Category: Music News

AC/DC AUSTRALIAN TOUR ANNOUNCED

AC/DC AUSTRALIAN TOUR ANNOUNCED

ROCK OR BUST AUSTRALIAN TOUR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER DATES CONFIRMED TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 20 APRIL Promoter Garry Van Egmond announced the Australian dates for AC/DC’s ROCK OR BUST WORLD TOUR today.   Following on from the release of their worldwide Number One album ‘Rock Or Bust’, the legendary band will play Australian stadium shows in November and December.  AC/DC will blast their way through each of […]

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WIN a copy of the ‘She Who Rocks’ compilation album (CLOSED)

WIN a copy of the ‘She Who Rocks’ compilation album (CLOSED)

Thanks to our very good friends at Social Family Records, we have THREE copies of the kick ass compilation ‘She Who Rocks’ to give away to three of our lucky readers. She Who Rocks is the ultimate compilation album. Featuring four decades of women who have influenced rock’n’roll, including Blondie, Suzi Quatro, The Pretenders, Heart, Garbage, Roxette, Tina Turner, Baby Animals and […]

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FLEETWOOD MAC – Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne shows added to ‘On With The Show’ Tour!

FLEETWOOD MAC – Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne shows added to ‘On With The Show’ Tour!

The demand for tickets to witness the legendary FLEETWOOD MAC returning to Australia on their On With The Show World Tour has been phenomenal, with shows selling out very quickly around the country. Third and final shows are being announced in Sydney and Melbourne. In exciting news for Adelaide’s Fleetwood Mac fans, thousands of whom have joined waiting lists, Live Nation can confirm that […]

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THE ART Dead Inside Tour

THE ART Dead Inside Tour

The new single DEAD INSIDE from The Art, is scheduled for independent release on April 25, (in physical and digital format).  DEAD INSIDE evolved after experiencing the highs and lows of touring, and the binary feeling when the whole crazy party is over.  Trying to relate to the home life (polar opposite in nature to touring) and coming to grips […]

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GALLOWS Unveil New Video for ‘Mystic Death’

GALLOWS Unveil New Video for ‘Mystic Death’

Watford punks GALLOWS have unleashed another track from their forthcoming ‘Desolation Sounds’ album, released April 10 on Venn/Double Cross/CVA. Titled ‘Mystic Death’, it begins in true Gallows style; an epic, dark foreboding riffs open up the song before the band charge in with a pure and brutal stomping beat and utterly head-pummeling riff. ‘Swagger, attitude and menace are the tools of our trade,” states guitarist Laurent Barnard, summing up […]

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WIN a copy of silverchair’s 20th Anniversary edition of ‘Frogstomp’ (CLOSED)

WIN a copy of silverchair’s 20th Anniversary edition of ‘Frogstomp’ (CLOSED)

Thanks to our very good friends at Sony Music Australia, we have FIVE copies of deluxe version of the 20th Anniversary Edition of silverchair’s killer album ‘Frogstomp’ to give away to five of our lucky readers. It’s an absolute rocker, we loved it and you can read what we thought about it HERE So if you want win one of the five […]

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WIN tickets to see NICKELBACK in Australia (CLOSED)

WIN tickets to see NICKELBACK in Australia (CLOSED)

Would you like to see Nickelback live in Australia this coming May, for free? Well, thanks to our friends at Alpha Entertainment and Live Nation Australia we have 1 x double pass to give away for each of the below shows for Nickelback’s upcoming ‘No Fixed Address’ Australian tour. If that’s not enough, our friends at Universal Music Australia will […]

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THE STRUMS release new single ‘Baby I’m An Adolescent’

THE STRUMS release new single ‘Baby I’m An Adolescent’

Freshly minted as a three piece, Brisbane music scene stalwarts and purveyors of party punk rock The Strums are back with a brand new hip shaking single titled Baby I’m An Adolescent. To celebrate its release the dudes will be playing a very sweaty intimate show at The Underdog’s The Dungeon in Brisbane on Saturday 11 April and a series […]

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AT THE GATES announce Australian tour

AT THE GATES announce Australian tour

If there is a name that is synonymous with Swedish melodic death metal, it has to be the one and only At The Gates. Known as one of the forefathers of what would become Swedish melodic death metal, At The Gates set a benchmark with their iconic 1995 album ‘Slaughter Of The Soul’ – a release that would be an […]

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PALACE OF THE KING announce ‘White Bird/Burn The Sky’ album release, European label deal and tour

PALACE OF THE KING announce ‘White Bird/Burn The Sky’ album release, European label deal and tour

Many doomsayers are writing rock’s obituary in 2015. But if you think rock is dead, ready yourself for the debut album from Melbourne’s Palace Of The King.  Titled White Bird/Burn The Sky, this is rock and roll that leaves a trail of denim-clad soldiers and converted non-believers in its wake. On June 19, 2015, it’s time for the White Bird […]

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THE BLACK KEYS’ Upcoming Australia, New Zealand & Japan Concerts Cancelled Due To Patrick Carney’s Injury

THE BLACK KEYS’ Upcoming Australia, New Zealand & Japan Concerts Cancelled Due To Patrick Carney’s Injury

Today Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s multi award winning 5 day Music Festival, which will be held NEXT week over the Easter long weekend (Thu 2nd to Mon 6th of April) reports the following: Due to drummer Patrick Carney’s serious shoulder injury, The Black Keys’ forthcoming concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, as part of their Turn Blue World Tour, […]

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FLEETWOOD MAC ‘On With The Show’ Aust & NZ Tour 2015

FLEETWOOD MAC ‘On With The Show’ Aust & NZ Tour 2015

ALL FIVE ORIGINAL BAND MEMBERS BACK TOGETHER The rumours are true – the legendary FLEETWOOD MAC will bring their On With The Show World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2015. The On With The Show Tour will mark Fleetwood Mac’s first series of concert dates in Australia and New Zealand since 2009’s sold-out Unleashed Tour. Touring as a […]

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THE DEAD DAISIES to tour Europe & Australia with KISS

THE DEAD DAISIES to tour Europe & Australia with KISS

Hot off the back of their historic tour to Cuba and the critically acclaimed US tour in 2014 with KISS & Def Leppard, The Dead Daisies are thrilled to announce their return to Europe touring with KISS on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2015. The European KISS dates will coincide perfectly with the release of The Daisies much anticipated second album, […]

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NEW REGULARS new music video, “Shut Up”, released today!  Single at radio now!

NEW REGULARS new music video, “Shut Up”, released today! Single at radio now!

If you’ve missed it so far, get onto it!  Lifted from their debut EP, ‘Shut Up’ is New Regulars second single and at radio now where it’s receiving airplay across the country, recently debuting at #4 on the AMRAP regional charts.  Blaring from the Central Coast of NSW, New Regulars are making big noise across the country with their pounding […]

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JEBEDIAH Celebrate Twenty With An Album, A Tour And A Twentieth Anniversary This May/June

JEBEDIAH Celebrate Twenty With An Album, A Tour And A Twentieth Anniversary This May/June

“To deliver their set with the energy and passion that Jebediah emanate is a tribute to each member’s talent and dedication. This old friend just reminded us all what we’ve been missing.” – TOM Mag This May /June Perth’s finest Indie Rockers JEBEDIAH invite fans to join in a 20th Anniversary celebration with a Metro City tour run and a compilation album, aptly titled ‘TWENTY’. […]

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KARNIVOOL’S ‘Themata Decade’ National Tour

KARNIVOOL’S ‘Themata Decade’ National Tour

10 years ago an unknown band from Perth, Western Australia pooled their very limited resources and questionable facial hair, and got to work on their debut album. Recorded in various spaces, in various ways, with a slightly varying line-up, they borrowed gear, they borrowed money, they borrowed space and they used some tunings that perhaps haven’t been heard again. The […]

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IMAGINE DRAGONS returning to Australia & New Zealand this September

IMAGINE DRAGONS returning to Australia & New Zealand this September

Frontier Touring are thrilled to confirm that Las Vegas quartet Imagine Dragons will be returning to Australia and New Zealand this September for their biggest tour yet, including their first ever Christchurch show! Led by frontman Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons stormed into the ears and hearts of the world with their multi-platinum debut Night Visions. The album reached #4 on […]

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SILVERCHAIR’S Frogstomp 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition Set For Release On March 27th

SILVERCHAIR’S Frogstomp 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition Set For Release On March 27th

Sony Music Entertainment Australia is proud to announce the release of the 20th Anniversary remastered edition of silverchair’s history making debut album frogstomp. The album will be re-released as the following packages – as a single CD, a 2CD/DVD deluxe set, 180 gram yellow vinyl as well as digitally on Friday March 27th 2015, which is exactly 20 years to […]

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King Parrot: Sign to EVP Recordings for Australia. New album coming May

King Parrot: Sign to EVP Recordings for Australia. New album coming May

Australia’s premier thrash/grind miscreants, the mighty King Parrot, have signed to EVP Recordings for Australia and will release their new album in May. The album was recorded by the legendary Philip H. Anselmo at his Nodferatu’s Lair studio in New Orleans, and he says of KP: “King Parrot is not only a great live band, but they are as genuine and down to earth as […]

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MOTLEY CRUE add 2nd & Final Melbourne Show to THE FINAL TOUR – with very special guest ALICE COOPER!

MOTLEY CRUE add 2nd & Final Melbourne Show to THE FINAL TOUR – with very special guest ALICE COOPER!

‘THE FINAL TOUR’ ADDS 2nd & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND AUSTRALIA’S LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE BAND LIVE! FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2015 – Kickstart My Heart! Due to overwhelming demand, legendary rock icons MÖTLEY CRÜE have confirmed they will perform a second Melbourne show during their highly-anticipated Final Tour of Australia this May. Special guest at all shows will be shock-rocker ALICE COOPER. Mötley Crüe’s […]

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KISS announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour

KISS announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour

Rock’n’roll legends KISS to tour in October, unveiling new stage production ‘The Spider’ to Australian fans for the first time Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer are set to thrill Australian audiences once again in October during their 40th Anniversary world tour. KISS will kick off the tour in Perth on Saturday October 3, before moving on […]

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Bam Margera as FFU – 2015 Australian Tour

Bam Margera as FFU – 2015 Australian Tour

After a string of sold-out shows on their last visit down under in 2013, Professional Skateboarder and star of Jackass, Bam Margera, has just announced that F*ckface Unstoppable will return to Australia for another national run comprising of capital city and regional dates. Being described as “a band that leaves you speechless“ – (Must See This Live Blog), and “A fun unpredictable night, which was awesome […]

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VAN HALEN To Release Definitive Live Album ‘Tokyo Dome Live In Concert’

VAN HALEN To Release Definitive Live Album ‘Tokyo Dome Live In Concert’

Van Halen’s First Six Albums to be Remastered Directly from the ANALOGUE Master Recordings WITH VAN HALEN AND 1984 – SET FOR APRIL 3 RELEASE Van Halen will release its first-ever live albumto feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, 2013 at the famed Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome Live In Concert includes 23 songs, […]

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BRANDON FLOWERS New Solo Album ‘The Desired Effect’ Set For May 19 Release

Brandon Flowers has confirmed he will release his new album, The Desired Effect, on May 19th, 2015 on Island Records. Almost five years since the release of his critically acclaimed solo debut, Flamingo, Flowers’ solo return follows a time of continued huge success with his band The Killers, who released the global chart-topping album Battle Born in 2012, as well […]

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IN HEARTS WAKE to release new album Skydancer on May 1

IN HEARTS WAKE to release new album Skydancer on May 1

In Hearts Wake have announced their new album Skydancer, to be released on May 1, with lead single ‘Breakaway’ being premiered on triple j today at midday. A documentary on the creation of the album is available to watch now at skydancerproject.com All pre-order links and bundles will be available on the website tomorrow along with the video for first […]

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OPETH Announce Australian Tour

OPETH Announce Australian Tour

Swedish progressive metal heroes Opeth are set to return to Australia in 2015 in support of their 11th album ‘Pale Communion’. Hailed as one of the most influential progressive metal bands in the world, Opeth have an ever-growing fanatically loyal fan base in Australia and are returning for a headline run after their highly successful ‘Heritage’ tour in 2013. One factor which makes Opeth’s live shows second to […]

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Lenny Kravitz Australia/South East Asia & Japan Tour cancellation

Lenny Kravitz Australia/South East Asia & Japan Tour cancellation

Lenny Kravitz management announced today that the Lenny Kravitz’s upcoming Australia / South East Asia Tour has been cancelled, including all dates in Australia, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia due to unforseen scheduling issues. Lenny Kravitz was scheduled to perform in Australia at Bluesfest Byron Bay on Thursday 2nd of April, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Monday 6th of April […]

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EVERCLEAR Sparkle And Fade Australia 2015

EVERCLEAR Sparkle And Fade Australia 2015

KillRockStar presents the triumphant return of U.S. power pop heavyweights Everclear! To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Sparkle and Fade, Everclear are back to treat Australian fans to a live incarnation of this game-changing album in full, plus all your favourite Everclear singles! Lead by founder and main songwriter Art Alexakis, Everclear blazed a trail through the 90’s with their […]

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YOU ME AT SIX announce Australian tour

YOU ME AT SIX announce Australian tour

From infamous sold out shows at London’s Wembley Arena and around the globe, YOU ME AT SIX are hitting Australia with their incredibly energetic live show. If it’s anything like previous Australian tours, these shows will sell quickly, so don’t miss out! “YOU ME AT SIX’s set was phenomenal, to sum up in one word.” Reverb Magazine They’ll be taking very […]

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STEVE VAI Announces ‘Stillness In Motion – Vai Live In L.A.’, Set For Release On Friday April 10th 2015

STEVE VAI Announces ‘Stillness In Motion – Vai Live In L.A.’, Set For Release On Friday April 10th 2015

Sony Music Entertainment and Legacy Recordings have signed virtuoso guitarist/composer/producer Steve Vai to a new multi-album agreement which includes plans to issue two fresh Vai sets in 2015 beginning with the release of STILLNESS IN MOTION – VAI LIVE IN L.A. on April 10th, 2015. Vai’s first release under the new agreement will be STILLNESS IN MOTION – VAI LIVE […]

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