Category: Music News

MESHUGGAH announce Australian tour

MESHUGGAH announce Australian tour

The Swedish Metal Juggernaut that is MESHUGGAH are today announcing that they are to grace Australian and New Zealand’s shores in 2017, on the back of their 8th studio Album. “The Violent Sleep of Reason” will be released through Nuclear Blast records and takes the band back to their heavy, technical roots. The March 2017 tour is being presented by […]

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THE CULT Announce Australian Tour

THE CULT Announce Australian Tour

Currently touring the USA, THE CULT return to Australia in November for headline shows down the East Coast in support of their latest album, Hidden City. One of music’s most influential bands with an arsenal of hits including: She Sells Sanctuary, Love Removal Machine and Fire Woman, The Cult bring their Hidden City Tour to Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel on […]

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EVERCLEAR Acoustic – Songs & Stories With Art Alexakis

EVERCLEAR Acoustic – Songs & Stories With Art Alexakis

Art Alexakis will combine songs with stories in an intimate acoustic performance, covering Everclear’s iconic hits when he tours Australia this October. A combination of the same classic 70’s rock that drives Foo Fighters or Queens Of The Stone Ageand the melodic punk that inspired Nirvana, Everclear emerged on the pop-culture landscape as part of the wave The Pixies and Hüsker […]

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WIN tickets to see RSO – Richie Sambora and Orianthi in Australia (CLOSED)

WIN tickets to see RSO – Richie Sambora and Orianthi in Australia (CLOSED)

Would you like to see RSO – Richie Sambora and Orianthi live in Australia on us? Well, thanks to our friends at TEG Live and RPM we have a double pass to give away for each of the below shows for RSO’s upcoming Australian tour. You can read our interview with Richie Sambora HERE and check out what he has to say about […]

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ATREYU + CANE HILL Announce Melbourne Sideshow!

ATREYU + CANE HILL Announce Melbourne Sideshow!

October’s gargantuan national triple-bill tour featuring BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, ATREYU and CANE HILL draws close, and as those dates inch towards sell-outs, Atreyu and Cane Hill have announced an exclusive Melbourne sideshow at The Corner Hotel.   ATREYU will dish up their signature crushing riffs to their adoring and very familiar Australian fans in promotion of their 2016 comeback […]

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JIMMY EAT WORLD release new song ‘Sure and Certain’ from forthcoming album ‘Integrity Blues’ coming October 21

JIMMY EAT WORLD release new song ‘Sure and Certain’ from forthcoming album ‘Integrity Blues’ coming October 21

Jim Adkins stopped by KROQ Los Angeles’ Kevin & Bean morning show Tuesday August 30th to debut ‘Sure and Certain’,the first single from the bands forthcoming album, INTEGRITY BLUES, set for release on October 21st through Sony Music Entertainment Australia. Of the track, Jim Adkins lead singer and guitarist of Jimmy Eat World explains, “The song is about how limiting […]

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BABY ANIMALS One Word 2017: Iconic single One Word celebrates its ’25th’ with national tour, February and March 2017

BABY ANIMALS One Word 2017: Iconic single One Word celebrates its ’25th’ with national tour, February and March 2017

Baby Animals, one of Australia’s most revered rock bands, will tour early 2017 to mark the release of single ‘One Word’ 25 years ago. The band, fronted by the enigmatic Suze DeMarchi, alongside guitar legend Dave Leslie, bassist Dario Bortolin and drummer Mick Skelton, is a force to be reckoned with – time has not diminished the immense respect this […]

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NE OBLIVISCARIS: The World Their Canvas – Australian Tour 2016 with special guests The Ocean (Germany) & Jack The Stripper

NE OBLIVISCARIS: The World Their Canvas – Australian Tour 2016 with special guests The Ocean (Germany) & Jack The Stripper

After another year touring all over the world, Australian fans are finally getting to see the nation’s leading progressive metal exports NE OBLIVISCARIS on home soil! It’s becoming an increasingly rare chance. NeO are a band truly unlike any other in the international metal scene right now, whom NoCleanSinging.com described as “One of the absolute best live performances I’ve seen in […]

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A DAY TO REMEMBER announce guests TONIGHT ALIVE on all dates, joining special guests OF MICE & MEN.

A DAY TO REMEMBER announce guests TONIGHT ALIVE on all dates, joining special guests OF MICE & MEN.

Sydney band TONIGHT ALIVE have been added to all dates on the forthcoming A DAY TO REMEMBER tour. These will be their first Australian shows since the release of their third album, Limitless, which was released in March and debuted at #6 on the ARIA Charts. Limitless has been a worldwide success, with the band making waves across Europe and […]

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MARIACHI EL BRONX Announce Sydney Show

MARIACHI EL BRONX Announce Sydney Show

Sydney: ready the frozen Margaritas! Australia’s lengthy love affair with LA’s finest punk-come-mariachi act MARIACHI EL BRONX continues this spring, and you are getting an exclusive headline show at The Manning Bar on Wednesday November 2. Vamos de fiesta! Three self-titled albums in, the charro-suited, acoustic-wielding, always dapper and vibrant octet have lifted the vibes at festivals across the world, adding their […]

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RSO: RICHIE SAMBORA + ORIANTHI set to rock Australia with National tour September 2016

RSO: RICHIE SAMBORA + ORIANTHI set to rock Australia with National tour September 2016

RSO is RICHIE SAMBORA and ORIANTHI, two extraordinary musicians and songwriters who’ve combined their passion for guitars and their magnetic stage presence to form one hot, rock duo. These two Multi-Platinum selling artists have toured the world, written #1 singles, collaborated with mega-stars and released breakthrough solo projects – now they are joining forces as classic rock powerhouse RSO: RICHIE […]

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From left:  Paz Lenchantin, David Lovering, Black Francis, Joey Santiago

PIXIES Return to Australia in March 2017

Six years since their last Australian tour, seminal rockers PIXIES return to Australia in March 2017 as part of their Head Carrier world tour. One of the most influential and important bands over the last 30 years, Pixies headlined 2007’s inaugural Australian V Festival and in 2010 played an incredible 13 shows on their sold-out Doolittle tour across the country. […]

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Sydney Blues & Roots Festival 2016 Announcement

Sydney Blues & Roots Festival 2016 Announcement

Now in it’s 8th year, the Sydney Blues And Roots Festival, held in historic Windsor, are excited to announce, the lineup for October 27-30, 2016.  This year it is a FREE event to all who want to attend, with the exception of the dinner/shows at the Windsor Function Centre or prestigious Blues Cruises on the Hawkesbury Paddlewheer.  Venues include the […]

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TAKING BACK SUNDAY Releases ‘You Can’t Look Back’; Touring Australia in March 2017

TAKING BACK SUNDAY Releases ‘You Can’t Look Back’; Touring Australia in March 2017

Taking Back Sunday have unleashed “You Can’t Look Back”, the second single and video from their seventh album Tidal Wave to be released on September 16 via Hopeless Records/Unified. The band have also announced they will be heading back to Australia in March 2017 for a massive headline tour. A contrast to performance footage of their previous video “Tidal Wave”, “You Can’t Look Back” is […]

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THE AMITY AFFLICTION claim third consecutive #1 ARIA debut with new album ‘This Could Be Heartbreak’

THE AMITY AFFLICTION claim third consecutive #1 ARIA debut with new album ‘This Could Be Heartbreak’

The Amity Affliction have continued to chalk up impressive, history making milestones as they claim their third consecutive #1 ARIA chart debut this week with their new album This Could Be Heartbreak (out on Roadrunner Records)! They are the first local heavy band to ever achieve so many #1 debuts and join a very short list of Australian artists to accomplish the distinguished feat, among them Silverchair, John Farnham, Hilltop Hoods […]

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CERES announce Drag It Down On You tour 2016 and ink deal with U.S. label

CERES announce Drag It Down On You tour 2016 and ink deal with U.S. label

Ceres, the charming Melbournians will hit the road in October and November for a string of shows to celebrate their sophomore album, Drag It Down On You out on September 2 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. Tickets go on sale Thursday 25 August at 9am. Ceres are thrilled to announce they’ll be releasing Drag It Down On You with US independent label,No Sleep Records. No Sleep Records is the […]

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The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR returns again with an incredible 2017 line-up – ICEHOUSE, James Reyne, Daryl Braithwaite, Shannon Noll, Dragon & Pseudo Echo

The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR returns again with an incredible 2017 line-up – ICEHOUSE, James Reyne, Daryl Braithwaite, Shannon Noll, Dragon & Pseudo Echo

For almost a decade the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR has been smashing records across regional Australia, bringing some of the biggest Aussie Rock headliners to Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia. After a swag of sell-out shows throughout the summer of 2016, the iconic festival tour is back in 2017 with another stellar bill featuring the legendary […]

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ICEHOUSE Announce 40 Years Live Shows!

ICEHOUSE Announce 40 Years Live Shows!

In 2017, one of Australia’s most prolific and iconic bands will celebrate another milestone in a long line of major milestone whenICEHOUSE mark the 40th anniversary of their very first live performance, which was at the Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club, with shows across Australia and New Zealand. Every major milestone should be enthusiastically celebrated and ICEHOUSE have today announced […]

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BLUESFEST Byron Bay announces first artist line-up for 2017

BLUESFEST Byron Bay announces first artist line-up for 2017

Today, the 28th Annual Bluesfest to be held over the Easter long weekend in Byron Bay, Thursday 13th to Monday 17th April 2017, is officially ringing in its new season with the first release of awe-inspiring artists. The first artist announcement features Bluesfest debuts from iconic artists that have been many years in the making, Bluesfest exclusive performances, and the […]

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YOU ME AT SIX announce new album ‘Night People’ out 13 January 2017 + new single ‘Night People’ out now

YOU ME AT SIX announce new album ‘Night People’ out 13 January 2017 + new single ‘Night People’ out now

You Me At Six are set to release a new studio album that will confirm their status as one of the most important rock bands to emerge from the UK.  Night People will be released on 13 January 2017 through Liberator Music/Infectious Music. With this exciting news of a new album, You Me At Six have today released a brand […]

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DINOSAUR JR Give A Glimpse Of Summer – January 2017

DINOSAUR JR Give A Glimpse Of Summer – January 2017

Dinosaur Jr return to Australia this January touring off the back of their new album Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not their first since 2012 and their fourth since 2005’s unlikely reformation. “If you ever begin to think your best days are behind you, buy one ofDinosaur Jr.’s last three records and get inspired.” – Double J Original members J Mascis, […]

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KEITH URBAN adds two dates to ‘ripCORD World Tour Australia 2016’ with Carrie Underwood

KEITH URBAN adds two dates to ‘ripCORD World Tour Australia 2016’ with Carrie Underwood

Keith Urban’s “ripCORD World Tour Australia 2016” has proved a resounding success with Australian fans as initial shows in Sydney and Melbourne sell out, and second shows are added in both cities to satisfy public demand. RIPCORD, Urban’s eighth studio album, is one of the standouts on this year’s ARIA Albums Chart. Debuting at Number One, the gold certified album […]

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KING 810 return with new album ‘La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God’ out September 16

KING 810 return with new album ‘La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God’ out September 16

LEAD SINGLE I AIN’T GOIN BACK AGAIN STREAMING NOW WITH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO KING 810 have announced details of their new album, La Petite Mort Or A Conversation With God.  The Flint, Michigan based band’s follow up to their provocative and acclaimed debut LP Memoirs Of A Murderer will arrive on September 16th and is available to pre-order now. All digital […]

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OPETH To Perform At The Sydney Opera House On February 6th 2017

OPETH To Perform At The Sydney Opera House On February 6th 2017

Sweden’s musical alchemists, OPETH, will be releasing their bewitching, 12th studio album, Sorceress, on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. In celebration of the release the band has planned special shows at historic venues around the world in support of the record, including Radio City Music Hall in New York on October 1st, […]

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BARONESS Return to Australia for National Tour in December

BARONESS Return to Australia for National Tour in December

American heavy rockers BARONESS have announced their eagerly-awaited return to Australia, with their first ever headline tour taking them across the country this December. Kicking off their national tour in Sydney at the Metro Theatre on December 7, Baroness continue around the country playing shows at The Triffid in Brisbane on December 8, Melbourne’s Prince Bandroom on December 9, The […]

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METALLICA To Release ‘Hardwired…To Self-Destruct’ November 18th On Their Own Blackened Recordings

Metallica will release their eleventh studio album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, on November 18th, via Blackened Recordings. The 2 CD / 2 Vinyl set is the Grammy® Award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s first studio album since 2008’s multi-platinum Death Magnetic. Hardwired…To Self-Destruct is available for pre-order at www.Metallica.com starting today in various configurations including: CD, Vinyl, Digital, Deluxe, and Deluxe Deluxe […]

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BREAKAWAY release new single, video and announce Australian tour

BREAKAWAY release new single, video and announce Australian tour

Sydney pop-rock quintet Breakaway make their long-awaited return with the brand new single ‘Restart’, and the announcement of a six-date Australian tour this September and October. The first new music from the band in two years, ‘Restart’ follows the wildly successful 2014 single ‘Invincible’ and is an introduction to the band’s highly anticipated debut album. Tickets to the Restart Australian […]

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GUNS N’ ROSES ‘Not In This Lifetime’ Australian Tour announced

GUNS N’ ROSES ‘Not In This Lifetime’ Australian Tour announced

Following months of speculation from rock music fans across the country Paul DaintyPresident CEO of TEG DAINTY today announced dates for the Australian leg of Guns N’ Roses Not in this Lifetime mammoth stadium tour. Founder Axl Rose and former members, Slash and Duff McKagan have regrouped for one of the century’s most anticipated tours.  Currently touring the US and […]

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Ginger Wildheart’s band HEY! HELLO! announce new album Hey!Hello! Too – out September 23rd

Ginger Wildheart’s band HEY! HELLO! announce new album Hey!Hello! Too – out September 23rd

On September 23rd  Hey! Hello! release their first full-length studio album as a band,  ‘Hey! Hello! Too!‘ on the Round Records label. With a punk spirit and a take-no-shit attitude Hey! Hello! are an ultra-catchy noise pop group armed with a truck full of great tunes. ‘Music is the sound of feelings, and we are all the creators of our own feelings – positive […]

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I PREVAIL Announce New Single and Album Details

I PREVAIL Announce New Single and Album Details

Detroit Post-Hardcore band I Prevail, Fearless Records and Caroline Australia have officially announced their debut, full-length album, Lifelines, will be released on October 21st. Australian Physical album pre-order bundles will be available at 24Hundred.net and digital pre-orders will be available at iTunes and iprevailband.com – all on Friday August 12th. Today, they are bringing their newest single to the table and have […]

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