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JOHN MAYER announces 2019 Australian tour dates

JOHN MAYER announces 2019 Australian tour dates

JOHN MAYER will be kicking off his 2019 World Tour on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena, followed by three Australian concerts – one show only at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 25; Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on March 27; and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, March 29. The seven-time GRAMMY winner is known for numerous massive […]

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GRETA VAN FLEET adds second Sydney show – Announces THE STRUTS as special guests

GRETA VAN FLEET adds second Sydney show – Announces THE STRUTS as special guests

GRETA VAN FLEET, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, will play Australia for the first time early next year on their “March of the Peaceful Army” World Tour. The band’s first foray into Australian music venues has been met with an overwhelming response from their local fans with news that shows at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on January […]

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SEVENDUST Announce Australia & New Zealand Tour April 2019

SEVENDUST Announce Australia & New Zealand Tour April 2019

The legendary Sevendust returns to Australia and New Zealand in April 2019 – presented by MJR Presents and 24/7 Metal and Rock station/app The Faction! Sevendust are coming to celebrate their 2018 Rise Records release All I See Is War – a record that has energised fans all over the world. Pre-Sale tickets for the Sevendust AU/NZ tour go on sale 10AM AEST Thursday December 6 and General Tickets go on Sale […]

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DIVINYLS Announce February & March 2019 Australian Tour

DIVINYLS Announce February & March 2019 Australian Tour

Long is the time since billboards across the country have lit up with the name Divinyls. A brand synonymous with raw, exciting, and above all uncompromising rock ‘n’ roll. A band that won the heart of a nation and then eventually the world. That time has come again as founding member, guitarist and co-songwriter Mark McEntee returns in 2019 with […]

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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN – LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS returns to the Sydney Opera House in 2019

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN – LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS returns to the Sydney Opera House in 2019

Led Zeppelin Masters – the all Australian production featuring Adelaide’s Zep Boys and The Black Dog Orchestra – returns to the Sydney Opera House in January 2019 before heading off to tour UK and Europe. Now in its 4th year, Led Zeppelin Masters has gone from strength to strength and has become an international touring juggernaut.   Having played across all Australian capital cities […]

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THE BEASTS Announce New Album ‘Still Here’ Out 15th February & 2019 National Australian Tour

THE BEASTS Announce New Album ‘Still Here’ Out 15th February & 2019 National Australian Tour

After an extremely emotional final performance with the Beasts of Bourbon, Tex Perkins hit upon the idea of getting all of the band’s members, past and present into a recording studio with no particular agenda other than to do just that. It was more of a celebratory thing he had in mind than anything. Sadly, bassist Brian Hooper didn’t make it […]

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BUCKCHERRY Announces March 8th 2019 Release Of ‘Warpaint’. Watch The Video For ‘Head Like A Hole’.

BUCKCHERRY Announces March 8th 2019 Release Of ‘Warpaint’. Watch The Video For ‘Head Like A Hole’.

Buckcherry will release their new studio album, Warpaint, on March 8, 2019. The 12 song album, featuring 11 new Buckcherry songs along with their cover of the Nine Inch Nails track Head like a Hole, was produced by Mike Plotnikoff, whose last collaboration with the band was the platinum certified album, 15. Preorders for Warpaint will begin on January 11. Singer Josh Todd comments, “Good things come to those who wait and […]

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THRASH BLAST GRIND Philip H Anselmo & The Illegals, King Parrot, Palm, Potion Australian & NZ Tour March 2019

THRASH BLAST GRIND Philip H Anselmo & The Illegals, King Parrot, Palm, Potion Australian & NZ Tour March 2019

THRASH BLAST GRIND TOUR is back to appease the eyes and ears of metalheads all over Australia and New Zealand in March 2019! This new edition will be headlined by none other than the legendary Philip H. Anselmo and The Illegals on his first visit to Australia in over 5 years. He’ll be blasting powerhouse anthems from his days in […]

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RED CITY RADIO and NO TRIGGER announce 2019 Australian Tour

RED CITY RADIO and NO TRIGGER announce 2019 Australian Tour

Oklahoma City punk underdogs are bringing their latest and potentially greatest release ‘SkyTigers’ down under in 2019, accompanied by the ever-dedicated melodic hardcore outfit No Trigger. If the name doesn’t instantly ring a bell, fear not – you probably know who Red City Radio are. The Heartland punk band has flourished and grown in popularity without having any real help from the usual […]

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THE ANGELS Bring Their Highly Acclaimed Show Symphony Of Angels To Sydney & Melbourne In 2019

THE ANGELS Bring Their Highly Acclaimed Show Symphony Of Angels To Sydney & Melbourne In 2019

Hot off the heels of their sold-out performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, The Angels have announced two special dates of their highly acclaimed show Symphony Of Angels for Sydney and Melbourne in 2019. Under the musical direction of conductor and composer Rob John, the legendary band – featuring brothers Rick and John Brewster, Nick Norton, Sam Brewster and charismatic frontman Dave […]

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Sydney Good Things Festival Can No Longer Cater To Patrons Under The Age Of 18

Sydney Good Things Festival Can No Longer Cater To Patrons Under The Age Of 18

A message to our Sydney Under 18 ticket holders, Good Things Festival has some bad news for you. Patrons under the age of 18 will no longer be able to attend the Sydney event. Good Things Festival believes that live music and festivals are for everyone but unfortunately the NSW state government does not share the same view. Even though it is not […]

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ”Your Guardian Angel” Toyah’s Song – TOYAH CORDINGLEY R.I.P.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ”Your Guardian Angel” Toyah’s Song – TOYAH CORDINGLEY R.I.P.

Toyah Cordingley a beautiful, highly popular 24 year old animal and music loving young lady. Ms Cordingley’s body was discovered in the dunes at Wangetti Beach, north of Cairns, on October 22, a day after she was reported missing. Toyah was taken from us way too early. A young lady just walking her dog on a beach was murdered, in a […]

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SLAYER With Special Guests ANTHRAX And BEHEMOTH Announce Download Sideshows

SLAYER With Special Guests ANTHRAX And BEHEMOTH Announce Download Sideshows

United by their appearance on Download 2019, two of thrash metal’s Big Four SLAYER and ANTHRAX are joined by the Polish dark lords BEHEMOTH for two nights of absolute mayhem as they hit the unsuspecting folk of Brisbane at The Riverstage, and Adelaide’s AEC Arena this March. Tickets for the just announced Brisbane and Adelaide shows go on sale at 11am Wednesday, November 21. My Live […]

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TWELVE FOOT NINJA announce March 2019 “Upload” Headline Tour with VOYAGER in support

TWELVE FOOT NINJA announce March 2019 “Upload” Headline Tour with VOYAGER in support

Get ready. Twelve Foot Ninja are coming for their first headline tour of Australia in two years. The hard rock outfit have cemented a cult following off the back of their brand of genre–fusing heavy music. One of Australia‘s most innovative, and experimental rock bands, #1 on the AIRalbum chart, ARIA nomination for Best Hard Rock/Metal album, Winner of Best New Talent at the US Golden God Awards, and 16 million views of their clips on YouTube they have toured all over the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. Joining Twelve Foot Ninja on this tour is Perth band Voyager who have more than earned their place on a rare national tour of Australia‘s best prog metal. Saturday 2nd March will see Twelve Foot Ninja and Voyager kick off the tour at The Rosemount in Perth, then on to the ANU bar in Canberra on Friday 8th March, Saturday 9th March is Download Festival Sydney and Sunday 11th March Download Festival Melbourne, then kick on to Queensland on Friday 15th March at Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast and Saturday 16th March in Brisbane at The […]

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SLASH Ft Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Announce DEVILSKIN As Support Act For Australia & New Zealand 2019 Tours!

SLASH Ft Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Announce DEVILSKIN As Support Act For Australia & New Zealand 2019 Tours!

Grammy Award-winning, American rock guitarist SLASH and his band Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators are thrilled to announce New Zealand rock royalty Devilskin as the support act for their January/February 2019 tour, playing Baypark Arena in Tauranga and Spark Arena, Auckland in New Zealand, and arenas throughout Australia in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. “Devilskin have conquered their home territory New Zealand. Now it’s the rest of the world’s turn to surrender” – METAL HAMMER One of New […]

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Return to Australia for a Nationwide tour

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Return to Australia for a Nationwide tour

Live Nation is thrilled to announce that RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will make a long-overdue and highly-anticipated return Down Under in 2019. Playing their first Australian headline tour in twelve long years, Red Hot Chili Peppers will bring their unique funk-rock sound and high-energy performances to Australia and New Zealand for arena and outdoor shows this coming February – March. Ticket pre-sales […]

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KODALINE Announce 2019 Australian Tour

KODALINE Announce 2019 Australian Tour

Dublin’s anthemic indie-rockers, KODALINE return for the first time since their Sold Out 2014 Tour Best described as a sonic hybrid of mainstream American rock fused with British pop, KODALINE possess an inherently lush catalogue of songs, which spans three albums and mix pure energy and emotional meaning together into a romantic blend of power and relatability. KODALINE specialize in soaring, radio-ready guitar rock. Kodaline released […]

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GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL Announce Timetables and Local Support Acts

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL Announce Timetables and Local Support Acts

As the anticipation arises and the count down begins, Australia’s Good Things Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of local support acts added to the incredibly huge line up, reveal the timetables for the event and the launch of the Good Things Festival app for you to start preparing your day. Hailing from Melbourne, Stuck Out are the local support act for the Melbourne leg of the festival. After putting […]

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DOWNLOAD 2019 2nd Line Up Announcement

DOWNLOAD 2019 2nd Line Up Announcement

Sydney Saturday March 9 || Parramatta Park Melbourne Monday March 11 || Flemington Racecourse SUM 41 (Only Aus Shows) PENNYWISE (Only Aus Shows) THY ART IS MURDER || POLARIS TWELVE FOOT NINJA || SLAVES || VOYAGER Are set to join OZZY OSBOURNE (Only Aus Shows) SLAYER (Final World Tour) | JUDAS PRIEST (Only Aus Shows) | ALICE IN CHAINS   GHOST | RISE AGAINST  (Only Aus Shows) | THE AMITY AFFLICTION (Only Aus Shows) | ANTHRAX  HALESTORM (Only Aus Shows)| […]

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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces 2nd Show In Melbourne – Syd & Melb 1st Shows Sell Out!

GRETA VAN FLEET Announces 2nd Show In Melbourne – Syd & Melb 1st Shows Sell Out!

GRETA VAN FLEET, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, will play Australia for the first time early next year on their “March of the Peaceful Army” World Tour Fans in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland have been quick to secure their seats, and the shows at both Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on January 29 and Melbourne’s The Forum […]

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BRYAN ADAMS Is Returning To Australia In March 2019!

BRYAN ADAMS Is Returning To Australia In March 2019!

Following a limited run of regional shows in January, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams to Australia next March for his Shine A Light Tour! The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform for Melbourne audiences on Thursday 21 March at Rod Laver Arena before heading up the coast to perform at Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday 22 […]

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SLIPKNOT return with single and video for ‘All Out Life’

SLIPKNOT return with single and video for ‘All Out Life’

SLIPKNOT has returned with a brand new track, All Out Life.  The unrelenting new track is joined by an official music video – directed by the band’s own M. Shawn Crahan – which is streaming now on Slipknot’s official YouTube channel – watch here.  All Out Life is available now at all DSPs. SLIPKNOT’s Corey Taylor explained “All Out Life is a song that is trying to […]

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BIRDS OF TOKYO Announced As Special Guests On BON JOVI’S December Tour

BIRDS OF TOKYO Announced As Special Guests On BON JOVI’S December Tour

Global rock icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovicommence their massive stadium tour of Australia in just five weeks! It was confirmed today that ARIA Award winning band Birds of Tokyo have been confirmed as special guests on the tour which kicks off in Melbourne at the iconic MCG on Saturday 1st December, followed by Adelaide’s Botanic Park on Tuesday 4th December, Suncorp Stadium […]

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KARNIVOOL Announce The Road To UNIFY Tour

KARNIVOOL Announce The Road To UNIFY Tour

Karnivool are happy to announce an intimate run of shows in the lead up to Unify Gathering, to help dust off the guitars, make sure all the pedals are working, and to kick out the jams as only Karnivool can! It’s been a murky few years in the world of Karnivool, with the band hunkered down with various projects whilst […]

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KISS Announce End Of The Road World Tour For Australia 2019

KISS Announce End Of The Road World Tour For Australia 2019

After an epic and storied 45-year career that launched an era of rock n roll legends, KISS announced that they will launch their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named END OF THE ROAD. The initial tour announcement was made a month ago on the US America’s Got Talent, which sent the internet into overdrive with fans hoping their city would get […]

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Queensrÿche Announce New Album ‘The Verdict’

Queensrÿche Announce New Album ‘The Verdict’

Rock icons Queensrÿche have just announced their newest album The Verdict out March 1st via Century Media Records. The band’s forthcoming release was produced, mixed, and mastered by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Iced Earth, Hatebreed) at Uberbeatz in Lynwood, WA, Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA and Watershed Studio in Seattle, WA. Pre-orders and formats will be announced soon. In the meantime, the band has a Pledge pre-order campaign currently running HERE. […]

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AFI announce new song ‘Get Dark’ and EP ‘The Missing Man’ out Dec 7

AFI announce new song ‘Get Dark’ and EP ‘The Missing Man’ out Dec 7

It’s a morning of surprises for AFI fans, beginning with the release of new track “Get Dark”. The second surprise is that “Get Dark” is the first track from a special EP titled The Missing Man (Ex Noctem Nacimur), which was produced and mixed by AFI guitarist Jade Puget and is slated for a Friday December 7th release. “Get Dark” is available as an instant download […]

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REDHOOK Unveil New Single ‘Turn Up The Stereotype’ and Live Shows

REDHOOK Unveil New Single ‘Turn Up The Stereotype’ and Live Shows

After their 2018 debut single ‘Minute On Fire‘ exploded on YouTube with 1.8 million streams (largely thanks to fan-generated content) Sydney-based screaming rap-rock-electro-pop mutants RedHook have returned with their new single, ‘Turn Up The Stereotype‘. “I might be a fuck up, but at least my fuck ups are original,” roars vocalist Emmy Mack in the song’s psychotic two-step glitch breakdown, in a loud and furious […]

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ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS New Album Upside Down Flowers produced by Butch Walker out on November 16th

ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS New Album Upside Down Flowers produced by Butch Walker out on November 16th

When Andrew McMahon went “into the wilderness” he started a transformative journey that was both introspective and imaginative. That journey comes full circle with the release of his third full length album Upside Down Flowers available worldwide on November 16th, 2018 via Fantasy Records / Caroline Australia and available for pre-order now. Upside Down Flowers’ 11 songs are slice-of-life vignettes animated by McMahon’s vivid lyrics and […]

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LIZ PHAIR Announces East Coast Headline Dates, March 2019!

LIZ PHAIR Announces East Coast Headline Dates, March 2019!

“The cult of Liz Phair is a wonderful place” – SF Weekly “Phair was ahead of her time with Exile In Guyville … and she knows it. Bringing these songs back isn’t just for nostalgia’s sake. They’ve never been more relevant.” ?– Stereogum “Ms. Phair was defiant and sexual and unapologetic and vulnerable at once — a kind of girl-next-door casually swinging a […]

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