Category: Music News

WIN tickets to see TWELVE FOOT NINJA! (CLOSED)

WIN tickets to see TWELVE FOOT NINJA! (CLOSED)

Would you like to see Twelve Foot Ninja, for free? Well, thanks to our amazing friends at Deathproof PR we have a double passes to give away for each of the below shows for the remaining dates of their Trollburger tour.  So all you need to do is shoot us an email with your name, phone number and which show you […]

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STONEFIELD announce new single ‘C’mon’, UK festival performances and upcoming national tour dates

STONEFIELD announce new single ‘C’mon’, UK festival performances and upcoming national tour dates

After a breakout year in 2013 and a flying start to 2014 including the release of their highly anticipated self-titled debut album, winning the Best Regional Act award at the inaugural The Age Music Victoria Awards and establishing their single ‘Love You Deserve’ as a ubiquitous radio favourite, Melbourne-based rock outfit Stonefield today announce a return to the UK with […]

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DRAGONFORCE Announce New Album

DRAGONFORCE Announce New Album

UK Metal titans DRAGONFORCE are nearing completion of their sixth studio album entitled Maximum Overload out August 15 via 3Wise Records. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Studios in Örebro and Varberg, Sweden, the new opus will be the band’s first ever album collaborating with an outside producer, having historically opted to record themselves in association with Karl Groom. “Working with Jens gave […]

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VIOLENT SOHO announce biggest headline tour to date with special guests THE SMITH STREET BAND

VIOLENT SOHO announce biggest headline tour to date with special guests THE SMITH STREET BAND

“We sit around on couches, buying what we think makes us who we are, like a hungry ghost”, it was these words from Kalle Lasn’s book Culture Jam that resonated with Violent Soho’s Luke Boerdam and acted as a major influence on him while penning the Mansfield (4122) band’s highly acclaimed third record, Hungry Ghost, which has subsequently lead to ‘Soho’ (as their […]

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HANSON confirm return to Australia for national tour

HANSON confirm return to Australia for national tour

Chugg Entertainment and XIII Touring can confirm the return of HANSON when theANTHEM World Tour Australia and New Zealand begins Tuesday 5th August at The Tivoli in Brisbane, Wednesday 6th August at The Coolangatta Hotel on the Gold Coast, Friday 8th August at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre onSaturday 9th August, HQ in Adelaide on Tuesday 12th August, Metropolis Fremantleon Friday 15th August, and finishing up in New Zealand at Auckland’s Powerstation onSunday 17th August. Pop-rock trio, HANSON, are back with their brand new album ANTHEM, which […]

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STORY OF THE YEAR Australian Tour Announced

STORY OF THE YEAR Australian Tour Announced

STORY OF THE YEAR are returning to Australia in June to celebrate the Tenth anniversary of ‘Page Avenue’. One of the most revered and beloved rock albums in recent memory will be performed in its entirety, with hits such as Until The Day I Die, Anthem Of Our Dying Day and Sidewalks. In addition, a slew of fan favourites and […]

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2CELLOS Announce May 2014 Australian Tour

2CELLOS Announce May 2014 Australian Tour

Soundworks Touring & KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment present the genre-breaking instrumental pyrotechnics of the incredible 2CELLOS live in Australia. Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, together known as 2CELLOS, have achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level. Their playing style has broken down the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film […]

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In Hearts Wake announce new album ‘Earthwalker’, Carbon Neutral partnership & debut new video

In Hearts Wake announce new album ‘Earthwalker’, Carbon Neutral partnership & debut new video

Byron Bay metal / hardcore outfit In Hearts Wake will release their second album,Earthwalker, via UNFD on May 2, 2014. In an effort to counteract the effect global warming is having on Australia’s natural flora and fauna, In Hearts Wake have joined forces with Carbon Neutral – a carbon solutions provider and bio-diverse reforestation developer that helps organisations and individuals minimise their impact on […]

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PIXIES release first full studio album in 20 years | special vinyl release confirmed for Record Store Day

PIXIES release first full studio album in 20 years | special vinyl release confirmed for Record Store Day

“…their songwriting chops have hardly wavered and the best may be yet to come.”— Village Voice Fans have dreamed about it for years, and now Pixies are delivering.  Indie Cindy, the band’s first full studio album since 1991’s Trompe le Monde, will be released on April 25th on the band’s own independent label, Pixiesmusic (and marketed and distributed by [PIAS] Australia). Pre-orders […]

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NOTHING MORE Sign To Eleven Seven Music Group

NOTHING MORE Sign To Eleven Seven Music Group

THE WHOLE WORLD IS TALKING ABOUT NOTHING MORE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BAND SIGN GLOBALLY TO ELEVEN SEVEN MUSIC GROUP New York, NY – Allen Kovac’s Eleven Seven Music Group is proud to announce the signing of San Antonio, TX alt-rockers, NOTHING MORE. With soaring vocal melodies, meticulous atypical rhythmic structures, huge anthemic choruses and lyrical content that restores the art […]

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Dave Brockie Lead Singer and Founder of Metal Band GWAR Passes Away Sunday March 23rd, 2014

Dave Brockie Lead Singer and Founder of Metal Band GWAR Passes Away Sunday March 23rd, 2014

It’s always sad when this kind of news comes through, particularly when you’d just seen the band a month ago and had previously had one of the funniest interviews I’d ever done, so to get this news is surreal. Rumours spread yesterday of his death but below is the statement from Gwar’s manager confirming his passing. R.I.P. Oderus Urungus… Thanks […]

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Ten Thousand announce multi-year international management deal

Ten Thousand announce multi-year international management deal

Fresh from their critically acclaimed new music stage set at Melbourne’s St. Kilda Festival, Ten Thousand have landed an international management deal with entertainment powerhouse, Unbreakable Global. The band was first noticed by Unbreakable CEO, Mark Spillane, at Stone Music Festival while supporting Aerosmith and Van Halen. Spillane mentioned his immediate reaction to the band’s innovative approach reminiscent of a […]

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TONIGHT ALIVE to release new single ‘The Edge.’ to be featured in the new movie The Amazing Spiderman 2: Rise Of Electro

TONIGHT ALIVE to release new single ‘The Edge.’ to be featured in the new movie The Amazing Spiderman 2: Rise Of Electro

RELEASED GLOBALLY ON APRIL 1st! PRE-ORDER NOW: http://smarturl.it/TonightAliveTheEdge Sony Music Entertainment Australia and Sony Pictures Releasing are excited to announce that Australia’s own TONIGHT ALIVE is set to release an electrifying new single “THE EDGE,” written exclusively for the Australian release of the new movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2: The Rise Of Electro, opening in Australia on April 17th. “The Edge” is available to pre-order now ahead of its […]

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Doc Neeson new single “Walking In The Rain” Released Today – first studio recording in 7 years

Doc Neeson new single “Walking In The Rain” Released Today – first studio recording in 7 years

Charismatic front man, Doc Neeson (The Angels, Red Phoenix) releases ‘Walking In The Rain’, his first studio recording in nearly 7 years. Originally recorded by Flash and the Pan, Doc’s recording was produced by ARIA Award winning producer Brendan Gallagher (Karma County, Jimmy Little ‘Messenger’) late last year at Albert Studios prior to Doc hitting the road with the RocKwiz Salutes Vanda And Young shows which toured the country last […]

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Iva Davies announces re-releases of Razorback and Boxes albums!

Iva Davies announces re-releases of Razorback and Boxes albums!

First time the releases available via digital download “I’m thrilled to finally have these two albums available again’ says ICEHOUSE frontman Iva Davies of the joint release of the soundtrack to the 1984 Russell Mulcahy film,RAZORBACK, and the 1985 ballet, BOXES. “Neither album has been available digitally before and the CDs have been out of pressing for many years. I’ve constantly been asked when […]

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THE DANDY WARHOLS announce Australian Tour

THE DANDY WARHOLS announce Australian Tour

In 1994 a groovy little band outta Portland, Oregan burst into life – they were called THE DANDY WARHOLS. There were a group of friends who ‘needed music to drink to’. Regarded as one of the best live bands around, The Dandy Warhols or the Dandys as they are affectionately known, have earned their reputation by delivering performances which garner reviews such […]

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Whitechapel Announce Brand New Album

Whitechapel Announce Brand New Album

Track listing and album artwork revealed! First single streaming now! Returning with the fifth full-length of their decimating career, there is no stopping the juggernaut that is WHITECHAPEL. Our Endless War is the culmination of everything the Knoxville, Tennessee sextet have worked toward since their inception. A ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality, it is also by far their most […]

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Lord: Parts Way With Drummer, Release Video For ‘Final Seconds’ & 25th Dungeon Anniversary Details

Lord: Parts Way With Drummer, Release Video For ‘Final Seconds’ & 25th Dungeon Anniversary Details

Aussie heavy metaller’s LORD have announced that they have mutually parted ways with drummer Damo Costas, released a video for ‘Final Seconds’ and announced plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dungeon. Full press release can be found HERE The band commented – “Damo has reached a point where as much as he loved being in the band, losing that job he worked so hard to get […]

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THE ROLLING STONES CALL OFF THEIR TOUR OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

THE ROLLING STONES CALL OFF THEIR TOUR OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L’Wren Scott. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will […]

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ARCH ENEMY – announces new singer

ARCH ENEMY – announces new singer

In early June 2014, ARCH ENEMY will unleash their 9th studio album, War Eternal, worldwide via Century Media Records and Trooper Entertainment in Japan. With this upcoming release, the band will introduce a new member to their ranks: Alissa White-Gluz, former vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers THE AGONIST. Angela Gossow, who joined ARCH ENEMY in 2000 and made her debut on the […]

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THE LAZYS – ALL FIRED UP tour

THE LAZYS – ALL FIRED UP tour

Following their recent stint in NY, The Lazys are ALL FIRED UP about returning to what they do best, playing live. Taking the opportunity to road test their new material from their forthcoming album ‘ALL FIRED UP’, recorded late last year in New York with producers Gus Van Go and Werner F. (The Grates, Monster Truck, The Stills, Hollerado, The Trews, Priestess), […]

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Dead Letter Circus announce The Insider regional tour

Dead Letter Circus announce The Insider regional tour

Dead Letter Circus are pleased to announce The Insider Tour, with 19 shows sweeping across all points of regional Australia. After spending January co-headlining capital city dates with old friends Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus can’t wait to get back in the van and take their high impact, powerfully emotive performances to their loyal regional fans. ‘Insider’ is the latest single […]

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“Helen” Turns 25 – Things Of Stone & Wood Reform For 25th Anniversary!

“Helen” Turns 25 – Things Of Stone & Wood Reform For 25th Anniversary!

Twenty-five years ago a rag-tag bunch of folkies got together and formed a band called Things of Stone and Wood that went on to define Melbourne in the early 90s. Today the band’s original lineup announce a celebration for fans as they re-form for the first time since 1997 for a limited run of anniversary shows. Off the back of their top […]

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GUTHRIE GOVAN Master Class Clinic tour July 2014

GUTHRIE GOVAN Master Class Clinic tour July 2014

Thump Music would like to welcome you to a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a never before seen Masterclass by Guthrie Govan in Australia. With over 2 hours of solid teaching, Q&A, playing and empowering you as a guitarist and musician. ABOUT GUTHRIE Guthrie Govan has been playing guitar for as long as he can remember. He played […]

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SUPER DUPER ALICE COOPER – Deluxe Edition to be released May 26th

SUPER DUPER ALICE COOPER – Deluxe Edition to be released May 26th

From Banger Films, the creators of “Iron Maiden: Flight 666” and “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage,” comes “Super Duper Alice Cooper” the story of Vincent Furnier, the preacher’s son who struck fear into the hearts of parents everywhere as Alice Cooper, the most outrageous rock star of his generation. This unique “doc opera,” a dizzying blend of documentary archive footage, […]

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SUICIDE SILENCE – release video for “You Only Live Once” featuring: Randy Blythe – Lamb Of God

SUICIDE SILENCE – release video for “You Only Live Once” featuring: Randy Blythe – Lamb Of God

SUICIDE SILENCE is set to release “The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show (Ending Is The Beginning)” on CD/DVD digipack on March 28th 2014 in Australia. On December 21, 2012, the metal community came together in an amazing way to celebrate the life of Mitch Lucker & raise money for his daughter’s future education with an unforgettable evening of collaborative performances between […]

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ARCH ENEMY – reveals details for new album, ‘War Eternal’

ARCH ENEMY – reveals details for new album, ‘War Eternal’

Three years after the release of Khaos Legions and their most successful world tour to-date, extreme metal icons ARCH ENEMY have started mixing their 9th studio album with Jens Bogren (OPETH, PARADISE LOST, KREATOR) at Fascination Street in Sweden. Michael Amott (guitar) comments: “We’ve been producing ourselves, as we did on ‘Khaos Legions’. We have a clear vision of what we want ARCH ENEMY […]

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KING OF THE NORTH to drop their highly anticipated album ‘SOUND THE UNDERGROUND’ on March 14

KING OF THE NORTH to drop their highly anticipated album ‘SOUND THE UNDERGROUND’ on March 14

Sound The Underground is the debut album from independent Melbourne based rock two-piece King Of The North. ‘Wanted’ the first single from the album will be featured internationally in the brand new BMW 2 series commercial. BMW say that ‘Wanted’ gives their new series a fresh and exciting feel, “the power of two” as they say in the clip, works […]

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BRANT BJORK Low Desert Punks Australian Tour 2014

BRANT BJORK Low Desert Punks Australian Tour 2014

Brant Bjork. The Low Desert Punk has again put together a band of serious rock players. His most “ideal” unit yet. Featuring Dave Dinsmore on bass (Che, Bl’ast), Bubba Dupree on guitar (Void, Hater) and Tont Tornay on drums (Fatso Jetson, Chuck Dukowski). A new band with old school, heavy, calssic punk and rock roots but also a band with a […]

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Biffy Clyro confirm national tour dates this September

Biffy Clyro confirm national tour dates this September

Scottish rock band, Biffy Clyro, have announced that they will return to Australia in September for a national headline tour. Having just finished touring on Soundwave Festival with two SOLD OUT headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, punters should move quick to see the band in all major cities. Biffy Clyro have firmly established themselves as one of the biggest […]

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