’s biggest rock acts come together in a dynamic double-bill when Santana and Steve Miller Band take the stage. The co-headline shows kick off at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 21st March, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 22nd March, Sydney Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 27th March and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday 28th March. SANTANA One […]

The recent announcement by the Frontier Touring Company that the iconic Bryan Adams would be embarking on a national arena tour left fans across Australia overjoyed.  The excitement doesn’t stop there with today’s news that UK and European superstar Amy Macdonald is confirmed to support in what will be her first ever Australian performances. When Macdonald exploded into the musical […]

Metropolis Touring and Tombowler Presents DEATHSTARS Sweden’s DEATHSTARS are hailed by some, as the death-glammer kings of lust, glitter and sleaze! In the world of metal, that’s quite a reputation to live up to, and they certainly seem intent on doing so. Synthesized programming, uber-gothic touches and pounding riffs are a good enough place to start, as is their highly […]

Since their inception SUM 41 have been relentless, unapologetic, and unconcerned with musical boundaries. They continue to storm the globe with their unique meld of raucous punk-rock and thunderous metal whilst still delivering amazing live shows More rebellious and pissed off than ever, SUM 41 have now set their sights on their Australian fans and are set to deliver a […]

Today Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s Number 1 Blues & Roots Music Festival (Easter Weekend March 28 to April 1) brings to all Australian Fans an announcement very much close to their heart! This latest Bluesfest release focuses on our remarkable Australian, as well as New Zealand Artists, and brings a perfect selection of ‘well known’ and ‘up and coming’ home […]

Jimmy Barnes returns on Thursday 17th January to Trak, having tasted glory as the most successful Australian rock & roll singer, Jimmy Barnes has been there and back. Within a month of Cold Chisel finishing, Jimmy Barnes was on the road with a new band (1984) and soon released his first solo album, Bodyswerve, and it entered the charts at #1. Many #1 […]

KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment are proud to present LA alternative metal activists Otep live in Australia in 2013. Lead by artist, activist & intellectual loudmouth Otep Shamaya, Otep have been producing their own brand of uncompromising alternative metal since the later half of 2000.  Showcasing a fearless passion for justice & the preservation of the arts, Otep create uncompromising soundscapes […]

SECOND MELBOURNE SHOW!  ETIHAD STADIUM INTIMATE ARENA MODE – WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 INCLUDING MEET & GREET PACKAGES  WE told you it was going to be a MONSTER tour! Melbourne has always had the most KISS fans of any city in Australia and, once again, they’ve come out in force. The pre-sale for the Etihad Stadium (Intimate Arena Mode) show on […]

Grinspoon, one of Australia’s most loved live rock bands are hitting the road and coming your way. In September this year they released their seventh studio album, ‘Black Rabbits’ which made its ARIA chart debut at #8. It’s only fitting that with the release of a new album and now 7 Top Ten albums under their belt that the band […]

The Waterboys in their First Australian Tour- Performing cult classics and greatest hits plus new works from ‘An Appointment with Mr Yeats’ Live Nation are delighted to announce The Waterboys will make their first-ever visit to Australia this January. Mike Scott confirms that the show will be “a killer set of vintage Waterboys” to please their most ardent of fans, […]

KING CANNONS have two hometowns. The 6 piece rock n rollers started their life as a band in Auckland before making the jump over the Tasman to base themselves in Melbourne town.   Both cities have made huge contributions to what has shaped KING CANNONS and the band have decided to choose the start of each summer for annual celebrations. KING […]

DREAM ON DREAMER ANNOUNCE HEARTBOUND DELUXE EDITION OUT FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER THROUGH UNFD Dream On Dreamer have announced the Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed album Heartbound will be released November 30 through UNFD. Heartbound opened doors worldwide for the Melbourne post-hardcore six-piece, Dream On Dreamer. In the past 12 months they have completed 3 US Tours, a European tour, played […]

Punk rock legends DESCENDENTS; one of the most loved bands of any genre to have generated over several decades of popular music are headed back to Australia in 2013. This time they’re bringing a cross-section of the punk rock’s finest with them for massive shows with good vibes and fun times. Descendents + Bouncing Souls + Frenzal Rhomb + Bodyjar […]

UNFD, FETCH AGENCY, BLUNT & KILLYOURSTEREO PRESENTS- NORTHLANE WORLDEATER TOUR To most people within the Australian metal and hard-core scenes, the emergence of metal band Northlane has been somewhat of an overnight rise. Since the release of their debut album “Discoveries” on November 11 last year (11/11/11), the band has gone from strength to strength. Packing out rooms on their […]

It took 3 minutes for BLINK 182 to completely sellout their Melbourne show at the Myer Music Bowl. Brisbane fans were not far behind in the expediency with which tickets were feverishly snapped up. The Blink army has spoken, so Melbourne fans have a second and definitely final show at the Myer Music Bowl on Wednesday 27 February. Brisbane fans […]

Extreme  – With Special Guest Richie Kotzen Australian Tour 2013 Lennard Promotions are thrilled to present 90’s rock giants Extreme along with very special guest guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen live in Australia in 2013. Extreme won a legion of fans during the 80’s and 90’s selling over 10 million records including their global smash hit More Than Words. Known for […]

Dragon were rock n roll warriors of the late 70’s/early 80’s touring scene and emperors of excess. Their live shows were unsurpassed and their notorious rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle well documented.   Ever since ‘This Time’, Dragon have infused the hearts and consciousness of generations of New Zealanders and Australian’s with their raft of infectious hit songs such as ‘April Sun in Cuba’; ‘Are […]

Official tour press release: “Brighton-based duo Blood Red Shoes (Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell) have announced they will be making their first trip to Australian shores in 2012, playing two headline shows as well as at this year’s Pyramid Rock Festival at Phillip Island in Victoria and Peat’s Ridge Festival at Glenworth Valley in NSW. Blood Red Shoes released their […]

KISS and Mötley Crüe. On the same stage. On the same night. It‘s the news Australian fans have been waiting for with the spectacle of all spectacles announced today, KISS with very special guests Mötley Crüe will tour Australia in March 2013. Presented by McManus Entertainment, the summer’s biggest, baddest rock tour will hit Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Mackay and […]

Paul Simon to headline Bluesfest on Easter Monday! Today Bluesfest, Australia’s multi award winning Festival held over the long Easter Weekend (March 28 to April 1) treats its Audience and all Music lovers across the country to a massive Easter Monday surprise. Yes, it’s time to take a breath and sit down!! Paul Simon, multi-award and 13 time Grammy winner, […]

THE ANGELS – TAKE IT TO THE STREETS TOUR 2013 “I thought it’d take a lot longer for our new songs to get as big a reaction live as some of our classics,” says The Angels rhythm guitarist John Brewster. “But we’ve got young fans at our shows now who only know The Angels from hearing new songs like Waiting […]

PUSCIFER is an exploit that could only come from the mind of Maynard James Keenan.  PUSCIFER’s latest album ‘Conditions of My Parole’ was recorded amidst the wine barrels at Maynard’s Caduceus Cellars. It was the culmination of a three year period that introduced PUSCIFER to music fans and challenged the concept of what a band can be. Kerrang! exclaimed “whereas […]

CONVERGE UPS THE ANTE WITH BEST NEW MUSIC All We Love We Leave Behind Receives Acclaimed Reviews from Press Heavy music’s most established and innovative band, Converge will return to Australia in February 2013. Considered one of the most intense, important, and influential metal/hardcore bands of all time, the band’s latest album “All We Love We Leave Behind “ is the most integral album […]

NEIL YOUNG WITH CRAZY HORSE – ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR There have been a few whispers lately…the words ‘Neil Young’ and ‘Crazy Horse’, have been coupled tantalisingly with the word ‘tour’.  In the know fans have seen news about shows overseas and waited with growing anticipation for the official word. So it is with no small amount of delight […]

Already revealed to be representing the folk punk genre on the epic  2013 Byron Bay Bluesfest lineup, Dropkick Murphys and Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls will team up and take to the road next March/April, bringing with them Californian punks, Swingin’ Utters. Dropkick Murphys will come out swinging on the back of their new album SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD, due out […]