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POP EVIL Announce April 2019 First Ever Australian Tour

POP EVIL Announce April 2019 First Ever Australian Tour

U.S. Rockers POP EVIL are headed to Australia for the first time in support of their latest self-titled album this April presented by Silverback Touring. Simply put, POP EVIL is a larger-than-life true rock n’ roll band blending the earnestness of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden with the celebratory showmanship of Motley Crue and KISS, capable of empathizing with the daily struggles of their fans while simultaneously […]

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THE DOORS ALIVE Announce 2019 Australian Tour

THE DOORS ALIVE Announce 2019 Australian Tour

The Worlds #1 Tribute to The Doors THE DOORS ALIVE is not just a concert, it’s an experience. THE DOORS ALIVE celebrate the legendary music of THE DOORS taking great care and attention to re-create the true essence and magic of THE DOORS. Hailing from Britain, THE DOORS ALIVE are more than just a tribute act. Renowned and respected the world over, the band re-create the sound, look, […]

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Download 3rd Line Up Announcement

Download 3rd Line Up Announcement

Sydney Saturday March 9 || Parramatta Park Melbourne Monday March 11 || Flemington Racecourse Introducing the Ascension Stage to Download 2019 Featuring JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED | AVERSIONS CROWN | DEVILSKIN EAT YOUR HEART OUT | THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT   OZZY OSBOURNE (Only Aus Shows) SLAYER (Final World Tour) | JUDAS PRIEST (Only Aus Shows) | ALICE IN CHAINS  GHOST […]

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New DANKO JONES Album ‘A Rock Supreme’ Due April 26 + ‘Dance Dance Dance’ Single Out Now

New DANKO JONES Album ‘A Rock Supreme’ Due April 26 + ‘Dance Dance Dance’ Single Out Now

It’s long been clear that the Canadian hard rock trio DANKO JONES lives and breathes – and even sweats and bleeds – rock n’ roll. The group’s namesake front man loves to talk about it (check out his long-running “The Official Danko Jones Podcast” for proof); he loves to write about it (as his new book, “I’ve Got Something To Say: 10 […]

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POND announce March National tour

POND announce March National tour

Fresh from sell-out dates across a pair of North American tours and a slew of festival appearances, POND today reveal national dates in March.  Beginning in their hometown at Perth’s Astor Theatre on Sunday 3 March the psych rock five-piece will continue through to Brisbane’s The Triffid on Tuesday 5 March, Sydney’s Metro Theatreon Wednesday 6 March, and Melbourne’s The Croxton Bandroom on Thursday 7 March.    Their first local headline jaunt since 2017, POND will tour in support […]

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Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) And Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) Release Simple Creatures Debut Single ‘Drug’ – Ep Due March 2019

Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) And Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) Release Simple Creatures Debut Single ‘Drug’ – Ep Due March 2019

Simple Creatures is Mark Hoppus (blink-182) and Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low). Their debut single “Drug” was written by Hoppus and Gaskarth in collaboration with their producer and friend, Zakk Cervini (blink-182, Yungblud,All Time Low, 5SOS) and is available via all digital services now available HERE. Additionally, watch the lyric video below or HERE Hoppus and Gaskarth are long-time friends who both found some downtime […]

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Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – January 28, 2019

Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – January 28, 2019

It’s always a big night of rock when Slash and his band of merry men are in town, so tonight let us prepare for said rock!! Sirens ring as Devilskin take the stage and with a big riff and a big scream they kick things off. They rock through their set with tracks covering their two albums and as the […]

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Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – January 28, 2019

Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – January 28, 2019

Date: Monday January 28, 2019 Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Presented by: TEG Dainty Supported by: Devilskin Photos by: Gwendolyn Lee – Gwendolyn Lee Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out out review HERE  

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Butch Walker – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – January 27, 2019

Butch Walker – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – January 27, 2019

Date: Sunday, January 27, 2019 Venue: Oxford Art Factory – Sydney Presented by: Silverback Touring Photos by:  Annette Geneva – Every Day Is Saturday Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY      

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Jennie Skulander of Devilskin

Jennie Skulander of Devilskin

“I guess we have a lot of energy on stage, I like to run around the stage, jump around, sometimes throw a cartwheel or whatever and we just play hard and just look like we’re having a lot of fun…” From Release: DEVILSKIN have earned a formidable reputation by earnestly demonstrating commitment to unpretentious musical values, writing songs that have depth […]

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Bring Me The Horizon – amo

Bring Me The Horizon – amo

Bring Me The Horizon are back and as I sit in a room with other writers at Sony Music in Sydney we’re all being treated to a very early playback of the band’s new album ‘amo’. So as we hush, they press play. The intro builds for ‘I Apologize If You Feel Something’ and sets the tone for the album, […]

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THE STRUTS will play a one-off headline show – on tour with GRETA VAN FLEET

THE STRUTS will play a one-off headline show – on tour with GRETA VAN FLEET

THE STRUTS, already announced as national support for Greta Van Fleet, will play a one-off headline show in Australia as part of their Australia Meet The Struts tour. The glam-rockers from Derby, England will bring their thrilling live show to Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory on January 31. Having opened for The Rolling Stones, The Who, Guns’n’Roses and Motley Crue, The […]

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Jason Aalon Butler of Fever 333

Jason Aalon Butler of Fever 333

“I think that all of us involved really wanted to see what it is we’re doing now so we were all ready for it and we were all waiting, and us all together and having like minds and having energy that we share the way we do…” From Release: In the midst of America’s 2017 socio-political upheaval a self-described “bi-racial […]

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DIVINYLS Rebooted Line-up Offer a Sneak Peek into Rehearsals for Upcoming Australian Tour

DIVINYLS Rebooted Line-up Offer a Sneak Peek into Rehearsals for Upcoming Australian Tour

Ahead of their upcoming Australian tour, the rebooted Divinyls featuring founding member, guitarist and songwriter Mark McEntee has introduced the band’s cracking new vocalist Lauren Ruth Ward and all Australian rhythm section via a sneak peek performance clip taken at recent rehearsals in Perth, Western Australia. The new combination featuring McEntee, Lauren Ruth Ward and Aussies J Cortez and Malcolm […]

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Erik Weideman of 1927

Erik Weideman of 1927

“The best you can do is make new music, release it and tour and see what happens, I mean no one really knows what’s going to happen, ‘…ish’ proved that to me.” From Release: 1927 formed in 1987 and went on dominate charts with songs such as That’s When I Think Of You, If I Could and Compulsory Hero – all of which […]

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FLEETWOOD MAC announce 2019 Australian Tour

FLEETWOOD MAC announce 2019 Australian Tour

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning FLEETWOOD MAC today announce their Australian tour, set to kick off on August 9 in Perth and taking in Brisbane on August 20, Sydney on August 27 and 29, and concluding with two shows in Melbourne on September 2 and 4. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature the new line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, […]

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THE CRANBERRIES Share New Single and Final Album ‘In The End’ out 26 April 2019

THE CRANBERRIES Share New Single and Final Album ‘In The End’ out 26 April 2019

“I can’t think of a more fitting way to commemorate the first anniversary of Dolores’ passing and to celebrate her life than to announce to the world the release of her final album with the band.”Eileen O’Riordan, Dolores O’Riordan’s mother. 30 years after forming in Limerick (initially as The Cranberry Saw Us) The Cranberries are set to release their 8th […]

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Eat Till You Pop… Shop Till You Drop!  Here Are The Food & Market Stalls Joining Download 2019!

Eat Till You Pop… Shop Till You Drop! Here Are The Food & Market Stalls Joining Download 2019!

OZZY OSBOURNE (Only Aus Shows) SLAYER (Final World Tour) | JUDAS PRIEST (Only Aus Shows) | ALICE IN CHAINS  GHOST | RISE AGAINST  (Only Aus Shows) | THE AMITY AFFLICTION (Only Aus Shows) SUM 41 (Only Aus Shows) | ANTHRAX | PENNYWISE (Only Aus Shows) HALESTORM (Only Aus Shows)| BEHEMOTH | ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES PREVAIL (Only Aus […]

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Taking Back Sunday – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 14, 2019

Taking Back Sunday – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 14, 2019

Tonight is my first gig of the year, let’s do this! I haven’t seen Taking Back Sunday for many years, so tonight as they prepare for the first of two nights at The Metro I’m thinking we’re in for a fun, nostalgic night and I think TBS are going to make damn sure that happens. Young Lions from Brisbane are […]

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Taking Back Sunday – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 14, 2019

Taking Back Sunday – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 14, 2019

Date: Monday, January 14, 2019 Venue: The Metro Theatre – Sydney Supported by: Young Lions Presented by: Live Nation Australia 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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VOIVOD – 35th Anniversary Tour – AUSTRALIA JAN 2019 – Supports announced

VOIVOD – 35th Anniversary Tour – AUSTRALIA JAN 2019 – Supports announced

Sci-fi thrash metal prog-punks VOIVOD are celebrating thirty-five years on the warpath, and are rrröööaaarrring into 2019 in the best possible way for Australian fans with 4 big East Coast shows kicking off next week! Riding high on the critical success of this year’s compelling album The Wake, fans can look forward to a machine pummelling cruise on the VOIVOD spacecraft through career […]

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MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA Announce ‘Beneath The Remains And Arise’ Australian Tour

MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA Announce ‘Beneath The Remains And Arise’ Australian Tour

Announcing the MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA ‘BENEATH THE REMAINS AND ARISE’ tour – celebrating an incredible selection of the best tracks from the two albums each night! The legendary brotherly duo of MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA will be once again be looking to their past with an upcoming tour of Australia set for March 2019. The siblings, whose anniversary tour for Sepultura‘s “Roots“ sold […]

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SOILWORK Re-Schedule Australian Tour Dates

SOILWORK Re-Schedule Australian Tour Dates

“It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our tour in Singapore, Australia and Japan will be postponed, due to circumstances beyond our control. We were very excited about performing songs from our new album ‘Verkligheten’, as well as songs from our entire career. It really hurts but at this point there’s really nothing we can do. […]

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Tommy Thayer of KISS

Tommy Thayer of KISS

“…there are a lot of artists that go out and do these kinds of things but this is legitimately going to be the last tour for KISS.” From Release: Known for their trademark larger-than-life blistering performances, KISS has proven for decades why they are hands down the most iconic live show in rock n roll.  The Rock & Roll Hall […]

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Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday

Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday

“…we’ve all been a little like looking back retrospectively and we’ve been reminded a lot recently just how lucky we are and how fortunate we are to be and just kind of that we’ve been able to do what we do…” From Release: If you can’t believe that Taking Back Sunday have been around for 20 years, you’re not alone, […]

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Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield

“…the industry has always confused me I feel like I’ve always been in the opposite corner of the business, I’ve always just done what I felt was right and what I felt was good even when I came over here…” From Release: 50 years after their formation, Australian supergroup Zoot is proud to unveil career retrospective ‘Archaeology’ including new song ‘Life In A Northern […]

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Announce February 2019 Australian Tour

FASTER PUSSYCAT Announce February 2019 Australian Tour

When you think of Hollywood’s infamous ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll scene, it won’t take long before you turn your mind to Faster Pussycat. Led by the incomparable Taime Downe, Faster Pussycat was formed in Hollywood during its ‘80s glam metal boom. As a mainstay of the live L.A scene and featured on the Decline of Western Civilisation 2 – The Metal Years, the band […]

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LAMB OF GOD’S MARK MORTON Announces New Collaborative Project – Studio Album Anesthetic  Out On March 1, 2019

LAMB OF GOD’S MARK MORTON Announces New Collaborative Project – Studio Album Anesthetic Out On March 1, 2019

Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist of Lamb of God, has announced a new project that sees him further explore his creative drive for writing and collaboration. Joining forces with WPP Records and Spinefarm Records on a worldwide basis distributed via Caroline Australia, Morton will release a 10-track album under his own name and titled ANESTHETIC. It arrives on March 1, 2019 but CD and vinyl pre-order and merch bundles are available now […]

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BOOM CRASH OPERA and TAXIRIDE Announce ‘Crazy Ride’ Tour Dates February – April 2019

BOOM CRASH OPERA and TAXIRIDE Announce ‘Crazy Ride’ Tour Dates February – April 2019

For the first time in 10 years, Boom Crash Opera and Taxiride will join musical forces for the‘Crazy Ride’ Tour in 2019. The tour will commence on February 24 at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, followed by Revesby, Pittwater, Gaythorne, and winding up in Eagleby, QLD on April 13th, 2019. The ‘Crazy Ride’ tour delivers a line-up of 90’s Aussie pub-rock nostalgic setlists […]

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MILLENCOLIN Announce Australian Tour With Special Guests GOLDFINGER

MILLENCOLIN Announce Australian Tour With Special Guests GOLDFINGER

MILLENCOLIN fans are always waging wars, pitting so many of their brilliant records against each other to see which comes out the victor. It’s a war that never will be won considering they are always shaking up their modus operandi and playing outside their comfort zone. The one consolation fans can take when the band tour here in March 2019 is […]

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