TRIPLE M AND THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS: THE SUPERJESUS! After a long hiatus, and years of constant requests from their fans, the multiple ARIA award winning rock band The Superjesus will reform for one night only and perform in their hometown of Adelaide, where it all began. Best known for their smash hit singles including Shut My Eyes, Down Again […]

Already announced for festivals around the country, Chugg Entertainment are today thrilled to confirm that this coming Easter will see two of the planet’s biggest rock acts come together in a dynamic double-bill when Santana and Steve Miller Band take the stage. The co-headline shows kick off at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 21st March, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 22nd March, Sydney Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 27th March and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday 28th March. SANTANA One […]

The recent announcement by the Frontier Touring Company that the iconic Bryan Adams would be embarking on a national arena tour left fans across Australia overjoyed.  The excitement doesn’t stop there with today’s news that UK and European superstar Amy Macdonald is confirmed to support in what will be her first ever Australian performances. When Macdonald exploded into the musical […]

Hatchet Dawn have commencement pre-production on the bands next release to follow up from their 2011 REBIRTH LP mixed by Grammy award winning producer/engineer Neil Kernon (Sex Pistols, Queen, Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Hall & Oats & Judas Priest). “This next release for Hatchet is going to demolish any expectations and will redefine this band to a complete new level. Our new material is […]

Metropolis Touring and Tombowler Presents DEATHSTARS Sweden’s DEATHSTARS are hailed by some, as the death-glammer kings of lust, glitter and sleaze! In the world of metal, that’s quite a reputation to live up to, and they certainly seem intent on doing so. Synthesized programming, uber-gothic touches and pounding riffs are a good enough place to start, as is their highly […]

Since their inception SUM 41 have been relentless, unapologetic, and unconcerned with musical boundaries. They continue to storm the globe with their unique meld of raucous punk-rock and thunderous metal whilst still delivering amazing live shows More rebellious and pissed off than ever, SUM 41 have now set their sights on their Australian fans and are set to deliver a […]

ESKIMO JOE take the lead in an ever changing musical landscape and join the ranks of some of the most progressive artists around the world as they proudly announce a crowd funding initiative on Australia’s leading creative platform, Pozible. Todays’ campaign launch will see ESKIMO JOE engage with their supporters in a series of unique and exciting initiatives making them […]

Today Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s Number 1 Blues & Roots Music Festival (Easter Weekend March 28 to April 1) brings to all Australian Fans an announcement very much close to their heart! This latest Bluesfest release focuses on our remarkable Australian, as well as New Zealand Artists, and brings a perfect selection of ‘well known’ and ‘up and coming’ home […]

Thanks to our friends at Via Vision we have a bunch of DVD and Blu-Ray giveaways of The Tea Party: Live in Australia, which is out now! To win a copy of this release, simply email us mtrbwy@maytherockbewithyou.com and specify whether you want a DVD or Blu-Ray version of this release with the subject ‘The Tea Party DVD GiveAway’ and we will […]

CORDRAZINE RETURN FOR A STRICTLY ONE OFF SHOW Sometimes life gets in the way…. 2011 saw Cordrazine release the long awaited sophomore album ‘Always Coming Down’, a full decade after their debut album ‘From Here to Wherever’. But as quickly as they reappeared, the band disappeared again after only three (count them, THREE) live performances. Ten years before, when on […]

PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT – NEW SOLO ALBUM RELEASE ‘TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY’ January 28 (Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records) Paul Raymond, songwriter, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of legendary cult hard rock outfit UFO has inked a deal with Cherry Red Records’ new hard rock imprint label Hear No Evil for his new solo album with The Paul Raymond Project. The new album, entitled “Terms & Conditions Apply” is […]

Delivered through Lungata Records,’Nobody Dies’is the hard hitting debut video single from French heavy rockers Harmonic Generator. Recorded and produced at Thirty Mill Studio in Melbourne Australia by Mark Opitz and Colin Wynne, the video was shot in Marseille France. “Very interesting band, very heavy in a Sabbath meets the new metal approach, Nobody Dies has a great chorus, subtle […]

Jimmy Barnes returns on Thursday 17th January to Trak, having tasted glory as the most successful Australian rock & roll singer, Jimmy Barnes has been there and back. Within a month of Cold Chisel finishing, Jimmy Barnes was on the road with a new band (1984) and soon released his first solo album, Bodyswerve, and it entered the charts at #1. Many #1 […]

Re-Machined: A Tribute to Deep Purple’s Machine Head out now through Eagle Records Via Shock 2012 is the 40th anniversary of the release of Deep Purple’s landmark album “Machine Head”. In recognition of Deep Purple’s influence, and that of the “Machine Head” album in particular, some of rock music’s biggest names have each contributed a version of their favorite track […]

KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment are proud to present LA alternative metal activists Otep live in Australia in 2013. Lead by artist, activist & intellectual loudmouth Otep Shamaya, Otep have been producing their own brand of uncompromising alternative metal since the later half of 2000.  Showcasing a fearless passion for justice & the preservation of the arts, Otep create uncompromising soundscapes […]

SECOND MELBOURNE SHOW!  ETIHAD STADIUM INTIMATE ARENA MODE – WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 INCLUDING MEET & GREET PACKAGES  WE told you it was going to be a MONSTER tour! Melbourne has always had the most KISS fans of any city in Australia and, once again, they’ve come out in force. The pre-sale for the Etihad Stadium (Intimate Arena Mode) show on […]

AC/DC’s Complete Catalogue Available Digitally for the First Time; All Tracks Mastered for iTunes (SYDNEY, Australia — November 20, 2012) Alberts, Sony Music and Apple today announced that AC/DC’s entire catalogue is now available digitally for the first time exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com). From their 1976 international debut High Voltage to seminal classic Back In Black and 2008 smash […]

This amazing summer tour will include SRH FEST in Melbourne at Billboard The Venue. The venue will play host to Suicidal Tendencies, Unwritten Law and The Dudesons and an extended lineup of quality local acts and DJ’s which will be announced shortly. To celebrate, the crew at SRH and Riothouse have given us a couple of prize packs to give […]

Grinspoon, one of Australia’s most loved live rock bands are hitting the road and coming your way. In September this year they released their seventh studio album, ‘Black Rabbits’ which made its ARIA chart debut at #8. It’s only fitting that with the release of a new album and now 7 Top Ten albums under their belt that the band […]

The Waterboys in their First Australian Tour- Performing cult classics and greatest hits plus new works from ‘An Appointment with Mr Yeats’ Live Nation are delighted to announce The Waterboys will make their first-ever visit to Australia this January. Mike Scott confirms that the show will be “a killer set of vintage Waterboys” to please their most ardent of fans, […]

“Un-American Gothic” is John Wheeler’s first solo record, written entirely on the road during 2011. Best known for the past decade as the creator and frontman of the successful Rockgrass act, Hayseed Dixie, the band had spent nearly 9 months on the road and every mile of that tour John traveled, himself, on motorbike. Prior to the tour the band […]

THE JAM – CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION 6 Albums in one box – released December 3rd (Universal) On December 3rd Universal release a set of all The Jam’s classic albums in one nifty little box. Packaged in individual vinyl-replica CDs with rigid slipcases, and would fit nicely into any music fan’s Christmas stocking, the albums featured are: 1. In The City […]

KING CANNONS have two hometowns. The 6 piece rock n rollers started their life as a band in Auckland before making the jump over the Tasman to base themselves in Melbourne town.   Both cities have made huge contributions to what has shaped KING CANNONS and the band have decided to choose the start of each summer for annual celebrations. KING […]

DREAM ON DREAMER ANNOUNCE HEARTBOUND DELUXE EDITION OUT FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER THROUGH UNFD Dream On Dreamer have announced the Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed album Heartbound will be released November 30 through UNFD. Heartbound opened doors worldwide for the Melbourne post-hardcore six-piece, Dream On Dreamer. In the past 12 months they have completed 3 US Tours, a European tour, played […]

Punk rock legends DESCENDENTS; one of the most loved bands of any genre to have generated over several decades of popular music are headed back to Australia in 2013. This time they’re bringing a cross-section of the punk rock’s finest with them for massive shows with good vibes and fun times. Descendents + Bouncing Souls + Frenzal Rhomb + Bodyjar […]

UNFD, FETCH AGENCY, BLUNT & KILLYOURSTEREO PRESENTS- NORTHLANE WORLDEATER TOUR To most people within the Australian metal and hard-core scenes, the emergence of metal band Northlane has been somewhat of an overnight rise. Since the release of their debut album “Discoveries” on November 11 last year (11/11/11), the band has gone from strength to strength. Packing out rooms on their […]

It took 3 minutes for BLINK 182 to completely sellout their Melbourne show at the Myer Music Bowl. Brisbane fans were not far behind in the expediency with which tickets were feverishly snapped up. The Blink army has spoken, so Melbourne fans have a second and definitely final show at the Myer Music Bowl on Wednesday 27 February. Brisbane fans […]

Sunset Riot Announces Third USA Tour for May- June 2013 After two wildly successful tours of the US of A in 2011 and 2012, the thundering rock n roll circus from Down Under are ready and raring to do it all again in 2013!! Armed with some new songs, a brand new stage show and the same adrenalin-fueled, sweat-soaked, fist […]

Coheed & Cambria Set To Release Part Two Of Their Double Album ‘The Afterman: Descension’ To Be Released on February 8th, 2013 “… adventurous tracks add up for another epic chapter in Coheed and Cambria’s tale.”– Rolling Stone  “Coheed and Cambria have created a post-apocalyptic dream that can’t be ignored”- The Music Network Following Coheed And Cambria’s critically acclaimed, album release of volume one […]

Extreme  – With Special Guest Richie Kotzen Australian Tour 2013 Lennard Promotions are thrilled to present 90’s rock giants Extreme along with very special guest guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen live in Australia in 2013. Extreme won a legion of fans during the 80’s and 90’s selling over 10 million records including their global smash hit More Than Words. Known for […]