Other News

Our Last Enemy

Our Last Enemy

From Official Bio:  Our Last Enemy are the dark horses of Australia’s heavy music scene – if you haven’t heard the name yet, remember it – you’ll be hearing a lot of it very soon. A brutal live reputation for theatrically unpredictable shows has created a strong live following and unparalleled local buzz – Our Last Enemy are known for […]

Read more ›
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill

“This is an age of technology, of megabyte and gigabyte, etc and I think that it says older when you think in terms of electric, but when you think in terms of age I think it has a lot to do with a period of time and a long period of time.” From Bio:  “Although everybody seems to have a […]

Read more ›
Stone Sour enter the studio to record fourth album.

Stone Sour enter the studio to record fourth album.

STONE SOUR ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD FOURTH ALBUM BAND RECORDING WITH PRODUCER DAVID BOTTRILL IN IOWA, USA. ALBUM TO BE RELEASED LATE 2012 Stone Sour, the Gold-certified, Grammy-nominated rock band, are proud to announce that they will begin recording their fourth album in March for longtime label Roadrunner Records. With most of the new album already written, the band […]

Read more ›
Soundgarden ‘Assemble’ to record first new song in 15 years for ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’

Soundgarden ‘Assemble’ to record first new song in 15 years for ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’

SOUNDGARDEN RECORDS FIRST NEW SONG IN 15 YEARS FOR “MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS” END CREDIT TRACK “LIVE TO RISE” TO BE INCLUDED IN AVENGERS ASSEMBLE COMPILATION  AVENGERS ASSEMBLE AND THE AVENGERS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 20 March 28, 2012 – Marvel Music/Hollywood Records announce the return of Soundgarden with the release of the band’s first song in […]

Read more ›
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Date: 28th March, 2012 Venue: The Tivoli, Brisbane Photo’s by: Andrew Treadwell, Insyght Photography.  Join Insyght Photography Facebook page

Read more ›
FIX: THE MINISTRY MOVIE sets April 10th release date + announces Paul Barker’s “Fix This” companion soundtrack

FIX: THE MINISTRY MOVIE sets April 10th release date + announces Paul Barker’s “Fix This” companion soundtrack

After years of controversy, FIX: THE MINISTRY MOVIE will be released on April 10th. Raw and uncompromising, FIX is the story of the rock band MINISTRY — hard living in the fastest lane, told for every fan, or merely the morbidly curious, whomsoever wished that just for a few nights they might have an all access pass into the belly of the rock beast –a chance […]

Read more ›
Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper

Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper

Tour press release: “Flannel-wearing alt-country Northwestern rockers Blitzen Trapper are returning to the Australia. Having announced dates on East Coast Bluesfest the band will also be appearing at West Coast Blues n Roots Festival and headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.  The Portland, Oregon outfit released their third Sub Pop album American Goldwing in September through Inertia. The album was […]

Read more ›
Black Stone Cherry – The Forum, London

Black Stone Cherry – The Forum, London

Date: 28th March, 2012 Venue: The Forum, London Photo’s by: Peter Coates (www.myspace.com/limodrummer) Click here to check out the photo’s…      

Read more ›
New Rock Supergroup release debut album today!

New Rock Supergroup release debut album today!

NEW ROCK SUPERGROUP FLYING COLORS RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM TODAY   All-star band contains members of Dream Theater, Deep Purple and Alpha Rev While the band name Flying Colors might be unfamiliar to you, the members of this rock supergroup have individually sold millions of records and strong fan base around the world. Flying Colors‘  self-titled  debut album is released today through […]

Read more ›
Rival Sons – The Forum, London

Rival Sons – The Forum, London

Date: 28th March 2012 Venue: The Forum, London Photo’s by: Peter Coates (www.myspace.com/limodrummer) Click here to check out all the photo’s…

Read more ›
The Darkness Australian Tour

The Darkness Australian Tour

McManus Entertainment are thrilled to announce British glam rock sensations, The Darkness are bringing their Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us tour to Australia in May 2012. It’s been six years since The Darkness toured here, and in 2012 Australian fans will be graced with the original line up of Justin Hawkins (vocals/ guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitars/ backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass), […]

Read more ›
BLITZEN TRAPPER – Melbourne & Sydney Ticket Gievaways! (CLOSED)

BLITZEN TRAPPER – Melbourne & Sydney Ticket Gievaways! (CLOSED)

Thanks to our friends at Chugg Entertainment, we’ve got one double pass to giveaway at each of the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney shows by Northwestern USA alt-country rockers Blitzen Trapper who are headed out to Australia for appearances at the Bluesfest in Perth and Bluesfest in Byron Bay. All you have to do to enter is simply email us mtrbwy@maytherockbewithyou.com […]

Read more ›
JET issue a message to their fans

JET issue a message to their fans

“After many successful years of writing, recording and touring we wish to announce our discontinuation as a group. From the many pubs, theatres, stadiums and festivals all across the world it was the fans that made our amazing story possible and we wish to thank them all. Thank you, and goodnight.” www.jettheband.com  

Read more ›
MAROON 5 announce highly anticipated Fourth album ‘Overexposed’ to be released June 22

MAROON 5 announce highly anticipated Fourth album ‘Overexposed’ to be released June 22

MAROON 5 Announce Highly Anticipated Fourth Album ‘Overexposed’ New Release Set to Debut June 22nd GRAMMY winning recording artist Maroon 5 have announced their highly anticipated fourth studio album. Overexposed is set to debut on June 22nd in Australia. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA over the last year, Overexposed  is a rich, pop-infused collection featuring  10 new tracks. The album was executive produced by Max Martin with additional tracks […]

Read more ›
Hardline to release new album Danger Zone on May 18th

Hardline to release new album Danger Zone on May 18th

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of HARDLINE’s new studio album entitled “Danger Zone” on May 18th in Europe and May 22nd in North America. Following the release of “Leaving The End Open”, HARDLINE’s mastermind and singer Johnny Gioeli did not realistically feel that another HARDLINE album would have seen the light of day sometime soon. It was again thanks to the insistence of Frontiers Records […]

Read more ›
Bellusira announce new single ‘Culprit’ and Tour Dates

Bellusira announce new single ‘Culprit’ and Tour Dates

One of the most prolific alternative rock bands to ever come out of Melbourne, Bellusira has raised the standard of the scene yet again. With the impending release of their latest single ‘Culprit’ to be dropped April 6th and a series of shows along the east coast, fans are waiting with bated breath for the highly anticipated new material and live performance from […]

Read more ›
Acey Slade & The FDCS team up for vinyl release

Acey Slade & The FDCS team up for vinyl release

In celebration of NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY on Saturday, April 21st 2012, renegade punk rock label DELERICT RECORDS are teaming up with TRASHPIT RECORDS to release a brand new split 7″ single featuring New York’s techno alternative rockers ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY with underground Kings of Schtick JD & THE FDCs. The Double A Sided Coloured Vinyl 7″ will feature the new FDC Single ‘Burn This City Down’ […]

Read more ›
Photo by Andrew Insyghtphotography

Evanescence – Convention Centre, Brisbane

Date: 26th March, 2012 Venue: Convention Centre, Brisbane Photo’s by: Andrew Treadwell, Insyght Photography.  Join Insyght Photography Facebook page

Read more ›
Hoodoo Gurus live and interactive webcast event

Hoodoo Gurus live and interactive webcast event

TRIPLE M PRESENT HOODOO GURUS LIVE & INTERACTIVE WEBCAST EVENT SUNDAY 15TH APRIL, STARTING AT 10.00AM (AEST) Legendary rockers Hoodoo Gurus are celebrating 30 years of recorded history with the highlights so far including the release of their new greatest hits album GOLD WATCH: 20 GOLDEN GREATS and the upcoming DIG IT UP! TOUR which will see them take the […]

Read more ›
photo_credit_Sol_Nicol

The Proclaimers to release new album ‘Like Comedy’ on Cooking Vinyl via Shock Records on May 11, 2012

The Proclaimers return with their ninth studio album ‘Like Comedy’ on May 11, their first for UK label Cooking Vinyl.   DELUXE 2CD/ STANDARD CD/ DIGITAL SET FOR RELEASE MAY 11, 2012   Since making their legendary TV debut on The Tube, performing the classic song ‘Letter From America’, in an era when the charts were dominated by the likes of […]

Read more ›
Matt Wicklund of God Forbid

Matt Wicklund of God Forbid

“We feel really good about it, and to be honest I think some of the things were scary for everybody, we were taking risks and we were definitely all pushing ourselves, but we worked so hard and for so long that I think it worked out, so I’m very happy with it.” Since the late 90’s New Jersey thrash / […]

Read more ›
Soulfly – Enslaved

Soulfly – Enslaved

In 25 words or less: “This is a metal album from a band who know what they’re doing and do it well.” So on this nice Sunday afternoon I was looking for some music to set the mood and relax to. Of course the only choice was the new Soulfly album ‘Enslaved’, I mean, wouldn’t it be yours? This is […]

Read more ›
THE DIRTY HEADS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘CABIN BY THE SEA’ OUT JUNE 19th

THE DIRTY HEADS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘CABIN BY THE SEA’ OUT JUNE 19th

Band taps Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and Rome as Album Guests So-Cal alternative rockers The Dirty Heads have announced their long-awaited new album, Cabin By The Sea, which will be globally released on Five Seven Music on June 19th.  The album, produced by Mario C., was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas and features collaborations with Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and Rome.  Cabin, the […]

Read more ›
Breaching Vista

Breaching Vista

Official Bio:  January 2007 saw the launch of Kitchener, Ontario’s Alt-Rock quartet Breaching Vista. Since their inception, BV has found themselves sharing the bill with such notable acts as Our Lady Peace, Jack’s Mannequin, The Sheepdogs, Hedley, Matthew Good, Marianas Trench, Arkells, Finger Eleven, Protest The Hero, Down With Webster, The Reason, ill Scarlett, USS, and many more. The release […]

Read more ›
Breaching Vista – Vera City

Breaching Vista – Vera City

OK so I’m interested right off the bat with the intro to this album, a great guitar sound and leaves me intrigued as to if this is what I can expect for the remainder of the album. It flows straight into a song called ‘Sleep’ which has a great musical hook and great structure to this song that did far […]

Read more ›
Be the first fan to listen to Mark Tremonti’s debut solo album

Be the first fan to listen to Mark Tremonti’s debut solo album

Be The First Fan to Listen to the #TremontiProject In advance of the highly-anticipated release of his solo album ‘All I Was. All For Me’, Mark Tremonti is offering the unique opportunity for a lucky fan to be the first to hear the new album! Tremonti and FRET12 have teamed-up to launch the Tremonti Project Giveaway. Tremonti fans can visit […]

Read more ›
ASSIGNMENT – About “Inside of the Machine” – The Storyboard

ASSIGNMENT – About “Inside of the Machine” – The Storyboard

Lets hear from the Man behind Assignment, Composer and Guitarist Goran Panic some facts on the story behind the concept of “Inside of the Machine“. Certaintly not easy in short form, but let’s try… We’re in the near future, all goverments have fallen, democracy as we’ve known is only left on paper and one consortium is taking care of our […]

Read more ›
The Mission In Motion – ‘All Work No Pay’ tour with guests Jonesez

The Mission In Motion – ‘All Work No Pay’ tour with guests Jonesez

Taking over the Triple J airwaves with their high rotation single “Control” and fresh off the back of the mammoth Soundwave Festival, 2012 is set to be another massive year for THE MISSION IN MOTION, as the band prepare the release of their sophomore album. THE MISSION IN MOTION will once again be hitting the road this May on the […]

Read more ›
David Bowie 40th anniversary 2012 remaster of ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’

David Bowie 40th anniversary 2012 remaster of ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’

DAVID BOWIE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 2012 REMASTER OF ‘THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS’ RELEASE DATE: 1st JUNE 2012 CD AND VINYL/HI-RESOLUTION AUDIO & 5.1 MIX DVD EDITIONS DVD (HI-RESOLUTION AUDIO & 5.1 MIX) INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED 5.1 MIX & STEREO BONUS TRACKS EMI are excited to announce the release of a 40th anniversary edition […]

Read more ›
PUMP ink deal with Rock N Growl Management

PUMP ink deal with Rock N Growl Management

PUMP, the German heavy rockers featuring ex-BRAINSTORM singer Marcus Jürgens, have inked a worldwide management deal with ROCK N GROWL MANAGEMENT. PUMP are working on their fourth record with the working title “Waiting For The Rapture” to be released in later 2012. Rough mix of the new song “Halo (I Don’t Care)“: PUMP is a band with a solid foundation […]

Read more ›