PROG-ROCK HEROES, YES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2012 Returning for the first time since 2005, Grammy Award winning prog-rock group, YES, will be making their highly anticipated return to Australian shores in April 2012 for a few very special theatre shows and a performance at the infamous Byron Bay Bluesfest. The tour kicks off in Byron Bay when they take the stage […]

DURAN DURAN TO TOUR AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2012!           Six-City Run in Support of their new studio album ‘ALL YOU NEED IS NOW’ Dainty Group is thrilled to announce that after a long absence, one of the world’s most iconic bands, DURAN DURAN, will return to Australian shores in March 2012 for a series of six concerts, in support of their latest album ‘All You […]

  TALKING HEADS – CHRONOLOGY, a word from David Byrne… “Hi, Though it may not seem it, this little project took years to pull together. I had seen much of this footage, and realized there might be an interesting video timeline of the various manifestations Talking Heads went through. But, tracking down all of the owners of these bits of […]

AOL MUSIC/NOISECREEP PREMIERE SIXX:A.M., ‘7’ ACOUSTIC ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW After teasing fans last week, Sixx:A.M. has officially announced the December 15th release of their acoustic EP, ‘7’ available on iTunes.  Go over to AOL Music/Noisecreep to check out their exclusive full album stream and interview with James Michael. Album Stream: http://aol.it/vdr6QV Noisecreep Interview: http://aol.it/rsX1B2 Official Site: sixxammusic.com Official Merch Store: http://www.myplaydirect.com/sixx-am […]

In 25 words or less:  Monster Truck is for those that love their ROCK loud, raw, sweaty, hairy and soaked in beer. Maybe this is not exactly something unique to myself, but when it comes to something that I haven’t heard before, whether it be a band name, album title or song title, I always like to play a little […]

In 25 words or less:  President Rd certainly makes for one musically chaotic, but brutally enjoyable listening experience. Now this shouldn’t be taken the wrong way, but it’s probably a good thing that this album from Sydney band The Bride only clocks in at around 26 minutes, as President Rd certainly makes for one musically chaotic, but brutally enjoyable listening experience.  There’s so […]

Official Bio: “Sencelled is a Swedish four-piece rock band from a suburb just north of Stockholm. Their music is essentially melody-driven rock (not that far from AOR) with a twist of the power pop of say, Rick Springfield – mixed with a small part of the Green Day of the 90’s.  It’s music from the heart, about love, suburban life […]

Well it’s that time of year, with the tick of December as XMAS trees are being put up in houses worldwide, now it seems the annual tradition is for some metal masters to lend their contribution with some XMAS metal tunes as your soundtrack.  In 2011, we already have the following 3 releases doing the rounds…. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY – […]

In 25 words or less: As with almost everything being released by the label Avenue Of Allies these days, this is a quality release definitely worth checking out. Italy’s Soul Seller first started way back in 1999 with brothers David and Mirko Zublena and here in 2011, with many line-up changes, comes their first album release, Back To Life.  Having […]

MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY  THE WORLD’S MOST NOTORIOUS BAND LAUNCHES LAS VEGAS’ FIRST-EVER HARD ROCK RESIDENCY FEBRUARY 2012 AT THE JOINT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TICKETS ON-SALE TOMORROW,  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 10:00 AM PT  Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced plans to invade Las Vegas with the city’s first-ever hard rock residency: MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN […]

In 25 words or less: Sencelled deliver song after song of catchy melodic power pop addictiveness If listening to an album chock full of awesome melodic rock doesn’t bring enough bliss to my ears, then mix it full of awesome power pop moments and I am in heaven.  So yes, it goes without saying that this release from Swedish four piece […]

Deuce‘s music video for his new song, “Let’s Get It Crackin’” encompasses all the craziness that can happen within a motel from topless strippers in Halloween masks to a female fight club, all ending in bloodshed. Filmed at Pink Hotel in Los Angeles, directed by Nathan Cox (Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, Black Veil Brides). VIDEO: http://bit.ly/deucelgic Deuce is a songwriter, producer, singer/rapper hailing from […]

In 25 words or less: If you love European styled 80’s melodic rock, Time is a quality album worthy of your attention. Well here’s a first for me…it’s my first review of a band from Brazil.  Well mostly Brazil, with then a truly international cast of contributors.  Melodic rockers Paradise Inc. feature as it’s core a quartet of Brazilian musicians […]

KINGSWOOD is rock’n’roll revival at its finest, or wildest, both onstage and off. ‘YEAH GO DIE’ combines howling harmonies, suspenseful breaks and a heart-pounding drumbeat that drives the song right through. The untamed, Page influenced riff is accompanied by melodic vocal harmonies that reflect the name KINGSWOOD – a mythical forest utopia where free thought and pure music flows amongst […]

Gold Coast rockers Nine Sons of Dan will release “She’s So Fine” as an exclusive iTunes bundle on Friday January 6 2012 packaging the single, the official video clip and a bonus never before released acoustic version of the track.  The five-piece will also release their debut EP “Landslide” to radio and retail in North America on January 16 2012. In Australia, “She’s So Fine”, which […]

Nottingham UK Power Pop Rockers TEENAGE CASKET COMPANY are proud to announce the long awaited release of their new album ‘BEST KEPT SECRET’. Released through JAMSYNC MUSIC in the US and available worldwide, the 11 track CD comprises the most popular songs from their first 2 releases, 2005’s ‘Dial It Up’ and the 2006 follow up EP ‘Eat Your Heart Out’, along with the band’s […]

  The Other Side EP Is Here… The Last Vegas’ new “Other Side” EP is now available through the TLV Merch Store and world-wide through Century Media Distribution. The CD version of the “Other Side” EP features a bonus track “My Way Forever”, not included on the digital version (available on iTunes, AmazonMP3, etc.).  Plus, Santa says from now ’til Xmas, every TLV T-shirt in the Merch Store ships with a FREE copy of the new […]

Released: 20 January 2012 If you’re talking about today’s European top metal acts the discussion is heading straight towards Primal Fear. Former Gamma Ray vocalist Ralf Scheepers and bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner, two of the most respected German metal musicians founded the band in late 1997. With eight studio albums released, two live products and a best of Primal Fear are […]

3Wise records are proud to announce the release from one of the most exciting new bands from the UK, THE SMOKING HEARTS. Graceful is definitely not a word to describe THE SMOKING HEARTS. Their live Shows have seen guitars smashed and drum kits sprawled across stages and it is not uncommon to find half the band playing in the crowd […]

From Official Bio: The Electro Kid! (TEK) is a four piece Electro Power-Pop band from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Formed in January of 2010, TEK started as the solo project of Giles Higginson, slowly moving towards a full band throughout 2011 to incorporate Aden Bignell (Guitar), Luke Iles (Bass) and Tristan Higginson (Drums). Mixing elements of many different musical genres, […]

After a breakthrough year on the live circuit which saw the band perform 80 shows throughout the US, Europe, Canada and Australia including some of the biggest festivals on the planet, FOZZY have offered up a Christmas gift to their loyal fans by finally digitally releasing their debut live album ”Remains Alive” via Riot Entertainment). FOZZY who features former WWE […]

Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback have smashed the Aria charts with their first Australian #1 debut for seventh studio album Here and Now. First single ‘When We Stand Together’ was also the number 1 most added single to radio and peaked at #12 in the Hot 100 Radio Airplay Chart. Here and Now had the biggest international debut in Nickelback’s history.  The album […]

  Grifter’s Breakout Year Keeps Getting Bigger; Band Announces New Tour Dates with Orange Goblin and Metal Hammer Takes Notice! Captain Zen Beyond has called them “the best classic rock band around” and the album “brilliant without any weak points.” The Obelisk says they “sound like fans of 70’s rock creating their own riffs and grooves to universal appeal.” Classic […]

At the turn of the millennium, SLIPKNOT erupted onto world stages proceeding to reset the course of metal. On the 10 year Anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘Iowa’, SLIPKNOT are set to unleash their malevolent fury upon Australia. Touring as one of the headliners of Soundwave 2012, SLIPKNOT will lead their unholy army of maggots through the nine circles of […]

Shred-metal adventurers BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART are charging forth with a new glam-tastic tour de force, Feel the Power, out January 24 on El Shaddai Records. In anticipation of the release, the band is giving fans a first glimpse at the album’s tracklisting (listed below), as well as the artwork (also below), reminiscent of the space-punk apocalypse for which BBABH‘s music is the perfect […]

From Official Bio: LUGER BOA is the brainchild of Jimmy Christmas and the result of a multitude of strange influences and experiences touring Europe, Japan, Australia & The USA as singer/guitarist with NZ garage rock heroes the D4, who wowed audiences at all the major festivals, appeared on major US TV shows Letterman & Jimmy Kimmel Live, and sold in […]

This is a celebration!!!! Revered by their peers and fans alike New Jersey’s post hardcore pioneers THURSDAY have announced their last ever headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, a celebration of their influential career. Breaking out of the New Jersey DIY basement culture revival leading to a career spanning 13 years which saw the band release one of the genres […]

Enjoying a constant critical high and a never ending creative peak, Paul Weller continues to push the boundaries with his new album SONIK KICKS, due for release on March 23rd 2012. This is the follow up to the Mercury Music Award nominated WAKE UP THE NATION and Paul’s eleventh solo album. Once again, it’s his best yet. If you’d like […]

In 25 words or less:  Just like the 1989 release No Respect, Enough Rope is an essential hard rock classic. With it being over 20 years now since the glory days of 80’s hard rock, it’s certainly been intriguing to say the least to observe the bands, albums and songs that have “survived” so to speak in 2011.  There is […]

They say a picture paints a thousand words….but for SIXX:A.M fans, the big question is what story does the picture below tell?  I guess you need to stay tuned for a December announcement…. SIXX:A.M. teased fans about an upcoming announcement on their Facebook page as well as a SIXX:A.M. Image (as seen below).  The band also launched their official store with exclusive deluxe packages.     […]