Refused are fucking alive. There’s no escape. The Iconic Swedish hardcore band is releasing Freedom, their first new album in 17 years on June 26 via Epitaph.  Listen to the first new song Elektra at Pitchfork now. In 1998 Refused released their iconic album The Shape of Punk to Come. It was also the year that the band broke up and declared “Refused Are Fucking Dead“. Fourteen years later, the […]

Whether listening to a CIRCA SURVIVE album or attending a live show, one thing remains constant; the experience is both exhausting and exhilarating. CIRCA SURVIVE are a model of sonic and psychic consistency, ever since they brought us the explosive debut album Juturna in 2005. It should come as no surprise, then, that their fifth album, Descensus, falls in line […]

Melbourne melodic hard-rock titans from an era past Teargas, are releasing their seminal debut EP “Crazy” (2004). The youthful, 80’s infused anthems are finally being made available on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere else online from April 28. Lead singer, Al Gammie remarks “this EP marks a special time our lives and we can’t wait to re-share our legacy with our […]

Frontier Touring are proud to announce that the great Ryan Adams along with his band The Shining will treat Australia and New Zealand to headline shows this July, joined by very special guest Jenny Lewis for all Australian shows. This will be Adams’ first tour of Australia and New Zealand since 2012’s acclaimed sold-out Ashes and Fire solo theatre tour and his first time playing here […]

Thanks to our very good friends at Warner Music Australia, we have FIVE copies of the new Halestorm album ‘Into The Wild Life’ 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 copies, simply send […]

London’s YOUNG GUNS have ascended the ranks of rock rapidly over their two albums, and emerged as one of the most electrifying and successful acts to emerge from the UK’s crowded music market. In 2015, the band will continue their world domination with impressive third LP Ones & Zeros, out June 5. Gustav, John, Fraser, Simon and Ben have graced magazine covers, garnered heavy […]

When the outspoken Gene Simmons of Kiss declared in an interview with Esquire last year that “Rock is finally dead”, a wave of response followed, both in agreement and dissent. Whether dead or alive, one thing is for certain: backstage at a rock concert is not the same as it used to be. Authors and photographers Paul Miles and Jason […]

Bombastic, hard-driving, generation-spanning rock n’ roll with instantly memorable, sharp-as-hell hooks propel Everclear’s new studio album, Black Is The New Black. Muscular but melodic, this is the sound of a band driven and united by singular, intense purpose. The songs rip forward with palpable swagger, supercharged by a mix of autobiographical exorcism and narrative storytelling, from the gut and throat of Everclear’s singer, guitarist, cofounder […]

During 2014 Birds of Tokyo based themselves in America; taking their music overseas for the first time. In between all the U.S. gigs and interviews they wrote and recorded four songs. Four songs about being a long way from home. Four songs about perspective being gained from distance. Four songs about trying to find connection in a strange new world. Now those […]

Tickets to the Australian leg of AC/DC’s massive ROCK OR BUST world tour went on sale this morning and due to huge demand extra shows were announced within minutes to keep up with the demand. AC/DC will now play 2 stadium shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.   NATIONAL TOUR DATES: SYDNEY – Wednesday 4 and *Saturday 7 November at ANZ Stadium Australia, www.ticketek.com.au BRISBANE – Thursday 12 and *Saturday 14 November at QSAC www.ticketek.com.au ADELAIDE – Saturday 21 […]

Award winning NZ artist Gin Wigmore has announced her third studio album ‘Blood To Bone’ will be released Friday June 26th. Diving into a variety of unchartered musical avenues with her new album, the first single ‘New Rush’, a clear example that of exploration, is available today on all digital partners. Co-written with Charlie Andrews (Alt J & Laurel Collective) […]

Sydney’s Born Lion have been mercilessly carving a name for themselves as a domestic rock’n’roll tour de force, and their hard work comes to fruition on their spirited debut album ‘Final Words’, out July 3 via FOUR|FOUR Music.  In just a few years these four fiercely independent gentleman have clocked up some serious wins. They’ve earned serious triple j support […]

It’s hard to argue with the pedigree of a band that includes members that worked with Manowar, the Dictators, Rob Halford, Lizzy Borden, Udo Dirkschneider, and Cage. And that’s exactly who the members of Death Dealer have been associated with. Vocalist Sean Peck, guitarists Ross The Boss and Stu Marshall, bassist Mike Davis, and drummer Steve Bolognese have come together […]

 Multi-platinum alt-rock trio SEETHER will be returning to Australia to celebrate the release of their 6th album ‘Isolate And Medicate’. Having sold over 5 million albums, SEETHER is the biggest rock act to come out of South Africa ever! From headline runs to festival appearances all across the globe, the band has amassed an exceptionally loyal fan base, and this […]

TREMONTI TO RELEASE SECOND ALBUM CAUTERIZE ON JUNE 5 VIA FRET 12 RECORDS The new solo album from the Grammy-award winning guitarist responsible for over 40 million album sales worldwide Listen to debut single “Another Heart” Pre-order Cauterize: www.fret12.com/tremonti Alter Bridge‘s Mark Tremonti has confirmed his forthcoming solo release Cauterize will be released in Australia on June 5 via Fret 12/MGM. His second album under the TREMONTI moniker, Cauterize was produced by […]

With just under a month to go, Everclear have announced the full list of local bands that will support the Portland power pop legends on their Sparkle and Fade 20th Anniversary Australian Tour. In Adelaide Everclear will be joined by hard-hitting 4 piece The Motive and local psych rock favourites Glass Skies. Melbourne’s sold out show at The Corner Hotel sees […]

COAL CHAMBER  Premiere Lyric Video For “Suffer in Silence” Featuring Al Jourgensen New Album ‘Rivals’ Out May 22 via Metal Blade/Rocket Pre orders: www.nervegas.com.au/coal-chamber-rivals-cd  COAL CHAMBER are ready to unleash another song from their upcoming new album Rivals. The band have premiered “Suffer in Silence” which features guest vocals by Ministry front man Al Jourgensen! Check out the lyric video HERE.     Dez Fafara on “Suffer in Silence” and […]

“Jason Wade, Lifehouse’s lead singer, has always been a sturdy purveyor of melody…” – New York Times “Tracks like ‘Hurricane’ show Lifehouse at their most engaging, paving the way for Out of the Wasteland to be remembered as their biggest and best yet.” – Artist Direct “…it’s refreshing to see a band ignore everything else and simply be the best them that they can be, putting […]

Creatures of the night, Kingswood, one of Australia’s hottest live bands, have joined forces with Coopers Dark Ale to rock the Coopers After Dark national tour with a series of exclusive live shows. The Melbourne band has had a huge year. They debuted at number 6 on the charts with their Microcopic Wars record, secured two places in the triple […]

Australian riff rock trio, Dallas Frasca will release their highly anticipated third studio album, Love Army, on April 17th, through Australian independent label Social Family Records. It’s the culmination of almost 10 years of hard work, performing over 700 shows, seven international tours and fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting and revered bands across the globe. Love Army was written across the globe during […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]