“There was a little anxiety because it had been a long time since we’d gotten together and written anything…. We got together and it was like it hadn’t stopped…” From Release: STAIND is comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Sal Giancarelli. The band was formed […]

After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this January. Emerging from Seattle’s mid-’90s grunge scene, Candlebox made a lasting impact on the rock music landscape with their deeply meaningful lyrics and catchy hooks. Their 1993 self-titled debut album sold over 4 million copies […]

Mudvayne have sold more than six million albums worldwide with 3 Platinum albums in Australia alone. They were honoured with the first ever MTV2 Award and were heavily featured in the pages of Rolling Stone, Revolver, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Blender, Maxim, Spin, Guitar World, USA Today, and countless others media outlets where metal bands fear to tread. They were even written into a pivotal episode of […]

One of my favourite things is when a band is touring Australia for the first time. There’s a sense of awe, of the unknown, and of excitement. That’s the vibe tonight in here. I for one can’t wait. Pyrefly stepped up tonight as last minute support and they were good. Heavy, catchy tunes. Not afraid to put on a show, […]

“The essence of what we do is that it is theatrical as opposed to theatre…” From Release: It has taken well over a decade, 9 albums, multiple fan petitions and even a support group for Australian fans upset at not having a tour, to finally get one of the greatest live bands in the history of heavy music to Australia. Renowned for legendary […]

Brimming with charisma and gothic melodrama, Ville Valo commands your full attention both on and off the stage. Perfectly fusing the melodic and the melancholic, Valo is the embodiment of Johnny Cash, The Sisters Of Mercy, and Elvis with the lyrical elegance of Lovecraft, Poe, and Bukowski. He is truly one of a kind. Being original does not come easy and creating an entire genre […]

Prepare to have your mind Institutionalized Australia. The one and only Suicidal Tendencies will be bringing their ‘Still Cyco Punk After All These Years’ tour to our shores for the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, self titled debut. 1983’s Suicidal Tendencies! Hailing from the sun-soaked streets of Venice, California, ST was the brainchild of the unstoppable force known as Mike Muir, younger […]

WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band – which features former MURDERDOLLS alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ and their triumphant 2010 return, ‘Women And Children Last’, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year Award. ***** Amid a 2002 musical landscape full of […]

Devin Townsend is a relentless force, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. A genius, an eccentric mastermind, an orchestrator, and a comedian all rolled into one. His ability to seamlessly transition from creating crushingly heavy sounds to crafting ethereal and otherworldly ambience is not merely a display of immense talent; it lies at the very core of his being. Each […]

I haven’t been this pumped for a gig in a long time. I have been mesmerised by Don Broco for years and tonight will be my first time seeing the band and I can’t wait. Although, I need to as we have two openers tonight to get the crowd ready for the oncoming headliners. Wayside and Alt were the supports […]

“You don’t just want to watch a band you want to feel part of the show yourself…” From Release: It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album in Amazing Things, had 4 hit singles with Manchester Super Reds, Gumshield, One True Prince and Fingernails; headlined […]

It has taken well over a decade, 9 albums, multiple fan petitions and even a support group for Australian fans upset at not having a tour, to finally get one of the greatest live bands in the history of heavy music to Australia. Renowned for legendary performances, ludicrous levels of skill as musicians and a seemingly endless catalog of killer songs, AVATAR are finally making […]

“It’s all important but the energy and chemistry need to be there everyone on the same page” From Release: XCalibre were formed by seasoned music warriors in 2020 with a desire to share with the world with their energy, passion and thirst for greatness in playing rock with the volume knob turned all the way to the right. Spending the […]

On the heels of a whirlwind debut that included a GRAMMY® Award nomination for his first-ever single, #1 debuts on multiple charts, television performances, and sold out shows over a two-year span, Mammoth WVH is back with its second album Mammoth II. The 10-track record will be available worldwide on August 4 via the band’s new label, BMG. Recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, the […]

“POLYPHIA are a band whose music is so distinctly unique to them and has spawned so many imitators, that it might as well be worth classifying them as a whole new genre. There is a reason that POLYPHIA are held in such high regard, and this live set was further proof why. Awe-inspiring musicianship, complex, interesting, yet catchy composition, and a sound that […]

Multi-platinum hard rock heroes EXTREME Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have unveiled the video for “Rise,” which marks the first single from their upcoming album SIX, out June 9 via earMUSIC. Listen to the track on all digital platforms now HERE Watch the band’s undeniable firepower and chemistry in the “Rise” video, directed by Nuno and filmed in […]

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album in Amazing Things, had 4 hit singles with Manchester Super Reds, Gumshield, One True Prince and Fingernails; headlined the Slam Dunk Festival; and impressively were one of the 4 artists selected to each play an evening at the legendary Royal Albert Hall for 2022 Teenage Cancer […]

Date: Saturday February 4, 2023 Venue: The Enmore Theatre, Sydney Presented by: Live Nation Australia Special Guests: Theory of a Deadman Photos by:  Peter Coates – Inside Edge Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the show HERE

It’s been far too long since both Halestorm and their opener Theory of a Deadman have graced Australian shores, and tonight in an awesome pairing both bands return and are ready to give us one hell of a rock show! Theory are up and straight out of the gate with the catchy as hell ‘Lowlife’ and you can’t help but […]

The Smashing Pumpkins will bring The World Is A Vampire Festival to ten cities across the nation this April and that is just the beginning! The festival boasts some very special guests including alt-rock legends, Jane’s Addiction and killer Aussie rock from Amyl & The Sniffers, RedHook, Battlesnake and local acts opening each show. PLUS each show will feature professional wrestling matches between Billy Corgan’s NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) and the WAOA (Wrestling […]

From the moment Wisconsin Death Trip was released to an unsuspecting world, Static-X stood above. Their industrial alt-rock hybrid “Evil Disco” shook metal from its stagnant state and redefined what can be done with heavy music. Each subsequent album enhanced and cemented the band’s well earned reputation. In 2019, founding members Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda and Ken Jay recruited an unidentified mask wearing enigma on vocals known as Xer0 and hit the […]

Iconic indie-pop singer-songwriter, Andrew McMahon will be in Australia this February for a 3 date east coast solo tour. Andrew McMahon has been at the forefront of the indie-pop scene for over two decades. As the former frontman for influential alt-pop rockers, Something Corporate, Andrew McMahon’s unmistakable vocals, songwriting skills, and incorporation of the piano earned the band a place as legends […]

Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs will return to Australia in October and November 2023 for a seven date national tour. Joining them will be Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia the legendary Toni Childs and Adelaide trio, Germein. After stunning the 13 000 strong crowd at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate Winery with their incredible and enchanting live show in late November, The Corrs are thrilled to return in 2023 and […]

“It’s definitely more of the rock roots with me but it’s still very exciting…” From Release: A new rock-infused EP, titled I Rise, is released from next-generation country-rocker Cory Marks, along with the official single and music video for his new track “Flying”.  The new EP is being released as Marks’ US Top 10 active rock hit “Outlaws & Outsiders” […]

“Not aggressive, but just I think a return to something more of an amalgamation of new stuff and the old Theory kind of ‘Scars and Souvenirs’ sound…” From Release: Award-winning multiplatinum Los Angeles-based Canadian band Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory) consistently deliver undeniable anthems rooted in scorching songcraft, experimental vision, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and clever pop ambition. After nearly two decades, […]

“Turning haters into believers that’s probably the ultimate compliment that you can get.” From Release: It’s a new era for SKID ROW. With a new album, a new single and a world tour, the band has added a new voice as they welcome powerhouse vocalist Erik Grönwall, formerly from the band H.E.A.T out of Sweden. Fans received their first glimpse […]

Horror-thriller feature THE RETALIATORS, from Better Noise Films, co-producers of The Dirt, and US distributor CineLife Entertainment, alongside international distributor Trafalgar Releasing, are releasing the independent feature film in an unprecedented 445 screens in the USA and over 500 theaters internationally simultaneously. Including all Australian capital cities. Garnering a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes during its film festival run across the most prestigious […]

“It was really fun, I think it was also my first introduction to a lot of people on the label because of us just coming on board shortly before the film had started filming.” From Release: Detroit-based rock band Eva Under Fire officially announced the new release date for their long-awaited debut album Love, Drugs & Misery today. The album, recorded via Better Noise Music, […]

Platinum-selling recording artist and world class guitarist, Orianthi has announced the upcoming release of her new studio album, “Rock Candy” on October 14, 2022. The release follows 2020’s studio album, “O”, which, at the time, was her first new studio album in seven years and her first new music as a solo artist in six years. Sonically, “Rock Candy” is a hard […]

“It’s a love that I have for the band but it’s a duty I also have to our audience to keep things moving forward…” From Release: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, Journey have 25 gold and platinum albums, including the fifteen-million selling Greatest Hits collection, with total sales adding up to 80 million records […]