“Max Cavalera’s stage presence is a powerful rallying cry, whipping up the crowd with his signature gruff vocals and commanding energy. Soulfly’s set was unrelenting, with the pit a swirling storm of metal chaos. By the time they launched into ‘Jumpdafu*kup’ and the closing anthem ‘Eye for an Eye’ during the encore, the entire room was in full frenzy mode, a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

“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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]