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FUCKED UP announce Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane Headline Shows

FUCKED UP announce Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane Headline Shows

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the return of roaring Toronto six-piece Fucked Up, heading to Australia for the very first time since 2015 for three exclusive headline shows in October 2019. Live, the Canadians are one of the most momentous, heavy lifting acts on the planet… Don’t delay in grabbing tickets, as these intimate headline shows will sell out! […]

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Michael Schenker of Michael Schenker Fest

Michael Schenker of Michael Schenker Fest

 “…my number one priority and passion is pure self-expression and that does not come from a robot, pure self-expression comes from spirit and that is Michael Schenker.” From Release: Michael Schenker is a legendary figure in rock, one of the most gifted and influential guitarists of all time. His work with Scorpions, UFO and the Michael Schenker Group made him […]

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10TH 2013;Hunters and Collectors pose for portraits on 10th of September 2013 at Sing Sing Studio in Melbourne Australia. (Photo by Martin Philbey) *** Local Caption ***Hunters and Collectors

THE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR Celebrates 10 Years Of Red Hot Rock New Show Announced For Noosa Due To Popular Demand

The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR celebrates 10 years of Red Hot Rock in 2020 and shows have been selling out like hot cakes! In true style, organisers have put together an incredible all Australian line-up featuring ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Hunters & Collectors who are reuniting to headline the 2020 tour, with special guests James Reyne, The Living End, […]

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Lexxi Foxx of Steel Panther

Lexxi Foxx of Steel Panther

“We’re gonna do what we’re gonna do record after record and if people say ah fuck you’re the same one trick pony or whatever and that’s all, fine because that’s all we’ve got.” From Release: California’s greatest export and renowned feminist supporters Steel Panther recently took a break from working with NASA scientists on a multiple orgasm-inducing guitar pedal to […]

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JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES plus Jared James Nichols Announce April 2020 Australian Tour

JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES plus Jared James Nichols Announce April 2020 Australian Tour

JOHN 5 is one of the most influential guitarists of our generation. Best known for his time in Marilyn Manson and as the current guitarist for Rob Zombie, JOHN 5 has been a guitar player for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Now JOHN 5 is heading to Australia, for his first ever […]

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announce East Coast Australian Tour

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announce East Coast Australian Tour

One of the most innovative prog-metal bands in the game, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, has announced its overdue return to Aussie shores for February 2020. Renowned for their relentless touring, consistently delivering dynamic shows – a frantic, theatrical feast of intense, riffing raw energy – the American five-piece will tear through Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne for three intimate shows only […]

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THE WHO – ‘Who’ – Brand New Album From The Legendary Rock Band Released 22nd November 2019

THE WHO – ‘Who’ – Brand New Album From The Legendary Rock Band Released 22nd November 2019

The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including 9 US & 10 UK top ten albums and 14 UK top ten singles in a career spanning six decades. Now Fifty-five years after they made their first recordings, The Who is […]

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ALICE COOPER Releases Limited Edition Breadcrumbs EP + Touring February

ALICE COOPER Releases Limited Edition Breadcrumbs EP + Touring February

Alice Cooper is leaving a trail of “Breadcrumbs” by releasing a tribute to some of the Garage Rock Heroes from his hometown Detroit. Inspired by the city’s punk scene in the late 60’s and early 70s, Detroit born Alice Cooper returns to his roots and the raw garage sound his fans love. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the EP consists of 6 brand […]

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GREEN DAY Unveil New Single ‘Father Of All…’ | From Forthcoming Album ‘Father Of All…’ Out February 7, 2020

GREEN DAY Unveil New Single ‘Father Of All…’ | From Forthcoming Album ‘Father Of All…’ Out February 7, 2020

Five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Green Day unleash their brand new single Father Of All…, which is the lead track on their forthcoming thirteenth studio album of the same name, out February 7, 2020 on Reprise / Warner Records. Pre-order the album Father Of All… here. Listen to their single Father of All… here. Formed in 1986 in Berkeley, CA, Green Day is one of […]

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FALL OUT BOY Release New Single “Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” – Announce Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die Vol 2

FALL OUT BOY Release New Single “Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” – Announce Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die Vol 2

Following a mysterious countdown on their socials, multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated Fall Out Boy have released a new single “Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” ft. Wyclef Jean – Listen Here. “Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” ft. Wyclef Jean will be featured on their forthcoming record Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die – Volume Two, out November 15th via Island Records. The song marks the band’s first new […]

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Nicke Borg of Backyard Babies

Nicke Borg of Backyard Babies

“We’ve been doing it basically as you said for our whole lives at the moment and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is what I’m gonna do for the rest of my life.” From Release: For 30 years, BACKYARD BABIES has delivered top of the line dirty rock ‘n’ roll, both live and recorded. The fact that the original four […]

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THE CASANOVAS to Join BACKYARD BABIES On Upcoming Australian Tour

THE CASANOVAS to Join BACKYARD BABIES On Upcoming Australian Tour

It’s been over two years since THE CASANOVAS have played on home soil but the beloved Aussie rockers are back and hitting the road with Swedish rock n’ roll outfit BACKYARD BABIES. Following their packed-out European tour in 2017, THE CASANOVAS have spent the past two years writing and recording their fourth studio album which is due to be released in 2020. Earlier this year, THE CASANOVAS welcomed the newest member […]

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Danko Jones – Crowbar, Sydney – September 7, 2019

Danko Jones – Crowbar, Sydney – September 7, 2019

It’s been far too long since Danko Jones has graced Australian shores, and finally after six years they return and are ready to melt some faces! Intro plays as the band take to the stage and within seconds this three piece band get things rockin’. ‘I Gotta Rock’ starts things off and if this is what sets the scene for […]

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Pat Davern of Grinspoon

Pat Davern of Grinspoon

“I’m still thankful that we’ve still got people that believe we are still somewhat relevant and they want to come and see our shows, and want to hear our music, and we don’t have anything new since 2012 but people are still keen and that makes me extremely happy.” From Release: Legendary Aussie rockers Grinspoon have announced their epic Chemical […]

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BRANDON GIBBS Releases Powerful New Single ‘Rain Whiskey’

BRANDON GIBBS Releases Powerful New Single ‘Rain Whiskey’

Rain Whiskey is the new single from Brandon Gibbs, an explosive guitar player that has a powerful, soulful voice and a brilliant sense of melody that sets him apart from his contemporaries. Brandon’s songwriting takes you on an incredible journey throughout the performance, often transcending genres of rock, blues, pop and country. His heart and soul pour out of him on stage […]

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CJ Ramone

CJ Ramone

“…I was a fan long before I was ever in the band, so it’s not just like I’m playing the songs from my former band, I am playing the songs from a band I grew up idolizing and then was lucky enough to play with for their most successful years *laughs*.” From Release: One of the last few surviving punk […]

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MÖTLEY CRÜE – 30th Anniversary Edition Featuring New CD And Vinyl Packaging Coming Nov 22

MÖTLEY CRÜE – 30th Anniversary Edition Featuring New CD And Vinyl Packaging Coming Nov 22

The world’s most notorious rock band, Mötley Crüe, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Dr. Feelgood Watch the teaser! With charting hit singles including “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Without You,” “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)” and “Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.),” Dr. Feelgood has been the band’s biggest album to date. The record has sold more than six […]

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GEOFF TATE’S ‘OPERATION MINDCRIME’ Announces 2020 Australian Shows

GEOFF TATE’S ‘OPERATION MINDCRIME’ Announces 2020 Australian Shows

HARDLINE MEDIA proudly present GEOFF TATE’S OPERATION MINDCRIME! The legendary frontman returns to Australia with his band to perform the classic concept album “Operation Mindcrime” in its entirety, and much more! BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE get ready! Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter GEOFF TATE is regarded as one of the most skilled and iconic vocalists in the rock and metal genres. His soaring vocals combined with his complex, lyrical content […]

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Legendary UK band QUIREBOYS set to tour Australia for the first time – Dates confirmed for February 2020

Legendary UK band QUIREBOYS set to tour Australia for the first time – Dates confirmed for February 2020

Lovers of fine rock are in for a rare treat come February 2020, when renowned UK band QUIREBOYS tours Australia for the very first time. Quireboys will hit the road with special guests Palace Of The King for four exclusive shows – February 20 at The Gov, Adelaide, February 21 at Sydney’s Factory Theatre, February 22 at Prince Bandroom, Melbourne and concluding on February 23 […]

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Scott Gorham of Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham of Black Star Riders

“Being in a rock band there’s always going to be roadblocks, there’s always going to be hard times or somethings always going to happen and you’ve gotta be able to rise above it, and keep your head above ground and keep going.” From Release: BLACK STAR RIDERS are back – with a new album, a new line-up, and what frontman […]

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LIAM GALLAGHER Australian and New Zealand 2019

LIAM GALLAGHER Australian and New Zealand 2019

Once voted by the readers of Q Magazine as the “greatest front man of all time”, living legend Liam Gallagher will return to Australia and New Zealand in December as he celebrates the release of his massively anticipated second solo record, Why Me? Why Not? (out Sept 20). Shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland will give Australasian audiences a chance […]

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+LIVE+, BUSH & Stone Temple Pilots Come Together for One Giant Rock Carnival! Under The Southern Stars

+LIVE+, BUSH & Stone Temple Pilots Come Together for One Giant Rock Carnival! Under The Southern Stars

+LIVE+, BUSH & STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Come Together for One Giant Rock Carnival! Including Rose Tattoo & Electric Mary plus more and introducing the UTSS Village & Playground! Under the Southern Stars are thrilled to announce their spectacular Rock Carnival Festival Series coming to you this April 2020. Playing together for the first time in Australia will be +LIVE+, BUSH and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS! Celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic Throwing Copper album, +LIVE+ are one […]

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BOOM CRASH OPERA returns with DALE RYDER – Celebrating 30 Years of ‘These Here Are Crazy Times’, tour dates confirmed with MACHINATIONS

BOOM CRASH OPERA returns with DALE RYDER – Celebrating 30 Years of ‘These Here Are Crazy Times’, tour dates confirmed with MACHINATIONS

Much loved 80’s Australian band BOOM CRASH OPERA is set to make a stunning comeback with charismatic lead singer, Dale Ryder.  Ryder will join Peter ‘Maz’ Maslen, Peter Farnan and John Favaro for the November tour which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band’s second album, ‘These Here Are Crazy Times’. Joining Boom Crash Opera will be 80’s synch pop band Machinations. The two bands […]

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THE STRUTS (Video Interview)

THE STRUTS (Video Interview)

“That’s what makes the perfect show, it’s like a combination of us doing what we normally do but then when we’re mat half way by the audience that’s when real magic kind of starts to happen.” From Release: Hailed as the next Queen, with singer Luke Spiller drawing favourable comparisons to Freddie Mercury, The Struts have opened for The Rolling […]

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GET YA ROCKS OFF New Monthly Melbourne Rock Club Event Presented by Silverback Touring To Open!

GET YA ROCKS OFF New Monthly Melbourne Rock Club Event Presented by Silverback Touring To Open!

GET YA ROCKS OFF by name and by nature, it is just what we want you to do as Silverback Touring presents its first ever club event on Friday 30th August in Melbourne at Globe Alley. After a bumper 18 months, the Silverback team want to bring back the party atmosphere of yesteryear and you’re invited! The monthly event will provide a platform for local, and interstate, live […]

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Good Things Festival 2019 Line Up is Here!!

Good Things Festival 2019 Line Up is Here!!

Looking back at last year’s inaugural Good Things Festival, it’s hard to not feel your engines revving once more; it was an absolute blast of a time. The greatest thing since Saturday morning cartoons, some have said. We aren’t sure who exactly, but some. Definitely. Surely. Good Things Festival and the crowd of hard-scheming Muttleys that made its 2018 event possible are […]

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The Struts – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – August 24, 2019

The Struts – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – August 24, 2019

Sydney, tonight you are in for a treat. The Struts are back and well, if you saw them last time you know what we’re in for, if it’s your first time this is going to be fun. J3 comes out to warm up the crowd and opens with the Bon Jovi classic ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ which is a surprise […]

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Deaf Havana – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – August 23, 2019

Deaf Havana – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – August 23, 2019

Date: Friday August 23, 2019 Venue: Oxford Art Factory – Sydney Presented by: Destroy All Lines Photos by:  Annette Geneva – Every Day Is Saturday Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the show HERE

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Deaf Havana – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – August 23, 2019

Deaf Havana – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – August 23, 2019

The last time Deaf Havana were in Sydney they played pretty much my favourite Gig of 2017. Tonight here on their first headlining tour of Australia Deaf Havana are back in support of their newest album ‘Rituals’ and I can’t wait to see these guys back on the stage! Made it in to catch the last few songs from Closure […]

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AIRBOURNE To Release Their Brand-New Studio Album ‘Boneshaker’ On October 25.

Airbourne will release their fifth studio album Boneshaker on October 25 via Spinefarm Records / Caroline Australia. The band revealed the cover artwork for BONESHAKER, which was a collaboration between Matt Read of Combustion Ltd, and Sean Tidy of Design House Studio Ltd. On the topic of the artwork, guitarist Matthew Harrison states: “The whole sentiment we were after was about rock n’ roll for life. […]

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