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Eden’s Curse – Video Footage Of DOKKEM Festival performance online

Eden’s Curse – Video Footage Of DOKKEM Festival performance online

Multinational melodic metallers EDEN’S CURSE have posted a 9-minute fan video featuring performance footage from the band’s June 30 appearance at the DOKK’EM Open Air Festival 2012 at Dokkum, Netherlands. Check it out below: The line-up features: Marco Sandron – Vocals, Thorsten Koehne – Guitars, Paul Logue – Bass, Pete Newdeck – Drums and Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards EDEN’S CURSE earlier in the year announced the […]

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The Go-Betweens release ‘Quiet Heart: The Best Of The Go-Betweens’ on August 31

The Go-Betweens release ‘Quiet Heart: The Best Of The Go-Betweens’ on August 31

To be released on August 31, ‘Quiet Heart: The Best Of The Go-Betweens’ is an eighteen-track compilation curated by past band members Robert Forster, Lindy Morrison, Amanda Brown and Robert Vickers to celebrate the work of the group. The album is the first retrospective to span The Go-Between’s entire working life. It is coupled with a bonus live disc, Vienna Burns, which captures The Go-Betweens on stage in […]

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Kelly Clarkson returns to Australia for National arena tour

Kelly Clarkson returns to Australia for National arena tour

Already confirmed to return to Australia this September for the Deni Ute Muster, Chugg Entertainment are thrilled to confirm that the certified pop sensation, Kelly Clarkson, will also be playing a run of national arena shows on her return to our shores this year. The tour will travel around the country starting at Brisbane Entertainment Centre onTuesday 25 September, Sydney Entertainment Centre on Thursday 27 […]

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Aftermath announce 2nd EP & hometown (Sydney) launch

Aftermath announce 2nd EP & hometown (Sydney) launch

Aftermath Announce 2nd EP & Hometown Launch Their Legacy, Your Burden’ set for release July 6 The term ‘bone-crushing’ does no justice to the second EP from Sydney-based mosh-metal outfit Aftermath. Their Legacy, Your Burden features six tracks bound to blow your speakers and have you kick holes through your walls with its unique and brutal take on modern metalcore.Since forming in 2010, […]

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Jeff Martin & Stuart Chatwood of The Tea Party

Jeff Martin & Stuart Chatwood of The Tea Party

“So I think even more so now than ever, The Tea Party’s music is more relevant, and there is no band like us in Rock and Roll.” From Tour Release: After fifteen years together, with eight albums under their belts and countless tours through Canada, the United States, Europe & Australia, The Tea Party went their separate ways in 2005. […]

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Los Lonely Boys to Headline UK Date  July 3rd at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Los Lonely Boys to Headline UK Date July 3rd at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Texican rock and rollers Los Lonely Boys bring Rockpango, their first self produced long player to the UK this July for a not to be missed gig at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. “We’ve only been a few times, but every time is always a good time. The people seem to really enjoy what we do, and I hope it […]

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Jaded Heart

Jaded Heart

For over 20 years, Jaded Heart have been one of Germany’s most successful ever rock bands and new album Common Destiny will only strengthen their reputation worldwide.  On this their 11th studio album, Jaded Heart combine the power metal’esque riffs of previous album Perfect Insanity, with more stadium rock sized chorus’s that hark back to the bands earlier days. We […]

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Spencer Sotelo of Periphery

Spencer Sotelo of Periphery

“I would say that it’s an album that still has that true Periphery sound, but it’s got more than that now, it’s not just one person writing the music anymore, it’s everybody as a whole, there are so many different aspects of input going in to this album.” With their debut album in 2010 and EP already under their belt […]

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Loverboy return with “Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival” via Frontiers Records in August

Loverboy return with “Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival” via Frontiers Records in August

For more than three decades, veteran multi-platinum Canadian rockers Loverboy have been lovin’ every minute of it…and now are proud to announce the upcoming worldwide release of ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL via Frontiers Records. The album is set for an August 14th release in North America and August 24th in Europe and features nine newly re-recorded Loverboy hits, as well as three […]

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2012 – The year of Icehouse

2012 – The year of Icehouse

ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF MAN OF COLOURS & PRIMITIVE MAN PLUS ALL ALBUMS FROM THE ICEHOUSE CATALOGUE OUT JULY 13TH Great songs, legendary performances, spellbound audiences – ICEHOUSE 2012 is a significant year for iconic Australian band, ICEHOUSE, marking the 25th anniversary of their fifth album Man of Colours and the 30th anniversary of their second celebrated album Primitive Man. On […]

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The 69 Eyes details new album “X”

The 69 Eyes details new album “X”

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Helsinki vampire rock outfit, The 69 Eyes, is currently putting the finishing touches on its new, 10th studio album, due out early October on Nuclear Blast Records. Commented lead vampire, Jyrki69, “We’ve never really celebrated anything, not that we’ve been playing 20 years or so (vampires don’t count decades). Thus this time we thought to celebrate a […]

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Crossfade debut fan video for ‘Dear Cocaine’

Crossfade debut fan video for ‘Dear Cocaine’

Columbia, SC hard-rockers Crossfade have exclusively premiered their fan-driven music video for“Dear Cocaine” today on Loudwire.com. Following a personal video message from frontman Ed Sloan, Crossfade kicked off a social campaign allowing fans to submit their “Dear Cocaine” stories, revealing demons they are trying to overcome. The result is a heartfelt compilation of stories ranging from drug addiction and anorexia to bullying and social […]

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Soilwork announces new guitarist David Andersson

Soilwork announces new guitarist David Andersson

SWEDEN – Swedish melodic metal act, Soilwork, has officially announced the arrival among its ranks of guitarist and long-time friend, David Andersson (Night Flight Orchestra). “We’re super stoked to have David with us,” said vocalist, Björn “Speed” Strid. “He’s a blast to be around and a kick ass guitarist. Plus, we’ve known him for so many years, from all the […]

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Diamond Lane

Diamond Lane

Official Bio: “Wreaking havoc from the Bay area to the Hollywood hills, the Los Angeles band Diamond Lane delivers an infectious blend of rock and roll along with a mesmerizing stage presence. Since their Hollywood debut in 2009 to a sold out crowd at The Viper Room, this California quintet has ballooned into the next mammoth rock phenomenon. Their third […]

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Buried In Verona announce local & international plans

Buried In Verona announce local & international plans

BURIED IN VERONA ANNOUNCE LOCAL + INTERNATIONAL PLANS WORLD DOMINATION IMMINENT! Buried In Verona have been making headlines lately for all the right reasons. Their third album, and debut for UNFD, has peaked at #20 on the ARIA Charts and continues to get a massive response from the bands quickly growing fan base. Their tour has seen them pack out venues […]

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Kingswood announced as winner of Triple J’s Unearthed, Splendour In The Grass competition

Kingswood announced as winner of Triple J’s Unearthed, Splendour In The Grass competition

KINGSWOOD ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF TRIPLE J’S UNEARTHED SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS COMPETITION  Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall has just announced the triple j unearthed winners of the Splendour In The Grass competition. Joining the huge line up with the likes of Jack White, Blocparty, The Smashing Pumpkins, At The Drive In, The Shins, The Kooks, Gossip, Miike Snow, Tame Impala, […]

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Love Like Hate release ‘Rabbit Hole’ EP and announce national tour

Love Like Hate release ‘Rabbit Hole’ EP and announce national tour

Love Like Hate EP ‘Rabbit Hole’ OUT NOW First single ‘21’ Brisbane dark pop outfit, Love Like Hate, release their debut EP ‘Rabbit Hole’; emotional, honest and instinctive rock, blended with free-form arrangements and hints of early post punk, delicate piano swings and melodies that pay tribute to some of music’s most notables – PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pat Benetar, Joan […]

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Aaron Brooks of The Ghost Inside

Aaron Brooks of The Ghost Inside

Get What You Give that’s the title of the brand new record from California hardcore band The Ghost Inside, the bands third album and their first to be released through the legendary Epitaph Records.  Produced by Jeremy Mckinnon of A Day To Remember, The Ghost Inside fans are likely to find this to be the bands heaviest album to date, […]

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The Dirty Pearls

The Dirty Pearls

Official Bio: “Straight from Rivington Street in the lower east side of New York City, The Dirty Pearls tell their stories about sex, drugs and rock n’ roll.  They deliver rock anthems that will make you roll down your car window, turn the stereo all the way up and just drive! The Dirty Pearls have supported such acts as KISS, […]

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Sister Sin release album teaser for new album ‘Now & Forever’ out October 23, 2012

Sister Sin release album teaser for new album ‘Now & Forever’ out October 23, 2012

Swedish rockers SISTER SIN have released an album teaser in anticipation for their upcoming album, Now & Forever, out October 23, 2012. School’s out for the summer and SISTER SIN is heating things up. Fresh out of the studio, the band has finished their third Victory Records release, mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Danzig, Social Distortion). SISTER SIN combines old school sounds with a gritty, modern rock ‘n’ roll twist that is bound to have fists in […]

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Hot Chelle Rae announce Australian tour

Hot Chelle Rae announce Australian tour

Dynamic four-piece HOT CHELLE RAE , winners of the 2011 American Music Award for Best New Artist, make a triumphant return to Australian shores this October.  The band announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with as avid audiences soaked up their special guest performances throughout Taylor Swift’s sold-out national tour earlier this year.  This time Hot Chelle Rae bring with […]

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We’re back…

We’re back…

Ok, so who missed us…or should I say, who even knew we were gone?  Well, it’s been a frustrating bunch of days since last Friday when our web host had server issues, which then wiped out our entire website content.  But rather than boring you with the drawn out saga this week, we will just say that in the end, […]

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House vs Hurricane ‘Crooked Teeth’ Tour Part II

House vs Hurricane ‘Crooked Teeth’ Tour Part II

As House Vs Hurricane gear up for the release of their long awaited sophomore album Crooked Teeth and its subsequent capital cities run, the band today release a brand new iPhone app, as well as details of the album package and a massive run of regional tour dates. It has been confirmed that the first pressing of the album will include a free DVD […]

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The Amity Affliction ‘Chasing Ghosts’ tour announcement

The Amity Affliction ‘Chasing Ghosts’ tour announcement

Destroy All Lines, UNFD, Vans, Blunt Magazine & Killyourstereo.com present THE AMITY AFFLICTION THE CHASING GHOSTS TOUR featuring: THE GHOST INSIDE ARCHITECTS BURIED IN VERONA THE AMITY AFFLICTION EMBARK ON BIGGEST TOUR YET FOR CHASING GHOSTS RELEASE 2012 is THE AMITY AFFLICTION‘s year. This spring THE AMITY AFFLICTION will embark on their biggest run of Australian dates yet, in support of the highly anticipated release of Roadrunner Records debut Chasing Ghosts. The tour features […]

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The Tea Party – The Reformation Tour, Australia – new Melbourne show added

The Tea Party – The Reformation Tour, Australia – new Melbourne show added

Thanks to the overwhelming support by fans in Melbourne & Brisbane, the SOLD OUT sign is up at The Palais & The Tivoli, with the other states soon to follow suit.  For those lucky folk in Melbourne however, The Tea Party are set to rock the southern state once more with a 2nd show on Sunday July 15 at The Hi-Fi. Stuart Chatwood […]

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Cancer Bats cancel Australian Tour

Cancer Bats cancel Australian Tour

Soundwave Touring & Cancer bats are truly sad to announce the postponement of the band’s tour scheduled for early July.  The band have explained the need to postpone the dates and we love them for their honesty and their love for the fans as they have asked to ensure we reward their fans for their patience and understanding. In good […]

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Maroon 5 returning to Sydney and Melbourne in October

Maroon 5 returning to Sydney and Melbourne in October

MAROON 5 RETURN TO SYDNEY & MELBOURNE IN OCTOBER with special guests EVERMORE & THE CAB!  Maroon 5 are rewarding eager fans by returning to Australia for a whirlwind tour with special guests Evermore and The Cab, taking in Sydney and Melbourne for two very special and exclusive shows. Since their last Australian tour the three time Grammy Award winning band […]

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Children of Bodom sign with Nuclear Blast, new album coming in 2013

Children of Bodom sign with Nuclear Blast, new album coming in 2013

Finnish metal superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM (also COB) have inked a worldwide recording deal (excl. Japan) with Nuclear Blast Records.  The celebrated metal label who worked with the band over the early stages of its career –– is proud to announce the renewed partnership with the world famous band. COB, who kicked off a year long celebration of its 15th anniversary with a […]

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Muse song ‘Survival’ official song of the London 2012 Olympics and new album on the way…

Muse song ‘Survival’ official song of the London 2012 Olympics and new album on the way…

BRAND NEW TRACK SURVIVAL WILL BE THE OFFICIAL SONG OF THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES NEW STUDIO ALBUM THE 2ND LAW OUT SEPTEMBER 2012 Muse has had their brand new song Survival adopted as the official song of the London 2012 Olympic Games.  The track is available digitally now. Survival will be played throughout sports sessions in all London 2012 venues during the entire Games – when athletes enter […]

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Eclipse to release new album ‘Bleed and Scream’ in August

Eclipse to release new album ‘Bleed and Scream’ in August

Swedish Hard Rockers’ ECLIPSE anticipated new album “Bleed And Scream” out in August on Frontiers Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of the anticipated ECLIPSE fourth studio album entitled “Bleed and Scream” on August 24th in Europe andAugust 28th in North America. “Bleed and Scream” marks the return from the Swedish Hard Rockers 4 years after the acclaimed album “Are You Ready to […]

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