Multi-platinum rock band, Disturbed, have released the 25th anniversary edition of The Sickness, their seminal debut album which launched the band into public consciousness and is one of the most important and influential heavy metal albums of all time. To commemorate the anniversary, the band today reissues their five-times Platinum certified debut album, exactly 25 years to the date of their original […]

We’re back again, it’s so good that Knotfest has kicked off in the way it has and now in its third year we are back in Centennial Park once again for a day of metal and we are ready! Once again we were lucky enough to get a special tour of the Slipknot museum before gates opened and this year […]

GHOST has confirmed the release of its feverishly awaited new album: SKELETÁ, the GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock icons’ first full length offering of new material since 2022’s international #1 charting IMPERA, will manifest April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. SKELETÁ‘s impending arrival is heralded by anthemic first single Satanized, and its unsettling new video featuring a first glimpse of GHOST‘s newly anointed ringleader Papa V Perpetua—whose ascension was foreshadowed by the recent […]

“We were boys, we weren’t even men yet, we just played music that everyone told us wasn’t going to be popular. We just wanted to make music…” From Release: Visiting Australia for the first time since 2019, UNDEROATH’S anticipated return down under will see the band celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their seminal 2004 album They’re Only Chasing Safety, performing […]

Well, this’ll be fun! Green Day are back in Australia, and not only that but they’re celebrating 30 years of ‘Dookie’ and 20 years of ‘American Idiot’ and playing both albums in full! This is going to be a long night and I can not wait. AFI are back in Australia and it’s been a while… opening with ‘Girl’s Not […]

One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma just released another jaw dropping track, this time in the shape of Leave A Light On. The track features the powerful voice of Casandra Carson from US rockers, Paralandra. Casandra and Dellacoma come together to create an incredible power ballad that’s one for the ages! Dellacoma says of the track; “Leave A Light On was one of the […]

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey “Chicago” Walser, and drummer Blake Allison — are pleased to announce their forthcoming eighth album WHAT REMAINS. It arrives March 21 via MNRK. Pre-Save here: https://popevil.ffm.to/whatremainsalbum Vinyl Pre-Order on the band website has begun To celebrate the news, the band has shared the video directed by Sam Shapiro for the third single ‘Wishful Thinking.’ Watch it here: […]

After an 8-year hiatus from Australian stages, ILL NIÑO, the trailblazing Latin-influenced metal band that redefined heavy music, is set to return for a blistering  run of shows across Australia. This long-awaited tour will feature special guests ADEMA. ILL NIÑO, known for their explosive live performances and genre-defining fusion of heavy metal and Latin influences, will bring their unique sound to Australian […]

Canadian hard rockers Harem Scarem are pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album “Chasing Euphoria”, set for release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the previously released single “Reliving History”, the band now share the title track “Chasing Euphoria”, along with a music video, available now. Pre-Order “Chasing Euphoria” HERE Vocalist Harry Hess comments […]

“…Hopefully there will be some people that do know us, and on the other hand if people don’t it’s always trying to win over those other metal hearts out there and see if we can convince them with our music…” From Release: Pioneers of dark and anthemic music, Within Temptation, has captivated audiences for over 20 years and the Dutch […]

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, the powerhouse of hard rock led by the legendary Zakk Wylde, has announced the release of their new single, ‘Lord Humungus’. This track is a sonic sledgehammer brimming with pounding rhythms, blistering guitar riffs, and anthemic energy, and is available now on all major digital streaming platforms. ‘Lord Humungus’. showcases BLACK LABEL SOCIETY at their signature blending of groove-laden sound with an unapologetic edge. […]

Frontier Touring and MG Live are thrilled to announce Australia’s heart of rock n roll, Jimmy Barnes, with his 6-date DEFIANT TOUR for June 2025. Touring in celebration of his 21st studio album DEFIANT (out Fri 6 June via Mushroom Music, pre order here), Jimmy with his 9-piece band will play Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre on Saturday 7 June, Riverside Theatre PCEC, Perth on Sunday 8 June before heading to the east coast performing at the Palais Theatre, […]

Luke Spiller has announced the release details of his forthcoming debut solo record, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine, set to arrive on 4/25. The album pre-order is now live alongside the Brit rock frontman’s latest advance track, “The Ending Is Always The Same,” courtesy of Big Machine Rock. The new single tells the story of an ill-fated love that feels like […]

For 32 years PHIL CAMPBELL tore up stages around the world and rocked millions of devoted fans as guitarist and one third of Motörhead, perhaps the single most iconic and fabled band in rock music history. He now returns with his own much lauded band, PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, which appropriately features his 3 sons – Todd, Tyla and Dane – who […]

Burton C. Bell, the iconic voice that defined futuristic anxiety, existential desperation, and steadfast resistance across the industrial metal world, is set to captivate Australian audiences this June 2025 with a special run of intimate shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Fresh off his induction into the prestigious Metal Hall of Fame, Burton continues to solidify his legacy as a trailblazer of industrial metal. […]

Australia’s fastest growing rock label, XMusic are excited to announce, the first of many, SUNDAY ROCK SESSIONS, on the beautiful Sydney Harbour and in partnership with Cadman Cruises. Now with 16 of Australia’s great Rock, Hard Rock, Metal and Country acts on the label, with the first overseas act to be announced soon, XMusic started XMusic LIVE to encourage bands to start playing together […]

From Byron Bay surf-rats to global festival headliners, PARKWAY DRIVE have spent two decades carving out an astonishing reputation, with millions of tickets, sold out shows across the world, and a legion of devoted fans in their ever-growing wake. But in 2025, PARKWAY DRIVE are yet again levelling up their live show to unimaginable new heights, returning to home soil to share a once-in-a-lifetime […]

Australia holds a special place in the hearts of Mayday Parade and fans similarly embrace the band with open arms. This September the beloved Tallahassee quintet return to play a career spanning set on their biggest headline tour to date with ‘Three Cheers For 20 Years‘, a celebration of their storied, two-decade career – and you’re all invited! Joining the festivities will be special […]

Renowned for their genre-defying sound and electrifying high-energy live performances, letlive. is set to triumphantly return to stages one more time, reuniting with fans and reigniting the fire that defined a generation of alternative music. The trailblazing progressive soul punk band from Los Angeles will bring their chaotic yet cathartic stage presence to Europe, Australia, and the United States. The “sincerely yours” tour will […]

There are some artists whose music just makes you feel good, they have that something that hooks you in and you just know when you see them live that it’ll be a fun night. Bryan Adams is one of those artists. So here we are tonight out at Olympic Park, and with no residents around we won’t be waking up […]

Ladies & Gentlemen…beloved Budgewoi trio SHORT STACK are thrilled to today unveil the support acts for their 15 Years Of Stack Is The New Black tour set to sway across the country this June. Celebrating their debut 2009 album Stack Is The New Black across Australia in 2025, SHORT STACK have also today announced a venue upgrade for Sydney due to overwhelming demand, shifting to Roundhouse on […]

Get those dancing shoes and capes ready for action… Sweden’s answer to Sherbet and all good things AOR & Yacht Rocky, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA are coming back for a second landing with their latest album GIVE US THE MOON – this AOR Force’s most cinematic offering so far. Acclaimed Swedish rockers THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA have just released their 7th studio album and Napalm Records debut, GIVE US THE MOON, on January 31, 2025! Founded in 2007 by […]

Following the prolific release of their self-titled album and their biggest headline shows to date in 2024, today MAKE THEM SUFFER today announce a massive 2025 regional Australian tour, set to bring their insatiable live show on an 18-date run this June and July, joined by special guests JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED and THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER. Commencing on Thursday 12 June in Mackay, MAKE […]

It’s been far far far too long since Drowning Pool and Alien Ant Farm have been in Australia. So tonight will be nostalgia overload and I can’t wait. Frankenbox open the show to a room that is starting to fill up very quickly and that’s a great sign for what’s to come. These guys are heavy, and with a new […]

Legendary hard rock band WINGER is set to electrify Australia for the final time, bringing their farewell tour to rock fans across the country thanks to Silverback Touring and Loud Lemon. For one unmissable tour, all of the original members— Kip Winger (vocals, bass), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums),  Paul Taylor (guitar, keyboards) and John Roth (guitar) —will travel to Australia to deliver the ultimate send-off, celebrating decades of iconic music […]

When REVOLVER, which is by every metric the world’s top heavy rock magazine, ran a comprehensive survey of music fans and critics, in search of the 5 Greatest Live Band Of All Time, the results were decisive, clear and overwhelming. Beating the likes of: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool and Pantera to the summit was THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at Number One! ‘’1. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: When it comes to irreverent, no-holds-barred […]

Brit rock frontman and vocal virtuoso Luke Spiller kicks off the release of his forthcoming, debut solo album with the title track, “Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine,” out today on all platforms via Big Machine Rock. Co-written and produced by Jon Levine (Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Drake), the song was born from a collection of poems Spiller had written […]

THE JULIANA THEORY will forever hold a spot in the rarefied ranks of emo’s most influential artists. Like their peers Sunny Day Real Estate and Rival Schools who also helped create and define the genre, they never went on to play stadiums; yet are revered and name checked by all the bands that followed in their footsteps and did go on […]

“We’ve tried our best to kind of adapt and move with it instead of chase it too much or work against it…” From Release: Two decades after ALIEN ANT FARM topped the charts worldwide with their singles Movies and Smooth Criminal (#3 and #1 on Australian Charts, respectively), you still cannot visit a rock club or turn on rock radio […]

Fresh off the back of nabbing an ARIA #1 Australian Album and ARIA #4 Album placement for their third studio album TOY, Sydney’s Dear Seattle now announces national tour dates to celebrate the record with fans this May.  With the release of TOY, Dear Seattle achieved new heights as a band. Already solidified as one of the country’s best indie […]