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PULLED APART BY HORSES announce their return to Australia in October

PULLED APART BY HORSES announce their return to Australia in October

Pulled Apart By Horses announce their return to Australia in October with East Coast shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Well known as a tight-knit rock band who make music that thrills and menaces. They formed in 2008 out of the ashes of various bands in Leeds. Since then they have existed in their own chaotic ecosystem, embarking on relentless tours […]

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THE DARKNESS announce Australian Tour

THE DARKNESS announce Australian Tour

THE DARKNESS, multi award winning, multi-million selling megaband formed in 2000 by The Brothers Hawkins, Frankie Poullain and (now departed) Ed Graham have had good years and bad. And some years where they didn’t actually do anything. This year is a good’un, because THE DARKNESS are back with their brand new fourth album Last of Our Kind, released in June […]

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BON JOVI To Release Special Album For Fans On August 21st, In Conjunction With International Tour

BON JOVI To Release Special Album For Fans On August 21st, In Conjunction With International Tour

BURNING BRIDGES PRE-ORDER IS LIVE NOW WITH FIRST TWO INSTANT GRAT TRACKS: “WE DON’T RUN” AND “SATURDAY NIGHT GAVE ME SUNDAY MORNING” New Jersey rock icons and Grammy award winning band Bon Jovi will release a special album for their fans, BurningBridges, August 21st via Mercury Records, in conjunction with the band’s international tour kicking off in September.  Pre-orders for the release launched HERE  with two instant […]

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ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Australian Tour

ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Australian Tour

Since their late 90’s inception, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, formed by guitar legend Zakk Wylde, have been at the forefront of their genre. Their taste for hard riffs and blazing solos has resulted in a slew of hugely successful albums and a reputation as one of the most powerful live bands of their generation. Fuelled by fiercely loyal fans and signature […]

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Blind Melon Australian Tour 2015

Blind Melon Australian Tour 2015

BLIND MELON – THEIR FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR – OCTOBER 2015 In recent years, the tale of Blind Melon has taken a dramatic turn from an abrupt and tragic end, to a rebirth and reconnection with their legions of dedicated fans. No matter how you slice it, the group was responsible for some of the most memorable and pure sounding rock […]

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KEITH RICHARDS announces ‘Crosseyed Heart’ – first solo album in 20 years

KEITH RICHARDS announces ‘Crosseyed Heart’ – first solo album in 20 years

Keith Richards will release his eagerly anticipated CROSSEYED HEART, his third solo album and his first in over 20 years out September 18th on Virgin EMI. CROSSEYED HEART, a fifteen track masterclass encompassing everything that makes Keith Richards one of the 20th century’s most celebrated talents, is a 5* musical journey that takes in reggae, rock, country and the blues. The first taste of […]

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Chocolate Starfish take a bite into Meatloaf’s ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ – announcing a string of shows

Chocolate Starfish take a bite into Meatloaf’s ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ – announcing a string of shows

After a massive Halloween show last year paying homage to the Bat Out OfHell album, iconic Aussie band Chocolate Starfish are hitting the road with the same show for a special run of tour dates. The enigmatic rockers were inundated by requests for a repeat performance of their Meat Loaf inspired show so added a small run of four dates throughout […]

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BANDINTEXAS are hitting the road

BANDINTEXAS are hitting the road

All girl indie punk rockers and one of our ‘Best Things You’ve Never Heard’ BANDINTEXAS (Aka The Texans) are hitting the road to celebrate the release of their first single for 2015 “The Scientist”. Still coming down from the high of supporting Aussie icons BABY ANIMALS & The Superjesus at a sold out Sydney Metro as part of the She Who […]

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HIGH TENSION release ‘Bully’ video

HIGH TENSION release ‘Bully’ video

To celebrate the release of HIGH TENSION’S ripper 2nd album Bully out this Friday, they’ve decided to share their powerful tough as nails video called Bully. The video features a female fight club with powerful, emotionally charged women. Check out the video for Bully HERE. Karina Utomo, the front woman of High Tension, says this about the video: ?“T?he underlying […]

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THE SNOWDROPPERS reveal national ‘Business’ album tour dates

THE SNOWDROPPERS reveal national ‘Business’ album tour dates

SYDNEY ROCKERS EMBARK ON FIRST NATIONAL TOUR IN 18 MONTHS! ‘LOVE LETTERS’ – Single + Video Out Now ‘BUSINESS’ – Album Released 4 September  Sydney blues-rockers The Snowdroppers today announce a huge national headline tour, which will kick off in Canberra on 4 September and continue through October and into November. The band’s forthcoming album ‘BUSINESS’ will be released on the same day through FOUR | FOUR. The […]

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CROSSFAITH sign to UNFD, release new single and album details

CROSSFAITH sign to UNFD, release new single and album details

UNFD are extremely proud to announce their newest signing to the label, Japan’s Crossfaith for Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United Kingdom. The band will release their UNFD debutXeno on September 18. Pre-orders are available now at 24Hundred. Crossfaith are no strangers to Australian shores, having played Soundwave Festival in 2013 and 2015, as well as a massive tour with Bring Me The Horizon and Of Mice […]

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The Dillinger Escape Plan – Australian Tour announced!

The Dillinger Escape Plan – Australian Tour announced!

When it comes to faultless reputations, the band everyone thinks of is The Dillinger Escape Plan. With a slew of brilliant albums behind them, the titans of envelope-pushing, ground-breaking heavy music have become one of the most formidable acts on the planet. Their newest album, ‘One of Us is the Killer’, is the band’s defining work with critics salivating and […]

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HALESTORM announce their debut Australian Tour, December 2015

HALESTORM announce their debut Australian Tour, December 2015

At long last, Grammy Award-winning American hard rock band HALESTORM have confirmed their debut visit to Australian shores. In celebration of their third studio album, Into The Wild Life, Halestorm will take their electrifying live show on an extensive summer tour this December including Newcastle and Canberra shows. Tickets for all shows go on sale at midday this Thursday, July […]

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PENNYWISE Announce About Time 20th Anniversary Australian Tour – with guests Anti-Flag.

PENNYWISE Announce About Time 20th Anniversary Australian Tour – with guests Anti-Flag.

The mid 90’s were the zenith of the US led punk rock explosion. Pennywise were at the forefront of the charge and in 1995 released About Time an album that refined and defined the So-Cal melodic hardcore sound that spawned a movement and a thousand copy cats. About Time had the double touch of world renowned producer, Jerry Finn (Rancid, Green Day, Blink 182) and Epitaph/Bad […]

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JIM ADKINS of JIMMY EAT WORLD to release series of digital singles

JIM ADKINS of JIMMY EAT WORLD to release series of digital singles

Jim Adkins, lead-singer of multi-platinum rock band Jimmy Eat World, is excited to announce a series solo tour dates in Europe and a string of digital singles to be released this summer, beginning with ‘I Will Go’this Friday, July 10. Every Friday between now and August 14, Adkins will release a new digital single, with all of the singles being released as a set […]

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MISS MAY I debut first single ‘I.H.E.’ from upcoming album ‘DEATHLESS’

MISS MAY I debut first single ‘I.H.E.’ from upcoming album ‘DEATHLESS’

Rising metal giants Miss May I have debuted their first new single, I.H.E., from their upcoming, fifth studio album, Deathless, which will be released on August 7th via Rise Records. Fans can now pre-order Deathless will receive an instant download of I.H.E.  Fans can get their first taste of I.H.E. by clicking here! Produced by Joey Sturgis (Of Mice & Men) and Nick Sampson (Asking Alexandria), Deathless is a return to the heavy, […]

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA reveals more details about upcoming conceptual SPACE EP

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA reveals more details about upcoming conceptual SPACE EP

The Devil Wears Prada’s first official release since 2013, the conceptual Space EP, will be in-stores on August 21 (Rise Records), and is available to pre-order now. The Space EP is comprised of six songs and is a wholly-collaborative effort, with all band members – Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Andy Trick (bass), Daniel Williams (drums), and touring musicians Jonathan Gering (keyboards), and Kyle Sipress (lead guitar) – […]

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA announce new single and album release date

COHEED AND CAMBRIA announce new single and album release date

Coheed and Cambria will release their new album, The Color Before The Sun, on Oct. 9 via 300 Entertainment.  The band is giving fans an early listen, streaming the song and lyrics for “You Got Spirit, Kid” via Coheedandcambria.com, with the digital download of the single available July 10. The Color Before The Sun is the outfit’s eighth studio album and their first non-conceptual release, […]

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RISE AGAINST return to Australia & New Zealand for headline shows this December

RISE AGAINST return to Australia & New Zealand for headline shows this December

They’re one of punk’s most exciting, politically social bands, renowned for energetic live shows and dizzying, larger than life anthems. Frontier Touring is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed Chicago four-piece Rise Against, returning to Australia and New Zealand this December. ‘Another memorable show that none in attendance will soon forget.’ – Fasterlouder ‘Whether it’s a 500 or 50,000 capacity venue, […]

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RICK PRICE from Tamborine Mountain to Tennessee Sky tour

RICK PRICE from Tamborine Mountain to Tennessee Sky tour

This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Australia’s most amazing talents. Incredible song writer, vocalist and multi -instrumentalist Rick Price returns to Australia for a brief album tour throughout Victoria during July 2015. Rick who has been based in America for many years, enabling him to tour comprehensively throughout Europe and Asia, will […]

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DISTURBED Announce Return From Hiatus With New Album ‘Immortalized’ Due August 21 Worldwide

DISTURBED Announce Return From Hiatus With New Album ‘Immortalized’ Due August 21 Worldwide

After a four year hiatus, Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum hard rock titans Disturbed have announced their return with their sixth studio album, entitled Immortalized, to be released August 21 through Reprise Records and is available for pre-order everywhere today . Lead single The Vengeful One is out now, along with the accompanying animated video from award-winning filmmaker Phil Mucci. The upcoming […]

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LIFEHOUSE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR

LIFEHOUSE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR

With over 15 million albums sold, American alternative rockers Lifehouse have been making waves all over the globe. From their debut single “Hanging by a Moment”, and with hits such as “You and Me”, “First Time”, “Broken” and “Whatever it Takes”, LIFEHOUSE have continued to astound audiences; and now for their first ever string of headline shows LIFEHOUSE are coming […]

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Five Finger Death Punch: Release First Single From Forthcoming New Album out Aug 28 via Eleven Seven / Sony Music

Five Finger Death Punch: Release First Single From Forthcoming New Album out Aug 28 via Eleven Seven / Sony Music

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have dropped their brand new song “Jekyll and Hyde” at radio and it made it’s Australian premiere last night (Tues, June 16) on Triple J’s The Racket. It is the first single from their highly anticipated sixth full-length album “GOT YOUR SIX” which will be released on August 28th via Eleven Seven Music/Sony Music Australia. The single premiered with an […]

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Release Self Titled Debut Album On September 18th!

METAL ALLEGIANCE To Release Self Titled Debut Album On September 18th!

After the recent announcement that METAL ALLEGIANCE will be releasing an album of original material, a date has been set for the debut album of the musical collective. The self-titled album is scheduled to be available worldwide on September, 18th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album features a collection of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal’s most notable performers. Brought together by principal partner Mark […]

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NILE, UNEARTH, Feed Her To The Sharks & Whoretopsy Australian Tour Nov 19 – 22

NILE, UNEARTH, Feed Her To The Sharks & Whoretopsy Australian Tour Nov 19 – 22

The reigning gods of technical, historically-themed ferocity, NILE are poised to strike unforgivingly and guide us down into the depths of their ominous catacombs. The brand new album’What Should Not Be Unearthed’ brings to the table a maximum force of destructive impact and displays the merciless intensity NILE are renowned. Due for release worldwide on August 28th, Australians fans will […]

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IRON MAIDEN announces new studio album

IRON MAIDEN announces new studio album

Iron Maiden’s eagerly awaited new studio album The Book Of Souls will be released globally on September 4 through Parlophone Records. It was recorded in Paris with their longstanding producer Kevin “Caveman” Shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year.  However, the band decided to delay its release so that vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who was recently given the all-clear from a […]

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TROY KEMP releases catchy solo single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’

TROY KEMP releases catchy solo single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’

Golden Guitar winner, TROY KEMP, has wasted no time since going solo, with his first single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’, lifted from his upcoming solo album, ‘Against The Grain’, released to radio today and available via Play MPE and AMRAP. The single will then be released digitally on June 19. ‘How We Roll Around Here’ is an energetic country rock […]

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MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK announce Australian & New Zealand Tour.

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK announce Australian & New Zealand Tour.

THIS IS A CELEBRATION!!! MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK will be hitting our shores this August celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed and fan favourite sophomore album ‘Commit This To Memory’. Released in June 2005, ‘Commit This To Memory’ went on to become an instant classic of the genre, a sublime concoction of energetic melodies, catchy hooks, thumping drums and bursting keys.  A riveting […]

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SLAYER reveal ‘Repentless’ Album Artwork; Title Track To Get Digital Global Release Friday, June 19th!

SLAYER reveal ‘Repentless’ Album Artwork; Title Track To Get Digital Global Release Friday, June 19th!

Today, SLAYER unveil the album artwork for their 11th studio album, ‘Repentless‘ due out 11/09/15 (Nuclear Blast). The artwork was created by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco in collaboration with the band’s Tom Araya and Kerry King. “We had a number of submitted ideas for the cover artwork,“ said Araya. “And we felt Marcelo’s was the best. We made some suggestions and the result is an awesome album cover.“ The band also […]

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FRANK TURNER To Release New Album  ‘Positive Songs For Negative People’ on August 7

FRANK TURNER To Release New Album ‘Positive Songs For Negative People’ on August 7

The utterly insatiable, much loved UK troubadour FRANK TURNER has returned to fix grins firmly on faces with his anticipated sixth album ‘Positive Songs For Negative People’. Out August 7 via Xtra Mile Recordings / Universal Music Australia, Turner has revealed the album track listing, announced the LP’s accompanying deluxe acoustic album. He’s also launched the video for single ‘The Next Storm’, which sees the man himself literally on the ropes, taking […]

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