“We’re really looking forward to finally seeing them and coming over, we’ve had a month off so we’re definitely stoked and really full of energy.  We’re just really ready to come and play so it’s going to be really good.” From Bio: Kvelertak shamelessly draw inspiration from every corner of something that could fit into their idea of good hard-hitting […]

“It’s usually a wild, crazy, energetic kind of show, I’m not sure what we’ll be able to do production wise as I assume we’ll be playing in the afternoon so it’ll be a little bit stripped down from our normal club shows but it should be just as energetic and hopefully entertaining.” From Bio: For the six men in UNDEROATH, […]

Swedish melodic rock monsters H.E.A.T have just released first single Living on the Run from the upcoming album Address the Nation. The single is OUT NOW and the album will be released 28/3-2012.  Address The Nation is the third album from H.E.A.T and will be the first to feature new singer, Erik Gronwall. Check more details over at www.heatsweden.com  

This news just in from the Official headquarters of The Poodles (www.poodles.se) “As some of you may already have heard Jakob will be releasing his first solo album “Pastpresent” this spring. On the 20th of February the first single “Stars and Grace” will be out BUT if you can’t wait for that, he promised to have a preview for you on his Facebook […]

OUTLOUD, the international rock band featuring Bob Katsionis (Firewind), Chandler Mogel (ex-Talon) and Mark Cross (ex-Firewind, Helloween) who stirred things up on the hard rock circuit with its powerful self-titled debut in 2009 and fiery follow-up Love Catastrophe in 2011, announce the release of More Catastrophe, a six-song EP which contains three brand new songs plus the aforementioned Christmas single, […]

London based metal superstars DRAGONFORCE have revealed details of their forthcoming new album. Entitled “The Power Within”, the ten track monster is the bands fifth studio album, and first with new singer Marc Hudson in the fold. DragonForce guitarist Herman Li said, “The last two years have been the most fun we ever had making an album. Through writing, jamming and touring […]

It’s finally here… Thanks to our friends at Universal Music Australia, we have five copies of the new VAN HALEN album ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’  to give away to five of our lucky readers.  First single ‘Tattoo’ has the fans divided, you can hear it for yourself below but from what we hear, the album is a huge rocker!  […]

WIN THE CHANCE TO PERFORM AT PUSH OVER 2012  Thanks to triple j unearthed your band could win the opportunity to play at this year’s Push Over and join the stellar line up of Parkway Drive, 360, Tonight Alive, Yacht Club DJs, Dangerous!, Snakadaktal, Mantra, Redcoats, Eagle and The Worm, Glass Towers, 8 Bit Love, Northlane, Skyway, Hands Like Houses, Mindset, Hallower, […]

AVATAR RELEASES FIRST SINGLE, “LET IT BURN” NEW RECORD DUE OUT IN U.S. February 14, 2012 AVATAR have released the first single from their upcoming new release, “Black Waltz”. NOISECREEP has the exclusive HERE. The band recently signed a record deal with eOne Music for North America. Their latest full length “Black Waltz” will reach US shores on February 14th, 2012. […]

Kentucky Bridgeburners Hail Jesus, Blaine Cartwright’s inspired new CD In the winter of 2011, Grammy-nominated songwriter and Nashville Pussy frontman Blaine Cartwright found himself snowed in, as a freak winter storm slammed his home town of Atlanta. “I suddenly had a lot of unexpected time on my hands. Alone.” Cartwright had just returned from a successful, if odd, tour of Europe with his […]

When Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach got back together and released a new album under the banner of Times Of Grace, titled The Hymn Of A Broken Man, as Jesse explained himself, not even they themselves could have anticipated the level of interest worldwide in the band.  Not just in terms of the […]

A modern day answer to vintage metal, ON TOP are a hard-hitting power trio who deliver dirty rock n’ roll with an authentic 80’s metal flare! Top Heavy is the sleazy debut album from these Philadelphia rockers who rip it up with edgy vocals, hard hitting drums, dominating riffs and killer leads that will leave you begging for more. Guitarist […]

Brian Setzer Unleashes Thrilling Line-up for ‘Rockabilly Riot’ Australian Tour 2012 – 2nd Melbourne show announced for TUESDAY APRIL 3, tickets on sale Friday, February 3rd through Ticketek! Featuring a special set with Slim Jim Phantom! Brian Setzer, rockabilly’s most iconic ambassador, has unleashed a brand new line-up for his upcoming Australian tour. Dubbed ‘Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!’ this new look […]

Following the announcement that multi-platinum rock band Shinedown have joined the Roadrunner Record family, the band have revealed the cover art for their new album Amaryllis, as well as a new website offering snippets of the albums tracks. Amaryllis will arrive in stores and at all digital retailers on March 23, 2012. You can hear the snippets and pre order […]

NEW SINGLE ‘WORLD SCUM’ RELEASED, FROM ‘ENSLAVED’ OUT ON MARCH 9 2012 will see the release of Enslaved, a brand new Soulfly album which will be their eighth overall. While many bands barely make it to a third album, the Max Cavalera-led collective is still going strong two decades deep. 2012 also marks the band’s 15th anniversary of making a […]

MASTODON TEAM UP WITH NOTED FINE ARTIST ON VIDEO FOR ‘DRY BONE VALLEY’, THE FOLLOW-UP TO GRAMMY-NOMINATED ‘CURL OF THE BURL’ FROM BAND’S ACCLAIMED ALBUM THE HUNTER To create the video for their new single ‘Dry Bone Valley’, Atlanta rock icons Mastodon have teamed up with noted fine artist Tim Biskup a long-time friend who has amassed a cadre of […]

With their dark-edged punk attitude and cock-rock swagger BLACK VEIL BRIDES are ready to take their place among the most popular young rock bands in the world today. The hard rock industry is beyond saturation so anything that steers away from the norm seems like a blessing. Their sophomore album ‘Set the World on Fire’ has alternative press declaring it […]

“We like to party a lot so we will be looking forward to that.  I think we are just going to try and embrace the diversity of the festival and see what happens.” With their recent album Night Shades and hit singles such as You Make Me Feel and Middle Finger blazing a trail on the charts worldwide, Cobra Starship […]

“Live-wired, straight-shootin, dirty-mouth’d pelvis-pushin’ juke music… when the buzz tells you they’re near, get to them…and be prepared to be moved.”  Well Australia, did you hear the buzz last week?  Well you could be excused if you didn’t as the boys in Vintage Trouble made a super flying visit to Australia for a handful of shows in Sydney, so flying […]

Launching into 2012 in the best way possible, Melbourne via Perth rockers Gasoline Inc are set to release their new EP titled The Wanted One.  With driving guitar riffs and powerful melodies, the five tracks showcase what Gasoline Inc is all about….well the next best thing at least to seeing them live! With their new EP The Wanted One set for […]

Official press release: “Brace yourself for Gasoline Inc! The band storm into 2012 with a dynamic new single The Wanted One.  With powerful melodies and driving guitar riffs, The Wanted One proves again the bands ability to write and produce well-crafted insatiable rock songs with universal appeal. Gasoline Inc have well and truly cut their teeth playing the pubs and […]

Ripple Music to Invade Europe for the Festival Season; Trucker Diablo, Grifter, and Stone Axe set to Lay Waste to a Town Near You Building upon a year that found Ripple Music garnering accolades across the board and album of the year releases by Grifter,Iron Claw, and Trucker Diablo, Ripple is about to invade the European festivals headlong and bring their hard-driving […]

Official press release “Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price has walked the journey many musicians’ dreams are made of.  From the very beginning, as a nine year old and the youngest member of his family’s band, music was Rick’s passion.  Since those humble yet defining days, set amongst the backdrop of country Queensland, the selftaught artist has forged an internationally praised and […]

One of the finest British rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, The Cult has wrapped up recording ‘Choice of Weapon’, the group’s first studio album in five years.  Released in Australia on 25th May 2012 on Cooking Vinyl via Shock Records, its 10 tracks reveal the band at its rawest and most visceral, encapsulating […]

Date: Sunday 29 January 2012 Venue: Big Day Out, Melbourne, Australia Photo’s by: Lens Of Rock (www.lensofrock.com) Check out the full gallery right here: The Amity Affliction Big Day Out Melbourne

“Love Interruption,” the first taste of Jack White’s forthcoming debut album, Blunderbuss, is currently available to the public as a free stream at www.jackwhiteIII.com . The digital version of “Love Interruption” will be available to purchase on February 1. Blunderbuss will be released April 20. Both will be released through Third Man Records/Columbia/Sony Music in Australia. A vinyl version of the “Love Interruption” single featuring exclusive non-LP B-side “Machine […]

Date: Sunday 29 January 2012 Venue: Big Day Out, Melbourne, Australia Photo’s by: Lens Of Rock (www.lensofrock.com) Check out the full gallery right here: Calling All Cars Big Day Out Melbourne

My day began with the noisiest train trip I’ve ever been on as the capacity carriages were filled with people of all ages (me clearly the oldest at this point) headed to the 2012 Big Day Out. Packed with their water and hydrating liquids you can tell these concert goers are getting ready for their own personal Big Day… We […]

Destroy All Lines, Blue Murder, Blunt Magazine & Kill Your Stereo present… August Burns Red & Blessthefall Australian Tour With special guests Northlane Tickets on sale 9am Friday Feb 10 RSVP ON FACEBOOK HERE! When August Burns Red unleashed their 2009 breakout album, Constellations, they became a band that could no longer be ignored. They debuted in the Top 25, co-headlined the AP Tour, headlined Warped […]

Date: Sunday 29 January 2012 Venue: Big Day Out, Melbourne, Australia Photo’s by: Lens Of Rock (www.lensofrock.com) Check out the full gallery right here: My Chemical Romance Big Day Out Melbourne