Category: Music News

ANVIL Announce Australian Tour

ANVIL Announce Australian Tour

The demigods of Canadian Metal ANVIL return to Australia this November to celebrate their 40th Anniversary! It’s time for a heavy metal celebration! “the honesty and passion that this trio conveys through its music is absolutely priceless” – Get Ready To Rock With 16 albums under their belt and their 17th one on the way, ANVIL pride themselves as being one of the most hardworking bands on […]

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RICK PRICE – Brought to Life A ‘Dead Man Walkin’ Tour

RICK PRICE – Brought to Life A ‘Dead Man Walkin’ Tour

Heaven knows Rick Price has enjoyed the type of enduring success that many struggling young artists will only ever dream of.  His musical journey started early on in Beaudesert, a small semi-rural community south of Brisbane. This year Rick celebrates the 25th Anniversary of his debut album, ‘Heaven Knows’. This album set Rick on a soaring trajectory with smash hits, Heaven […]

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THE GETAWAY PLAN add Canberra and Central Coast shows to ‘Other Voices Other Rooms Tour’

THE GETAWAY PLAN add Canberra and Central Coast shows to ‘Other Voices Other Rooms Tour’

The Getaway Plan will be embarking on a tour performing their critically acclaimed  album, ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms’.  The band’s breakthrough album reached #3 ARIA Australian Album chart and  #1 on the AIR album charts. Having already sold out Saturday September 9th at The Corner Hotel and announcing a second Melbourne show Sunday September 10th. The Getaway plan have now […]

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Amy Lee of Evanescence: Photo Credit: P.R. Brown.

EVANESCENCE announce new studio album ‘Synthesis’ + release first taste of album

EVANESCENCE announce their fourth studio album SYNTHESIS to be released later this year via Sony Music Entertainment Australia. SYNTHESIS will feature a re-imagining of some of EVANESCENCE’s best-loved songs with the spotlight on full orchestra, electronics combined with the band and Amy Lee’s virtuoso piano and voice. The band released the first taste of the album with a stunning new reworking of the band’s biggest hit, ‘Bring Me To […]

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UNIFY 2018 Lineup Announcement

UNIFY 2018 Lineup Announcement

UNIFIED Music Group, THE HILLS ARE ALIVE and RED HILL ENTERTAINMENT are proud to announce the hugely successful UNIFY will return in January 2018, featuring headline performances from THE AMITY AFFLICTION, PARKWAY DRIVE and ARCHITECTS as part of a 29-band lineup over two nights. The fourth instalment of Australia’s only heavy music boutique camping festival will take place over two nights from January 12 to 13 at the wonderfully green […]

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ROGER WATERS ‘US + THEM’ Australia 2018

ROGER WATERS ‘US + THEM’ Australia 2018

Rock icon ROGER WATERS will bring his critically acclaimed US + THEM tour to Australia in February 2018, touring here for the first time since his phenomenal The Wall Live broke sales records in 2012. Currently underway in North America, the tour has garnered rave reviews – hailing as a triumph the “eye-popping” production and the “spectacular” set-list drawn from classics in the Floyd canon and […]

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BECK ‘Colors’: Follow up to Grammy album of the year ‘Morning Phase’ out October 13

BECK ‘Colors’: Follow up to Grammy album of the year ‘Morning Phase’ out October 13

Hailed in advance by Rolling Stone as a “euphoric blast of experimental pop,” Beck’s 13th album Colors has been confirmed for an October 13 release on EMI Music Australia. Possibly the most aptly titled work in Beck’s storied discography, Colors unfolds in an intoxicating rainbow of auditory tricks and treats, making it a shoo-in for the summeriest smash of the Spring season. The newest advance taste of […]

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MUSE announce NOTHING BUT THIEVES as very special guests for both Australian shows | No further shows to be added – final tickets on sale now

MUSE announce NOTHING BUT THIEVES as very special guests for both Australian shows | No further shows to be added – final tickets on sale now

Frontier Touring are thrilled to confirm that English five-piece Nothing But Thieves will join Muse as special guests at their Sydney and Melbourne arena shows this December. With no further dates to be added to the tour and limited tickets remaining, fans are encouraged to act quickly to not miss one of the best live shows in the world! The two bands are no strangers […]

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THE LOCKHEARTS release video for ‘Ride Home’ and it ROCKS

THE LOCKHEARTS release video for ‘Ride Home’ and it ROCKS

Sydney’s favourite Old Mates Block Party execs The Lockhearts have officially released their new music video for their latest single Ride Home. Filmed entirely on hand-built miniature sets made by The Media Collective, Ride Home is the first video release from their upcoming debut album,Americana Doom Fuzz, out via Golden Robot Records in early 2018. Award-winning Director and longtime friend, Tanzeal Rahim helmed the video, following on from the success of the […]

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RICK PRICE and JACK JONES make a comeback with their new studio album ‘California Dreaming’ set for release September 29

RICK PRICE and JACK JONES make a comeback with their new studio album ‘California Dreaming’ set for release September 29

Sony Music Entertainment Australia is excited to announce the upcoming release of Rick Price and Jack Jones’ brand new studio album, CALIFORNIA DREAMING on September 29th, available to pre-order now! A tribute to the west-coast California sounds of the 60’s & 70’s has been beautifully recorded by Australian music legends, Rick Price and Jack Jones with Rick at the production […]

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DON BROCO Announce First Ever Australian Tour

DON BROCO Announce First Ever Australian Tour

If you’re looking for sing-a-long summer floor filling anthems, more swagger than Jay Z and infectious pop rock alchemy then DON BROCO is your new favorite band!! DON BROCO are quite clearly aiming for the stars leaving a trail of sold out venues in the UK in their wake. In November this year they will headline a 10,000 capacity venue in London but […]

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STEVIE NICKS – 2nd and Final Sydney Show Added to 24 Karat Gold Tour with special guests Pretenders

STEVIE NICKS – 2nd and Final Sydney Show Added to 24 Karat Gold Tour with special guests Pretenders

Superstar singer-songwriter STEVIE NICKS will perform a second and final Sydney show when she brings her 24 Karat Gold Tour to Australia this November. Joining Stevie for these special concerts are the legendary PRETENDERS, fronted by Chrissie Hynde. Due to overwhelming demand Stevie Nicks and Pretenders will perform a final show at the ICC Sydney Theatre on Wednesday, November 8. Fans will be treated to full, […]

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COLD CHISEL announce live album details and Hobart show!

COLD CHISEL announce live album details and Hobart show!

The legendary Cold Chisel has announced today that they will play a special one-off show on the Wrest Point Lawns in Hobart on Wednesday, 22 November to launch their biggest ever live release. It will be the first time Cold Chisel has played in Tasmania since their massive Light The Nitro Tour back in 2011 (which remains the biggest grossing tour ever by an Australian-based band). 2015’sOne Night Stand Tour was […]

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KING PARROT Announce ‘Ugly Produce’ Australian Tour Dates

KING PARROT Announce ‘Ugly Produce’ Australian Tour Dates

Australia’s unhinged extreme metal villains KING PARROT return with Ugly Produce, their third and finest long player to date, on September 22. To top it off, the boys are announcing an Australia tour this December. They’ll be bringing Brisbane’s sloom metal kings DISENTOMB along for the ride, along with freshly signed EVP Recordings label mates PAGAN. King Parrot’s latest venture is ten tracks […]

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INTRODUCING VB HARD YARDS

INTRODUCING VB HARD YARDS

Calling all hard working musos. Victoria Bitter and FBi Radio are teaming up to bring you VB Hard Yards – an opportunity for local bands to play with rock heroes Cosmic Psychos this November. The VB Hard Yards initiative will lend a helping hand to the Sydney rock community who are hard up for places to play following a decline […]

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WHITESNAKE’S Classic ‘1987’ album gets Super Deluxe Edition for 30th Anniversary

WHITESNAKE’S Classic ‘1987’ album gets Super Deluxe Edition for 30th Anniversary

Whitesnake had already released a string of Top 10 albums in the UK, Europe & Japan before the band conquered the entire world with its 1987 record, which was certified multi-platinum and featured the smash single Here I Go Again. The classic album turns 30 this year and Parlophone is celebrating with four new versions, including an expansive boxed set. WHITESNAKE 1987: SUPER DELUXE EDITION will be available on […]

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DEAF HAVANA confirms sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in September

DEAF HAVANA confirms sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in September

In addition to their national tour dates supporting fellow Brits Placebo next month, Deaf Havana are thrilled to announce sideshows for Sydney and Melbourne. They’ll hit the stage at Melbourne’s Ding Dong Lounge on Thursday September 7 followed by Oxford Art Factory, Sydney on Wednesday September 13.  Pre-sale commences 2.00pm on Friday August 18 until 5pm, Sunday August 20, with tickets on sale to general public from 9.00am on […]

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THE TEMPER TRAP announce homecoming shows for Melb & Syd in Nov + new music on the horizon

THE TEMPER TRAP announce homecoming shows for Melb & Syd in Nov + new music on the horizon

Frontier Touring are pleased to confirm The Temper Trapwill return to Australian soil to play Sydney’s Metro Theatre on Wednesday 22 November and Melbourne’s The Croxton Bandroom on Thursday 23 November. These shows will mark the band’s first time back in Australia since their co-headline tour with Garbage last year in November and December and their sell out headline tour last May. The homecoming […]

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STEVIE NICKS – 24 Karat Gold Tour – with very special guests Pretenders

STEVIE NICKS – 24 Karat Gold Tour – with very special guests Pretenders

Superstar singer-songwriter STEVIE NICKS today announced her return to Australia for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Gold shows this November. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 18 at 11am. Joining Stevie for these special concerts are the legendary PRETENDERS, fronted by Chrissie Hynde. Fans will be treated to full, individual sets by Stevie Nicks and Pretenders […]

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Dweezil Zappa Celebrates 50 Years of Frank – Australia & New Zealand 2018

Dweezil Zappa Celebrates 50 Years of Frank – Australia & New Zealand 2018

David Roy Williams in collaboration with Principal Entertainment present Dweezil Zappa, son of the legendary Frank Zappa, celebrating 50 years of Zappa with a series of concerts and exclusive guitar masterclasses in Australia & New Zealand in early 2018. Sheik Yerbouti next February, 2018 as the legendary music of Frank Zappa is celebrated live on stage by the man’s prodigiously […]

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FUTURE OF THE LEFT Announce Australian Tour

FUTURE OF THE LEFT Announce Australian Tour

On their fifth tour of Australia, Future of the Left will forge a deluge of tense, confrontational and bloody furious rock music for eager Australian ears. Crackling with animosity, Future of the Left’s live appearances are typically driven by frontman Andrew ‘Falco’ Falkous’s salient social commentary and nihilistic humour. It’s addictive suff. The evidence is in a string of sold […]

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THE ANGELS announce ‘The Brothers, Angels & Demons Tour’

THE ANGELS announce ‘The Brothers, Angels & Demons Tour’

  On the day The Angels release their highly anticipated double album Brothers, Angels & Demons, the legendary rock band have announced an exciting tour of the same name, celebrating all their greatest hits. It has been an incredible year for The Angels. In what marks almost five decades of rock, the band celebrated with a tell-all biography, penned by […]

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DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL announce Australian tour

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL announce Australian tour

What was originally born as a solo side project for musician Chris Carrabba, Dashboard Confessional quickly grew to become one of alternative rocks defining standouts. The debut album, ‘The Swiss Army Romance’, became the soundtrack to a generation, with its heartfelt poetics resonating with fans who found solace in Carrabba’s sensitive yearnings and fearless honesty. Dashboard Confessional’s sophomore release, ’The […]

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MUSE return to Australia this December

MUSE return to Australia this December

Frontier Touring and Triple M are delighted to announce the return of Muse to Australian shores this December. Known as one of the most exciting live acts of all time, the band will be playing arenas in Melbourne and Sydney for the first time since 2013, playing Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 16 December and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena […]

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ALANIS MORISSETTE To Play Exclusive Sydney & Melbourne Shows In January

ALANIS MORISSETTE To Play Exclusive Sydney & Melbourne Shows In January

PIn a massive coup, it can today be revealed that prolific singer-songwriter-musician, ALANIS MORISSETTE, will return to Australia to play two exclusive dates in January. Alanis will spend an evening at Melbourne’s stunning Palais Theatre on Tuesday 23rd January, followed by the ICC Sydney Theatre on Wednesday 24th January. For the first time in almost 20 years, Alanis will enthrall […]

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FUEL Announce Australian and NZ “The Sunburn 20th Celebration Tour”

FUEL Announce Australian and NZ “The Sunburn 20th Celebration Tour”

American alternative rockers FUEL finally return to Australia this December as part of the “The Sunburn 20th Celebration Tour”. And for the first time ever FUEL perform an exclusive show in New Zealand. Renowned for their un-paralleled streak of melodic post-grunge hard rock songs, it is time to re-live their Classic album ‘Sunburn’ which included – “Shimmer”, “Sunburn”, “Jesus Or A Gun”, “Bittersweet”. Plus a special encore of Fuel’s anthems including […]

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AUGUST BURNS RED Announces New Album Phantom Anthem & Releases New Song Video For “Invisible Enemy

AUGUST BURNS RED Announces New Album Phantom Anthem & Releases New Song Video For “Invisible Enemy

August Burns Red is back with the announcement of new album Phantom Anthem, the follow-up to 2015’s Found In Far Away Places that took the band to new heights and earned them a GRAMMY nomination. The Lancaster, PA five-piece teamed up with Sirius XM Liquid Metal to premiere new track “Invisible Enemy” and have released the imaginative new music video today. Phantom Anthem is available for […]

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BIG COUNTRY Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour

BIG COUNTRY Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour

80’s Celtic rockers BIG COUNTRY bring their energy infused, foot tapping vibes back to Australia & New Zealand in March 2018. As an extra treat for their fans down under they will perform their classic debut ‘The Crossing’ in full, plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits. “The audience were singing their hearts out, jumping around and living every moment to its fullest” – The […]

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DON BROCO – release brand new single ‘Technology’

DON BROCO – release brand new single ‘Technology’

DON BROCO have released their brand new single ‘Technology’, out now through SharpTone Records.‘Technology’ is another huge rock anthem from the Bedford four-piece, with hard-hitting riffs and massive choruses. The single premiered on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, receiving its first play from Frank Carter who sat in for Dan P Carter. Regarding the single frontman Rob Damiani says, “‘Technology’ is about a casual swipe through Instagram that ended up in […]

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Blood Sweat & Beers – The Concert – National Tour

Blood Sweat & Beers – The Concert – National Tour

After two years of hitting the road and, sweating it out with fans at regional shows around the country, Blood Sweat and Beers – The Concert is heading to the major cities on a national tour. The book, BLOOD SWEAT AND BEERS – OZ ROCK FROM THE AZTECS TO ROSE TATTOO begins in the late 1960s, with Lobby Lloyd, Billy Thorpe and […]

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