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RISE AGAINST Weigh Art vs Autonomy, Reckon With Mental Health On ‘Prizefighter’, New Single Out Now

RISE AGAINST Weigh Art vs Autonomy, Reckon With Mental Health On ‘Prizefighter’, New Single Out Now

On the heels of playing LA’s Kia Forum, and releasing “the anthem we need right now” (VICE), Rise Against have shared their second new single of 2025. Out now on Loma Vista Recordings, Prizefighter illustrates the internal battle between making art, maintaining autonomy, and meeting the demands of the present day’s never-ending, rapidly-shifting attention span. Rise Against vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath says, “‘Prizefighter’ is about a compulsion to […]

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Tim Rogers of You Am I (Video Interview)

Tim Rogers of You Am I (Video Interview)

“Anytime something good happened to the band at home we would be playing toilets either in Europe or The States…” From Release: Iconic Australian band You Am I is gearing up to mark a significant milestone, as their critically acclaimed second album, Hi Fi Way, turned 30 on February 20. You Am I’s Hi Fi Daily Double Down Tour will […]

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THE HIVES: Swedish rock royalty return this July! First AU live shows since 2015

THE HIVES: Swedish rock royalty return this July! First AU live shows since 2015

Celebrated as one of the most electrifying live acts in the world, International Rock Sensation The Hives will kick off their upcoming world tour in Australia this July. Let it be known The Hives shall be making the following state visits: four headline shows in Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane – their first live dates down under since 2015. The explosive garage rock five-piece responsible for such classics […]

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Zac Brown Band announces return to Australia for headline dates – October 2025

Zac Brown Band announces return to Australia for headline dates – October 2025

Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring are proud to welcome multi-platinum Southern rock group, Zac Brown Band, back to Australia for a series of headline shows this October 2025. As one of music’s most celebrated acts, the Grammy Award-winning band, who last performed in Australia for their exclusive headline set at CMC Rocks 2023, will bring their signature sound, dynamic performance and chart-topping hits to fans […]

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Ben Wysocki of The Fray (Video Interview)

Ben Wysocki of The Fray (Video Interview)

“It was an interesting process. There obviously was a lot of adjustment needed, logistically, emotionally, but at the same time it felt like a really natural evolution…” From Release: Four-time GRAMMY-nominated band The Fray, is bringing their highly anticipated “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary Tour to Australia this December.   These shows are part of an extensive global tour […]

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THE FRAY add new shows to their Australian tour

THE FRAY add new shows to their Australian tour

Due to overwhelming demand for pre-sale tickets, The Fray, have added new shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  The extra Melbourne show will take place on Tuesday 9th December at The Forum and Sydney will go ahead on Wednesday 10th December at Enmore Theatre.  Tickets for both shows will be available immediately through the TEG MJR pre-sale.   Tickets for GP for all shows will […]

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LINKIN PARK Unleash Anthemic New Single “Up From The Bottom”

LINKIN PARK Unleash Anthemic New Single “Up From The Bottom”

With the excitement of their triumphant return still palpable, LINKIN PARK unleash a ferocious new single entitled “Up From The Bottom“ out now via Warner Records. ? It sets the stage for the Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed album FROM ZERO, arriving on May 16. Notably, it includes three brand new songs, and an expanded physical edition containing five live tracks captured during their inimitable live […]

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The Rasmus – Finnish Rockers Unveil New Track & Video “Creatures Of Chaos”

Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking rock outfit The Rasmus are back with their electrifying new single, “Creatures of Chaos,” released today on all digital outlets via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. Listen here https://rasmus.ffm.to/creaturesofchaos  With their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, the band once again proves why they remain a force to be reckoned with in […]

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SILVERCHAIR’S ‘FROGSTOMP’ Celebrates 30 Years Today – Thursday March 27, 2025

SILVERCHAIR’S ‘FROGSTOMP’ Celebrates 30 Years Today – Thursday March 27, 2025

Silverchair’s history making debut album Frogstomp today celebrates 30 years since release on Friday March 27th, 1995. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Sony Music held a sold-out event at the Metro Social in Sydney, where Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou joined Richard Kingsmill on stage to discuss the album, The Buoys played ‘Pure Massacre’ and ‘Tomorrow’, and the album was played in full. On the night, fans were able to purchase the Frogstomp black vinyl, the […]

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THE FRAY ‘How To Save A Life’ 20th Anniversary Tour

THE FRAY ‘How To Save A Life’ 20th Anniversary Tour

TEG MJR is excited to announce that the four-time GRAMMY-nominated band The Fray, is bringing their highly anticipated “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary Tour to Australia this December.   These shows are part of an extensive global tour and will celebrate their timeless debut album, How to Save a Life, giving fans the chance to relive the music that defined a generation. The tour […]

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Reb Beach of Winger (Video Interview)

Reb Beach of Winger (Video Interview)

“There’s two kinds of people, there’s people that have seen Winger and people that haven’t seen Winger. So if you’ve seen Winger before then you get what it is, if you haven’t seen Winger then it’s kind of this stigma to Winger…” From Release: Formed in 1987, WINGER quickly rose to fame with their triple-platinum, self-titled debut album, which spawned […]

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Killing Heidi announce 25th anniversary edition of ‘Reflector’ & national tour

Killing Heidi announce 25th anniversary edition of ‘Reflector’ & national tour

Killing Heidi‘s iconic debut album, Reflector, is turning 25, and to celebrate, the band is releasing a special anniversary edition and hitting the road on tour. A defining album of the Y2K era, Reflector captured a moment in time where explosive teen energy met the thrill of a new century. Reflector, the fastest-selling Australian album in history at the time, is getting a […]

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BUCKCHERRY Announces June 13 Release Of New Album ROAR LIKE THUNDER

BUCKCHERRY Announces June 13 Release Of New Album ROAR LIKE THUNDER

Following the worldwide acclaim for their 2023 release, Vol. 10, Buckcherry today announce the June 13 release date for their eleventh album, Roar Like Thunder. As with Vol. 10, and its predecessor Hellbound, Roar Like Thunder was recorded in Nashville at Sienna Studios and produced by Marti Frederiksen. All 10 tracks were written by vocalist Josh Todd, guitarist Stevie D, and Frederiksen. Order Roar Like Thunder here: https://earache.com/collections/buckcherry A video for the title track was […]

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A Tribute To Randy Rhoads – Touring December 2025, feat. Kelly Garni of Quiet Riot & Scott Shelley, Randy’s first guitar teacher

A Tribute To Randy Rhoads – Touring December 2025, feat. Kelly Garni of Quiet Riot & Scott Shelley, Randy’s first guitar teacher

Randy Rhoads. The guitar players player. The one man who encapsulates the late 70s and early 80’s guitar driven rock and metal more than anyone else. The virtuoso guitarist who co-founded Quiet Riot and propelled Ozzy Osbourne‘s solo career with Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981), remains one of heavy metal’s most important figures. Before his untimely death in 1982 at just […]

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Philly Ocean of Yächtley Crëw (Video Interview)

Philly Ocean of Yächtley Crëw (Video Interview)

“Something just about this music it’s so carefree, and nostalgic and just fun, it puts a smile on your face and makes you feel relaxed and happy…” From Release: For those uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of Soft Rock Hits from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, which has become a worldwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part […]

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SILVERSTEIN Announce Their 25 Years Of Noise Australian Tour

SILVERSTEIN Announce Their 25 Years Of Noise Australian Tour

Canadian post-hardcore band SILVERSTEIN today announce their 25 Years of Noise Australian tour with special guest, Real Friends (USA). The tour will begin at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on August 2nd before heading to Sydney’s Roundhouse, Adelaide’s The Gov and wrapping up at Brisbane’s The Tivoli on August 6th. Tickets go on sale Friday 21 March at 1pm local time. Vodafone customers can secure tickets during […]

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Midge Ure announces Australian return

Midge Ure announces Australian return

Acclaimed musician and songwriter MIDGE URE is set to bring his extensive catalogue to Australia for an unmissable national tour this October; with all the hits from his accomplished solo career, as well as his work in bands such as Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage. Touring Australia for the first time since 2020, Midge Ure’s return is an overdue one for longtime fans; for […]

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STEVEN WILSON Announces The Overview Tour Australian Tour, November 2025

STEVEN WILSON Announces The Overview Tour Australian Tour, November 2025

Acclaimed musical innovator and six-time Grammy nominee, Steven Wilson, will bring his highly anticipated The Overview Tour to Australia this November. His arrival in Australia will follow a massive run of UK, European and American dates and celebrates the release of his eighth solo album, The Overview, out March 14 via Fiction Records. Experience The Overview https://stevenwilson.lnk.to/Overview Australian fans can expect a captivating […]

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FEEDER – Local Supports Announced – Tour starts next month

FEEDER – Local Supports Announced – Tour starts next month

Feeder delivered two monster albums in a row 2001’s Echo Park and 2002’s Comfort In Sound establishing themselves as one of the UK’s biggest and most loved bands. But that was merely the beginning. While most of their peers faded away, Feeder cemented their place as one of the most enduring artists in modern rock with multiple number 1 albums in the UK charts, 20 […]

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Bloc Party announce Australian and New Zealand anniversary tour celebrating 20 years

Bloc Party announce Australian and New Zealand anniversary tour celebrating 20 years

UK indie rock royalty Bloc Party are reuniting with fans down under, announcing a headline tour hitting Australia and New Zealand in August joined by special guests Young The Giant. Bloc Party are celebrating 20 years as a band, and the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Silent Alarm. Fans in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Christchurch and Auckland will experience Silent Alarm alongside Bloc Party’s greatest hits. With almost two decades and six […]

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Disturbed Drop New Single + 25th Anniversary Edition Of The Sickness

Disturbed Drop New Single + 25th Anniversary Edition Of The Sickness

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 […]

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Knotfest – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 8, 2025

Knotfest – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 8, 2025

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 […]

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Ghost Announce New Album ‘Skeletá’ Out April 25 & Release New Single/Video ‘Satanized’

Ghost Announce New Album ‘Skeletá’ Out April 25 & Release New Single/Video ‘Satanized’

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 […]

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Aaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath (Audio Interview)

Aaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath (Audio Interview)

“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 […]

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Green Day – Engie Stadium, Sydney – March 3, 2025

Green Day – Engie Stadium, Sydney – March 3, 2025

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 […]

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Dellacoma Release New EP, Leave A Light On, feat Casandra Carson

Dellacoma Release New EP, Leave A Light On, feat Casandra Carson

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 […]

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POP EVIL Announce New Album WHAT REMAINS Arrives March 21 VIA MNRK + Band Shares Video For New Single ‘Wishful Thinking’

POP EVIL Announce New Album WHAT REMAINS Arrives March 21 VIA MNRK + Band Shares Video For New Single ‘Wishful Thinking’

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: […]

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ILL NIÑO Announce First Australian Tour In 8 Years With Special Guests ADEMA

ILL NIÑO Announce First Australian Tour In 8 Years With Special Guests ADEMA

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 […]

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Harem Scarem announce new studio album “Chasing Euphoria” set for release on April 25th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl

Harem Scarem announce new studio album “Chasing Euphoria” set for release on April 25th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl

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 […]

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Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation (Video Interview)

Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation (Video Interview)

“…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 […]

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