The wait is over – New Zealand’s much loved folk comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords are finally coming to Australia! The Frontier Touring Company will be bringing Kiwi funny men Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to visit fans on the other side of the Tasman for their first ever run of Australian headline shows this July. Jemaine said of […]

Cold Chisel Forced to Reschedule Thursday April 12 Melbourne Festival Hall Concert to Thursday April 19 Ian Moss involved in freak accident  Due to a freak accident to guitarist Ian Moss, the Cold Chisel show planned for Thursday April 12 at Festival Hall has been rescheduled to Thursday April 19. All tickets purchased are transferrable to the new show. If […]

Counting Crows fans, the bands new album Underwater Sunshine is due out very, very soon on April 13th, but the band want YOU to hear it right now, via the music player below.  So check it out and be sure to buy the album when it’s released shortly, by Sony Music.  PS: Make sure you give the player a few […]

This news in via Butch Walker: “What’s up friends?? I have missed chatting with you all about stuff, but a boy’s gotta work. And by work, I mean making music for me and people I like. The topic at hand though is….. Documentaries. Do you like them? I do. I watch them all the time. I also like them when […]

Marshall Amps have today announced the passing of it’s founder, Jim Marshall, aged 88.  A Marshall Amp is undoubtedly one of the most iconic symbols in rock music, without question. This official announcement via www.jimmarshall.co.uk “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning […]

Thanks to our friends at Via Vision we have a bunch of Alter Bridge Live At Wembley DVD’s to give away, yes that’s right, how cool is that? Given that it’s Easter and all, we could send you on an “Easter Egg” hunt and have you work hard for your prize, but we are going to make it as simple […]

GOJIRA ANNOUNCE L’ENFANT SAUVAGE AS TITLE OF NEW ALBUM – L’ENFANT SAUVAGE SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 22 ON ROADRUNNER RECORDS French metal act Gojira, easily one of the most buzzed about and beloved extreme bands of the past five years have revealed L’Enfant Sauvage as the title of their Roadrunner Records debut. The title translates to “The Wild Child.” […]

Empires of Eden is proud to announce the release of “Channelling the Infinite“, the third album from global recording project Empires of Eden. Japanese release date of June 1 through Rubicon Japan, rest of the world June 6 via Music Buy Mail. Conceived and orchestrated by Australian shredding maestro Stu Marshall (ex-Dungeon), the album features some of the most influential […]

SILVERSUN PICKUPS INVITE YOU TO THEIR NECK OF THE WOODS  New album produced by Jacknife Lee available in Australia May 4, 2012 Dangerbird Records and Warner Music Australia are excited to announce the release of the new record by the Grammy-nominated Silversun Pickups, Neck of the Woods, on May 4. The record was produced by the Grammy Award-winning Jacknife Lee (U2, Weezer, REM, Snow […]

Cover artwork and Track list for the album “Firebirth”, released on 1st June, have been decided – puzzle the new cover now!: better be skilled if you want to see it fully. Lugano – Cover artwork and track list have been decided for the new Gotthard album “Firebirth”, release date 1st. June by Nuclear Blast/Warnermusic (in Switzerland Musikvertrieb). A total of […]

Today we spoke with Scott Underwood from Train about the band’s new album as well as some great news for Australian fans… but, you’ll have to wait for that. You’ll be able to read the full interview in a week or so.  For now, here’s Scott’s take on the new album for a little tease… Can you give us some […]

Aussie rockers Cold Chisel release their first album in 14 years on April 6 and CinemaLive are celebrating with an exclusive live concert event screening via satellite to cinema screens right around Australia, from the band’s Sydney show on April 18. Fans can see the performance as it happens in glorious HD with Dolby 5.1 sound as the band play tracks from their new album […]

It’s been twelve years since Brit rockers Reef graced Australian shores, in June 2012, they return for a national tour. Reef’s killer live shows have gained them a huge following across the globe and made them a favourite at festivals, including Glastonbury and Reading. Reef formed in 1993, signing to Sony imprint S2 Records the following year. Their debut album […]

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Rival Sons. Raucous, blues-infused, legit. Meet, the hard rock band from California who have been decimating international markets with the rhythm and star quality of some of the greatest rock acts of all time. Hailed as “The unlikely saviours of American Rock” (Classic Rock) the Rival Sons quartet was brought together by a love of music, but also, in […]

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of Norwegian Glam RockersWIG WAM newest studio album “Wall Street” on May 18th 2012 in Europe and May 22nd in North America. Anticipated by the release of the single with the same title “Wall Street“, WIG WAM’s forthcoming album will not disappoint the fans, since the band still presents their classic blend of melodies & catchy choruses, blowing […]

STONE SOUR ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD FOURTH ALBUM BAND RECORDING WITH PRODUCER DAVID BOTTRILL IN IOWA, USA. ALBUM TO BE RELEASED LATE 2012 Stone Sour, the Gold-certified, Grammy-nominated rock band, are proud to announce that they will begin recording their fourth album in March for longtime label Roadrunner Records. With most of the new album already written, the band […]

SOUNDGARDEN RECORDS FIRST NEW SONG IN 15 YEARS FOR “MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS” END CREDIT TRACK “LIVE TO RISE” TO BE INCLUDED IN AVENGERS ASSEMBLE COMPILATION  AVENGERS ASSEMBLE AND THE AVENGERS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 20 March 28, 2012 – Marvel Music/Hollywood Records announce the return of Soundgarden with the release of the band’s first song in […]

After years of controversy, FIX: THE MINISTRY MOVIE will be released on April 10th. Raw and uncompromising, FIX is the story of the rock band MINISTRY — hard living in the fastest lane, told for every fan, or merely the morbidly curious, whomsoever wished that just for a few nights they might have an all access pass into the belly of the rock beast –a chance […]

NEW ROCK SUPERGROUP FLYING COLORS RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM TODAY   All-star band contains members of Dream Theater, Deep Purple and Alpha Rev While the band name Flying Colors might be unfamiliar to you, the members of this rock supergroup have individually sold millions of records and strong fan base around the world. Flying Colors‘  self-titled  debut album is released today through […]

McManus Entertainment are thrilled to announce British glam rock sensations, The Darkness are bringing their Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us tour to Australia in May 2012. It’s been six years since The Darkness toured here, and in 2012 Australian fans will be graced with the original line up of Justin Hawkins (vocals/ guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitars/ backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass), […]

Thanks to our friends at Chugg Entertainment, we’ve got one double pass to giveaway at each of the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney shows by Northwestern USA alt-country rockers Blitzen Trapper who are headed out to Australia for appearances at the Bluesfest in Perth and Bluesfest in Byron Bay. All you have to do to enter is simply email us mtrbwy@maytherockbewithyou.com […]

“After many successful years of writing, recording and touring we wish to announce our discontinuation as a group. From the many pubs, theatres, stadiums and festivals all across the world it was the fans that made our amazing story possible and we wish to thank them all. Thank you, and goodnight.” www.jettheband.com  

MAROON 5 Announce Highly Anticipated Fourth Album ‘Overexposed’ New Release Set to Debut June 22nd GRAMMY winning recording artist Maroon 5 have announced their highly anticipated fourth studio album. Overexposed is set to debut on June 22nd in Australia. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA over the last year, Overexposed  is a rich, pop-infused collection featuring  10 new tracks. The album was executive produced by Max Martin with additional tracks […]

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of HARDLINE’s new studio album entitled “Danger Zone” on May 18th in Europe and May 22nd in North America. Following the release of “Leaving The End Open”, HARDLINE’s mastermind and singer Johnny Gioeli did not realistically feel that another HARDLINE album would have seen the light of day sometime soon. It was again thanks to the insistence of Frontiers Records […]

One of the most prolific alternative rock bands to ever come out of Melbourne, Bellusira has raised the standard of the scene yet again. With the impending release of their latest single ‘Culprit’ to be dropped April 6th and a series of shows along the east coast, fans are waiting with bated breath for the highly anticipated new material and live performance from […]

In celebration of NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY on Saturday, April 21st 2012, renegade punk rock label DELERICT RECORDS are teaming up with TRASHPIT RECORDS to release a brand new split 7″ single featuring New York’s techno alternative rockers ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY with underground Kings of Schtick JD & THE FDCs. The Double A Sided Coloured Vinyl 7″ will feature the new FDC Single ‘Burn This City Down’ […]

TRIPLE M PRESENT HOODOO GURUS LIVE & INTERACTIVE WEBCAST EVENT SUNDAY 15TH APRIL, STARTING AT 10.00AM (AEST) Legendary rockers Hoodoo Gurus are celebrating 30 years of recorded history with the highlights so far including the release of their new greatest hits album GOLD WATCH: 20 GOLDEN GREATS and the upcoming DIG IT UP! TOUR which will see them take the […]

The Proclaimers return with their ninth studio album ‘Like Comedy’ on May 11, their first for UK label Cooking Vinyl.   DELUXE 2CD/ STANDARD CD/ DIGITAL SET FOR RELEASE MAY 11, 2012   Since making their legendary TV debut on The Tube, performing the classic song ‘Letter From America’, in an era when the charts were dominated by the likes of […]

Band taps Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and Rome as Album Guests So-Cal alternative rockers The Dirty Heads have announced their long-awaited new album, Cabin By The Sea, which will be globally released on Five Seven Music on June 19th.  The album, produced by Mario C., was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas and features collaborations with Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and Rome.  Cabin, the […]

Be The First Fan to Listen to the #TremontiProject In advance of the highly-anticipated release of his solo album ‘All I Was. All For Me’, Mark Tremonti is offering the unique opportunity for a lucky fan to be the first to hear the new album! Tremonti and FRET12 have teamed-up to launch the Tremonti Project Giveaway. Tremonti fans can visit […]