On the heels of the excitement from the recent announcements of their upcoming eighth studio album and their Blackbird festival in Wales next year, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE are releasing the first piece of music in over two years, “Silent Divide.” The track from the quartet, comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums, […]

Set to bring their immortal live performance back down under, prepare to experience EVANESCENCE in intimate fashion later this year, with the band today announcing three special headline Australian shows this October and November ahead of touring alongside Metallica for the M72 World Tour. Presented by Triple M, Destroy All Lines and TEG Live, fans can catch these once in a lifetime EVANESCENCE performances […]

Legendary rock drummer, Stewart Copeland, is returning to Australia & New Zealand for the first time in 18 years.  He will bring his ‘Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood, And Other Adventures’ show to our shores, following dozens of sold out shows across the UK. Stewart says, “Demand for this intimate new show has surpassed my expectations, and I can’t […]

UK rock band DON BROCO return swinging with their explosive new single Hype Man – a nu-metal-infused banger that captures the chaos of burnout and the lifeline of friendship. Out now via Fearless Records, the track marks another bold step in the band’s ever-evolving sound. With vocals that flip between rapped flows, soaring choruses, and guttural screams, Hype Man charges forward with crunchy guitars, pounding drums, and […]

With the worldwide excitement around the recently completed European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2026 leg for Australia. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater and will be the first tour of Australia since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist […]

Wheatus will return to Australia and make their long awaited live debut in New Zealand on an epic run of shows through January 2026 performing their iconic self titled album IN FULL! It has been 25 years since the release of the album and its timeless smash hit, Teenage Dirtbag, yet somehow the song is arguably the biggest it has ever been. You definitely know THAT song, but for those needing a reminder […]

Returning in 2026 for their first Australian headline run since 2017, prepare to witness American metal titans MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in all their dissonant glory next June, heading to arenas in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane joined by special guests MAKE THEM SUFFER and CURRENTS. Playing the biggest shows of their career in Australia, they will be opening on Wednesday 24 June at Margaret Court Arena […]

Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET will release their next full-length transmission SILOS on September 12 via Fearless Records. The album will feature two brand new tracks, six interludes, and several recently released songs. In typical STARSET fashion, fans are invited to immerse themselves in the band’s layered world via the songs, interludes, and the storylines. To coincide with the album news, the band has shared its cover of SHATTERED DREAMS. It’s STARSET‘s take on Johnny Hates Jazz‘s international hit Shattered […]

Releasing their most dauntless album to date earlier this year, Melbourne’s THORNHILL are set to celebrate their 2025 opus BODIES on home soil next February, marking both their first Australian shows since the album’s release and also the group’s biggest headline shows to date, joined in 2026 by special guests AMIRA ELFEKY (USA), PALEDUSK (Japan) and HEAVENSGATE. Commencing on Saturday 21 February in Brisbane, THORNHILL will then celebrate BODIES and other Thorny […]

After nearly a decade as an independent artist, Nashville-based pop-punk favorite Taylor Acorn officially signed to Fearless Records last month—marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Unapologetic and empowered, Acorn now announces her debut LP, Poster Child, following the critically acclaimed Survival in Motion (Deluxe) earlier this year. Following lead single Goodbye, Good Riddance—which solidified her as one of pop-punk’s most exciting and authentic rising voices—Acorn returns with Hangman, an electric guitar-driven […]

Australia, the wait is over: prepare to witness the beautiful chaos that is BETTER LOVERS next year, with the iconic hardcore group, consisting of Greg Puciato (vocals), Jordan Buckley (guitar), Will Putney (guitar, producer), Steve Micciche (bass) and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak (drums), primed to make their Aussie live debut in January 2026, joined by special guests SPLIT CHAIN and BLIND GIRLS. Kicking off on Friday […]

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals), Kyle Sipress (guitar), Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion), and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — have been tipped by Revolver for their ability to keep fans guessing two decades deep into their career and for their willingness to experiment with their sound. It’s this fearlessness that has allowed the band to remain as vital as ever. Now, the band is excited to announce […]

LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour, their first visit since 2013.  Now comes an exciting update for Australian fans, with 3 new shows added in response to extraordinary demand in the pre-sale period. These dates are: Brisbane Entertainment […]

Today MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career.  MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.  MUSTAINE also revealed that the multi-platinum superstar band will embark on a global farewell […]

The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and having a very special birthday party at the Sydney Opera House. To celebrate his landmark album For The Working Class Man, JIMMY BARNES is playing On The Steps at Opera House Forecourt, Sydney on Wednesday 10 December, proudly presented by MG Live and Face To Face Touring. Barnesy, as he’s affectionately known, will be playing the iconic […]

Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, the next chapter of heavy music folklore is already waiting to be told. Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is back once again for another round of alternative myth-making, bringing along a stellar roster of international legends, local heroes, and budding dreamweavers. With all three East Coast event dates 16+ and up, […]

LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – today announce their highly anticipated return to Australia in 2026 on the From Zero World Tour – their first visit since 2013.  Following last year’s monumental return and record-breaking milestones, Australian fans will have an opportunity to experience LINKIN PARK’s raw, high-octane performances, as the band celebrates […]

GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX BENT — are thrilled to announce the release of their forthcoming, three-song EP STRUCK DEAD. It arrives on October 31 via longtime label Roadrunner Records. Pre-order HERE. While it may only be three songs in length, in typical Trivium fashion, it packs a powerhouse punch, thanks to […]

Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia next year, with special guests Movements and Jack Kays. Due to massive demand for tickets in the presale period, a second show has been added for Sydney, on Saturday April 11 at Hordern Pavilion. The Australian leg will kick off with a huge outdoor show […]

AFI announce their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… due October 3rd via Run For Cover Records/Civilians. Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… marks the twelfth album from AFI and will include the lead single “Behind the Clock,” which ushers in the bold new era for the iconic band. Pre-order/save the album here. Alongside the new single, AFI share a music video directed by Gilbert Trejo. Speaking about the “Behind the […]

“CKY delivered the true grit, heart, and soul of live rock n’ roll and conquered this venue with a unrelenting barrage of harmony and groove. Believe me, if one attends a CKY show, be prepared for an onslaught of pure unabashed fun that needs to be experienced in a live setting” – The Pop Break “CKY isn’t a band who have […]

Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia in 2026, today announcing a national tour across April with special guests Movements and Jack Kays. The World Tour has been a massive undertaking, covering more than 60 dates across North America, Europe, UK and Latin America as it rolls out […]

Complicated. Genius. Iconic. There is only one Kim Dracula. From humble beginnings in our own Apple Isle to recognition as a bona fide international superstar collaborating with the likes of Korn’s Jonathan Davis to Tech N9ne, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and In This Moment; Kim Dracula’s journey is the stuff of legends. Hard work and sacrifice is a given, but at the end it is […]

FINGER ELEVEN, one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, are experiencing a vibrant, full circle moment. The multi-platinum Juno Award-winning group just criss-crossed America with long-time former labelmates Creed, revisiting the summer of ’99. “People were just smiling the whole time, it was contagious,” That infectious, invigorating energy helped FINGER ELEVEN enthusiastically complete their first new studio album in a decade, LAST NIGHT ON […]

A new chapter in the Biffy Clyro story is rapidly gathering momentum ahead of the September 26 release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Futique‘. Its first single ‘A Little Love‘ is still riding high on the Radio 1 A-list in the UK, and has featured at the band’s big festival moments at Glastonbury and Radio 1’s Big Weekend as well as at headline […]

Following a massive sold out Australian tour last year to mark the release of Gravity Stairs, multi-platinum, global-Award winning melodic luminaries Crowded House will embark on Australia Tour 2025 – Pop Up Shows, a rare and intimate tour this October and November. Trading arenas for small, atmospheric venues across the country, the band will bring their timeless catalogue to life in cozy settings, where fans can […]

The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and you’re all invited to the party! To celebrate his landmark album For The Working Class Man, JIMMY BARNES is hitting the road for the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour, proudly presented by MG Live and Face To Face Touring. Barnesy, as he’s affectionately known, will be playing the iconic album from start to finish, taking […]

“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 […]