Category: Music News

Good Things Festival 2025 Reveals Dates & Venues Including A New Home In Sydney!

Good Things Festival 2025 Reveals Dates & Venues Including A New Home In Sydney!

Are you ready for some extremely good things ahead? Good Things come to those who wait and Good Things Festival, Australia’s largest and favourite travelling music festival is set to make its way up the East Coast once again in December 2025. A stalwart highlight on the Australian musical calendar, today we’re thrilled to reveal our Good Things Festival dates and venues for […]

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EVERCLEAR announce ‘Sparkle and Fade’ 30th Anniversary Tour. Performing shows across Australia this coming November & December.

EVERCLEAR announce ‘Sparkle and Fade’ 30th Anniversary Tour. Performing shows across Australia this coming November & December.

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, have announced November / December Australian dates for their Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. Everclear’s platinum-selling, major-label debut album, had a massive impact in 1995 with its chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” making Everclear a household name and catapulting the band into the masses. The acclaimed […]

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Announce 2025 Australian Headline Tour With Special Guests While She Sleeps & The Devil Wears Prada

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Announce 2025 Australian Headline Tour With Special Guests While She Sleeps & The Devil Wears Prada

Australia, come wake the demon this October when British mainstays BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE return down under for their biggest ever Australian headline tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album The Poison as well as a horde of fan-favourites, joined by special guests WHILE SHE SLEEPS (USA) and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (USA). Commencing on Wednesday 15 October in Melbourne, this epic arena run will journey to […]

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DON BROCO Sign To Fearless Records & Unleash Blistering Single ‘Cellophane’, Touring Australia Nationally This September

DON BROCO Sign To Fearless Records & Unleash Blistering Single ‘Cellophane’, Touring Australia Nationally This September

UK rock juggernauts DON BROCO are charging into a bold new era with the release of their explosive new single Cellophane, out now via their new label home, Fearless Records. The track launches alongside the announcement of their forthcoming US, UK and Australian tour dates. Blending biting riffs, stomping drums, and a vocal performance that flips effortlessly between smooth melodies, snarled verses, and angsty […]

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SLIPKNOT Announce Deluxe Reissue Of Seminal Self-Titled Debut Album – In Stores Sept 5 via Roadrunner Records

SLIPKNOT Announce Deluxe Reissue Of Seminal Self-Titled Debut Album – In Stores Sept 5 via Roadrunner Records

*Box set includes exclusive new artwork and unseen imagery collected from the band’s personal archives. *59 recordings including Slipknot’s legendary Indigo Ranch demos / mixes, live versions and other rarities – 40 of them unreleased – across 6 colour LPs *9 new Slipknot collectors photo cards SLIPKNOT announce Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) – a deluxe reissue celebrating the release of their […]

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THE DARKNESS Announce Australian and New Zealand 2026 Tour

Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are set to make their triumphant return to Australia and New Zealand in February, 2026 for an epic run of summer shows, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston and Melbourne, plus two big nights in Auckland and Wellington. Following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their […]

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THE LIVING END Announce New Album And National Capital City Tour

THE LIVING END Announce New Album And National Capital City Tour

Rock icons The Living End have announced details of their first album in eight years ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll’ (September 26, BMG) – eleven new songs that make up their leanest, fiercest, most locked-and-loaded statement to date, highlighted with today’s release of the title track. To ring in this momentous occasion, the punk rock trio are going do what they do […]

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I PREVAIL Announces Fourth Studio Album ‘Violent Nature’ Out September 19 & Shares Music Video For ‘Rain’

I PREVAIL Announces Fourth Studio Album ‘Violent Nature’ Out September 19 & Shares Music Video For ‘Rain’

Grammy-nominated rock band I Prevail have announced their fourth studio album Violent Nature set for release September 19 via Fearless Records. They also released their third single off the record, Rain with an accompanying music video. Rain is a powerful, emotionally charged track showcasing the band’s ability to balance heaviness with vulnerability. It feels both aggressive and cleansing as it explores the weight of suffering and the relief that comes with […]

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ONE OK ROCK Announce Australian 2026 Headline Tour With Special Guest Stand Atlantic

ONE OK ROCK Announce Australian 2026 Headline Tour With Special Guest Stand Atlantic

Wherever you are in 2026, make sure you don’t miss Japanese megastars ONE OK ROCK returning down under for their biggest ever Australian Tour, bringing their animated live show to the East Coast next March, joined by very special guest STAND ATLANTIC. Commencing proceedings on Thursday 12 March next year at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, the DETOX Australian tour will enamour at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion […]

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Deaf Havana share new song “Car Crash” off upcoming album ‘We’re Never Getting Out’

Deaf Havana share new song “Car Crash” off upcoming album ‘We’re Never Getting Out’

Accepting yourself is one of the most daunting, challenging and altering things you can do in this life. To see every asset of your being, the good and the bad, the wins and the failures, the lessons and the mistakes, all in the same light, and use the clarity uncovered to push you forward into ever greater things, it takes […]

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Debut First New Track Of 2025 ‘Hallelujah’

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Debut First New Track Of 2025 ‘Hallelujah’

On the heels of a successful tour alongside Baby Metal, Black Veil Brides are back with their first piece of new music since 2024’s chart-topping single Bleeders. The band – comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian Coma – return to their roots with the aggressive new track Hallelujah. The Tampa Florida based choir “One Voice […]

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Alter Bridge to Release Their 8th Album on Jan 9, 2026

Alter Bridge to Release Their 8th Album on Jan 9, 2026

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The […]

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Park Waves Festival Is Set To Travel Australia-Wide In 2026 & The Line-Up Is Here

Park Waves Festival Is Set To Travel Australia-Wide In 2026 & The Line-Up Is Here

Roll up, roll up and prepare for the most ambitious undertaking by any band in Australian touring history in 2026! In an Australian first, the circus is coming to town next February and March when PARK WAVES, the curated travelling festival from Australian metal juggernauts PARKWAY DRIVE, arrives for its Australian debut. Witness some of the biggest names in the heavy scene […]

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BABYMETAL Releases Explosive New Single/Video ‘Kon! Kon! Feat. Bloodywood’ From Upcoming Album ‘METAL FORTH’ Out August 8.

BABYMETAL Releases Explosive New Single/Video ‘Kon! Kon! Feat. Bloodywood’ From Upcoming Album ‘METAL FORTH’ Out August 8.

BABYMETAL have released the explosive new single Kon! Kon! featuring Bloodywood. This is the fifth single off their upcoming album METAL FORTH out on August 8 via Capitol Records. They also put out an accompanying music video for the song, filmed at their show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, that showcases their high-octane performance with Bloodywood. They are currently on tour together on their biggest North American tour to date. […]

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SEBASTIAN BACH Sells Out Melbourne Show – Announces 2nd Exclusive Melbourne ONLY Show Playing SLAVE TO THE GRIND In Full

SEBASTIAN BACH Sells Out Melbourne Show – Announces 2nd Exclusive Melbourne ONLY Show Playing SLAVE TO THE GRIND In Full

Following the announcement of his highly anticipated Australian tour — performing Skid Row’s iconic self-titled debut album in its entirety — rock legend Sebastian Bach sold out his first Melbourne show in days. In response to overwhelming demand, Bach has confirmed a second Melbourne date at The Forum on Monday November 24th. As an exclusive Melbourne only event to thank his Melbourne fans, this show will feature a full live performance […]

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce Headline Tour Dates While In ANZ with Metallica

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce Headline Tour Dates While In ANZ with Metallica

Exactly two years since their last visit, Suicidal Tendencies return in late 2025 with a series of firsts, which is not something often associated with a band well into their fifth decade! ST will be in Australia as special guests on the monstrous Metallica M72 tour along with Evanescence. However, not being people to sit on their hands, the Suicidal crew will be filling their ‘off’ days […]

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THE SPILL CANVAS hit Australia this week, and frontman Nick Thomas Talks Touring, Sobriety, and the Power of Connection!

THE SPILL CANVAS hit Australia this week, and frontman Nick Thomas Talks Touring, Sobriety, and the Power of Connection!

As EMO stalwarts The Spill Canvas prepare to bring their long-awaited tour to Australian shores for the first time alongside The Juliana Theory, fans can expect more than just a nostalgic set. It’s a celebration of two decades of music, marked by full album performances and, more profoundly, a deep reconnection between artists and audience. For frontman Nick Thomas, ‘’this debut in […]

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ARCHITECTS Announce Australian Headline Tour

ARCHITECTS Announce Australian Headline Tour

Today, British heavyweights Architects announce an Australian headline tour for December 2025, with special guests House Of Protection and PRESIDENT. Presented by Live Nation, Architects will be heading to our shores to promote their new album The Sky, The Earth and All Between, which debuted No.8 on the ARIA overall album chart and No.2 on the ARIA physical album chart.  The tour will kick off in Melbourne at Festival Hall on Thursday December 11, […]

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ALL TIME LOW Announce Highly-Anticipated New Album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’ Due October 17 & Band Unveils New Single ‘The Weather’

ALL TIME LOW Announce Highly-Anticipated New Album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’ Due October 17 & Band Unveils New Single ‘The Weather’

Multi-platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low – Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick — known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely loyal fanbase, announce the forthcoming release of their tenth full-length studio release, Everyone’s Talking!, due on October 17 via their own imprint, Basement Noise Records, in partnership with Photo Finish Records/Virgin Music Group. Having embarked on a bold new era earlier this month with the release […]

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TAYLOR ACORN Signs To Fearless Records, Shares New Single + Video ‘Goodbye, Good Riddance’

TAYLOR ACORN Signs To Fearless Records, Shares New Single + Video ‘Goodbye, Good Riddance’

Unapologetic and empowered, Nashville-based powerhouse Taylor Acorn returns with her triumphantly vengeful new single, Goodbye, Good Riddance. The highly anticipated track—her first release since the deluxe edition of her acclaimed album Survival in Motion—marks the beginning of a bold new era, out now via Fearless Records. Having grown up immersed in the ’90s and early 2000s punk/pop rock scene, Acorn is now leaving her own mark on the […]

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ICE NINE KILLS Take Fans Down The Rabbit Hole Into ‘The Great Unknown’ With New Single And Music Video Inspired By The Matrix

ICE NINE KILLS Take Fans Down The Rabbit Hole Into ‘The Great Unknown’ With New Single And Music Video Inspired By The Matrix

RIAA Gold-Certified horror metal madmen Ice Nine Kills unleash The Great Unknown, a hard-hitting, high-concept single and video sees the band stepping into the glitching heart of dystopian sci-fi inspired by The Matrix. The Great Unknown pairs cinematic worship with melodic grandeur, pushing Ice Nine Kills‘ signature sound into uncharted territory while retaining the polish, precision, and razor-wire wit that have defined the INKverse to date. […]

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DON BROCO To Start World Tour In Australia This September!

DON BROCO To Start World Tour In Australia This September!

“It was a sea of lost phones, crowd surfing, circle pits and items of clothing being swung like propellers — and you won’t catch one person complaining. They left everything out there and it felt like we’d all climbed a mountain together. And it was glorious – glorious, glorious carnage!” TheManc.com “A better live show you will not see anywhere. It was fun, […]

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UK 80’s Icon Wendy James announces Transvision Vamp Australian tour dates

UK 80’s Icon Wendy James announces Transvision Vamp Australian tour dates

British pop rock band Transvision Vamp are bringing their 80’s smash hits down under for the first time in almost three decades. Headlining cities across Australia in February 2026, the group will be playing the nostalgia-filled favourites you know and love. Rising to fame in the late 80’s, Transvision Vamp enjoyed unbelievable success in Australia. With their top single “Baby I Don’t Care” reaching number […]

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RICK PRICE Celebrates ‘TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN’ 30th Anniversary Album Tour

RICK PRICE Celebrates ‘TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN’ 30th Anniversary Album Tour

Back in April 1995, Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price released “River of Love”, the first single from his much-loved album Tamborine Mountain, which followed in July of that year. The single, along with the album, made an instant impact on the ARIA Charts, cementing Rick’s place as one of the country’s most enduring musical talents. Produced by Rick and acclaimed New […]

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40 years in the making, BOOM CRASH OPERA hit the road for Hands Up In The Air – The Singles Tour 2025

40 years in the making, BOOM CRASH OPERA hit the road for Hands Up In The Air – The Singles Tour 2025

They say life begins at 40 – and that may just be true for Boom Crash Opera. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, the beloved Australian band is embarking on a massive national tour: Hands Up In The Air – The Singles Tour 2025, presented by Triple M. The tour will hit every state, kicking off in Queensland on October 3, and running until […]

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HOTHOUSE FLOWERS Irish Icons First Australian and New Zealand Tour In Over Two Decades Announced For February, 2026

HOTHOUSE FLOWERS Irish Icons First Australian and New Zealand Tour In Over Two Decades Announced For February, 2026

Renowned for their explosive blend of rock ‘n’ roll, Irish folk and American gospel, Ireland’s legendary Hothouse Flowers, are set to return to Australia for the first time in 20 long years for a highly anticipated tour in February 2026.  The Dubliner’s passionate fusion of rock, folk and gospel has captivated audiences worldwide for the last four decades. From their humble street […]

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KARNIVOOL Release First New Single In Four Years

KARNIVOOL Release First New Single In Four Years

As with everything Karnivool does, “Drone” is very much worth the wait. Lifted from the larger body of work that can finally be seen on horizon (not long now, we promise), “Drone” reminds us why the Perth prog rockers are without peer and patience is rewarded. “Drone’ is the sound of Karnivool entering a new era — a slow-cooked journey […]

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AC/DC – DUE TO HUGE DEMAND 2ND & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOWS IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE

AC/DC – DUE TO HUGE DEMAND 2ND & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOWS IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE

AC/DC NATIONAL TOUR DATES:  Wednesday 12 November – Melbourne Cricket Ground, on sale NOW TICKETEK *NEW SHOW Sunday 16 November – Melbourne Cricket Ground, on sale NOW TICKETEK Friday 21 November – Sydney Accor Stadium, on sale NOW TICKETEK *NEW SHOW Tuesday 25 November – Sydney Accor Stadium, on sale NOW TICKETEK Sunday 30 November – Adelaide bp Adelaide Grand Final, on sale NOW TICKETMASTER Thursday 4 December – Perth Optus Stadium, on sale 1pm local TICKETEK Sunday 14 December – Brisbane Suncorp Stadium, on sale NOW TICKETEK *NEW SHOW Thursday 18 December – Brisbane Suncorp […]

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GOOD CHARLOTTE Return With New Album MOTEL DU CAP Out August 8 + New Single “REJECTS” Out Now

GOOD CHARLOTTE Return With New Album MOTEL DU CAP Out August 8 + New Single “REJECTS” Out Now

Today, multi-platinum rock superstars, Good Charlotte, officially announce their upcoming album Motel Du Cap out Friday 8 August via Atlantic Records. Pre-order HERE. The upcoming album marks a bold return to their roots while forging new ground as the band readies to deliver their most personal record to date. Motel Du Cap is Good Charlotte’s eighth studio album and comes seven years after their previous release, Generation Rx. The initial spark […]

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BIFFY CLYRO Announce New Album “FUTIQUE” Out September 26

BIFFY CLYRO Announce New Album “FUTIQUE” Out September 26

The return of Biffy Clyro with the recent single ‘A Little Love‘ impacted in a way that reflects their status as festival-headlining favourites with three UK #1 albums to their name. It premiered as Radio 1’s Hottest Record and received its first major live moment during their set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, before firing straight to #1 on the UK’s Official […]

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