“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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

“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  […]

After leaving audiences mesmerised during their debut Australian performances at GlamFest in 2024, melodic hard rock band TYKETTO is returning Down Under for their first-ever headline tour. Led by one of the biggest voices in the genre, Danny Vaughn, the band has built a reputation on well-crafted anthems and  powerhouse performances. It has been almost thirty four years since the band hit the […]

Yächtley Crëw, The World’s #1 Yacht Rock Band, set sail from their native California on their maiden voyage to Australia in May 2025. 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 and sing along. Yächtley Crëw are not […]

Denmark’s most celebrated rock band D-A-D return to Australia by popular demand in 2025 for a Greatest Hits Tour Welcome to the wildest R‘n’R amusement park! Known for their lunatic personas and stage antics backed by solid musical skills and songwriting chops, D-A-D made their international breakthrough in 1989 with the album No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims which spawned the hits ‘Girl Nation’, ‘Jihad,’ ‘Point Of View’ and […]

Bands of renown all boast a number of great albums to their name. But within that body of work there is always that one album. That magnum opus. That genre defining, gravity defying masterpiece that sets a standard by which not only their peers, but the band themselves are measured by forevermore. For ATREYU, THE CURSE is that album. With their legacy as […]

Due to recent events CKY will no longer be appearing on the ALIEN ANT FARM tour but we are delighted to announce the DROWNING POOL will appearing in their place. We are immensely grateful to DROWNING POOL for altering personal and professional schedules to join this tour as a co-headliner, helping us to not only maintain, but improve the value of the tickets for fans attending the shows. […]

Swedish rock legends OPETH are excited to announce a headline tour in Australia and New Zealand set for November 2025. After 6 long years wait, the Nov ’25 tour promises to be groundbreaking – 7 absolutely massive concerts featuring 2 hours plus sets including landmark masterpieces and songs from Opeth’s darkest and heaviest album in decades – the critically acclaimed concept album, The […]

“I really enjoyed writing that record, and making it…” From Release: Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, make their long-awaited return to Australia for the First Time since 1992 as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30thAnniversary World Tour. Lead single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ reached #1 on the ARIA Charts and the Album holds a special place in the hearts of many. […]

Bay Area legends TESTAMENT are set to lay waste to Australia in June 2025; their first headline tour since 2010. Since emerging from the San Francsico Bay Area TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time.  ‘Over The Wall’, ‘Practice What You Preach’, ‘Rise Up’, ‘Into The Pit’, ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’, ‘Low’, ‘The New Order’, ‘First Strike Is Deadly’… […]

“We just apply it all to our art, we apply it all to what we call Beasto Blanco…” From Release: The formidable powerhouse Beasto Blanco are back in 2024 with new single ‘Run For Your Life,’ produced by Chris Harms / Lord of the Lost. It’s the first taste of their forthcoming new album, KINETICA, coming later this year via […]

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  Australia since 2008, and it promises to be a spectacular celebration of White Lion’s timeless hits. Mike Tramp’s White Lion has now released two volumes of reimagined White Lion classics (The […]

Beloved pop rock three-piece HOT CHELLE RAE (HCR) finally return Down Under for the 10th Anniversary Tonight Tonight Celebration Tour in March / April 2023. Having grown up in musically inclined households, the three came of age among the song-writing community in Nashville. Hence the foundation upon which HCR was built all boils down to really good music. HOT CHELLE RAE – lead vocalist and guitarist Ryan […]