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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Since their first show in June 2013, Hellions have wasted little time in establishing themselves as one of the country’s freshest sounding, heavy acts. Drawing comparison to artists as diverse as Stray From The Path, Defeater, Rage Against The Machine and A Day To Remember, the Sydney-based collective made an instant splash with the release of their first single, “Infamita,”which […]

With only one week remaining until The Smith Street Band kick off their Australian tour with The Menzingers (USA), the band have unveiled a new film clip for the song “Don’t F*ck With Our Dreams.” Shot by friend Andy Johnson over three months while on tour all over Europe & North America, take a five minute glance into the hectic touring schedule TSSB never let […]

Ahead of their upcoming Australian tour Monster Magnet have just named the full line up of local acts who will joining the space rock legends to blow minds across the country this April. Main support in each city will come from two-piece hell raisers King Of The North.  Since exploding onto the Melbourne music scene in early 2012 this guitar/drum […]

Metal legends Down will release their new EP Down IV – Part Two on May 9, 2014 via Down Records/Roadrunner Records. Tracked at Nodferatu’s Lair – iconic vocalist Philip H. Anselmo‘s home studio – and produced by Michael Thompson, Anselmo and Down, the new EP is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Down IV – Part One. The new offering from Down is packed with the quintet’s signature gargantuan riffs, swamp blues leads, crashing […]

SOUNDWORKS TOURING presents ‘COVENANT’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR APRIL 2014 – Performing The ‘Covenant’ Album In It’s Entirety – Followed By Classic Material Easily one of the most famous & prominent greats in death metal, MORBID ANGEL, make a very special appearance back to Australia this coming April! Over the course of three nights of maximum intensity, MORBID ANGEL will perform the […]

SOUNDGARDEN to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Superunknown LP Superunknown Reissue Package out May 30, 2014 via A&M Records/USM Two Deluxe Editions including Rare Demos and Rehearsal Recordings and More Limited Edition Five 10-inch Vinyl Set of Superunknown: The Singles Available on Record Store Day – April 19 “The best albums define their time, then transcend it. Superunknown is an honest monument to its era and birthplace. Superunknown is also […]

Richie Sambora announces an ADDITIONAL Sidewave Show with all profits going to THE STARLIGHT FOUNDATION Celebrated American rock icon RICHIE SAMBORA has announced he will play an additional and incredibly intimate Sidewave show whilst in Melbourne for Soundwave Festival 2014 with all profits going to The Starlight Foundation. For the first time in over ten years , Australian fans will have the opportunity of a […]

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’S ‘Alive Or Just Breathing’ album was a watershed moment in metal in 2002 as it heralded the birth of ‘Metalcore’. Now, more than a decade later, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have reunited with original singer Jesse Leach. “This change is very exciting,” the band said upon announcing Leach’s triumphant return. “We know you’re going to love it. This is truly […]

Indisputable metal gods, ILL NIÑO  with their infused bilingual lyrics, harsh and melodic vocals, flamenco guitars, tribal drums and salsa inspired bass lines will take to the stage for 2 monster Sidewaves with the undefinable and kick ass SKINDRED. In an industry of big egos and even bigger drama, it is seldom a metal band manages to stick together for […]

Late in 2013, James Reyne played two sold-out shows at The Basement in Sydney, exciting fans with a new live offering, A Crawl To Now.  Showcasing a broad selection of Australian Crawl tracks plus songs from his time with Company Of Strangers and his solo hits, the acoustic trio of James with Tracy and Brett Kingman, paid homage to an […]