Bullet For My Valentine will release their new album, Social Apocalypse, on March 19, 2027, via Spinefarm. The announcement arrives with a towering new single by the same name. Social Apocalypse is the band’s first new song in four years; on the title track, Matt Tuck rages against “the end of the world as we know it”, when “all hope has […]

I love a tour like this, as it’s been 4 years since Bush have been here, and a whopping 16 for Shinedown, so this pairing tonight is exciting. There are two great bands and we are in for an amazing night of live music. Let’s get warmed up by Coast Arcade first… they did a great job and I’d be […]

“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 […]

“I always try to make time to speak about important things…” From Release: With emotional intensity and expansive soundscapes, Germany alt metal act FUTURE PALACE have been traversing the avenues of post hardcore, metal, electronica and synth pop since forming in 2018. From the vocal acrobatics of Maria Lessing through to their bewitching sonic output, FUTURE PALACE also just unleashed […]

Transmission update: as we prepare to welcome the next evolution of Australia’s largest travelling music celebration in 2026, the network has expanded. At Good Things Festival in 2026, the three festival dates in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this December will be the only place to exclusively catch LIMP BIZKIT, SIMPLE PLAN, SPIRITBOX, BAD RELIGION, ALEXISONFIRE, BILMURI, CHAD GRAY, MXPX, NECK DEEP and VOICE OF BACEPROT. But today, Good Things Festival is thrilled to announce the […]

STARSET, who’ve existed at the intersection of music and sci fi for most of their billion-streaming career, kicked off their newest era with the new single p a r a d 0 x 1 c. Now, they continue the journey with the video for a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n. a n n 1 h 1 […]

Fearless Records is thrilled to welcome German metalcore force OUR PROMISE to the label’s global roster. They have shared SPITE, their debut single for the label. Spite deals with the realization that staying quiet and keeping the peace often comes at your own expense. The track moves from the quiet memories of giving in to a powerful outburst of  self-determination. It’s an honest, cathartic […]

Earlier this year, FEARLESS RECORDS welcomed iconic, ’00s band FROM FIRST TO LAST to its global roster. Now, the band is thrilled to announce the October 2 release of the new EP, titled WE WERE BLEEDING ANYWAY. Pre-order it/pre-save it here. To herald the news, the band has also shared the video for new single THEY SAID YOUR GHOST WAS A PROMISE. Watch […]

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, they are Highbrow Thieves. Actually, no, they’re not. That’s just the title of their new single. The track isn’t about a typical theft of […]

“We’re not a band that believes in a top, that’s never been a thing for us…” From Release: One of rock’s most revered live acts, SHINEDOWN‘s relentless energy and audience connection have been a staple of their performances for decades, with their diverse back catalogue balancing moments of spectacle with breaths of emotive finesse. Whether performing with Papa Roach, Halestorm, […]

In 2027, two rock titans will join forces for a monumental Australian co-headline tour. Colliding the sonic architects behind the GRAMMY Award-winning rock ballad Runaway Train, SOUL ASYLUM, together with record-breaking California collective UGLY KID JOE, next March not only marks the first joint run between these two prominent alternative trailblazers; it also will mark the first time SOUL ASYLUM has performed on our shores since […]

“You’re getting the best version of us in Australia…” From Release: A band equally capable of delighting and devastating with their versatile take on bewitching and aggressive industrial flavours set against brooding soundscapes, HEALTH are the ultimate amalgamation of dexterity and modern ennui. The perfect band to lure you onto the dancefloor while an apocalypse plays out, HEALTH’s cult-like ascension […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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, […]

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 […]

“It’s full tilt the whole time but there is a journey…” From Release: Australia, prepare to set your fazers to stun this September, with Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED primed to return to our shores for their biggest ever Australian headline tour! Wielding a formidable (and deserved) reputation as one of the best live bands on the planet, SKINDRED have […]

In a time of digital chaos and concrete sprawl, the frequencies have locked in and a citadel for heavy and alternative music will emerge once again in 2026. Welcome to the next evolution of Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, with Good Things Festival returning this year for another monumental cycle, armed with a colossal lineup from every sector, spanning culture-shaping legends through […]

The first ever Tasmanian Devils team list combines two great Tassie traditions: football and convicts. Although chock-full with talent, the team is not without controversy. We explain some of our decisions below: B:        Sam Fisher (crime), Brian Lake (crime), Bjelke-Petersen (not convicted, but bent as hell) HB:     Geelong F.C (every handball is a throw), Jim Krakouer (crime), David Dench (crime) […]

PLAIN WHITE T’S — Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De’Mar Hamilton [drums] — are enjoying a moment with their 2.5 billon-streaming, platinum smash Hey There Delilah, one of the most beloved love songs of the 21st century. The Plain White T’s released Hey There Delilah on May 9, 2006, and 21 years later, it hasn’t just endured; it has become one of the most timeless love songs of the 2000s. The […]

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton [vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — will drop their new album NO PLACE FOR ME on October 2 via Solid State Records. Now, the band also has issued the video for HAND ME A HALO. The song is gritty and guitar-forward, powered by phlegmatic and furious vocals that will make even the finest hairs on your neck stand on end and it’s anchored […]

All Nereids (and Australians) Beware, this November Michigan post-hardcore icons CHIODOS are set to return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade, bringing their All’s Well That Ends Well 20th Anniversary Tour down under, joined by special guests RAIN CITY DRIVE (USA) and THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT. Commencing on Saturday 21 November in Brisbane, CHIODOS will celebrate their seminal debut album All’s Well That Ends Well, playing […]