For the first time in over a decade, multi-platinum rock band Disturbed return to New Zealand and Australia, bringing The Sickness & Greatest Hits to seven huge headline shows. Hot on the heels of their massively successful tour across North America, the UK, and Europe, which saw them play in front of over half a million fans, the band will […]

It’s always exciting when a band makes their way back to Australia after a long time between tours, tonight for the first time since Soundwave in 2014 Avenged Sevenfold are back and the first show of the tour lands here in Sydney! I made it in midway through Thornhill’s first song and it’s such an early start that people are […]

Today, Canadian and RIAA Diamond-certified, and GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock legends Nickelback announce the 2027 Everything Under The Sun Tour, a massive global arena run celebrating the band’s highly anticipated eleventh studio album, Everything Under The Sun, out October 30 via Virgin Music Group. Following the momentum of 2022’s Get Rollin’ and its record-setting world tour, Nickelback will bring their signature […]

Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) and the emotionally charged “Leave Me Behind,” Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback today release their new single “Make Me Love You,” the latest offering from their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30, via Virgin Music Group. STREAM OR DOWNLOAD “MAKE ME LOVE YOU” HERE AND VIEW HERE.  PRE-ORDER EVERYTHING UNDER THE […]

In one of the year’s most hotly anticipated announcements, Radiohead has confirmed they will return to Australia in May and June 2027, their first visit in fifteen years. Radiohead will perform sixteen shows across the country through May and June, beginning with four nights at Perth’s RAC Arena from Monday 3 May. They will continue to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and Sydney’s Afterpay Arena for six shows each, wrapping the tour on Tuesday 1 June. […]

Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5), Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback today release their new single “Leave Me Behind,” the third offering from their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group. STREAM OR DOWNLOAD “LEAVE ME BEHIND” HERE. PRE-ORDER “EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN” HERE. Where “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) kicked open […]

“We’re just a big loud rock band, I man that’s pretty much what it is, I always say if there’s one thing we’re good at it’s the live show…” From Release: Culture Wars is an Austin-bred alternative powerhouse bridging the gap between ’90s guitar grit and the cinematic polish of modern pop. Driven by “song-first” authenticity, the band rejects the […]

“To anyone who’s never been there come with an open mind and let it go right through you…” From Bio: Regularly hailed as one of the greatest live bands in existence, QOTSA consists of Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore… What started off as generator parties in the desert has evolved into an undeniable […]

Live Nation has today announced an extensive Australia and New Zealand tour from revered US rock band Queens of the Stone Age, set to take place across December this year. The band, comprised of Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore, will play 7 outdoor and arena shows, their first shows in the region since […]

Rock icons Nickelback today announced their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group, while simultaneously unveiling the blistering lead single, “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5). Available everywhere today, the track marks the first taste of the band’s powerful new era. Pre-order the album HERE and stream or download […]

“I’ve got friends that say “Isn’t it time you retired?” and I think well yeah that’s interesting…” From Release: Rock Legends The Angels are hitting the road to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut track, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, a song that is an indelible part of the Australian culture. Instantly recognised by its famous […]

“A lot of the subject matter is still dark and I feel like it’s given more power when the vehicle itself is using comedy…” From Release: Puscifer, the electro-rock outfit featuring Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round. Known for blending dark electronic textures, post-punk atmospherics, and theatrical storytelling into a singular live experience, the band recently released their latest album, […]

Live Nation has announced global heavy music icons, PARKWAY DRIVE, will showcase two of their most revered releases in exclusive album shows this August, on the Killing Horizons tour. On the first night in each city they’ll play 2005’s Killing With A Smile and on the second night, 2007’s Horizons, both albums played in their entirety along with a selection of the band’s biggest hits. New shows […]

Live Nation has announced today that global heavy music icons, PARKWAY DRIVE, will showcase two of their most revered releases in exclusive album shows this August, on the Killing Horizons tour. On the first night in each city they’ll play 2005’s Killing With A Smile and on the second night, 2007’s Horizons, both albums played in their entirety along with a selection of the band’s biggest hits. […]

“If we can drag you out of the bar while you’re getting your beers, if we can get you down there I’ll promise you this, that we will do our bloody best to make you rock, and that’s what we’ll do…” From Release: Known for their explosive live shows, Airbourne has earned a loyal following globally, having played an estimated […]

Live Nation has announced today that iconic rock band Evanescence will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027, for a huge run of headline arena shows. Responsible for one of the world’s most iconic and successful debut albums, Fallen, featuring defining singles like “Bring Me to Life,” “Going Under,” and “My Immortal”, Evanescence will take […]

Announced today, Chicago punk quartet Rise Against will tour to Australia and New Zealand, joined by Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions, Dropkick Murphys. Produced by Live Nation, this year will see Rise Against tour with Dropkick Murphys tour in November and December to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The tour kicks off in Aotearoa, New Zealand where they play at Otautahi, Christchurch’s Wolfbrook Arena on 21 November […]

It’s been a while since Deftones have been to Australia, and even longer since I’ve seen them. Last time for me was the very first Soundwave in Sydney back in 2007… so tonight after many albums and tours I’m ready to see them once again. Tonight is the first night of the Australian tour so there’s no set lists out, […]

Secret Sounds has today announced indie rock legends DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE will tour Australia this November, showcasing all their hits alongside material from their forthcoming new album, I Built You A Tower, released on June 5. With 3 decades and 10 acclaimed studio albums under their belt, the band is revered for their distinctive sound, as in demand and influential as ever! Death Cab […]

Live Nation has today announced that American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, are returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 12 years. Known for their spectacular live shows, Avenged Sevenfold will make their long-awaited return with special guests Coheed and Cambria and Thornhill on all tour dates. The tour kicks off October 16 in Sydney, Australia […]

I haven’t seen Anthrax since 2013 so I’m excited to see them in their element and I think a lot of others are excited too as the Enmore is full! Love that. Alien Weaponry from NZ are here to open the show. Starting things off with a Hakka they are here and they mean business. As they start their first […]

Live Nation has today announced that American rock band A Perfect Circle, formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, will tour Australia and New Zealand in December. It will mark their first visit to Australian shores since 2013, and a return to New Zealand following a 22-year absence! A Perfect Circle fans have been waiting in […]

It’s been thirteen years since I last saw Linkin Park, and crazily twenty three years since I first saw them in Australia. Now here we are all those years later with the new era of the band and Emily Armstrong out front wearing a different pair of shoes as trying to fill those of the late Chester is impossible. I’m […]

Live Nation has today announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. This follows their extensive 2025 tour across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, and continues an exciting new chapter with the release of two brand new singles— “Nothin’” […]

“People have always asked about you know how the bands influence each other and all that, so it’s always been in the back of our mind that at some point we want to find a way to merge them…” From Release: Born more than two decades ago as the creative and experimental offshoot of LA punk heavyweights The Bronx, Mariachi […]

I always enjoy an album tour, I feel like it’s something to keep a band on their toes when they have to go back and play an album in full that’s 25 years old. So I always appreciate it when they take the time to relearn a lot of these songs and play them in order for us. That band […]

Live Nation has today announced that Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx will return to Australia with the Super Show! Band on Band Action! Tour in March 2026, marking a long-awaited comeback for fans across the country. Born more than two decades ago as the creative and experimental offshoot of LA punk heavyweights The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx has since […]

LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour for 6 massive arena shows – marking their first visit since 2013. Joining them as special guest across the tour is Sydney based rock band POLARIS. With three studio, multiple ARIA Award […]

Live Nation has announced Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will bring their immersive, genre-defying live performance down under for a run of explosive headline arena shows for the first time in nearly 10 years, with special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal. Deftones have built one of alternative rock music’s most devoted followings, blending raw power with cinematic intensity. The tour will commence in Sydney with […]

The last time I saw Metallica was at Soundwave in 2013… so now here we are back at Olympic Park to see them again, and after twelve years to see if they are still that good. I’m going to go with yes, more than likely a resounding yes. Before we get to the main event we have a couple of […]