GO AHEAD AND DIE Share Live Track ‘I.C.E Cage’
Arizona death-crusters GO AHEAD AND DIE’s newest offering Better Dead Than Mainstream: Live At The Marquee Theater is now available digitally via Nuclear Blast Records. The audio from the album was taken from their September 25, 2021 show with SOULFLY as well as INCITE and HEALING MAGIC. The night featured a performance of their debut […]
AWAKE THE DREAMER Share Latest Track ‘Tides’
Swedish heavy act Awake the Dreamer unveils their latest single, Tides, marking an exciting preview of their forthcoming album Holocene, set to release on September 27 this year via Arising Empire. Tides showcases a masterful blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs, accompanied by dynamic vocals that delve into a narrative of inner conflict and […]
OUR HOLLOW, OUR HOME Unveil New Single ‘The Worst In Me’
Our Hollow, Our Home, the esteemed metalcore ensemble from Southampton, UK, has recently endured internal turmoil that led to a division within the group. Nonetheless, they’ve continued to forge ahead, demonstrating unwavering dedication to their fans and their music. Their latest single, The Worst In Me, returns to their roots with a dynamic and intense […]
OUR MIRAGE Release Music video For ‘Right Now’
Our Mirage, the rising heavy group, unveils their latest music video for the single Right Now, out now via Arising Empire. This latest release showcases a bolder and more intense side of the band, guiding viewers on a stirring emotional journey. Right Now highlights the band’s inventive prowess, mesmerizing with both its musical complexity and […]
FROZEN CROWN Share Album Title Track ‘War Hearts’
Rising Italian power metal outfit FROZEN CROWN have unveiled the guitar-driven title track War Hearts alongside a powerful official music video. Taken from their new studio album and Napalm Records debut, War Hearts, out on October 18, 2024, the uplifting track combines the strong message of fighting for your dreams with incredible vocal expertise and […]
AS I LAY DYING Unleash New Track ‘We Are The Dead’
With 25 years of reign and seven acclaimed albums under their belts, Grammy-nominated metalcore pioneers AS I LAY DYING are back with an unmissable new album that will define their legacy for years to come. Poised to be one of the most highly-anticipated metal comebacks in years, the band’s eighth full-length studio album, Through Storms […]
MYLES KENNEDY Drops Music Video For ‘Miss You When You’re Gone’
With the release of his upcoming solo album The Art Of Letting Go less than one month away, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter MYLES KENNEDY – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators – is releasing another incredible music video for the third song now available from the album. The song, Miss You […]
156/SILENCE Release New Album PEOPLE WATCHING, Debut Music Video For ‘Character Development’
Breakout Pittsburgh melodic-metal band 156/SILENCE has released their eagerly awaited album, People Watching, out now with SharpTone Records. Produced by Jonathan Dolese (D.R.U.G.S, Cane Hill), the band’s 4th album is an alternative metal behemoth, featuring 14 tracks of melodic-fury. In hand with the record’s release, 156/SILENCE has debuted a new video for the song Character […]
RONNIE SIMMONS & THE REDBACK SPIDERS Unleash Debut Track ‘Alone With You’
Australian Rock guitarist Ronnie Simmons and his new band The Redback Spiders debut their killer punk influenced hard rock single Alone With You from their upcoming EP Bite! Part One today. Based in Sydney Australia now, Ronnie Simmons (Rose Tattoo, Richie Ramone, ex-Faster Pussycat) fronts The Redback Spiders who are influenced by classic punk and […]
GRAND MAGNUS Release New Single ‘The Wheel Of Pain’
Today, battle-hardened heavy metal warriors GRAND MAGUS have released The Wheel Of Pain, which is the second single from their upcoming 10th studio album, Sunraven. Sunraven will be released on October 18 through Nuclear Blast Records, and conceptually deals with the legendary poem Beowulf, an ancient tale of epic proportions about heroes and monsters, honor […]
KREATOR Unleash Live Video For ‘Enemy Of God’
KREATOR has dropped a powerful live video of their iconic song Enemy Of God, taken from their monumental performance in Chile, now available on Nuclear Blast’s YouTube channel. Fans can relive the mayhem and massive circle pits that erupted throughout the night, showcasing the raw energy that only KREATOR and their Chilean Hordes can command. […]
ABRAMELIN Complete New Album, Drop Single ‘Sins Of The Father’
Arguably the pioneers of death metal in Australia, Abramelin have completed their fourth full length studio album, Sins of the Father, due to be released by the band’s new and internationally renowned label Hammerheart Records on October 4. Following on from their very well-received 2020 release, Never Enough Snuff, Sins of the Father is an […]
TERRA ROUGE Return With New Single ‘Couch Song’
Melbourne’s Rock Princess Terra Rouge is raising the middle finger and breaking back into the scene with her newest single, Couch Song, dropping today. For the unacquainted, Terra Rouge has been performing since 2019, supported by her brat pack of girls ever since they were in high school together. Since then, Terra Rouge has been […]
THE DUKE Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Massive Two Day Party
Enmore’s beloved live music institution, The Duke, is marking its 4th birthday with two nights of unmissable performances. Since opening its doors, The Duke has become a beacon of music, art, hospitality, and rock & roll, embracing the eclectic spirit of Sydney’s Inner West and standing tall as a champion of emerging artists. Friday, October […]
THE LAST MARTYR Announce New Ep REQUIEM, Drop Title Track
Naarm/Melbourne-based metal band The Last Martyr have just announced their exciting EP and title track off the record, Requiem featuring Alt.’s Daniel Cullen-Richards – produced and mixed by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, Days Like These, RinRin). The record Requiem will be available for pre-order from Wednesday, September 18. Requiem intertwines relentless rhythms with shadowy electronic textures, […]
ALARUM Announce New Album RECONTINUE, With First Single To Arrive October 11
Australian progressive metal legends ALARUM have announced their new album RECONTINUE and the lead single IMPERATIVE on October 11. RECONTINUE delves into the theme of regeneration: growth from what’s seemingly dead or damaged, resilience to adversity, and finding strength in hard times. Lyrically, it explores questions and concepts on humanity’s self-destructive behaviour towards ourselves, our […]
THE LAST MARTYR Announce New EP REQUIEM, Release Title Track As First Single
Naarm/Melbourne-based metal band The Last Martyr have just announced their exciting EP and title track off the record, Requiem featuring Alt.’s Daniel Cullen-Richards, produced and mixed by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, Days Like These, RinRin). The record will be available for pre-order from Wednesday, September 18. Requiem intertwines relentless rhythms with shadowy electronic textures, crafting a […]
THOSE WHO DREAM Announce New EP, Share Lead Single ‘Mannequin’
Perth emo-pop-rock sweethearts Those Who Dream today announce their long-awaited EP Therapy Machine, set to be released Friday, October 18, and share leading single Mannequin as the first teaser. They’ll head out on their own headline tour of the East Coast in October to launch the EP live – tickets on sale now via Destroy […]
DESTRENDS Drop Latest Single ‘Straight’
Destrends, Melbourne’s fast-rising five-piece juggernaut, are back with a bang as they drop their latest single, Straight, today. This track is a high-voltage, unapologetic dive into themes of identity, desire, and the chaos of modern relationships, delivered through the band’s distinctive blend of contemporary Australian post-punk. Kicking off with a blitz of high-energy punk drums, […]
HAMMERS Announce First New Zealand Tour With SWIZL
This October will see Australian Gold Coast locals HAMMERS storm the New Zealand shores for the first time, as part of their It’s a Small World Tour. This voyage across the Pacific to our sister nation holds a very special place in the heart of HAMMERS, all members having a special bond to the people […]
JINJER Unleash Ferocious New Track ‘Rogue’
Ukrainian metal juggernauts JINJER unleash their brand new single Rogue, showing once more their refusal to conform to the musical genre rule book. Generating millions of streams/views on platforms worldwide, JINJER have perfected and fine-tuned their own unique sound to perfection and are in a league completely their own. The ferocity of vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk […]
MASTODON & LAMB OF GOD Join Forces On Killer New Track ‘Floods Of Triton’
Mastodon and Lamb of God have just shared their new collaborative single Floods of Triton, a high energy rager that effortlessly evokes the spirit of the bands’ respective early works while also harnessing the stylistic expansiveness that has forged them into icons of heavy music. The new song is aptly timed on the heels of […]
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Release New Album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are firing on all cylinders with GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, their second full-length album and debut for Better Noise Music, out today, Friday, September 13. The rising Emo rock band will celebrate the album’s release and Friday the 13th holiday with a special acoustic performance at Silver Scream Con (Ice Nine Kills’ […]
OPETH Unleash Second Album Track ‘§3’
Swedish prog titans OPETH will be releasing their 14th studio album, THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT on October 11, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Following the critical acclaim of their first single, the band is now revealing the second offering from the record called §3. OPETH’s frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt comments, “So put yourself in my […]
DRAGON Frontman MARK WILLIAMS Announces 50th Anniversary Shows
Set to celebrate an impressive five-decade long career that has been marked by numerous achievements and praise, multi-faceted performer Mark Williams has announced Now And Then; a special 50th anniversary show for fans in Sydney this November. Taking place just weeks before the iconic performer tours the East Coast, fronting Dragon at this year’s Good […]
GREEN DAY Announce Australian Tour
Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have officially shared details of the Australian leg on their massive 2024/25 global stadium tour – The Saviors Tour, presented by Live Nation and Triple M. In their biggest live undertaking to date, the band has confirmed they will play […]
ORPHEUS OMEGA & CARMERIA Team Up For EMBERS OF TRAGEDY Tour
Melodic Death metal powerhouse ORPHEUS OMEGA (VIC) and Symphonic Gothic Metal masters CARMERIA (NSW) join forces this November for their Embers Of Tragedy Australian tour. Co-celebrating their acclaimed and recently released albums, Emberglow (Wormholedeath Records) and Tragedie D’amour respectively, the bands have whipped up an incredible new live show to unleash on crowds across the […]
KNOCKED LOOSE Drop New Single ‘Moss Covers All/Take Me Home’
Knocked Loose have shared the new video for You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To tracks Moss Covers All and Take Me Home. Directed and edited by Eric Richter alongside Knocked Loose’s vocalist Bryan Garris, the new video is a twisted, black and white visual filmed in the band’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The video […]
THE OFFSPRING Melbourne Show Sells Out In 30 Seconds
Talk about lighting it up! Tickets for THE OFFSPRING ALWAYS LIVE intimate one-night-only show, Light it Up, at the Forum presented with Destroy All Lines, supported by Triple M sold out in a staggering 30 seconds this morning with fans travelling from Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia […]
NTH RD Deliver New Music With ‘Remember’
Melbourne metalcore quartet NTH RD share moody and nostalgic new single Remember, opening up a new chapter for the band. After navigating a major shift in their line-up, NTH RD welcome new vocalist Dan Charlton to the fold on Remember. For fans of Beartooth, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and Hands Like Houses, their latest […]
YOURS TRULY Unleash New Track ‘Back 2 U’
Fresh off the release of their sophomore album TOXIC last month, and coinciding with their first show supporting Thirty Seconds To Mars kicking off in Melbourne tonight, Sydney alternative trio Yours Truly have today unveiled a brand new music video for the TOXIC’s dynamic opening track Back 2 U. With their name now firmly cemented […]
JOHN 5 Added To STEEL PANTHER’s ON THE PROWL Australian Tour
Hollywood glam rockers Steel Panther have today announced the huge news to Australian fans that seasoned guitar virtuoso John 5 will support their On The Prowl tour, hitting the country in October. After many sold out and added dates across Europe and the US, Steel Panther are set to deliver On The Prowl down under […]
BIRDSVILLE BIG RED BASH To Pause For One Year, But MUNDI MUNDI BASH Stays
The Outback Music Festival Group (OMFG) has today announced that the iconic Birdsville Big Red Bash music festival will take a breather in 2025. The event, which is staged at the Big Red Dune 35km west of Birdsville in the Simpson Desert, is the most remote music festival in the world – and has been […]
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Drop New Track ‘The Gallows’
Black Label Society, the hard rock powerhouse founded by guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has unleashed a brand-new single titled The Gallows. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of bone-crushing riffs, soulful melodies, and a relentless energy that fans have come to expect. The Gallows exemplifies what Black Label Society fans should expect, blistering guitar […]
SEA BIZKIT Sets Sail From Brisbane This Saturday Night
Ahoy there!! Rock the night away aboard Sea Bizkit, the ultimate tribute experience to Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park this Saturday, September 14 from 7pm aboard the Brisvegas Lady in Red Vessel for a night of electrifying music and unforgettable memories. With two levels, a fully integrated sound system, and wide-open areas for breathtaking views […]
BEYOND THE DARKNESS Releases Set Times, Now All Ages
Beyond The Darkness is almost upon us, with the annual fundraiser to be held at The Back Room, Annerley this Saturday, September 14. Featuring seven bands – Engraved, Void Matter, Wild Ash, Krave, Lost Beneath, RVN//NT and Ineffigy, Beyond The Darkness kicks off at 4 p.m, will all proceeds to go to the GI Cancer […]
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DESCENT – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, 08/09/2024
Words: Simon Russell-White & Jimmy Glinster Pix by Mark Bodna Did someone say, Matinée Show? Yes indeed, a matinée show featuring Southern Massachusetts metalcore godfathers, Killswitch Engage, and local ‘lows the go’ lads from Brisbane Descent. As my dear Mum would say “Well, I never!” To be clear, my Mum wasn’t at the show, as […]
THE KILLERS Announce Australian Tour
It’s 20 years since The Killers blasted on to the music scene with their iconic ARIA #1 debut album Hot Fuss. In celebration, The Killers have confirmed they will be heading to Australia this November/ December with shows in Townsville, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. In extra exciting news for fans in Sydney and Melbourne, […]
SORDID ORDEAL Announce Single Launch Show At STAY GOLD
Just 8 months after releasing their debut album, Sordid Ordeal are putting out the first single from their forthcoming second album (due out 2025). To celebrate their new song Tigress, Sordid are throwing it a launch party at Stay Gold in Melbourne. This extravaganza will also launch the Voice of Melbourne, celebrating the unleashing of their […]
FUTURE PALACE Unleash New Album DISTORTION
Berlin-based post-hardcore band Future Palace have just unleashed their latest album, Distortion, now available worldwide via Arising Empire. Known for their emotionally charged lyrics and raw sound, Future Palace continue to push the boundaries of their genre with this powerful new release. Distortion marks a new chapter for the band, offering a dynamic blend of […]
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2024 Roll Call: KORN
Are you ready for the madcap chaos of Australia’s largest travelling music festival? Good Things season returns with a head-spinning line-up fit for a fever dream. Across three East Coast dates, this year’s Good Things Festival will deliver a trip down the rabbit hole with a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, […]
LINN HOLMSTEDT Releases Latest Single ‘Cruising With You’
Blues/rock artist Linn Holmstedt has just released her latest single, Cruising With You. The song is a continuation of a portrait of love in a picture-perfect vintage daydream, that kind of uncomplicated and dream-like romance you only see in movies. Produced by Tom Chandler, the song is written by me alongside Tom Chandler and collaborator […]
SLEEPBOMB Unleash New Track ‘It Was A Good Plan’
Following winter’s release of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Sleepbomb returns with another slab of cinematic sound – The Sleeping Dead coming out January 24, 2025. Hear the first single from the doom-metal band, It Was A Good Plan below. Subtitled Excerpts from their score for George Romero’s 1968 Night of the Living Dead and […]
LINKIN PARK Drop New Single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ From Just Announced Album FROM ZERO
LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as drummer – share their first brand new music in seven years. The iconic band shared a deluge of treats for […]
THE HARD ONS Catch A ‘Ride To The Station’ On Latest Single
The Hard-Ons have released Ride to The Station, the ripper second single from their forthcoming new album I Like You A Lot Getting Older. It’s a catchy number that highlights the band’s way with a powerful pop tune, something which remains undiminished since the heady days of Girl In the Sweater, Just Being With You […]
JET Unleash First New Music In 15 Years With ‘Hurry Hurry’
The long-awaited return of JET rolls on, on the eve of the band’s EU, UK and US leg of their Get Born 20th anniversary tour. Adding to the growing anticipation, the band now share their new single Hurry Hurry – their first new material in 15 years – along with its b-side Un’avventura. Both tracks […]
KING’S VENGEANCE Share New Track ‘Burn It Down’
Formidable up and coming rock trio King’s Vengeance is set to ignite the music scene with their latest single, Burn It Down. The track is a high-octane blend of hard rock and classic rock that showcases the band’s signature loud, fast, and driving sound. Burn It Down is the fifth single from King’s Vengeance, and […]
RICHIE KOTZEN Loses No Sleep Over New Track ‘Insomnia’
Richie Kotzen has premiered the official video for his new single Insomnia, the latest single from his forthcoming studio album NOMAD (BMG) being released on September 27, 2024. Insomnia is the third single from NOMAD and is a moodier, melancholy affair. While it still contains his hard rock sensibilities, Kotzen’s deep Philly musical roots shine […]
TISM Release New Single ”70’s Football’ Ahead Of October Album
Because they have a tour to sell tickets for, TISM have been cajoled into releasing a new single ’70s Football from their forthcoming album, DEATH TO ART, out October 4. TISM also return armed with a tantalising trifecta, with their first headline run since 2004 in October and November. The upcoming Death To Art Tour […]
NECKBREAKKER Sign To Nuclear Blast Records, Unleash Debut Single ‘Horizon Of Spikes’
Danish death metal band NECKBREAKKER have announced their signing to Nuclear Blast Records. The fast rising five-piece have built a reputation of delivering blistering live shows, having toured alongside the likes of CRYPTA, LEFT TO DIE and BAEST as well as playing at festivals such as Hellfest, Bloodstock, Summer Breeze, Resurrection Fest, Inferno Festival and […]