High-octane rock outfit Eagles Of Death Metal will venture back to this side of the world after a prolonged absence for a run of shows through Australia and New Zealand kicking off on July 25. After making their recording debut in 1998 when they appeared on The Desert Sessions Volumes 3 & 4, Eagles Of […]
Modern music is expanding in size, sound and complexity in an increasing capacity. Possibly to do with the sheer number of songs being released and in an effort to stand out, or possibly because musicians are getting better and more skillful at their art or possibly something entirely different. But whatever the reason there are […]
The endurance of melodic power metal outfit Fifth Angel is remarkable. After starting in Seattle in the mid-1980s and enjoying massive success with their self-titled debut album, co-produced with famed music producer Terry Date (who later went on to produce Pantera, Soundgarden, White Zombie and more), Fifth Angel remained at the forefront of heavy metal […]
One of the beauties of music is there is no right or wrong when it comes to creating your sonic masterpiece. Sure, some sounds and genres might blend better than others but at the end of the day, there are no rules or limitations except those we place on ourselves. Which is a good thing […]
Jet, one of the most celebrated rock bands to come out of Australia, has announced an exclusive run of dates this September to mark the 20th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Get Born. Embarking on their first band shows in five years, Jet will play Get Born in full, re-visiting the incredible tracklist that […]
Prepare yourself for the ultimate in extreme metal carnage this winter as King Parrot takes to select Aussie venues throughout July and August in preparation for their return to the USA. They’ll be stacking each and every bill with the best in local support and will crown the tour with a headlining spot at the […]
Louisville hardcore misfits BELUSHI SPEED BALL continue to prove how committed to their rabid fan base they are. After parting ways with their label, the band is thrilled to announce that they are self-releasing their new album, What, Us Worry?, in yet another premier format – Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) cartridge. The SNES special […]
Renowned rock band The Dead Daisies and Blackstar Amplification, leading manufacturer of guitaramplifiers, proudly announce their new partnership. Band members Doug Aldrich, Michael Devinand David Lowy look forward to being powered by Blackstar Amps for all their live shows. Thisexciting venture coincides with the recent announcement of their highly anticipated upcoming 2023world tour supporting the […]
After another monstrous sell-out in 2022, Froth and Fury Fest returns to Pirate Life Brewing in 2023 for another round of the loudest riffs and the tastiest beers in what is THE must-attend annual celebration of heavy, alternative, music and craft beers in South Australia. So raise your glasses and your horns as we bring […]
Bring Me The Horizon are riding the waves of an explosive headline performance at this year’s Download Festival. The band took to the stage on Friday in front 100k euphoric fans and played a storming set that included new singles LosT and AmEN!. The band also announced a new studio album, entitled POST HUMAN: NeX […]
Armed with their tenth studio album Jackpot Juicer, Sacramento rock favourites DANCE GAVIN DANCE are set to make their return to Australia this November, joined by special guests in NOTHING MORE. The November 2023 dates will offer Australian fans a long overdue moment of reconnection with DANCE GAVIN DANCE; since the band’s last tour of […]
Back by popular demand, Aussie rock favourites The Screaming Jets have announced The Rock Vault Tour 2023 ENCORE SHOWS. The tour will kick off on July 14, visiting regional centres in NSW, QLD and TAS plus the band will be hitting the Gympie Muster and the Mt Isa Rodeo. The Rock Vault Tour is the […]
Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 are currently undertaking the US leg of their biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, the worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America along with stops in North […]
Sages, a Sacramento-based rock band known for their distinctive and impactful sound, has been putting the final touches on their new self-titled EP. With their powerful songwriting and infectious blend of musical elements, Sages have captured a loyal following around Sacramento and beyond. The band will release their new single Walk Away on June 16 […]
Melodic death metallers RISE TO FALL have released their new album The Fifth Dimension via Noble Demon. Formed in 2006 in Bilbao, Spain, and with a constant output ever since, RISE TO FALL have become known for delivering music of the highest level. Featuring eleven tracks, the band’s fifth album picks up where its critically […]
Australian rock machine The Poor return from their second European tour within 12 months to celebrate the release of the band’s Number 1 Independent Australian album High Price Deed. Nearly three decades after their classic debut single More Wine Waiter Please and album Who Cares, The Poor are back with their best album yet – […]
Due to popular demand, PIERCE THE VEIL and BEARTOOTH has upgraded their Adelaide show on their upcoming co-headline tour with special guests DAYSEEKER on Monday, July 24 to Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre. All existing tickets remain valid and tickets are on sale now. Sydney’s show at the Hordern Pavilion is now sold out. Be sure […]
SLOWLY SLOWLY and STAND ATLANTIC are thrilled to announce they are joining forces on a mammoth Australian Regional tour through September and October. SLOWLY SLOWLY, one of Australia’s most adored and beloved bands have just wrapped up their incredible sold-out Daisy Chain album tour, culminating in 3500 tickets sold in Melbourne and the presentation of […]
Sages, a Sacramento-based rock band known for their distinctive and impactful sound, has been putting the final touches on their new self-titled EP. With their powerful songwriting and infectious blend of musical elements, Sages have captured a loyal following around Sacramento and beyond. The band will release their new single Walk Away on jUNE 16 […]
Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop – and no band knows that more than midwestern metal act Of Virtue. Today, Of Virtue are thrilled to share some incredible news. Introducing Omen, their most ambitious and heartfelt project to date. This […]
While they are currently on tour with EISBRECHER industrial dark rock and metal act SCHATTENMANN is gearing up for the release of their hotly-anticipated forthcoming album. Día de Muertos, the band’s fourth studio offering, is due out on June 30, 2023 via AFM Records. Following a series of previously-released singles such as Menschenhasser, Hände Hoch, […]
Knocked Loose strike again with their visionary new Upon Loss singles – Deep in the Willow/Everything is Quiet Now which are streaming now alongside its video directed by Eric Richter and frontman/vocalist Bryan Garris. “Deep in the Willow and Everything is Quiet Now are a reminder that we are heavy, intense, and extreme,” Garris tells. […]
Following their latest, much-acclaimed offering, Reforged – Ironbound (released in 2022 via AFM Records), Hamburg-based power metal act Iron Savior has announced the release of a new studio album Firestar which will be out on October 6. To shorten your wait until the full-length release, today, Iron Savior have unleashed their blistering album title track. […]
Northern San Diego rock/punk group Doll Riot can’t be stopped, as they hit the ground running this month with four upcoming shows including an appearance at the always popular Punk Rock Bowling festival in Las Vegas on May 26. The quartet have announced the shows in support of their latest single Those Days and will […]
Polish heavy metal rockers SCREAM MAKER share a new track, See the Light, along with a music video. See the Light is the second single from their upcoming studio album Land of Fire, out July 14 on Frontiers Srl. “‘Land of Fire’ is the first album where we achieved full stylistic coherence,” explains SCREAM MAKER, […]
Southern Californian melodic death shredders EXMORTUS have released the third single Beyond The Grave from their massively anticipated 6th studio album, Necrophony, that’s due August 25 from Nuclear Blast Records. The face-melting new track is a sonic fist-to-the-face, replete with thrashing guitar riffs, blistering solos and monstrous vocals that attest to why the band remains […]
Swedish melodic metal rockers CYHRA return with an explosive announcement. The band are proud to announce their new studio album titled The Vertigo Trigger, which will be released on August 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. Founded by vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), and with the addition of lead guitarist Euge […]
North Carolina’s progressive-metal powerhouse STELLAR CIRCUITS is taking the scene by storm with today’s release of their sophomore album Sight To Sound, available now from Nuclear Blast. On the visionary band’s latest record, they’re upping the ante with a massive dose of technical, progressive songwriting teaming with aggression that’s intricately balanced with memorable melody and […]
Brisbane alternative rock duo Days Like These share the video for Foolish off the back of the release of their energetic sophomore EP, ICON, which was released May 19. Watch the video for Foolish here. Foolish is track five from ICON and continues on with the band’s shimmering alt-rock sensibility and tongue-in-cheek lyricism with enthralling […]
Sydney-based Metalcore band Heists have released their latest single Left To Loathe. The track comes paired with a horror-inspired music video directed by the band’s singer and guitarist, Chris Zagas, and Guy Vears, furthering the extent of their DIY ethos. The duo is renowned for their work as Neck Up Media, having created videos for […]
SCAR SYMMETRY have released their first studio album in nine years, in the form of The Singularity (Phase II – Xenotaph). To coincide with the album’s release the band have also released a video for the track Overworld. On the release of the album, guitarist Per Nilsson comments: “At long last, Phase II is here […]
Award-winning artist Thirty Seconds To Mars, which consists of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, release their newest song Life Is Beautiful via Concord Records. Life Is Beautiful is the second song from the band’s forthcoming and highly anticipated new album It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day. Thirty Seconds To Mars […]
L.S. Dunes — vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, bassist Tim Payne, drummer Tucker Rule, and guitarist Travis Stever – have shared the video for Grey Veins, a blistering anthem off the band’s highly acclaimed debut album released last year Past Lives. An ingenious send-up of ’70s Japanese Sci-Fi horror flicks, the Grey Veins video […]
Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton has launched a worldwide museum project entitled History Rocks. At the centre of this project stands the band’s new animated film, The War To End All Wars – The Movie, which is to be screened by participating museums spanning the globe around Armistice Day on November 11, 2023. History Rocks […]
Following the announcement of the band’s new live album, Live: Eastern Forces of Evil 2022 and first single Mayonaka no Kaii, Japenese black metal outfit Sigh have unveiled their next track to come off the live album, A Victory of Dakini. The track is taken from the band’s visionary album Scorn Defeat, which the band […]
In celebration of the release of their new EP That Was Then, This Is Now, Envy of None have revealed a beautiful and striking new video for That Was Then, recalling the idea of retro Pop Art genius Roy Lichtenstein seen through the lens of a psychedelic graphic novel in the beautiful clip’s vibrant and […]
Prepare to immerse yourself in the new brain liquifying, sonic onslaught from CLOWNS as they unleash their latest single, FORMALDEHYDE, accompanied by a virtual time traversing music video. This highly anticipated first CLOWNS song since 2021 embodies the band’s signature style, high-octane energy, catchy melodies, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Powerful screams and dual vocals from singers […]
Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church is the document of a very special concert in the idyllic setting of Wacken Church. It will be released on August 11, 2023 on earMUSIC and is the first release of the live series Rocking Heels. In front of just 300 handpicked fans, this onetime-only event opened the Wacken […]
Duff McKagan has shared the song LIGHTHOUSE, the title track from his third solo album, LIGHTHOUSE, arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. Pre-orders are available now. The album will be available in several variations, including CD, deluxe CD with fold-out photo print, cassette, standard black vinyl, and deluxe vinyl in a host of colors, each […]
Today, Alice Cooper – iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee – revs up as loudly as ever on his latest solo album Road and reveals the first single I’m Alice. Produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, it’s written, composed and recorded with his trusted, longtime bandmates – Ryan Roxie [guitar], Chuck Garric [bass], […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Release Date: June 8 Guess who’s back, back again, Jimmy’s back, tell a friend! Or don’t tell anyone, I don’t really care because this isn’t about me, or the lack of me in this review section for a short while because I fucked off and got married. And it definitely has […]
EarMusic June 9 Words by Kris Peters Many people associate Extreme with their runaway freight train of a love song called More Than Words which was lifted from the band’s 1990 album Pornograffiti, when in fact that song, despite being a belter in its own right, was one of the softest songs produced before or […]
Words by Kris Peters Release date: June 23 Burning Girl Records I must admit to a little scepticism when this album came across my desk, mainly due to the headline which reads “Former MUD guitarist Rob Davis who penned the Kylie Minogue hit ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ co write on ‘Forever Is […]
With so many people asking questions about Metro Comic Con we decided the best way to find out answers to those questions was to get the convention’s organiser Carissa Avenhouse on the show for a chat. Take a listen right here:
In Part 2 of our 2023 Oz Comic-Con wrap up Dave and Lee Griffiths talk about the panels they attended – Aaron Dismuke, Caity Lotz, John Noble, Ryan Colt Levy, Abby Trott, Clive Standen, Juliana Harkavy, Sarah Wiedenheft, Emily Swallow and Lucy Martin.
Go behind-the-scenes as Tom Cruise drives and drifts one-handed through the streets of Rome in NEW featurette. In Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into […]
In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain ranges to investigate in the hopes of finding their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell, alive. FORCE OF […]
