GARY CLARK JR. TO RELEASE EAGERLY AWAITED DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM Blak and Blu available October 19 Australian tour dates sold-out  Singer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Gary Clark Jr. has revealed the title and track-listing for his long-anticipated full-length debut album for Warner Bros. Records: Blak and Blu, which will be released on October 19. The album was produced by Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Mastodon, […]

Australian fuzz-rockers, MAMMOTH MAMMOTH officially ink a worldwide deal with Austria’s, Napalm Records. Formed in 2007 and self-acclaimed as ‘Bigger than Jesus, Louder than Hell’ MAMMOTH MAMMOTH know that their tongue-in-cheek posturing, will always be eclipsed by the explosive force of their live shows. Before signing to Napalm Records, MAMMOTH MAMMOTH have been independently working away in Australia, concentrating their […]

New EP ‘B3’ Released October 12, and New Album Planned for Release in 2013 Alternative rock trio Placebo have signed a licensing deal with Universal Music for the world and plan to release an EP featuring brand new recordings in October, followed by a new studio album in 2013. The deal also includes Placebo’s entire physical back catalogue, which the […]

The Frontier Touring Company is delighted to bring the legendary Morrissey to Antipodean shores for the first time in more than a decade for a run of shows this December. “One of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last twenty years” – Pitchfork Often credited as the man who patented indie music for the masses; Morrissey’s […]

On the heels of their well-received summer release Americana, Neil Young & Crazy Horse have announced that they will release another album, entitled Psychedelic Pill, on October 26, 2012. Produced by Neil Young with John Hanlon and Mark Humphreys,Psychedelic Pill was recorded right after Americana at Audio Casablanca and features eight tracks, plus a bonus track. Due to the lengths of many of the songs, some of which were previewed during Crazy Horse‘s live […]

Telstra Road to Discovery Semi-Final at QMF 2012 For 16 years the Queenscliff Music Festival has built a reputation for showcasing emerging acts alongside those already enjoying success. A large percentage of these acts have then gone on to forge stellar musical careers of their own. Queenscliff Music Festival prides itself on being part of that nurturing process. QMF is […]

Swedish rockers, SABATON are headed to Australia for the very first time in January 2013 in support of NIGHTWISH in Sydney and Melbourne only. They bring with them their power packed symphonic power metal sound which is epic and symphonic in the modern power metal genre. SABATON has unique, distinctive vocals, gallant guitar melodies, and their lyrical concepts are drawn from World War I, World War […]

Australian metal band LORD have released their new video for the track ‘Betrayal Blind’, taken from their upcoming album DIGITAL LIES, slated for a late 2012 release. Full song is available digitally from here – http://www.lord.net.au/store/#ecwid:category=1970494&mode=product&product=15071317 Bassist Andy Dowling recently spoke with Loud Online Magazine (interview here –http://www.loudmag.com.au/content/lord-on-the-road-again) about the upcoming album stating “The title track of the same name […]

Australia has a notable fondness for the ‘every man.’ This encompasses the kind of relatable, not-so-every-day performers that steal the imagination of audiences wherever they roam. This rare breed tells stories through music, so fantastic and amorous that they wind around hearts, reach into heads. Enter Tasmania’s Lincoln Le Fevre. He is a little bit punk, a little bit country, a […]

As a massive thank you to their loyal and dedicated Melbourne fan base THE LIVING END are stoked to announce the addition of TWO EXTRA MELBOURNE SHOW DATES to their upcoming RETROSPECTIVE TOUR in November and December this year.Due to the unprecedented demand to see the band perform live in their hometown, THE LIVING END will now play a special encore performance of their second album ROLL ON. The show […]

These are and this is DIAMOND DAYS, the sparkling debut album by Bento – the new musical creation from Ben Gillies, drummer and co-founder of Silverchair. DIAMOND DAYS is twelve new bristling and glistening rock & roll songs, with Ben up front, singing his heart out, singing his own songs, and opening up like you’ve never heard him before. “It’s […]

Music Victoria presents Off the Beaten Track Regional Tour and Workshops There’s music out there. Out where? In the halls, clubs, RSLs, wineries, footy grounds and even a renovated substation. Music Victoria, in conjunction with anti-binge drinking campaign Live Solution, celebrates Victoria’s great live music in non-traditional venues in the inaugural Off the Beaten Track tour across regional and metro Victoria. The tour features two […]

LIVING THINGS AUSTRALIAN TOUR, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE SIDESHOWS ANNOUNCED! Since their 2000 debut album ‘Hybrid Theory’, LINKIN PARK have spent the last 12 years doing something popular artists just don’t do: going off-menu. The learning curve was arduous, but a necessary and welcome challenge for the band. ‘Hybrid Theory’ isn’t just the title of the first album, but a career mission […]

THE SCRIPT – New album ‘#3’ released today + Australian visit confirmed + Metro Theatre Sydney show The Script release eagerly anticipated new album #3, today, September 7th, through Sony Music Entertainment Australia, with killer new single Hall Of Fame feat. will.i.am storming up the airplay charts  around the country. To celebrate their newest release, the Irish trio will be […]

TIM CHAISSON DELIVERS NEW ALBUM ‘THE OTHER SIDE’ – Australian release via ABC Music, 21st September Fans of golden-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Chaisson will be happy to hear that the young performer is releasing a brand new album (his fifth) onSeptember 21st.  Following up 2009’s Broken HeartedBeat, Chaisson’s new album The Other Side, promises to deliver an intimate and heartfelt listeningexperience, […]

DON BROCO TO RELEASE THEIR SINGLE ‘ACTORS’ ON SEPT 21ST ‘ACTORS’ IS TAKEN FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ‘PRIORITIES’ TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 26TH PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 14TH Don Broco are set to release their single ‘Actors’ which will be available on September 21st and is taken from their debut album ‘Priorities’ to be released October 26th. The four-piece are […]

News just in from Finnish rockers Reckless Love is that they are set to release a brand new eight-song mini-album called Born To Break Your Heart.  It will feature full blown old school live cuts both on-stage electric and in-studio acoustic. Stay tuned to www.recklesslove.com and the bands Facebook page for further information about how the release. ‘Born To Break Your Heart’ track […]

Helsinki Vampires, THE 69 EYES, have released the third video trailer for the band’s upcoming album, X, which is due on September 28, 2012 via Nuclear Blast. The trailer features tattoo icon, Kat Von D, who took part in a duet with singer Jyrki69 on the song Rosary Blue which will be an exclusive bonus track for the iTunes version […]

Night Ranger to release live cd/dvd package: “24 Strings & a Drummer – Live & Acoustic” due out in October via Frontiers Records As a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, DAWN PATROL, and hot on the heels of their 10th studio album, SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA, Night Ranger will release a very special newly-recorded live “greatest hits” […]

AXEWOUND – DEBUT ALBUM VULTURES OUT OCTOBER 5TH – PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 14TH Metal supergroup AxeWound are set to release their debut album Vultures on October 5THvia Sony Music Australia.  The album release will be preceded by the single Cold on September 21st, coinciding with a UK tour. AxeWound’s pedigree is inarguably first class – since they feature guitarist/vocalist […]

To all the Aussie bastards out there, READ UP as this is for you!!  BASTARDFEST is the self proclaimed festival of the bastard! “To the bloke who forgot his mums birthday, to the dude who makes his pregnant misses put out the bins, to all offensive, obnoxious and despicable individuals- this show is for you….BASTARDFEST will bring out your inner […]

RELEASED NOVEMBER 12 – GLOBAL 3D AUGMENTED REALITY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO REVEAL UNIQUE ALBUM COVER The Rolling Stones, ABKCO Music & Records and Universal Music Group are pleased to announce the release of GRRR! by The Rolling Stones on the 12th of November 2012 for the World Excluding North America  and on the 13th of November 2012 in North America. […]

Grammy-winning alternative rock band Deftones have announced the November 9 release of their seventh studio album, entitled KOI NO YOKAN. KOI NO YOKAN was recorded in Los Angeles, CA with Nick Raskulinecz (Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Rush) who also produced Diamond Eyes. Front man Chino Moreno summed up Deftones’ sound in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, saying “Obviously […]

Following a hugely successful Australian & Canadian tour with The Tea Party, JEFF MARTIN will top the year off by touring Australia – Solo – this November/December. The Tea Party’s Australian tour in July had the fans out in droves to capture the magic of the band that once was, and still remains.  After 7 years apart, the resurrection of the […]

LA based pop-punk rockers The Dollyrots are back with a brand new video for“Hyperactive,“ the lead single of their upcoming self-titled album. The video is premiering now over at ARTISTdirect and The Dollyrots will be released Sept. 18th on Storefront Recordings. Directed by independent filmmaker, author and KROQ DJ, Kurt St. Thomas, who teamed up for the first time with Special Effects pioneer James Renald, “Hyperactive”is a fun romp that shows just […]

Already touring major arenas across Australia with Kelly Clarkson this September, Chugg Entertainment is thrilled to announce an exclusive show for fans of The Fray. Intent on giving their Australian fans a chance to see the band in a more personal setting, The Fray will be visiting Sydney to play one headline show only. This one off show will take […]

In a statement made via www.queensryche.com, Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate has issued this statement about his version of Queensryche, which now has a lineup attached to it…… “I’m sure the last few months have been very frustrating for you. I know they have been for me. There are so many questions and so few answers. It is said that adversity […]

  English singer/songwriter and famed front-man for super-groups The Babys and Bad English, John Waite heads to Australia for the first time ever for his national Greatest-Hits Tour, performing a collection of his hits that span a career of almost four decades. The Lancaster (England) born singer is instantly recognisable and is cherished by a wide range of audiences. His unique and pristine voice is just […]

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2012—For all his accomplishments as an actor, a best-selling author and the subject of a recent documentary, Rick Springfield’s first love has always been music, since the first time he picked up a guitar at the age of 12 in his native Australia. That passion for writing and performing songs, as well as playing guitar, comes […]

August 30, 2012 – Via Vision Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of KORN: The Path of Totality. It will be available to buy on both DVD and Blu-ray from September 5. On December 6, KORN assembled on stage at the Hollywood Palladium for the official release party of their most visionary project yet The Path of Totality. That event which […]