Category: Music News

PAPA ROACH announce the release of their ninth studio album ‘Crooked Teeth’ out May 19

PAPA ROACH announce the release of their ninth studio album ‘Crooked Teeth’ out May 19

Papa Roach announce the May 19 release of their ninth-studio album,Crooked Teeth via Eleven Seven Music/Sony Music Australia. The band has already given fans of taste of album with the November release of the title track, Crooked Teeth and the explosive new single Help,  both of which will be instantly available to those who pre-order the album HERE. Crooked Teeth will be available […]

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Australian premiere – TOOTH & NAIL release debut single ‘Cryin’ For You’

Australian premiere – TOOTH & NAIL release debut single ‘Cryin’ For You’

New Grunge-Blues duo deliver bruising cocktail of riffs and heavy soul New UK grunge-soul rockers Tooth & Nail will release their debut single Cryin’ For You on Friday 24th March. The melancholy garage-blues song showcases soulful vocals, indie rock hooks and a gloriously heavy Sabbath-esque closing minute. Formed in late 2016 when singer/guitarist Daniel Pearson (a prolific singer-songwriter with three […]

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BABY ANIMALS and SCREAMING JETS announce National tour

BABY ANIMALS and SCREAMING JETS announce National tour

Baby Animals and Screaming Jets, two of Australia’s finest rock bands, will hit the road together this June and July in the rock event of the year! Fronted by Suze DeMarchi and Dave Gleeson respectively, two of the country’s most dynamic performers, fans can look forward to a four on the floor night of rock from these incredible live acts  […]

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HANSON Bring ‘Middle Of Everywhere’ 25th Anniversary World Tour To Australia This June

HANSON Bring ‘Middle Of Everywhere’ 25th Anniversary World Tour To Australia This June

In celebration of the band’s 25th Anniversary, multi-Grammy nominated pop-rock trio HANSON today announce the Australian leg of their Middle Of Everywhere World Tour which includes Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and more this June. The world tour also includes concerts in Europe and North America, with a South American leg still to be announced. The band will kick off the […]

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STEEL PANTHER has what you need with the premiere of latest video ‘I Got What You Want’

STEEL PANTHER has what you need with the premiere of latest video ‘I Got What You Want’

Universally renowned glam rock band Steel Panther today premiered I Got What You Want, the fourth music video off their upcoming album, Lower The Bar, on Vevo and YouTube. Fanthers around the globe can head over to Vevo now to check it out in the link below. The track is also available for instant download on iTunes, Amazon and on the band’s website at […]

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NIC CESTER (JET) | JET frontman to play exclusive solo shows in Syd & Melb with his all Italian band

NIC CESTER (JET) | JET frontman to play exclusive solo shows in Syd & Melb with his all Italian band

Nic Cester is delighted to announce that he will be playing two very special solo shows in Sydney (The Basement) and Melbourne (The Toff In Town) next month to introduce his forthcoming solo album and band to the world at large. Best known as the frontman for Australian rock legends Jet, Nic is known for his extraordinary voice, songwriting smarts […]

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KILLING HEIDI Announce National Headline Tour

KILLING HEIDI Announce National Headline Tour

Aussie Rock Pop darlings, KILLING HEIDI, will head out on their first national tour in more than a decade. It’s been twenty years since triple j unearthed the Hooper siblings as Killing Heidi with their disarming folk pop song, ‘Kettle’. The band soon expanded into colourful teenage power pop and burst onto the national and international stage with their breakthrough debut album Reflector, released in March 2000. […]

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Musical powerhouses join forces to raise urgent medical funds for Gold Coast musician, Corey De Luka

Musical powerhouses join forces to raise urgent medical funds for Gold Coast musician, Corey De Luka

On Saturday April 15, Jeff Martin and Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party), Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus), and Mick Skelton (The Baby Animals), will play a benefit concert to help raise urgently needed medical funds for their beloved brother, and fellow musician, Corey De Luka, who has recently been diagnosed with kidney and lung cancer. The benefit show, “Corey’s Jam” will […]

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DEF FX: Announce Australian Tour for July: with guests My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

DEF FX: Announce Australian Tour for July: with guests My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

DEF FX, Australia’s own electronic surf rock band of the 90s is returning to Australia in 2017 for a national tour! Fronted by the enigmatic Fiona Horne and joined by the original line-up, including founding guitarist Blake Gardiner – this is a show not to be missed! “This 20 year reunion tour is a dream come true for the band […]

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STATUS QUO announce their last ever full-on electric tour – Australian & New Zealand dates in October 2017

STATUS QUO announce their last ever full-on electric tour – Australian & New Zealand dates in October 2017

Revered as one of the best classic rocks bands of all time, Status Quo have announced their final full-on electric shows for Australia and New Zealand in 2017. It’s been four years since they’ve toured down under, but in a massive coup for New Zealand audiences, this will be the band’s first run in more than 40 years. The highly […]

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VOYAGER launch Pledge Music pre-order campaign and announce details of new album ‘Ghost Mile’

VOYAGER launch Pledge Music pre-order campaign and announce details of new album ‘Ghost Mile’

Australian pop sensibilities combined with modern progressive heaviness – the cult force that is VOYAGER are back with their 6th album, entitled ‘GHOST MILE’. VOYAGER’S sensationally anthemic 6th opus has an amalgamation of everything the band does best- huge soundscapes, pop and prog sensibilities with catchy and thought-inducing instrumentals. The album was mixed by Matthew Templeman (Saviour, Life Pilot) and mastered by Simon Struthers […]

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NEW FOUND GLORY- Australian Anniversary Tour

NEW FOUND GLORY- Australian Anniversary Tour

The godfathers of pop punk NEW FOUND GLORY will be heading to Australia this August for a very special 20 Years of Pop Punk Anniversary Tour. To celebrate two decades as a band, New Found Glory will be playing two classic albums in full each night for an evening of nostalgia and infectious punk anthems. Back in the country for the […]

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ALL TIME LOW announce new album ‘Last Young Renegade’ out June 2nd

ALL TIME LOW announce new album ‘Last Young Renegade’ out June 2nd

All Time Low have announced details of their new album, Last Young Renegade, which will be released everywhere on Friday 2 June. Their anticipated new album is available to pre-order at all DSPs with exclusive bundles and a limited edition red vinyl LP available at www.alltimelow.com.  All pre-orders will receive an instant grat download of their new single Dirty Laundry. […]

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MIDNIGHT OIL world tour sells over 200,000 tickets | 25 shows already sold out | Extra Syd & Melb shows to be announced soon due to phenomenal demand

MIDNIGHT OIL world tour sells over 200,000 tickets | 25 shows already sold out | Extra Syd & Melb shows to be announced soon due to phenomenal demand

Midnight Oil’s “The Great Circle 2017” world tour has struck a massive global chord with music fans. Over 200,000 tickets have been snapped up in just the first few days. All 14 North American shows have sold out plus ‘house full’ signs are already up for many other venues including London’s Hammersmith Apollo and the iconic Olympia Theatre in Paris. […]

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ICE-T’S BODY COUNT announce new album ‘Bloodlust’ out March 31

ICE-T’S BODY COUNT announce new album ‘Bloodlust’ out March 31

The wait is finally over, as ICE-T’s BODY COUNT is back and more vicious than ever. Their highly-anticipated new, full-length album, Bloodlust, is set for a March 31st release via Century Media Records and the impactful music video for the scathing new track, No Lives Matter, can be viewed now below. Bloodlust features guest collaborations from Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Randy […]

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DEAD LETTER CIRCUS reveal Re-Imagined ‘One Step’ single and Announce Album Details

DEAD LETTER CIRCUS reveal Re-Imagined ‘One Step’ single and Announce Album Details

It’s hard to imagine an Australian Rock scene without the presence of Dead Letter Circus. The alternative rock band from Brisbane have shaped the face of modern rock in Australia and influenced bands’ sounds the world over. Ten years into a stellar and storied career that started with their exceptional debut EP, they are today pulling back the curtains to unveil The Endless […]

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SEETHER Returns With Ferocious New Album ‘Poison The Parish’

SEETHER Returns With Ferocious New Album ‘Poison The Parish’

SEETHER, (Shaun Morgan – vocals/guitar, Dale Stewart – bass/vocals, and John Humphrey – drums) one of hard rock’s most successful and enduring outfits returns on May 12th, 2017 with their seventh full-length studio album, entitled Poison the Parish.  The first release, via front man Shaun Morgan’snew label imprint Canine Riot Records (Via Concord / Caroline Australia) the new album is […]

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Touché Amoré and Turnover announce Australian Tour in July!

Touché Amoré and Turnover announce Australian Tour in July!

Los Angeles’ very own Touché Amoré will be hitting Australian shores this July in support of their incredible new album ‘Stage Four’. Every artist destined for greatness have that one defining album and for Touché Amoré it’s ‘Stage Four’. Named both in recognition of this being the band’s fourth studio album and for the passing of lead singer Jeremy Bolm’s mother from cancer in 2014, […]

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DRAGONFORCE New Album ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ Coming May 19

DRAGONFORCE New Album ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ Coming May 19

International metal superstars DRAGONFORCE have revealed details of their forthcoming, brand new studio album! Reaching Into Infinity will be released via EarMUSIC/Sony Music Australia on May 19. Formats are, Digital, CD, LP and a special edition CD and DVD. Recording the bulk of the album at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden, with producer Jens Bogren, the band also laid down tracks […]

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MIDNIGHT OIL announce ‘The Great Circle 2017’ World Tour + major archival releases

MIDNIGHT OIL announce ‘The Great Circle 2017’ World Tour + major archival releases

Legendary Australian rock band and agitators Midnight Oil today announced their first World Tour in over two decades. They also unveiled plans to release three archival box sets including a collection called “The Overflow Tank” which will contain more than 14 hours of previously unreleased and rare material. “The Great Circle 2017” World Tour will see the group’s classic line-up […]

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DEEP PURPLE: To Release New Album InFinite, April 7 via EarMusic/Sony Music Australia

One of the most influential rock bands of all time, Deep Purple, will release their brand new studio album inFinite on April 7 via earMUSIC/Sony Music Australia InFinite is the highly anticipated follow up to their most recent worldwide chart topping album 2013’s NOW What?!, The tour that followed sold over a million tickets worldwide. InFinite is classic Purple, 70’s swagger, roaring guitar […]

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DRAGONFORCE Announce Australian Tour

DRAGONFORCE Announce Australian Tour

International metal superstars and power metal speed legends DRAGONFORCE have revealed that they will be touring Australia as part of their Reaching Into Infinity World Tour. DRAGONFORCE’s reputation is such that anything new from them is regarded as a landmark moment in the ongoing story of metal. And fans can expect nothing less when their brand-new album ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ […]

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THE AMITY AFFLICTION announce June tour dates

THE AMITY AFFLICTION announce June tour dates

THE AMITY AFFLICTION have announced they will embark on a headlining national tour this June in support of their #1 ARIA album This Could Be Heartbreak. Joining them are rising Boston-based three-piece PVRIS (USA), hardcore-punks Beartooth (USA) and local heavy hitters, Make Them Suffer (AU). The Amity Affliction recently finished up a successful 13-date regional tour, which saw some shows sell […]

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JON STEVENS announces new album ‘Starlight’ out Friday 31 March | New single ‘Hold On’ out now

JON STEVENS announces new album ‘Starlight’ out Friday 31 March | New single ‘Hold On’ out now

Today, Jon Stevens announces his new album Starlight, and releases a brand-new single titled ‘Hold On’. On Starlight, Jon Stevens joins forces with legendary musician, songwriter and producer Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, who co-wrote and produced the album. Ringo Starr plays drums on the lonely ballad ‘One Way Street’ and ‘Something Bout You’ features the vocals of Vanessa Amorosi.   […]

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DRAGON announce two special show dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic hit ‘ April Sun in Cuba’

DRAGON announce two special show dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic hit ‘ April Sun in Cuba’

When it comes to iconic songs, there are few as anthemic and recognisable as April Sun in Cuba. A chart-topper, it peaked at #2 in 1977 and stayed on the charts for a massive 22 weeks, acting as the first monster hit for legendary band Dragon and endearing them to Australian audiences. To celebrate the song’s auspicious anniversary, the band […]

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STEEL PANTHER launch latest single & music video ‘Poontang Boomerang’

STEEL PANTHER launch latest single & music video ‘Poontang Boomerang’

World renowned glam rock band and party connoisseurs Steel Panther today announced the premiere of their latest music video, Poontang Boomerang, on Vevo following yesterday’s exclusive premiere with Pornhub.com. Follow the link here to Vevo …. and remember party people, clicking this link while at work will probably get you fired (or a promotion!). Poontang Boomerang is the third music video off the band’s […]

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THE DARKNESS Melbourne Headline Show SOLD OUT – 2nd show announced!

THE DARKNESS Melbourne Headline Show SOLD OUT – 2nd show announced!

Well THE DARKNESS fans are standing up and putting their hands in their pocket as the first Melbourne Show on Wednesday 3rd May at  170 Russell, Melbourne sold out in less than 30 minutes!! We are now able to announce a second and final Melbourne show on Friday 5th May @170 Russell, Melbourne (18+). Tickets for this show are ON […]

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VINTAGE TROUBLE announce Australian tour!

VINTAGE TROUBLE announce Australian tour!

“Vintage Trouble made you feel every sweaty note, a full-tilt, damn the torpedoes showcase” – Star Telegraph “The band is the real deal, playing old-school rhythm and blues mixed with a bit of rock, pulling off some amazing stage antics and some outfits lifted right from the fifties.” – The Scene Magazine Vintage Trouble blew away Bluesfest audiences with their […]

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WEDNESDAY 13 – sign to Nuclear Blast! New album out in June!

WEDNESDAY 13 – sign to Nuclear Blast! New album out in June!

WEDNESDAY 13 has signed a new deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment and is set to release his eighth solo studio album, titled »Condolences«, on June 2nd. The horror punk kingpin and former-MURDERDOLLS frontman is thrilled to be joining his new record label home, telling us, “We’re so excited to finally announce that we have signed with Nuclear Blast Entertainment!  It’s an honor for […]

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Sydney Hardcore Outfit ‘VICES’ To Release New LP on March 17

Sydney Hardcore Outfit ‘VICES’ To Release New LP on March 17

Righteous Sydney melodic hardcore quintet VICES are stoked to announce they’ll release their anticipated third LP “Now That I Have Seen I Am Responsible” via Resist Records on March 17. Sonically and thematically crushing first single ‘Broken’ recently premiered on triple j’s Short Fast Loud… LISTEN HERE VICES is not your typical hardcore party band. There has always been a socially conscious, […]

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