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Paramore - L-R: Taylor York, Hayley Williams, Zac Farro.

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PARAMORE Announce New Album ‘This Is Why’ For February 10th

Paramore are back with their first new music since 2017. The beloved Nashville-based trio of Zac Farro, Hayley Williams & Taylor York have returned from their hiatus – and the global pandemic – with “This Is Why“, one of the best songs of their already impressive repertoire. In what’s widely recognized as one of the most exciting musical returns of the year, the band have also announced […]

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Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari (Video Interview)

Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari (Video Interview)

“Just being able to come together again and feel that sense of community because you don’t really get to experience what you experience at a live concert like anywhere else in life…” Since forming back in 2003, ENTER SHIKARI have gone on to release six full-length albums while garnering ongoing industry acclaim, and multiple awards for good measure. And armed […]

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DISTURBED Return With New Album ‘Divisive’ On November 18, Unveil New Single “Unstoppable”

DISTURBED Return With New Album ‘Divisive’ On November 18, Unveil New Single “Unstoppable”

Gearing up for another era, multi-platinum rock band Disturbed will release their eighth full-length album, Divisive, on November 18, 2022 via Reprise Records. Pre-order/Pre-save Divisive HERE. Bulldozing the way for the record, the group have unleashed an unpredictable and undeniable new single entitled “Unstoppable”. Listen to “Unstoppable” HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. About Divisive, Draiman noted, “Partisan tribal warfare has become a part of our regular existence nowadays. It’s one big battle […]

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GEOFF TATE – Tour Announcement – Australia 2023

GEOFF TATE – Tour Announcement – Australia 2023

Legendary vocalist GEOFF TATE is coming back to Australia after his highly successful shows performing OPERATION MINDCRIME in its entirety back in pre-Covid 2020. This time, Aussie fans are in for a real treat, GEOFF TATE and band will perform two classic QUEENSRŸCHE albums in their entirety, RAGE FOR ORDER, and EMPIRE!!! RAGE FOR ORDER was more progressive than the band’s previous releases, with a layered and complex musical structure that […]

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Erik Grönwall of Skid Row (Video Interview)

Erik Grönwall of Skid Row (Video Interview)

“Turning haters into believers that’s probably the ultimate compliment that you can get.” From Release: It’s a new era for SKID ROW. With a new album, a new single and a world tour, the band has added a new voice as they welcome powerhouse vocalist Erik Grönwall, formerly from the band H.E.A.T out of Sweden. Fans received their first glimpse […]

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THE RETALIATORS Film Opens World Wide Today! OST Feat. The Hu, Motley Crue, Papa Roach, FFDP & many more

THE RETALIATORS Film Opens World Wide Today! OST Feat. The Hu, Motley Crue, Papa Roach, FFDP & many more

Horror-thriller feature THE RETALIATORS, from Better Noise Films, co-producers of The Dirt, and US distributor CineLife Entertainment, alongside international distributor Trafalgar Releasing, are releasing the independent feature film in an unprecedented 445 screens in the USA and over 500 theaters internationally simultaneously. Including all Australian capital cities. Garnering a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes during its film festival run across the most prestigious […]

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Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire (Video Interview)

Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire (Video Interview)

“It was really fun, I think it was also my first introduction to a lot of people on the label because of us just coming on board shortly before the film had started filming.” From Release: Detroit-based rock band Eva Under Fire officially announced the new release date for their long-awaited debut album Love, Drugs & Misery today. The album, recorded via Better Noise Music, […]

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STING: My Songs – Australian Tour Dates Confirmed For February 2023

STING: My Songs – Australian Tour Dates Confirmed For February 2023

Sting will return to Australia in February 2023 for the first time in nearly 7 years, on his critically acclaimed My Songs tour.  Sting’s My Songs concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career both with The Police and as a solo artist. Fans can expect to hear ‘Englishman In New York,’ ‘Every […]

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Michael Amott of Arch Enemy

Michael Amott of Arch Enemy

“I wouldn’t say that I had a “great time” during the pandemic, I hate when people say that.  I mean it fucking sucked for everybody.  But, at the same time, there was this other thing that we could do.  You know, we were actually at home and we could work on music, so why not do that?” From Release: Increasingly […]

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H.E.A.T – The Manning Bar, Sydney – September 8, 2022

H.E.A.T – The Manning Bar, Sydney – September 8, 2022

Date: Thursday September 8, 2022 Venue: The Manning Bar, Sydney Presented by: Silverback Touring Support by: Cassidy Paris, and Wicked Smile Photos by:  Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the show HERE

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H.E.A.T – The Manning Bar, Sydney – September 8, 2022

H.E.A.T – The Manning Bar, Sydney – September 8, 2022

H.E.A.T are in Australia… that’s so awesome to say. Wow, thinking about it, the most exciting thing for not only us here at The Manning Bar, but also and maybe especially for the band as it is their first time in Australia but further to that, this is their first show so you just know they are ready, maybe even […]

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NICKELBACK Announce New Album Get Rollin’ To Be Released On November 18th

NICKELBACK Announce New Album Get Rollin’ To Be Released On November 18th

Today, diamond certified multi-platinum selling Canadian rock band Nickelback officially announced their highly anticipated new album Get Rollin’, releasing November 18th via BMG. Led by brand new single “San Quentin,” which is available today, Nickelback’s newest body of work will be their 10th studio album and first release in five years. Anchored by a heart thumping beat, “San Quentin” is an edgy, rock adventure, […]

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ORIANTHI New Album, ‘Rock Candy’, Out October 14. New Single, Light It Up, Out Now

ORIANTHI New Album, ‘Rock Candy’, Out October 14. New Single, Light It Up, Out Now

Platinum-selling recording artist and world class guitarist, Orianthi has announced the upcoming release of her new studio album, “Rock Candy” on October 14, 2022. The release follows 2020’s studio album, “O”, which, at the time, was her first new studio album in seven years and her first new music as a solo artist in six years. Sonically, “Rock Candy” is a hard […]

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Clint Boge of The Butterfly Effect (Video Interview)

Clint Boge of The Butterfly Effect (Video Interview)

“With this one we made sure with the… as odd as it sounds with the luxury of having sort of rolling lockdowns and with Covid, we had the luxury to really take our time with it and relly go over everything with a fine tooth comb…” From Release: Fusing smouldering intensity with existential exploration, the latest track Visiting Hours from […]

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KISS – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – August 26, 2022

KISS – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – August 26, 2022

Date: Friday August 26, 2022 Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Presented by: One World Entertainment Support by: The Poor Photos by:  Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the show HERE

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KISS – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – August 26, 2022

KISS – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – August 26, 2022

It has been a long time since KISS have been to Australia as this tour was scheduled to happen back in 2019 (feels like twenty years ago) but finally these larger than life characters have returned to Sydney one last time… yes, believe that, this is The End of The Road… The Poor had the honour of supporting tonight and […]

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blackbear to release new album ‘in loving memory’ on August 26

blackbear to release new album ‘in loving memory’ on August 26

blackbear is set to release new album ‘in lobing memory’ on Friday August 26 through Sony Music Australia. While gearing up for its release, blackbear teamed up with multi-platinum selling superstar Machine Gun Kelly for the lead single ‘gfy’ which is accompanied by the star-studded video featuring Kelly, Aisha Mian, Benny Blanco, Mike Posner and August Maturo. ‘the idea’ serves as a preview of blackbear‘s latest metamorphosis. It was in the studio after recording ‘the […]

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SOCIAL DISTORTION & BAD RELIGION Announce Australia & New Zealand Co-Headline Tour.

SOCIAL DISTORTION & BAD RELIGION Announce Australia & New Zealand Co-Headline Tour.

Punk rockers of Australia and New Zealand unite! For the first time in history two of the most influential and enduring punk bands of all time are heading down under together. Fans never thought they would see the day so get ready to tick this off your bucket list as LA heavyweights Social Distortion and Bad Religion team up and hit our shores in […]

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DEL AMITRI Announce First Aussie Shows In 30 Years For February 2023

DEL AMITRI Announce First Aussie Shows In 30 Years For February 2023

Who said Nothing Ever Happens? Del Amitri, one of Scotland’s finest exports, has announced their long-awaited return this summer. Not seen on our shores since the heady days of the 1990s, Del Amitri, will play theatres in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney through February 2023. My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the pre-sale […]

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Neal Schon of Journey (Video Interview)

Neal Schon of Journey (Video Interview)

“It’s a love that I have for the band but it’s a duty I also have to our audience to keep things moving forward…” From Release: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, Journey have 25 gold and platinum albums, including the fifteen-million selling Greatest Hits collection, with total sales adding up to 80 million records […]

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Adalita of The Rolling Stones Revue / Magic Dirt (Video Interview)

Adalita of The Rolling Stones Revue / Magic Dirt (Video Interview)

“Who doesn’t love The Rolling Stones? I’ve always been a fan since I was a kid and it’s just and honour to be asked to do these kinds of tribute shows, and you can’t say no, it’s such a great time and the songs kind of sing themselves really *laughs* it’s just too much fun really” From Release: Hot off […]

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Jona Tee of H.E.A.T

Jona Tee of H.E.A.T

“I mean going to a H.E.A.T show should always be a party, so we’ll have a good time. High energy, rock and roll, grab a few beers, have a good time that’s what it’s all about.” From Release: Over the last several years H.E.A.T have established themselves as one of the leading bands in the melodic rock scene, both in […]

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Dan Donegan of Disturbed (Video Interview)

Dan Donegan of Disturbed (Video Interview)

“It seemed kind of undeniable to put that out as the first single to kind of lead the way for this new album and the kind of introduction where the overall vibe and direction of the material is headed on this album” From Release: Disturbed, have recently released their new single ‘Hey You’ via Reprise Records alongside the official video, […]

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Tommy Thayer of KISS (Video Interview)

Tommy Thayer of KISS (Video Interview)

“Australia is always a very special place for us to go, it’s always been a huge market for KISS going way back to 1980 when they first came down. It’s special and we always really look forward to it.” From Release: The ‘End Of The Road’ tour, which began in January 2019, is undoubtedly the biggest and best KISS show […]

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HALESTORM Announce THEORY As Australia / NZ Tour Support

HALESTORM Announce THEORY As Australia / NZ Tour Support

Due to high demand, Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM will perform a second show at Auckland’s Powerstation on January 30. The band are also excited to announce Canadian rockers THEORY (Theory of a Deadman) will be supporting them on all Australia & New Zealand dates next January. Tickets for the new show go on sale at 12pm (local), Thursday July 28. For complete tour […]

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Short Stack – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – July 16, 2022

Short Stack – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – July 16, 2022

Well… It’s been just over three years since I’ve been to The Metro. That is just beyond comprehension to me… so as I step foot back into my favourite venue in Sydney I’m ready for a stack attack as Short Stack return to Sydney after a while away. Those Who Dream open the show tonight and this two piece of […]

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Joshua O’Donnell of Banks Arcade (Video Interview)

Joshua O’Donnell of Banks Arcade (Video Interview)

“I think this album feels like a band that’s trying to find its identity and there’s awesome things in that…” From Release: Coming together over a shared love of music with a razor-sharp avant-garde aesthetic, Banks Arcade have always teetered on modernity, their gaze ever-fixed just beyond the horizon via their flourishing sonic wiles. From their 2018 debut EP Endnote […]

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ALTER BRIDGE New Album Pawns & Kings Out Oct 14. Lyric Video For Epic Title Track Out Now

ALTER BRIDGE New Album Pawns & Kings Out Oct 14. Lyric Video For Epic Title Track Out Now

Since 2004, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge have been known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack that has garnered them critical and fan acclaim around the globe. Now the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums are back with their most-aggressive collection of songs to […]

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YOURS TRULY Announce Acoustic Tour With Special Guests Grenade Jumper

YOURS TRULY Announce Acoustic Tour With Special Guests Grenade Jumper

Following the release of their new EP is this what i look like? via UNFD last week, Sydney rising stars Yours Truly have today announced some special intimate performances this August, with three acoustic shows lined up to celebrate the new EP’s release. Already scoring acclaim at home and abroad with the likes of Kerrang!, Distorted Sound, Wall Of Sound, Hysteria Magazine and Heavy Magazine, is this […]

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SLIPKNOT Announce New Album The End, So Far Arriving Worldwide September 30th

SLIPKNOT Announce New Album The End, So Far Arriving Worldwide September 30th

GRAMMY Award-winning Iowan icons SLIPKNOT have announced details of their widely anticipated new album, THE END, SO FAR, which will be released September 30th on Roadrunner Records. Today the band has shared the album’s lead single “The Dying Song” (Time To Sing), which is available on all streaming platforms with an official music video streaming on Slipknot’s YouTube channel HERE.  Directed by the band’s own M. Shawn ‘clown’ […]

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