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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces 2025 Australian Tour Performing SKID ROW’S Iconic Debut Album In Full

SEBASTIAN BACH Announces 2025 Australian Tour Performing SKID ROW’S Iconic Debut Album In Full

The Original Voice of SKID ROW Returns to Australia for a High-Octane Celebration of One of Rock’s Greatest Debuts! Rock legend Sebastian Bach, the unmistakable original voice of Skid Row, is set to reignite Australian stages in 2025. This time, he’s bringing a full-throttle performance of the album that launched a rock revolution – Skid Row’s self-titled debut, performed in its entirety for the first time […]

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LOVE/HATE Announces January 2026 First-Ever Australian Tour

LOVE/HATE Announces January 2026 First-Ever Australian Tour

For the first time in their storied career,  LOVE/HATE is set to ignite Australian stages with an electrifying tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Blackout in the Red Room. This landmark event will feature the album performed in its entirety, alongside selections from the entire Love/Hate catalogue. Released in 1990, Blackout in the Red Room captured the raw energy of the […]

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Yächtley Crëw – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 17, 2025

Yächtley Crëw – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 17, 2025

All aboard. Tonight is going to be fun, no doubts about that. Yächtley Crëw are in Australia for the first time and by the sight of this huge crowd it seems a LOT of people are ready to enjoy a night of these amazing songs. So let’s see what we get tonight. Immediately into what I thought would be the […]

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce 2nd and Final Melbourne Show – On Sale Now!

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce 2nd and Final Melbourne Show – On Sale Now!

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have reformed for one last epic tour to celebrate the anniversary of their landmark album, Calculating Infinity. “Chaotic. Intense. Incredible. Unforgettable. Unmissable!” – REVOLVER Magazine’s “Greatest Live Band Of All Time” We are not at all surprised to announce The Dillinger Escape Plan show at The Northcote Theatre in Melbourne on August 13 has SOLD OUT! Second and final show on August 14 now on […]

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BIG COUNTRY Announce October 2025 GREATEST HITS Australian Tour

BIG COUNTRY Announce October 2025 GREATEST HITS Australian Tour

BIG COUNTRY, the Legendary Scottish Celtic Rock band, return for the first time since 2019 for The Greatest Hits Tour. Setlist includes – In A Big Country, Chance, Fields of Fire, Look Away, Wonderland plus much more! Featuring the band’s de facto theme song — In a Big Country, their debut album, THE CROSSING, combined anthemic post-punk with folk-inspired guitar sounds to become the leading […]

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JD FORTUNE Announces ”Plays The Best Of INXS” October 2025 Australian Tour

JD FORTUNE Announces ”Plays The Best Of INXS” October 2025 Australian Tour

INXS fans, get ready – the Original Rockstar (and former INXS Frontman), JD Fortune will finally return to Australian stages for his first ever headline tour this October with his band to perform the Best of INXS! The powerhouse Canadian vocalist will perform be delivering a set of INXS anthems and classics including Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, New Sensation, Mystify, Devil Inside, Don’t Change, Suicide Blonde, Original […]

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Brett Detar of The Juliana Theory (Video Interview)

Brett Detar of The Juliana Theory (Video Interview)

“When the band broke up it was starting to feel like, it was a darker period and it started to feel like it was feeling more like a job and wasn’t feeling as passionate and authentic…” From Release: THE JULIANA THEORY will forever hold a spot in the rarefied ranks of emo’s most influential artists. Like their peers Sunny Day […]

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Jason Aalon Butler of letlive. (Video Interview)

Jason Aalon Butler of letlive. (Video Interview)

“You get back together, you start talking, you start playing the music you’ve played, you think about those times and it’s inevitable…” From Release: 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 […]

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Winger – Factory Theatre, Sydney – April 7, 2025

Winger – Factory Theatre, Sydney – April 7, 2025

What an amazing thing it is to be here tonight. In case you didn’t hear, Saturday night’s original show was evacuated due to a fire and unable to go ahead, but thanks to the absolute legends at Silverback Touring, the band and their crew, they were able to pull together a show for us all two days later. So here […]

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Crash Test Dummies – The Manning Bar, Sydney – April 4, 2025

Crash Test Dummies – The Manning Bar, Sydney – April 4, 2025

It’s been well over thirty years since Crash Test Dummies have been in Australia, so tonight in Sydney we are here to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their amazing album ‘God Shuffled His Feet’, and by the sold out signs up across this string of shows it seems a lot of people have been waiting to see the band, me […]

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THE CHURCH Announce ‘’The Singles Tour: A Career Retrospective’’ Australian Dates

THE CHURCH Announce ‘’The Singles Tour: A Career Retrospective’’ Australian Dates

Formed many lifetimes ago (well, 1980) THE CHURCH has earned a rightfully revered place in Australian rock music history along with a thoroughly deserved place in the ARIA Hall Of Fame. The Church continue to create timeless music that deeply resonates with audiences worldwide. From their early days in Sydney’s underground scene to their global overground success, The Church remain one of the most […]

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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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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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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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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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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Unleashes New Single ‘Lord Humungus’ – Out Now

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Unleashes New Single ‘Lord Humungus’ – Out Now

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. […]

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PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS Announce September 2025 Australian Tour

PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS Announce September 2025 Australian Tour

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 […]

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letlive. Return To The Stage And Announce Australian Tour

letlive. Return To The Stage And Announce Australian Tour

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 […]

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THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Announce May / June 2025 Australian Tour

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Announce May / June 2025 Australian Tour

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 […]

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Alien Ant Farm / Drowning Pool – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 8, 2025

Alien Ant Farm / Drowning Pool – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 8, 2025

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 […]

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WINGER Announces Farewell Tour In Australia Featuring The Original Line Up For The First And Last Time Down Under!

WINGER Announces Farewell Tour In Australia Featuring The Original Line Up For The First And Last Time Down Under!

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 […]

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce August 2025 Australian Tour

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce August 2025 Australian Tour

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 […]

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THE JULIANA THEORY + THE SPILL CANVAS Announce Australian Tour

THE JULIANA THEORY + THE SPILL CANVAS Announce Australian Tour

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 […]

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Terry Corso of Alien Ant Farm (Video Interview)

Terry Corso of Alien Ant Farm (Video Interview)

“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 […]

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CHERIE CURRIE Announces Her Final Australian Tour For September 2025

CHERIE CURRIE Announces Her Final Australian Tour For September 2025

Australian rock and punk fans, prepare to witness history! Cherie Currie, the trailblazing rock icon and former front-woman of the groundbreaking band The Runaways, has announced her final Australian tour. This marks the first time Currie has graced Australian stages since her debut Australian tour in 2016—and it will be her last! As one of rock’s true pioneers, Cherie Currie exploded onto the music […]

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YÄCHTLEY CRËW – The World’s #1 Yacht Rock Band Add ADELAIDE Show To May 2025 Australian Tour

YÄCHTLEY CRËW – The World’s #1 Yacht Rock Band Add ADELAIDE Show To May 2025 Australian Tour

Yächtley Crëw, The World’s #1 Yacht Rock Band, set sail from their native California on their maiden voyage to Australia in May 2025 and now due to huge demand YÄCHTLEY CRËW will now dock in Adelaide at The Gov on Wednesday 14th May. Tickets on sale now from: https://totaltouring.com.au/yachtley-crew-2025/ Watch Yächtley Crëw Live with TOTO’s ‘Africa’: The Stars of the HBO’s Hit Yacht Rock: Dockumentary For those uninitiated, Yacht Rock […]

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You Me At Six – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – January 26, 2025

You Me At Six – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – January 26, 2025

It’s weird to think that this will be the last time I see You Me At Six. After many years seeing them live and interviewing the guys numerous times, this is their last Sydney show as they prepare after twenty years as a band to say goodbye. I know that tonight will be something special so I for one can’t […]

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C.J. Pierce of Drowning Pool (Video Interview)

C.J. Pierce of Drowning Pool (Video Interview)

“We have so many things on the plate right now it’s just finding the time to record it and get it done…” From Release: Since reuniting with vocal powerhouse, Ryan McCombs, Drowning Pool have gone from strength to strength, blowing away audiences at some of the world’ premier festival – Aftershock, Nu Metal Revolution, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple, Blue […]

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Mike Tramp of Mike Tramp’s White Lion (Video Interview)

Mike Tramp of Mike Tramp’s White Lion (Video Interview)

“If I’d known what I know now I would’ve done it this way… and now I get to do it that way. “ From Release: Hard rock fans, the wait is over! Mike Tramp, the iconic voice of White Lion, is set to perform the songs of White Lion in Australia for the first time in 20 years. This marks Mike Tramp’s first tour of  […]

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