Groundbreaking Band To Play Coachella and Way Out West Festival The groundbreaking, highly influential Swedish hardcore band Refused have announced a series of shows scheduled for summer 2012. This is the band’s first appearance since their breakup in the late ‘90s and will include performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 13th and 20th and the […]

Lit are back and are currently holed up in the studio of Butch Walker in Santa Monica recording a bunch of new material that is scheduled for an as yet untitled album release during 2012.  It has been over 7 years since their last album release, the self titled “Lit” and in that time,  the band tragically lost drummer, Allen […]

VAN HALEN ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW ALBUM,  A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released in the Australia on February 3, 4 days ahead of the U.S. which releases […]

ROADRUNNER RECORDS WELCOME FLORIDA ROCKERS SHINEDOWN AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘AMARYLLIS’ TO BE RELEASED MARCH 23 Roadrunner Records is delighted to welcome multi-platinum rock band Shinedown to the family. In addition, Roadrunner and Shinedown are excited to announce the much anticipated release of their new album, titled Amaryllis.  Amaryllis will arrive in stores and at all digital retailers on March […]

AOL NOISECREEP PREMIERES DEUCE, ‘AMERICA’+ VEVO VIDEO PREMIERE 1/10 AOL’s Noisecreep premiered Deuce’s his new single “America,” which will be featured on his debut solo album Nine Lives via Five Seven Music on March 27, 2012 worldwide. Deuce, ‘America’ Song Premiere: http://aol.it/z35Djp VEVO will premiere Deuce’s second video, ‘America’ January 10th, which is the follow-up to “Let’s Get It Crackin’” – http://bit.ly/deucelgic Deuce is also releasing his Nine […]

Australian 4 piece thrash band 4ARM have released an official web trailer for their much antisipated new album scheduled for a February 6, 2012 release through Rising Records. Now you have the opportunity to hear a little of what to expect on “Submission For Liberty”.   http://vimeo.com/34757864 “SUBMISSION FOR LIBERTY” OUT FEB 6 2012 WORLD WIDE www.4arm.net www.risingrecords.org

Official release below via www.tonyiommi.com “With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time.  Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful […]

DEATHRPROOF PR PRESENTS – AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE TOTE- January 26, 2012  Fear Like Us | Arrows | The Smith Street Band | Anchors  Darren Gibson | Quiet Steps | Lincoln Le Fevre | Foxtrot | Daybreak | The Union Pacific | Palisades | Toy Boats | Milestones | Nuclear Summer | Make More | Mr DNA | Cavalcade | Waiting […]

Gold Coast rockers Nine Sons of Dan have, today, released “She’s So Fine” as an exclusive iTunes bundle packaging the single and a bonus never before released acoustic version of the track. The five-piece will also release their debut EP “Landslide” to radio and retail in North America on January 16 2012. In Australia, “She’s So Fine”, which features Paramore […]

BIG DAY OUT 2012 OFFICIAL MOBILE APP IS HERE! NEW FEATURES INCLUDE SCHEDULE SYNC!   For release: Friday, 6 January, 2012: We’re celebrating the new year in style by giving Big Day Out fans with iPhones a gift – the super handy Big Day Out 2012 Mobile App is available to download NOW and it is set to enhance your festival experience by providing everything […]

  Here’s the latest updates from the land of The Living End…. THE LIVING END not only performed at the 2011 ARIA Awards, they also walked away with two shiny new gongs. The band took out the Best Rock Album and Most Popular Australian Live Artist at the awards, the latter a publicly voted award. Last weekend the band took […]

Australian hard rock band BabyJane signs a worldwide record deal with Sunset Records. Sunset signs hard rock act, BabyJane from Perth, Australia this week, Are You Listening? To hit stores January 24th, 2012. The debut BabyJane album entitled “Are You Listening?” is being up to be released on January 24, 2012, following its’ signing to Sunset Records this week. Multi […]

As the Soundwave 2012 machine keeps on rolling, yet another monster Sidewave has just been announced!  Check out this one! HATEBREED. Respected by peers. Revered by fans. An unstoppable force. The hardcore legends have been annihilating mosh pits throughout the globe for over 17 brutal years. HATEBREED’S music is like a universal language that so many speak and comprehend. Architects […]

IRON MAIDEN GUITARIST ADRIAN SMITH AND FORMER SikTh FRONT-MAN MIKEE GOODMAN HAVE JOINED FORCES FOR A BRAND NEW STUDIO PROJECT CALLED PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION. The forthcoming album fuses together two very different approaches to music – Mikee’s unique vocal tones and dark, yet colourful lyrics, and Adrian’s instantly recognisable guitar melodies and song writing prowess.  Adrian also plays bass throughout […]

4ARM  SIGN TO RISING RECORDS Australian 4 piece thrash band 4ARM have signed a record deal with Rising Records. The band’s label debut which will be their third studio album overall is scheduled for a February 6, 2012 release. The title of the album is “Submission For Liberty” and is the bands finest work to date. The album contains 10 ferocious tracks, blending ear-splitting […]

Mike Herrera, Tom Wisniewski, and Yuri Ruley who together make up legendary US punk rock trio, MxPx, have signed to El Shaddai Records for the Australian & New Zealand release of their next two projects. Label President Phil Kennedy commented “Having been fans of the band since the mid 90s we are super thrilled to be working with them.” El Shaddai Records will release […]

To all our friends, likers, readers & followers…thanks for all your support during 2011 and May The Rock Be With You over the holiday season! Have yourself a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a rockin’ 2012!  

JEFF SCOTT SOTO “Damage Control”, the new album by Jeff Scott Soto, is near completion and promises to deliver a one-two punch in the standard that is expected from the artist who has mastered the world of Melodic and Hard Rock music through the ages! The album is completed with appearances and co-writing by his current and former live line […]

LAMB OF GOD FIRST SINGLE ‘GHOST WALKING’ TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘RESOLUTION’ Ghost Walking is the hard-hitting first single from Resolution, Lamb Of God’s seventh studio album. Resolution is out on January 20 through Roadrunner Records Resolution is the follow up to their Grammy nominated album Wrath. Produced by Josh Wilbur, the album will feature 14 songs and will come in a digipak with artwork by longtime art director […]

JOE LYNN TURNER’s NEW SUNSTORM album pays tribute to his 80’s vocal sessions “Emotional Fire” out on Frontiers on February 24th in Europe and February 28th in North America Joe Lynn Turner’s popular AOR side project with German/American producer Dennis Ward, SUNSTORM, will release the third album entitled “Emotional Fire” on February 24th 2012 in Europe (February 28th in North America) on Frontiers […]

There is a new wave of artists that are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries. A DAY REMEMBER are at the forefront of this uprising redefining a genre that was desperately seeking creativity, 2011 has been a monstrous year for the Florida quintet. From topping billboard charts and being crowned MTV’s breakthrough artist of 2011 to selling out arena’s across […]

  THE USED FORMS NEW RECORD LABEL, ANGER MUSIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH HOPELESS RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM VULNERABLE – OUT MARCH 2012 December 16, 2011 – Hopeless Records is excited to announce their partnership with The Used and their label, Anger Music Group to release the highly anticipated 5th studio album, Vulnerable. “The Used are proud to announce the birth of […]

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL has cultivated the kind of connection with fans that most songwriters spend a lifetime pursuing. Since the release of their breakthrough debut album ‘Swiss Army Romance’ Chris Carrabba’s fearless honesty has inspired fierce loyalty with his fans whilst inadvertently becoming the soundtrack to an entire generation. Returning with their 6th studio album ‘Alter The Ending’ their most confident […]

The headline from a recent Billboard article says it all: “Like They Never Left.” Legendary British rockers BUSH, fronted by charismatic lead singer Gavin Rossdale, had more success in their first half dozen years of their career than most bands do in a lifetime. Forging a sound that would go on to characterize an entire decade releasing some of the […]

From a suburban Los Angeles garage to becoming a worldwide institution of rebellion, few bands boast a history like BAD RELIGION. 30 years on, the worlds still a mess and BAD RELIGION’S fiery songs are more relevant and necessary than ever. On their 15th studio album ‘The Dissent Of Man’ BAD RELIGION pushes the boundaries of music as much today […]

2012 BIG DAY OUT LOCAL ARTIST ADDITIONS! NATIONAL TIMETABLES NOW ONLINE! The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx tag team in an Australian first on the Skate Stage in Perth and Adelaide! Hi everyone, The full picture of what’s in store is now reaching completion.    Of course there is always more to discover on the day.   The Big Day Out […]

Give it to me good ! TRIXTER are firing up the engines for their comeback album ! Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of TRIXTER for the worldwide release of the band’s reunion album in the spring of 2012 ! Formed in Paramus, New Jersey during 1983, TRIXTER would learn their chops playing live in the club circuit […]

The new AOR dream rising from Sweden ! SONIC STATION to debut in February 2012 on Frontiers Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing to the label of a brand new Artist SONIC STATION for the release of their self titled debut album on February 24th 2012 in Europe and February 28th in North America. SONIC STATION is a new Westcoast-AOR Project put together […]

Featuring the soaring vocals of Sean Peck (Cage), the arrangement of the classic Christmas anthem is taken into the epic realm of heavy metal. All proceeds from Itunes will go to the charity “Metal For Cancer” to support cancer research. This is available for a strictly limited time. Empires of Eden’s creator Stu Marshall comments: “This track came into being […]

Vintage Trouble are bringing their live-wired, straight-shootin, dirty-mouth’d pelvis-pushin’ juke music to Australia for the first time East Coast show dates announced for January 2012 including 3 dates at Sydney Festival, Spiegeltent and the East Brunswick Club – Melbourne Hailing from Los Angeles, California Vintage Trouble put the soul back into rock. Vintage Trouble is a sensational, soulful four-man band […]