In two weeks’ time, two of the most iconic men from two of the biggest Nu Metal bands in history touch down in Australia to perform 12 shows. These 12 shows are exclusively happening in New Zealand and Australia and will never be seen live again. For the first time in history lead singers from […]
KickAss Festival successfully completed its second year last weekend with a bumper show at Kenilworth Showgrounds that emphatically proved rock music is alive, well and thriving. Held over two days with local acts appearing alongside established bands such as James Reyne, Kingswood, Dragon and the Choirboys, KickAss Festival did just that and more with thousands […]
Beats Cartel presents the third edition of AFTERMATH, a post-apocalyptic display of scene strength, variety and solidarity after successful hitouts in late 2021 and 2022. Set against the backdrop of a desolate landscape, AFTERMATH brings together a diverse line-up of riff-based musical talents across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, featuring over 30 of the best genre-based […]
Breathe in, now breathe out New Zealand. The good times just keep on rollin’ in 2023, and this November LIMP BIZKIT, aka one of the most defining nu metal bands of all time, are bringing the Dad Vibes and all your classic faves to Auckland’s Spark Arena for a headline sideshow on Sunday 26 November […]
The fierce femme-punk quartet DOWNGIRL are ready to release their long-awaited debut EP, Manic, which will be available on vinyl, commencing Friday, September 22. With their uncompromising punk ethos and dominant sound, DOWNGIRL has an extraordinary knack for embedding potent social commentary into their music. Their debut EP Manic is no exception, comprising eight tracks, […]
Renowned Australian heavyweight post-punk rock band TROPHY EYES have just announced they’ve added a bunch of news shows to their mighty Australian regional tour this October. The new dates include Coolangatta, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong & Newcastle as a continuation of the festivities surrounding their latest album, Suicide and Sunshine. Joining the regional ride are triple […]
Rose Tattoo have been tearing it up on their Southern Stars ‘23 Australian Tour with The Poor in August and early September. Unfortunately, the tour will now be postponed until 2024. “Dearest Brothers and Sisters, It weighs heavy on me to have to write this message to you but I have no other choice, due […]
Brisbane/Meanjin heavy act Wildheart have gone from strength to strength, building on the success of their debut album Global Crisis with their new record Solid Rock//Sacred Ground released through Bad Apples Music earlier this year. Now the band have announced their first hometown headline show since the release of this new record, which is taking […]
NuMetal Mayhem will be storming Australia and New Zealand in the not-too-distant future, and to celebrate promotors are offering a special opportunity. If you want a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet ANDERS COLSEFNI, the original singer of SLIPKNOT, then drop them an email with why you deserve a FREE VIP PACKAGE. The VIP package includes: To […]
FACE TO FACE TOURING is thrilled to announce +LIVE+ and INCUBUS, two of the US powerhouses of rock, will be co-headlining the inaugural LOOKOUT Festival, plus co-headline tour. These global concert juggernauts are coming together for a series of gigantic shows in 2024. This brand-new festival event will see +LIVE+ and INCUBUS joined by some […]
Get ready to unleash the fury as the iconic punk rock pioneers, BLACK FLAG, are set to storm Australia for their first tour since 2013 presented by Silverback Touring. With a blistering lineup and an unparalleled live performance, Black Flag promises an unforgettable experience for punk rock enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Known for their […]
Last week we gifted you ARIA and AIR award-winning electronic duo Flight Facilities and three-time platinum-selling electronic rock band Pendulum to the 2023 line up for Yours & Owls Festival, to be held at the University Of Wollongong on October 14 and 15. Map – This week, it’s time to introduce our new site footprint, […]
Overdrive Touring is proud to present Dwarven Metal pioneers, Wind Rose, who will embark on their first ever Australian and New Zealand tour in May, 2024. Some may say they dug too greedily and too deep… so deep they made it all the way Down Under! These Tuscan warriors have been bringing high fantasy to […]
Adelaide rock outfit Audio Reign today launch the opening salvo in their fired-up quest for rock supremacy with the release of their new single Motorway. Motorway is a song about chasing a dream, a vision, and doing everything in your power to make that vision a reality as soon as possible no matter what obstacles […]
Adelaide indie rock duo Teenage Joans pump up the jam with their brand new single 5 Things I Can Taste out today. Loaded with glossy bounce and a karaoke-ready chorus, the track comes hot on the heels of previous single Candy Apple which accompanied the announcement of the duo’s debut album The Rot That Grows […]
Melbourne alternative metal outfit NTH RD share the video for their heaviest song yet, Teeth. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher Vernon (Belle Haven, Bloom, Tapestry), Teeth showcases a new side in the exploration of NTH RD’s sound, taking notes from metalcore and post-hardcore heavyweights inlcuding Alpha Wolf, Counterparts and Loathe. Teeth explores both sides […]
In 2021, New Zealand’s global metal frontrunners ALIEN WEAPONRY released their sophomore full-length album, Tangaroa – a record immersed in important historical accounts and cultural heritage of the Māori people. Their role in uniquely spreading vital tales of their culture to an international audience even resulted in recent accolades – last year and for the […]
It goes without saying that Cattle Decapitation is one of the most important and revered extreme metal bands in the world and have been for the last decade. They demand attention and get it! Which is exactly what the sell out Melbourne crowd expected and got last Saturday night. But let’s rewind…and start at the […]
Sun Records 22 September 2023 Words by Michael Bradley One of the most difficult tasks for ageing musicians, traversing the decades and breaking into new generational consciousness, is remaining relevant – the music of the counterculture died as ‘70s stadium rock straddled at the helm before punk spat in its face and fended off the […]