In one of the year’s most hotly anticipated announcements, Radiohead has confirmed they will return to Australia in May and June 2027, their first visit in fifteen years. Radiohead will perform sixteen shows across the country through May and June, beginning with four nights at Perth’s RAC Arena from Monday 3 May. They will continue to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and Sydney’s Afterpay Arena for six shows each, wrapping the tour on Tuesday 1 June. […]

I love reviewing albums of bands I’m not hugely familiar with, so when Movements are releasing a new album it’s definitely worth checking out and let’s see how ‘Happier Now’ shapes up. ‘Pulse’ opens the album and it’s songs like this that annoy me in the fact that I haven’t delved into a band like this earlier. This is great, […]

I’ve had the chance to see Skindred a few times now, but only ever in a festival or special guest slot, so tonight will be my first time seeing them as headliners, and knowing what their show is like in those other environments then I can’t wait to see what tonight brings. Broken Earth did a great job of warming […]

“I just put whatever I’ve got out there and hope that somebody else listens to it and sees what in it I saw…” From Release: CRASH TEST DUMMIES are heading back to Australia in April 2027 — and they’re not coming quietly. After a sold out 2025 run that reminded audiences exactly why they became one of the most unmistakable […]

GRAMMY® Award-nominated progressive metal quintet Periphery are headed back to Australia next March, bringing their new album A Pale White Dot to life on stages across the country for a six-date headline tour. Supporting them on all dates will be Sydney modern metalcore outfit Inertia – tickets go on sale Thursday 10 September at 9am local time via Destroy All Lines. The upcoming tour marks the band’s return down under following their […]

At the crossroads of grief and exhilarating sonic potency, Sydney’s Polaris return today with their first instalment of new music in three years, unleashing their brand new single Without You via ADA in AU/NZ and SharpTone Records for the remainder of the world. Born from unimaginable pain following the loss of their bandmate and brother Ryan Siew in 2023, Without You channels their love, hurt and heartbreak […]

STARSET, who’ve existed at the intersection of music and sci fi for most of their billon-streaming career, kick off their newest era with the new single p a r a d 0 x 1 c. This is STARSET at their most seductive — dark, synth-driven alt rock with a hypnotic pulse. Known for their interstellar, world-building atmospheres, STARSET bridge the gap between cinematic EDM and […]

Hardline Media proudly presents GEOFF TATE performing OPERATION MINDCRIME in its entirety for the last time, and also for the first time, the QUEEN OF THE REICH debut EP in full as well as a best of set. The legendary frontman returns to Australia with his band to perform one of the greatest concept albums ever produced: the timeless, multimillion-selling “Operation Mindcrime”, played in its entirety, and […]

Naarm, Melbourne-based Sri Lankan hardcore band ILLAN KAAPAN have released their UNDENIABLE EP, serving up their heaviest hitting material to date. Tough, harsh and full of energy, the band are delivering the high-impact sound ILLAN KAAPAN are known for, whilst sonically pushing boundaries, with the addition of traditional Sri Lankan thammattama drums. The EP follows on from THE RISING TIDE / KEEPS ME ALIVE, a double […]

It’s been almost exactly three years since Avatar were in Sydney on their first ever visit where they blew us away. So I know that I’m ready to see one of the best bands I’ve EVER seen live once again. Pyrefly who stepped up last minute last tour are back and I’m looking forward to watching how far they’ve come. […]

MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT, the brainchild of Derrick Ryan that sprouted from the fertile musical grounds of Nashville in 2016 and who cannot be tethered to singular genre parameters in favor of mixing alt, rock, and pop, will release the new album MATTER OF TIME on November 13 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here. Coinciding with the album news, the band has also shared the video for new single INFAMOUS. Infamous is […]

New rendition arrives as part of forthcoming ALL IS BEAUTIFUL… BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED: CIRCULARITY We Came As Romans have released red smoke, a reimagined version of the track from their 2025 album ALL IS BEAUTIFUL… BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED, this time featuring HEAVENSGATE. Watch the visualiser for the new single here: CIRCULARITY will present four brand new songs alongside six rewritten versions of tracks from All Is Beautiful… […]

Canadian hardcore heroes Comeback Kid are thrilled to announce their new album Chosen Hell. It arrives November 6 via SharpTone Records and via Dine Alone Records in Canada. Pre-order it here. Chosen Hell, the band’s eighth and latest LP, further distills the potency of the musical elements that have defined CBK since the beginning while once again evolving their creative spectrum, weaving in influences of blazing modern metal, piss-and-vinegar punk, […]

Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) introduces the Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Sleep Token IV Monarkh SC and Charvel Sleep Token III Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas® Bass V, marking the first-ever signature collaboration with globally acclaimed phenomenon Sleep Token. Designed to unlock the band’s devastating tonal identity, these models are built to the exact specifications of Sleep Token‘s guitarist and bassist, capturing their genre-defying and mystifying sound. Offering players infinite tonal possibilities, […]

LOOKOUT returns in 2027 with one of its biggest line-ups yet!  Co-headlined by global concert juggernauts +LIVE+, Grammy Award-winning rock heavyweights STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and chart-topping alt-rock trailblazers 4 NON BLONDES, this unforgettable event brings together some of the most influential names in alternative rock. Celebrating an era of music that defined a generation, LOOKOUT delivers a powerful day of iconic songs, electrifying performances and pure rock […]

Let’s check out the new Mastodon album! I’m doing a first listen review so this’ll be fun. Oh man I am immediately into this, the drums hit hard before a massive guitar rings in to open ‘Barbarians Blood’ and this is going to be good! That musical transition early on was a nice little twist as the song keeps that […]

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton [vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — will unleash their new album NO PLACE FOR ME on October 2 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here. Now, the band delivers the video for DEATH THREAT. The video is also a completely DIY endeavor for the band. The concept was conceived by Benton and produced and directed by William Story and the video was shot at the band’s own […]

Queens of the Stone Age have always remained enduringly, singularly magnetic. It isn’t just their sound. It’s their spirit. They are provocative in the most essential sense: unafraid to explore the dark, the sexual, the surreal, the absurd. It’s art that snarls and seduces in equal measure, and never more so than on the band’s ninth album, Perfecth, due Friday 30th October from Matador Records / […]

CRASH TEST DUMMIES are heading back to Australia in April 2027 — and they’re not coming quietly. After a sold out 2025 run that reminded audiences exactly why they became one of the most unmistakable bands of the ’90s, the Dummies return with a full throttle, career spanning Greatest Hits Tour. Their comeback was met with glowing praise, celebrating the […]

Alternative rock outfit Anberlin has announced CURRENCY, the band’s highly anticipated ninth studio album and the first full-length release to feature Matty Mullins as lead vocalist. Marking the beginning of a bold new chapter, CURRENCY builds on the momentum of 2024’s Vega, where Mullins made his recording debut on two tracks, and signals a renewed creative energy for a band that has continually evolved throughout its nearly 25-year career. […]

Fearless Records is thrilled to welcome enigmatic artist Cenobia to the worldwide roster. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Cenobia independently released her debut single Devour Me in 2025. Months later, she re-emerged with her second single, Throne of Want, followed by Make Us Whole Again. Amidst cryptic ciphers and narrative-driven music videos, she quickly amassed millions of streams, views, and a rabid fanbase. Her rapid ascent has caused many to speculate whether […]

Thirty five years is a long time to keep anything alive in the music business. A record store? That’s bordering on miraculous. Long before streaming, social media and algorithms decided what music you should listen to, record stores were where music fans went looking for something new. The really good ones became something more than just a place full of […]

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT have today announced their first Australian headline tour. The announcement follows the recent reveal of the band’s debut full-length album, BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, arriving September 4. Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. They exists at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, […]

Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5), Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback today release their new single “Leave Me Behind,” the third offering from their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group. STREAM OR DOWNLOAD “LEAVE ME BEHIND” HERE. PRE-ORDER “EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN” HERE. Where “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) kicked open […]

Memphis modern heavy breakouts Sleep Theory are finally heading to Australia with special guests RIVALS! Due to overwhelming demand, the band have added a second Sydney show at Enmore Theatre after selling out their Metro Theatre date. Tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines. Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane venues have also been upgraded. Perth has been upgraded from Magnet House to Metropolis Fremantle and moved forward to Saturday 6 February. Melbourne has been […]

Q: Metallica publicly praised AVATAR for “raising the bar” on the M72 Tour — how did it feel to have one of the biggest metal bands on the planet acknowledge your stagecraft so directly? Johannes ”We are fans. We grew up with Metallica, and they are without exaggeration one of the absolute main reasons Avatar came to be in the […]

“I get sometimes really scared going to rock festivals because I feel like I’m usually out of everyone on the lineup the least punk…” From Release: In a short space of time, Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based rising pop punk star LØLØ has already ticked off collaborating with Simple Plan, toured with Boys Like Girls, New Found Glory and Against The Current, […]

“Having made a name in unflinching honesty and writing without fear, LØLØ’s new album sees the Canadian singer embracing her vulnerabilities more than ever before.” “Her writing is a unique, sarcastic blend of Carrie Bradshaw meets Sylvia Plath meets Avril Lavigne.” – Kerrang! “LØLØ is cementing her position as one of the most magnetic voices in modern pop-rock.” – TMRW “…mastered […]

Mastodon have just shared In The Ruins, a song from their highly anticipated new album Marrow Deep (out August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings) inspired by the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene and the personal havoc it wreaked upon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders and his family. The catastrophic storm severely flooded their home and destroyed personal belongings, leading to a nearly two year period of displacement that coincided […]

“You have to keep pushing… if you believe in your music and you believe in what you’re doing it will happen…” From Release: Billy Vincent has been steadily building momentum on social media for the past two years with consistent videos of him performing covers of songs, as well as his own. To build on the incredible fan community he’s […]