In this episode we are Hangin’ with Cam McGlinchey of The Screaming Jets This Friday sees the release of the bands new album Professional Misconduct. Its an amazing collection of songs with many varying styles, but still remaining 100%, The Screaming Jets. Unfortunately the album will serve as a tribute Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: KK’S PRIEST – THE SINNER RIDES AGAIN
ARTIST: KK’S PRIESTALBUM: THE SINNER RIDES AGAINRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023LABEL: NAPALM RECORDSREVIEWER: MERT TYSON “The Sinner Rides Again” by KK’s Priest is a heavy metal masterpiece that takes us back to the roots of the genre. With killer riffs and classic influential guitars and screaming vocals, this album highlights Continue Reading
H2ZHW: LEGENDARY SONGWRITER DESMOND CHILD
In this episode we are hanging with Desmond Child Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music’s most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He’s a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including Continue Reading
H2ZHW: WE TAKE A LOOK BACK ON SOME OF THE BANDS WHO OPENED FOR KISS IN AUSTRALIA
Welcome to a very special episode of Hangin’ With Hear 2 Zen In this episode we are celebrating Kiss’ final ever Australian show with a look back at some of the bands who opened for Kiss over the last 43 years. The band’s relationship with our country is second to Continue Reading
TOURS: NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR Lapping The Country in 2024 with Special Guests Erra, Landmvrks & Banks Arcade Australian heavy trailblazers Northlane will be back on home soil this February for their first and only headline tour of the country in 2024. The band will do a full lap around Continue Reading
News: Daniel Johns Shares Why He Had The Silverchair Australian Story Removed From IView
Silverchair vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns has come out to explain why he has had the Australian Story on Silverchair removed from ABC iView From Daniels Instagram @danieljohnshq I would have preferred to say nothing but here are the facts. Australian Story reached out to me via my team ‘as Continue Reading
TOURS: US RAPPER NF ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN LEG OF GLOBAL ‘HOPE’ TOUR
US RAPPER NF ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN LEG OF GLOBAL ‘HOPE’ TOUR ARTIST PRESALE: 1PM WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBERLIVE NATION PRESALE: 1PM THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBERGENERAL ON SALE (PERTH, BRISBANE, SYDNEY): 1PM FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBERGENERAL ON SALE (MELBOURNE): 1PM MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER BUY/STREAM: NF – HOPE (LP) / OUT NOW Today, Michigan rapper and Continue Reading
TOURS: LIMP BIZKIT ANNOUNCE NEW ZEALAND HEADLINE SHOW WITH GUESTS HANABIE
Destroy All Lines + Good Vibes Promotions Presents LIMP BIZKITNEW ZEALAND HEADLINE SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTSHANABIE. 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 Continue Reading
NEWS: CHECK OUT CHRIS SHIFFLETT’S NEW SINGLE “OVERBOARD”
Foo Fighters’ Guitarist Chris Shiflett releases quickly-written, long-lasting love song “Overboard” From upcoming album Lost at Sea; Out Oct. 20th via Blue Élan Records, Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston-produced LP ties Shiflett’s California rock and roll roots with his love for country music “My favorite songs are the ones that you Continue Reading
H2ZHW: SHANE EMBURY OF NAPALM DEATH
In this episode we are hanging out with Shane Embury Of Napalm Death. Shane graciously spent some time with us on a day off before the band jetted out of Australia. We chat his upcomimg book Life?… And Napalm Death , his history and having Boy George and Culture Club Continue Reading
TOURS: JEBEDIAH MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN WITH FIRST NEW SINGLE IN 12 YEARS, ‘GUM UP THE BEARINGS’ + ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR + WAM HALL OF FAME
BACK WITH FIRST NEW SINGLE IN 12 YEARSGUM UP THE BEARINGS + ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR + SET TO BE INDUCTED INTO WAM HALL OF FAME After more than 12 years between drinks, beloved Perth rockers Jebediah have emerged from their slumber, announcing their triumphant return with a bang thanks to new single, Gum Continue Reading
NEWS: COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY LAST STAND RELEASES
Cold ChiselLast Stand – 40th Anniversary Box SetReleased: 17 November on Universal Music Australia Cold Chisel‘s Last Stand is part of Australian music folklore. It was late 1983 and the swansong for the biggest band in the country. At the time, the tickets sold faster and in bigger numbers than any tour by an Continue Reading
TOURS: THE MIDNIGHT – AUSTRALIAN TOUR FEB/MAR 2024
Secret Sounds presents…THE MIDNIGHTTOURING AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY / MARCH 2024SYDNEY | BRISBANE | MELBOURNEPresale available from 9am local time Thursday 21 SeptemberTickets on sale to the general public at 9am local time Friday 22 September Secret Sounds are delighted to announce that American synthwave band The Midnight will make their return to Australia in February/March 2024, setting stages Continue Reading
NEWS: CALLING MUSIC STUDENTS, CLASSES AND TEACHERS – WIN TICKETS AND YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A GROUP PHOTO WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY
PAUL McCARTNEY: CALLING MUSIC STUDENTS, CLASSES & TEACHERS: WIN TICKETS & YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A GROUP PHOTO WITH PAUL McCARTNEY! GOT BACK AUSTRALIA TOUR – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 | ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 9 OCTOBER One of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time is bringing his phenomenal Got Back tour down Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: STAIND – CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLEN
ARTIST: STAINDALBUM: CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLENRELEASE DATE: FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023LABEL: BMGREVIEWER: ROD STRACHAN A shade over 11 years since the release of their self-titled album Rock Legends Staind return with eighth studio album “Confessions of The Fallen”. Frontman and vocalist Aaron Lewis lead’s the band into a new era Continue Reading
TOURS: ‘THE FONZ’ IS BACK. HENRY WINKLER ANNOUNCES “THE FONZ AND BEYOND” LIVE ON STAGE IN AUSTRALIA
‘The Fonz’ is coming to Australia! Henry Winkler announces an Australian visit in 2024 Henry will share stories from his life and career as he launches his book Being Henry. The much-loved Hollywood actor, Henry Winkler, is coming to Australia in 2024 for a national tour. The actor, author, director and producer Continue Reading
TOURS: OBITUARY ANNOUNCE 2024 TOUR
Obituary ‘Barely Alive’ Australian / New Zealand Tour, January 5th – 19th, 2024 with guests Psycroptic and BLACK LAVA Jan 5th – Auckland, Galatos* Jan 6th – Christchurch, Loons* Jan 7th – Wellington, San Fran* Jan 11th – Hobart, Altar Jan 12th – Melbourne, The Croxton Jan 13th – Sydney, Continue Reading
TOURS: THE DARKNESS ADD EXTRA DATES “PERMISSION TO LAND” 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND!
Fresh off the electrifying announcement of their “Let There Be Rock” live show spectacle in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane last week, multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are extending the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary celebration of their classic debut album, ‘Permission To Land’ announcing additional tour dates across Australia playing Continue Reading
FESTIVALS: HEAPS GOOD ANNOUNCES 2023 / 2024 LINEUP
HEAPS GOOD 2023/2024LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTSouth Australia | Victoria | QueenslandPresale available from 4pm AEST today!Tickets on sale to the general public from 4pm AEST Wednesday 20 September Heaps Good is back, heaps bigger, and living up to its name with a lineup that’s set to bring the party to South Australia, Victoria and Queensland over the 2023/2024 New Continue Reading
TOURS: SIMPLE MINDS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL SHOWS ON AUSTRALIAN TOUR
SIMPLE MINDS GLOBAL TOUR 2024 BAND ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS AS PART OF THEIR BIGGEST TOUR SINCE 1985 Following the announcement of four shows as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour, today Simple Minds announce five more Australian shows for next February as part of their Global Tour 2024. In the past decade alone, Simple Continue Reading
TOURS: BLACK FLAG ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR
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 Continue Reading
TOURS: TOM JONES ANNOUNCES ‘AGES & STAGES’ TOUR FOR AUSTRALIA IN MARCH AND APRIL 2024
Tom Jones has today confirmed a long-awaited string of dates for Australia on his ‘Ages & Stages’ tour, his first national tour since playing full houses across Australia in 2016. This national tour announcement follows the inclusion of Tom as one of the headline acts for Bluesfest in Byron Bay across Easter 2024. Tom Continue Reading
TOURS: +LIVE+ AND INCUBUS CO-HEADLINING MASSIVE SHOWS IN 2024
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 Aussie favourites including Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Continue Reading
Live Review: Extreme / Living Colour – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: EXTREMESUPPORT: LIVING COLOURDATE: 13TH SEPTEMBER 2023VENUE: THE FORTITUDE MUSIC HALLREVIEWER: MERT TYSONPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHER New York legends Living Colour delivered an unforgettable performance at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. With their unique fusion of funk, bass-driven rhythms, and hip-hop influences, they captivated the amazed audience from start Continue Reading
Live Review: Polaris – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: POLARISSUPPORTS: CURRENTS / KUBLAI KHAN TX / AUGUST BURNS REDVENUE: THE FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANEDATE: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023REVIEWER: DAYNA WESTPHOTOGRAPHER: DAYNA WEST CURRENTS: Connecticut metalcore band CURRENTS opened this huge night at the fortitude music hall this Friday, 15th of September. The energy at this rare all ages show Continue Reading
News: The Butterfly Effect New Shows Added For ‘Begins Here’ 20th Anniversary Tour Feb 2024. Play Begins Here Trivia!
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECTNew Shows Added For ‘Begins Here’ 20th Anniversary TourFebruary 2024Play Begins Here Trivia! Such is the legacy and impact of The Butterfly Effect that their shows in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Melbourne for the 20th Anniversary tour of their landmark debut album, Begins Here, have SOLD OUT! New Shows for Newcastle, Perth AND Hobart have been added Continue Reading
Tours: The Darkness Unleashes A “Let Their Be Rock” Spectacle Down Under
THE DARKNESS UNLEASHES A “LET THERE BE ROCK” SPECTACLEDOWN UNDER: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PERMISSION TO LAND ACROSS SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE! Get ready and prepare to rock! Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are returning to Australia in February 2024 to perform three very special “Let There Be Rock” Continue Reading
News: Plain White T’s Announce Self-Titled Album Due Out November 17 + Shares ‘Red Flags’ Video
PLAIN WHITE T’SANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED ALBUM RECORD WILL BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 17 BAND SHARES RED FLAGS VIDEO PLAIN WHITE T’S – Tom Higgenson (vocals), Tim Lopez (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Retondo (bass), and De’Mar Hamilton (drums) – have announced their new, self-titled album, out November 17 via Fearless Records. The band have also shared the video for new single Red FlagsWatch the video here: Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Announces 4th Melbourne Show Due To Huge Demand
EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS THIS SUMMER ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION RAISED TO BE DONATED TO XO HUMANITARIAN FUN THE GLOBAL TOUR IS POWERED BY BINANCE Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has added a fourth Melbourne stadium show to Continue Reading
Tours: Filter Announce 2024 Australian Tour. First Headline Tour In 2 Decades
FILTER TO TOUR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND FOR FIRST TIME IN 2 DECADES ASTHE BANDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TREK ROLLS ON Platinum-selling alternative-industrial rockers FILTER announces their first headline shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000 as part of The Algorithm World Tour. The Australian tour, starting in April 2024, follows a 6-month-long trek that Continue Reading
Tours: Paramore Add 3rd + Final Show In Melbourne. New Ticket Release For Brisbane
PARAMORE ADD THIRD & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW TO NOVEMBER 2023 TOUR + New ticket release in Brisbane shows Responding to overwhelming demand and with a hotly anticipated, sold-out Australia and New Zealand tour on the horizon, Paramore today announce they will play a third and final show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 30 November. Additionally, to satisfy Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Chuck Garric From The Alice Cooper Band
In this episode we hang out with Chuck Garric Chuck, for the last 20 years has been the bass player for Alice Cooper. He has also been a member of Dio and the Eric Singer Project, as well as his own band Beasto Blanco. We spend some time talking about Continue Reading
News: Update For Those Purchasing Tickets To The Taylor Swift Era’s Tour
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Frontier Touring wish to advise that stories in the media today that Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour tickets will be available through the ACCOR Live Limitless program are incorrect. ACCOR is not approved for this activity and have confirmed they will be removing Continue Reading
News: The Rolling Stones Announce New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ And Unveil New Single ‘Angry’
The Rolling Stones, come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single ‘Angry”. It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and released on October 20th. The exciting news was shared today by Mick, Keith and Ronnie at a special Continue Reading
Tours: Mudvayne + Coal Chamber – Australian Tour February 2024
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 Continue Reading
Album Review: Empire State Bastard – Rivers Of Heresy
ARTIST: EMPIRE STATE BASTARDTITLE: RIVERS OF HERESYRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2023LABEL: ROADRUNNERREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Simon Neil and Mike Vennart first envisioned the idea of Empire State Bastard during downtime on tour with Biffy Clyro. They have stretched their legs in a super aggressive manner. With drumming from Dave Lombardo (/Slayer/Testament), Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Kyle Schaefer Of Fallujah
Welcome to the latest episode of Hanging With Hear 2 Zen Today we are joined by Kyle Schaefer, lead vocalist of Fallujah We chat about a range of topics, including the bands upcoming Australian Tour with Cattle Decapitation,How the band survives on the road, his fill in for Rivers Of Continue Reading
Check This! Sweden Keeps Delivering The Goods With “Self Deception”
Heavy and pulsating energy – that’s what we get on Self Deception’s new single “The Scandinavian Dream” – a completely logical follow-up to the recent “Fight Fire With Gasoline”. If you love high-octane rock music, you won’t be disappointed. During the European summer, the band hit the road and expanded Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Adds More Shows To Aussie Stadium Tour
THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES A FURTHER NEW STADIUM SHOW FOR AUSTRALIA AS EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND CONTINUES! TOTAL OF 7 STADIUM SHOWS NOW CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIAN LEG OF AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS Continue Reading
Tours: Kate Miller-Heidke Announces “Catching Diamonds Tour”
Kate Miller-Heidke has announced her Catching Diamonds national regional tour. Coming soon to towns across Australia in January-March 2024! She will perform 28 shows around the country, in beautiful locations and stunning theatres, playing in intimate, stripped-back duo mode with Keir Nuttall on guitar. “I’ll be playing songs from across Continue Reading
News: Palace Of The King Release New Single “Down On Your Luck”
Renowned Australian rock band PALACE OF THE KING are back with an electrifying new single titled “DOWN ON YOUR LUCK.” Penned by the talented duo Tim Henwood and Seany Johnston, the song marks a significant return to the band’s signature Americana/Blues rock sound that fans have come to love. Produced Continue Reading
Album Review: Polaris – Fatalism
ARTIST: POLARISALBUM: FATALISMRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2023LABEL: RESIST RECORDSREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Strength can be defined as the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure, or the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations. Next to the word strength should be Continue Reading
Tours: RNB Fridays (AU), ZM & Flava (NZ) presents Fridayz Live
RNB FRIDAYS (AU), ZM & FLAVA (NZ) PRESENTS FRIDAYZ LIVE Powered by Macca’s The hottest event in the Southern Hemisphere returns this November; that’s right your favourite party, Fridayz Live, is back! Fridayz Live is the global answer for quenching party lovers’ thirst with an unforgettable night of dance floor anthems and the Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Adam Biggs From Rivers Of Nihil
In this episode we are hanging with Adam from Rivers Of Nihil Rivers Of Nihil, known for their punishing assault of modern progressive death metal, are ready to take the stage once again support friends Neo Obliviscaris. Blending influences from electronica, jazz, alternative, and folk, their music transcends the boundaries Continue Reading
H2ZHW – Oli From Our Last Enemy
In this episode we are hanging with Oli from Aussie Industrial Titans, Our Last Enemy. The band EP released their new ‘As Within So Without’ on August 18, which includes the second single from the EP,the pummelling ‘Still Breathing’ featuring long time friend of the band and deathcore royalty, CJ Continue Reading
Live Review: Avatar – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: AVATARSUPPORT: KRAVEVENUE: THE TRIFFID, BRISBANEDATE: AUGUST 27TH 2023REVIEWER: MERT TYSONPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY Ladies and gentlemen, your hero has returned againEverything is going to be okay-ay-ay-ay! And it was ok! Well more than ok Swedish band Avatar blew the fucking roof off the Triffid on their final night of Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Adalita Talks The Rolling Stones Review
In this episode we are hanging out with Magic Dirt’s Adalita. Adalita has been quite busy of late, between shows with Magic Dirt, she has also toured in support of her third solo album Inland, released in 2022. Shimmering with introspection, the record benefits from a solid gestation period, and Continue Reading
Tours: Suicidal Tendencies Add More Shows To Aussie Tour
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!
Live Review: Dream On Dreamer – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: DREAM ON DREAMERSUPPORTS: INERTIA, WAYSIDE, ALTDATE: 25TH AUGUST 2023VENUE: THE TRIFFIDPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS Dream on Dreamer, the alternative metalcore band that seems to keep on coming back rocked the roof off of The Triffid with their Loveless 10-Year-Anniversary tour. Being joined by other fellow Aussie bands Inertia, Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Danny Worsnop Of Asking Alexandria
To celebrate the release of the new Asking Alexandria album “Where Do We Go From Here”which is out today August 25th, we are hanging with the bands lead singer Danny Worsnop. The 11-track album was produced and mixed by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, From First To Last),and mastered by Howie Continue Reading
Live Review: Evanescence – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: EVANESCENCESUPPORT: THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENTDATE: AUGUST 24TH 2023VENUE: RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY We arrived to a very packed Riverstage as The Beautiful Monument took the stage. How incredible are these guys! Fronted by powerhouse Lizi Blanco, this Australian band really know how to deliver with their high Continue Reading
Live Review: Spanish Love Songs – Gold Coast 2023
HEADLINER: SPANISH LOVE SONGSSUPPORTS: BAD NEIGHBOUR, AMENDSDATE: 23RD AUGUST 2023VENUE: VINNIE’S DIVE, GOLD COASTPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS ‘Spanish Love Songs,’ a grouchrock band reigning from the shores of Los Angeles, California have travelled down under to bless us with their Australian Tour mere days before the release of their Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Jake From Chyra
In this episode we are hanging with Jake from Chyra.Founded by vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), CYHRA has gone from being reminiscent of the duo’s former bands to having an identity all its own. With the addition of lead guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING), and drummer Continue Reading
Tours: The Corrs 2023 Tour Announces Sydney Venue Upgrade
Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs will soon return to Australia for a seven date national tour. Joining them this October & November will be Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia the legendary Toni Childs and Adelaide trio, Germein.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Corrs Sydney venue has been upgraded to accommodate attendees with the show moving to Qudos Bank Arena.
News: Ella Hooper Announces Oh My Goddess! Single Tour Starting October 2023
Ella Hooper dug deep on her 2023 solo album, Small Town Temple, and the story is complete with the final single from the record, ‘Oh My Goddess!’. It is the sound of an artist coming to terms with her past – “shaking my demons out” – and asserting her independence.
News: Scott Stapp Releases New Single, Higher Power
One of the best-known voices in rock, SCOTT STAPP, reconnects with a “Higher Power” on his new single, from his forthcoming album with Napalm Records.
Born during the dark and difficult isolation of quarantine, “Higher Power” is a propulsive track that turns the singer’s own near-death experiences into an acknowledgement of grace.
Tours: Caroline Polachek Announces “The Spiraling Tour” For December 2023
CAROLINE POLACHEK (USA) ANNOUNCES THE SPIRALING TOUR | DECEMBER 2023 Performing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tickets on sale Thursday 24 August Avant-pop artist Caroline Polachek announces her first headline shows in Australia, with three theatre shows in Sydney, Melbourne (co-presented by ALWAYS LIVE) and Brisbane this December 2023 album Desire, I Want To Continue Reading
Tours: Jai Paul Announces Exclusive Debut Australian Shows This December!
JAI PAUL (UK) ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE DEBUT AUSTRALIAN SHOWS THIS DECEMBER! Performing as part of ALWAYS LIVE ALWAYS LIVE, I OH YOU, MG Live & Frontier Touring are excited to announce that enigmatic singer-songwriter and producer, Jai Paul will make his Australian debut this December. Heading down under as part of the Victorian Government’s ALWAYS LIVE, a Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Announces 2023 Australian And New Zealand Dates
THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES 2023 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND DATES FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS THIS SUMMER ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION RAISED TO BE DONATED TO XO HUMANITARIAN FUND THE Continue Reading
Tours: Joji Announces Debut Australian Tour
JOJI (US) ANNOUNCES DEBUT HEADLINE AU & NZ TOUR THIS NOVEMBER With Special Guests Sam Gellaitry & SavageRealm Frontier Touring are excited to announce US-based singer-songwriter and global sensation Joji will return to Australia and visit New Zealand for the first time ever, bringing his Pandemonium Tour to local audiences this November. In Australia earlier this year to headline Laneway Continue Reading
News: Live Nation’s Ones To Watch gears up for Bigsound edition this September!
LIVE NATION’S ONES TO WATCH gears up for BIGSOUND editionin Brisbane this September! Showcasing artists to receive $10,000 Live Nation Touring Grant as part of Live Nation’s commitment to supporting their careers It has been a huge year for Live Nation’s game-changing live music discovery series ONES TO WATCH, when it comes to the unearthing of Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Loveless
In this episode Rod hangs out with Loveless at BMG HQ in Sydney. Loveless, the Los Angeles rock duo comprised of vocalist/producer Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail, recently wrapped up the Sold-Out North American leg of their tour with shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The duo performed Continue Reading
Live Review: Teddy Swims – Brisbane
HEADLINER: TEDDY SWIMSSUPPORT: MIA WRAYDATE: AUGUST 18TH 2023VENUE: FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANEREVIEWER: GRACE HALLIDAY A beautiful and passionate performance is what fans of Teddy Swims were given at the Fortitude Music Hall on the 18th Of August. Starting off strong fans got to meet the talented and powerful Mia Wray, Continue Reading
Tours: Gracie Abrams Announces More Shows To Her Australian Tour
GRACIE ABRAMS (USA) – 2ND & FINAL SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE THE GOOD RIDDANCE TOUR – JANUARY 2024 Tickets on sale tomorrow! Tuesday 22 August US singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams to perform for the first time in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in January 2024 2nd and final shows added Continue Reading
Tours: Voyager Announce 2024 Fearless In Love Australian Tour
Progressive pop metal force VOYAGER today announce their highly anticipated Fearless In Love tour for February 2024. The genre-defying quintent will kick off the tour in their hometown at Perth’s Metro City, before heading to Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and wrapping up at Adelaide’s UniBar. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 23 August at 10am. Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Danny Case – From Ashes To New
In this episode we hang out with Danny Case, singer of the band From Ashes To NewFrom Ashes To New have been making a splash in the rock and nu-metal scene with their new concept album BLACKOUT, released July 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Set as a prequel to their Continue Reading
Live Review: La Dispute – Brisbane 2023
Lead vocalist Jordan Dreyer was a force of nature, owning the stage with his dynamic
presence and impassioned delivery. His interactions with the crowd were infectious,
as he urged everyone to let loose and immerse themselves in the music. The band’s
stage setup was a spectacle in itself, with vibrant visuals and captivating lighting that
accentuated the electrifying atmosphere.
News: From Ashes To New Release Video For “Monster In Me”
21st-century rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have been making a splash in the rock and nu-metal scene with their new concept album BLACKOUT, released July 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Set as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE, BLACKOUT mirrors the state the world was in amidst the global pandemic during which it was written Continue Reading
News: Bad Wolves Release New Video “Legends Never Die”
BAD WOLVES RELEASE NEW VIDEO “LEGENDS NEVER DIE“ NEW ALBUM “DIE ABOUT IT” OUT NOVEMBER 3RD Bad Wolves refuse to follow. Instead, the platinum-certified Los Angeles band—John Boecklin [drums], Daniel“DL” Laskiewicz [lead vocals], Doc Coyle [lead guitar, backing vocals] and Kyle Konkiel [bass, backing vocals]—circumvent convention by stretching the boundaries Continue Reading
Tours: Jet Announce Exclusive Tour Warm Up Show
JET ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE WARM-UP SHOW AHEAD OF GET BORN 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Ahead of the commencement of their Get Born 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrated rock band Jet have announced a special warm-up show for Melbourne. The band will play Get Born in its entirety on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at THE NIGHT CAT in Melbourne. Tickets for this one-off, limited capacity show will go Continue Reading
Q+A With The Tryouts
Your new favourite band The Tryouts have today announced their new single Wolf At The Door, an upbeat song written for the procrastinator — out today. Wolf At The Door is a rework of a previously released track from the duo, showcasing a refreshing sound and approach to making and releasing music.
The Tryouts, consisting of Chelsea Reed and Dave Macmichael, excel in fun, clever, guitar-driven indie-pop. Fans of Ben Folds and even early Ben Lee will find plenty to love in Wolf At The Door, a self-described “nihilist slacker anthem”. We caught up with The Tryouts for a quick Q+A
News: Boy And Bear Open “Harlequin Dreams” Archives With New Single “Abraham”. New EP “Lost Dreams” Out September 15th
Exactly 10 years on from the release of their chart topping, ARIA-nominated album Harlequin Dream, Sydney’s Boy & Bear return today with a brand new single Abraham alongside the announcement of a new EP Lost Dreams; and the timing is no mere coincidence, with the new material comprised of found songs taken from the Harlequin Dream studio time. A celebration and continuation of the band’s most successful album to date, the Lost Dreams chapter launches today via the sun-soaked Abraham, ahead of the EP’s release on Friday September 15 amid the band embarking on an extensive regional tour throughout September, October and well into November.
News: Thirty Seconds To Mars Release New Song ‘Seasons’ From Upcoming Album ‘It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day’ Out Sept 15
The fourth song to be released from the band’s highly anticipated sixth studio album It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day, Seasons asks if we can accept change as we move through the many different seasons of life.
News: Shangrila Share Introspective New Single “Afterlife”
Jam packed with velvety guitar work and fluid grooves, Shangrila bare all on Afterlife, a personal ode to existential stagnation. Introducing itself with a pop-punk beat before welcoming crashing guitars, thumping bass and cascading melodies the quintet created an an immersive sonic tapestry on their new tune.
H2ZHW: Stuart “Ruddy” Rudd From The Superjesus
In this episode we are joined by “Friend Of The Zen” Stuart “Ruddy” Rudd From The Superjesus
Ruddy drops by to talk about the bands upcoming “Lights Out” Tour, which kicks off this Saturday August 19th in Sydney. The tour will see the band around the country until the end of the year.
Ruddy also provides us an update on the new album from the band, and when we can expect that.
Tours: FIVE Announce March 2024 Tour. Special Guests Sister + Sister And DJ Levins
FIVE, also known as 5ive, are one of the most successful boybands of the 90s, having sold over 10 million records worldwide, with almost 1 million copies sold in Australia alone! Their catchy and sing-along pop songs made them a hit machine – Keep On Movin, Everybody Get Up, When the Lights Go Out, If Ya Getting’ Down, Got The Feelin’, We will Rock You & Slam Dunk.
Festivals: The Wait Is Over! The Good Things 2023 Lineup Is Here!
SUFFERIN SUCCOTASH…GOOD THINGS IS HERE! THE GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2023HUGE LINE-UP IS HERE We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Good Things season is upon us – and if you thought 2022 was huge, that’s not all folks! Australia’s largest and favourite travelling music festival, Good Things Festival, returns this Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt
In this episode we are lucky to be hanging with the legendary Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme.
We were lucky to cover a lot of bases with Nuno. We chat about the new album, which is one of our favourites of 2023, and I think the best of their career to date. Other things on the list is the chance of Extreme playing a VH3 track, his relationship with Washburn Guitars, the legacy of a 40 year old career and his production company Atlantis Entertainment Thanks to Nuno for his time, this was a bucket list interview for me! Cannot wait to see the guys on our shores very very soon
Festivals: Luliepalooza Drops Huge 2023 Lineup Announcement
Melbourne’s biggest rock ‘n’ roll street party, LuliePalooza returns to Abbotsford this November. After a sold out debut in 2021, and an even bigger return in 2022, LuliePalooza is now an unmissable event for music fans across Naarm, keen to celebrate boot-scootin’, butt-shakin’ good times!
News: Locket Share New Single “Blame My Brain”
“This song is about being so used to keeping thoughts to yourself, that by the time you’re ready to open up or express yourself, the words escape you,” says frontman Brad Garcia. “Almost like the introvert in me is keeping the extrovert at arm’s length, but never closer. I’m envious of people I know who are able to express themselves so effortlessly. I’m sure people who grew up in similar households — sharing wasn’t really a part of the routine — can relate. Lyrics aside, this song was a perfect exercise for honing in on who we are, or were, when we started writing the record back in 2021. It’s familiar territory explored through whatever lens we had at the time. Power chords and vocoders? Sure, why not.”
News: The Plot In You Release New Video For ‘Forgotten’
The Plot In You dropped their fifth album Swan Song in 2021 via Fearless Records. The album is available here. After racking up over 100 million streams and receiving praise from Billboard, Rock Sound, Alternative Press, and more, the band crafted an album that addresses the end of various things and situations in life.
Tours: Models Announce 40 Years Of Motion Tour
It was the beginning of a remarkable ride for the Melbourne band. Soon after, they went on tour with David Bowie. Later, they played for Prince Charles and Princess Diana, hit the US Top 40, were featured in The Andy Warhol Diaries, and inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Tours: Devin Townsend Announces Caligula’s Horse As Special Guests On East Coast Shows of Australian Tour – November 2023. Perth Venue Upgraded
Having sold out Perth’s Magnet House in short order, we are pleased to announce the show has been upgraded to Metro Fremantle. All tickets for Magnet House are valid for the new venue with additional tickets now on sale. This will be the only venue upgrade on the tour.
News: Dead Letter Circus Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of ‘The Catalyst Fire’, Announce Limited Edition Vinyl
Ten years on from the release of their sophomore album, The Catalyst Fire, Brisbane icons Dead Letter Circus are commemorating the powerful 2013 release with the announcement today of a special edition vinyl via UNFD.
Tours: Luca Brasi Announce Intimate Acoustic Tour
This band of mates, formed in the pristine yet rugged surrounds of Tasmania’s oft unforgiving east coast, has long been on a journey. From 2011’s raucous Extended Family debut that grabbed everyone by the scruff and hauled them into a party that was already well underway, to 2021’s Everything Is Tenuous, that displayed a more matured, slowed down reflection on love, growing up, and getting older.
Lagerfest 2023 Australia Announced: The Halo Effect, Lagerstein, Beyond The Black, Devilskin and More!
Get ready to rock and roll at LAGERFEST 2023, the ultimate fusion of heavy metal and Oktoberfest revelry! Presented by Kegstand Productions, Music Management Inc., and Wall of Sound, this extraordinary music festival is set to take Australia by storm. Prepare yourself for a mind-blowing experience as we bring you world-class bands, delicious beers, and an electrifying community atmosphere like never before.
Tours: Gracie Abrams Announces The Good Riddance Tour East Coast Headline Shows | January 2024
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of the USA’s most spellbinding rising artists is headed our way: acclaimed singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, bringing The Good Riddance Tour down under and performing three East Coast headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne next January 2024!
Tours: Maneskin Announce Their Rush! Australian Tour Is Completely SOLD OUT!
The RUSH! tour follows the band’s new album of the same name, released in January 2023 to global acclaim and chart domination, reaching #1 in 15 countries and Top 5 in 20 countries, and garnering over 800 million global album streams, adding to the band’s impressive 7.3 billion global artist streams.
News: Introducing Bound: Food, Drink, Wellness And More!
Clear your schedules from the 22nd to the 24th of September and gear up for Bound. Presented by goa & SeaFM, family friendly Bound will play host to a three day cultural rich experience set to redefine your understanding of immersive lifestyle events. Taking place at Justins Park on the picturesque Burleigh Heads foreshore, a cherished land of the Kombumerri people, the newly founded Bound invites attendees from the Gold Coast and Greater SEQ region for a multi-sensory experience filled with local culinary delights, world class entertainment and wellness activities for all.
Tours: Beth Orton Announces East Coast Tour
Performing on stage with her full band, these will be Orton’s first live concerts down under in six years, with today’s tour news following the September 2022 release of Orton’s lauded latest album, Weather Alive – out now via Partisan/Liberator
News: Delta Goodrem Releases Video For “Back To Your Heart”
Shot in London at Heaven Nightclub, the video culminates with Delta reuniting with fans for an epic but intimate performance of the song. In creating this video, Delta surprised a group of her UK fans by inviting them to a last minute secret event. The footage captures the first time that the fans had ever heard the song, before it was released and without knowing anything about it prior to the event!
Tours: P!nk Expands Summer Carnival Tour With Townsville And Final Melbourne Show. Tones And I Confirmed As Special Guest Across Whole Tour
P!NK’S MASSIVE SUMMER CARNIVAL 2024 AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND TOUR EXPANDS TO TOWNSVILLE! P!NK TO GET THE PARTY STARTED AT QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW CONFIRMED, AS TICKET SALES EXCEED 725,000 TONES AND I CONFIRMED AS SPECIAL GUEST ACROSS FULL TOUR! Raise your glass North Queensland, and toast the exciting Continue Reading
News: Loveless – Share New Single “Drag Me Down” Touring Australia Next Week! Brisbane Show SOLD OUT
“We are so excited to be making our way down under, it’s our first time as a band and we can’t wait to see the beautiful cities and rock out with all of you beautiful people! Australia has always been a bucket list tour stop for us, so this is truly a dream come true.”
News: Jessica Mauboy To Release 5th Studio Album “Yours Forever” On Februry 9th 2024
Following recent singles ‘Right Here, Right Now’, ‘Automatic’ and ‘Glow’, Mauboy worked with Melbourne-based songwriter WILSN to bring ‘Give You Love’ to life. “The collaboration came together quite magically, like beautiful, glistening, crystal-clear water flowing together. When we sent the song to WILSN and she heard my voice on the track for the first time, she burst into tears”, recalls Mauboy.
News: Teenage Joans Announce Debut Album ‘The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest’ & Share Glossy New Single ‘Candy Apple’.
TEENAGE JOANSANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUMTHE ROT THAT GROWS INSIDE MY CHESTDUE OUT OCTOBER 13 RELEASE GLOSSY NEW SINGLECANDY APPLE Adelaide indie rock duo Teenage Joans achieve confection perfection today with their brand new single Candy Apple alongside the announcement of their debut album The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest, due out on Friday 13 October Continue Reading
Tours: Supports Announced For Avatar Tour
AVATARSupports Announced For August Tour We are just over 2 weeks out from AVATAR’s Australian shows and the pace of the band’s ascendency has not bated since the tour was announced. As well as a sold out European arena tour with friends, Gojira and a tour of South America with the mighty Iron Maiden, the Continue Reading
News: The Screaming Jets Announce New Album “Professional Misconduct” To Be Released October 6th + National Tour Announced
Already touted as one of the finest ballads of the bands near 35-year career, Dave Gleeson explains, “This one’s very introspective. I came up with the lyric during Covid. It’s about those sliding-door moments, thinking about lost opportunities but, more importantly, thinking about new opportunities that might be on the horizon.”
Tours: Morrissey: 40 Years Of Morrissey Australian Tour Announced
Each night on this tour will highlight the fan-favourite songs that made you cry and the songs that saved your life, spanning from the early days of The Smiths through to today.
Live Review: Legends On The Lawn – Sandstone Point 2023
I have been looking forward to Legends on the Lawn from the line up announcement, through the postponement, to walking into Sandstone Point on Saturday and we had the best day! What an incredible list of musicians we got to see.
News: DMA’S 2nd And Final Brisbane Show Announced. Special Guests Revealed
DMA’S – 2ND & FINAL BRISBANE SHOW ANNOUNCED!+ SPECIAL GUESTS REVEALED Final tickets on sale now! Kicking off their biggest Australian headline tour to date next month – 20 huge shows across 16 cities and towns – multi-Platinum Sydney trio DMA’S are pleased today to reveal the special guests joining the tour, Continue Reading
News: Burning Witches Release New track And Courtney Cox (The Iron Maidens) Joins As Full Time Band Member!
On fifteen energetic tracks, BURNING WITCHES ring the bells for a midnight mass in smoky-warm bars. Restless and intense, the fierce women of BURNING WITCHES shred their instruments on The Dark Tower like no other, but with the soft mid-tempo track “Tomorrow”, the witches settle down to gather their strength for just a moment. Bittersweet melodies float up to the sky like weightless feathers, carrying a message of five confident women.
Tours: Paul McCartney Adds 2nd And Final Sydney Show Due To Overwhelming Demand
Today, due to overwhelming demand, Frontier Touring is pleased to announce a 2nd and final Sydney show has been added. The new performance will take place at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday 28 October – making it two nights back-to-back at the venue for the legendary two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
News: The Funeral Portrait Release New Single And Video
Combining modern rock anthems with emo-drenched pop-punk melodies, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT caters to outcasts from all walks of life. Their over-the-top theatrics and loud, uncompromising music offer audiences a sense of community where the “weird kids” can let loose. The band have today (August 4) released the new single “Generation Psycho,” a sarcastic take on our current cultural climate. “Generation Psycho” will be featured on THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s debut album due later this year via Better Noise Music. The massive, no-holds-barred forthcoming release was co-produced by Johnny Andrews (Three Days Grace, Motionless In White, Halestorm) and Josh Landry, aka Lø Spirit (Motionless In White) while mixing and mastering was completed by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy).
News: Eva Under Fire Release Expanded Edition Of Love, Drugs And Misery With New Tracks And Single Ft Corey Marks
EVA UNDER FIRE Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Of 2022 Debut ‘Love, Drugs & Misery’ With Announcement Of Deluxe Edition Due September 22 Release Bonus Track & Official Radio Single “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” Emerging Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut full-length album LOVE, DRUGS & Continue Reading
News: Kill The Lights Share ‘Hear You Scream’ Video
The track is a flawless marriage of classic, shreddy, and finger-slicing metal riffs, galloping solos, modern, layered, and soaring vocal harmonies. It also factors in screams that sound as though they have ascended the bowls of hell and two utterly seismic breakdowns. The band keeps one foot in the past, honoring the genre’s rich tradition, all the while marching forward to keep the genre as vital as ever.
News: With Honor Release New Single ‘Open Hands’ From New Album ‘Boundless’ Out September 8
“We named the record after it was all done,” Mackey says. “The whole idea that there’s no limit just resonates all the way through this record. There’s a lot of observing nature healing itself and then believing in that for yourself—and as a result you’re kind of unlimited in that way. And so having the title Boundless just felt the way we wanted it to feel, which, in so many ways, is what this record is all about.”
News: Doro Releases ´Living After Midnight´ Featuring Rob Halford New Album Out October 27th
In 1983, 19-year-old Dorothee Pesch from Düsseldorf set out to conquer the rock world. Today, 40 years later, with over 10 million studio albums sold and countless awards under her belt, DORO has been the undisputed Queen of Metal for decades. With over 3,500 concerts played in more than 60 countries around the world, she has earned herself an outstandingly powerful and enthusiastic fan base!
News: Dirt City Mix Middle Eastern Grooves with Monster Riffs on New Single Death in the Desert. Self Titled Debut EP Coming Aug 18
Drawing inspiration from the textures of Tool, the sludge heaviness of Alice in Chains, and anthemic grind of Metallica, Dirt City infuses their unique blend of alternative heavy rock with dreamy interludes that transport listeners to sinister realms. “Death in the Desert” takes listeners on a journey through dynamic contrasts, seamlessly transitioning from the mystical allure of the Orient to the explosive power of heavy metal riffage.
News: The Story So Far Return With New Single ‘Big Blind’
THE STORY SO FARRETURN WITH NEW SINGLE BIG BLIND California, USA- The Story So Far, a prominent band in the alternative music scene, has made a triumphant return with the release of a long-awaited single, Big Blind (produced and Engineered by Ben Hirschfield). This latest offering marks their first release since their critically acclaimed album Proper Continue Reading
News: 2023 Crafted Beer Festival Has Expanded Its Lineup
We are fixing for a fizzer over here. Your favourite beachside beer festival Crafted Beer Festival haveexpanded with a load of new, ripper breweries, activities, and of course a full suite of sounds for lucky punters.
News: Motley Crue And BMG Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Band’s Genre Defining Album ‘Shout At The Devil’ With ‘Year Of The Devil”
BMG announces YEAR OF THE DEVIL, a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Mötley Crüe’s landmark 2nd album, SHOUT THE DEVIL. The centrepiece of YEAR OF THE DEVIL is the Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set which features the newly remastered album on LP, CD and Cassette. Also included are reproductions of the original 7” singles of “Too Young To Fall In Love” and “Looks That Kill” alongside a Pentagram Séance Board, Devil Board w/Metal Planchette, Metal 7” Adapter, album art lithographs, tarot cards, devil candle holder and more. In addition, 7 rare demo tracks have been resurrected and are included as SHOUT AT THE DEMOS & RARITIES.
News: Delta Goodrem Releases New Single “Back To Your Heart”
“I was inspired to write this new music from my experience of touring around the world last year. I knew I wanted the new record to be filled with songs that the crowd can sing back to me, and dance away the night to.
Album Review: Mammoth WVH II
ARTIST: MAMMOTH WVHALBUM: IIRELEASE DATE: AUGUST 4TH 2023LABEL: BMGREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Album number 2 for some artists ends up being referred to as the sophomore jinx, where it doesn’t match the success of the first album. Wolfgang Van Halen made sure that the jinx was not only broken but shattered Continue Reading
Tours: VV (Ville Vallo) Announces 2024 Tour
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 Continue Reading
Live Review: Beartooth + Pierce The Veil – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: BEARTOOTHOPENERS: PIERCE THE VEIL + DAYSEEKERDATE: 29TH JULY 2023VENUE: RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANEPHOTOGRAPHER: DAYNA GILMOREREVIEWER: DAYNA GILMORE Dayseeker The sun was setting over the scenic Riverstage in Brisbane, Australia, as the eager crowd gathered to witness the highly acclaimed band Dayseeker grace the stage. The evening promised to be an emotional Continue Reading
News: Everlyne Release Demanding New Song “The Inbetween”
Melbourne alternative rock band Everlyne have catapulted in a formidable new direction with their latest single, The Inbetween, featuring a fiery guest-spot from Brisbane-based hip hop artist, Rivilin. Everlyne’s mammoth new track fuses a dark, dramatic sound with refined electronic production and features. In collaboration with producer Chris Lalic (Windwaker, The Last Martyr), the quartet have delivered their most Continue Reading
News: Yours & Owls Festival 2023 Announce Metropolis Locale Program!
It’s no secret anymore that Wollongong has evolved into a hotbed of artistic talent! Since its inception in 2017, Metropolis Locale has been shining a spotlight on local creatives working in and around the Wollongong area.
News: Mammoth WVH Release New Single “I’m Alright”. Album Out Tomorrow, August 4th
With two days to go until his second album Mammoth II is available worldwide via BMG, Mammoth WVH – the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen – is releasing a music video for another song from the album. The next single “I’m Alright” is another rocker featuring a driving drumbeat, a hypnotic piano riff and a blistering guitar solo that features his uncle – Patrick Bertinelli – on wah pedal operation. The lines “Sorry – I’m so sorry – It’s kind of you to say – F@#k off and back away and let me breathe” are sentiments that are relatable to anyone and given extra bite with Wolfgang’s pointed delivery.
News: Chet Faker Announces East Coast Headline Run
The genre-bending, billion-streaming, ARIA Award-winning artist will headline shows at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Tuesday 10 October, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Thursday 12 October, and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 14 October.
News: Gretta Ray Shares New Single ‘Don’t Date The Teenager
Gretta Ray today releases her latest single ‘Don’t Date The Teenager’, lifted from her forthcoming album Positive Spin, a pure pop project that comes to you bathed in golden light, a hazy sunset of love and heartbreak, growth and understanding… a project full of beautiful moments of classic and emotive pop set for release on August 18 and available for pre-order now.
News: 51st Avenue Release New Track “Mind Your Own”
Taking aim at those who doubted her return to songwriting & performing post-pregnancy, 51st Avenue’s Alynnis Zizza is empowered, fierce & forthright in their new single ‘Mind Your Own’.
Tours: “Begins Here” The Butterfly Effect Announce 2024 Tour To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Legendary and much beloved Australian rockers The Butterfly Effect celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their landmark debut album, Begins Here, today!
News: The Hives Release Two New Singles. Album Out August 11th
The Hives have released two singles, “Trapdoor Solution” and “The Bomb” that come off their highly anticipated album and their first in over a decade, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons that arrives via word-leading music distributor FUGA on August 11. Coming in at just over a minute long, “Trapdoor Solution” is a frenetic, hair-raising guitar-thrashing track while “The Bomb” is a stomping, caustic head-banger reminiscent of their early 00s work. The double release follows “sharp, biting” (FLOOD) “Rigor Mortis Radio,” “slithering” (Consequence) single “Countdown To Shutdown” and “good old-fashioned rock stomper” (Vulture) “Bogus Operandi,” which earned wide critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, The Needle Drop, SPIN, Loudwire, Stereogum and more.
News: Void Of Vision. Witness A New Beginning. The Angel Of Darkness Has Arrived
The human body known as Jack Bergin has been chosen for ascension.
I will be communicating on his behalf.
You won’t believe what happens next.
In observance,
your Angel of Darkness.
News: Vukovi Announce Signing To SharpTone Records & Share Brand New Single ‘Creep Heat’
VUKOVI have announced they have signed to SharpTone Records. To celebrate the announcement the band have released a brand new single CREEP HEAT. The single had its first play on BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock with Alyx Holcombe, and is the band’s first new music since the release of their album NULA in October last year.
News: Dulcie Continue To Blaze Through The Year With New Single ‘Off By Heart’
For the release of ‘Off By Heart’, Dulcie teamed up with Stephanie Senior and Alex Power to produce striking visuals for their new track. Capturing the mood of the single, the visuals were filmed at the WAAPA Media Studio.
Tours: Pendulum Announce Australian Tour
MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of the biggest electronic bands of all time, Pendulum, will return to Australia and New Zealand for five huge arena headline shows this October!
Q + A With The Elsewheres
Melbourne technicolour folk-rock collective The Elsewheres are on the verge of greatness, with feelings of catharsis, pride, and joy accompanying the release of their newest single Take My Hand. The second taste of their debut EP, Run Away With Me (set for release on August 3), Take My Hand is the raw, twangy sound of the Victorian octet reckoning with elements of anxiety, depression, and defeat, and the importance of the titular helping hand that can set one upon the right path. We caught up for a quick Q+A
H2ZHW: Voyager’s Ash Doodkorte
As much as you can rely on the Earth’s elliptical orbit, you can depend on Voyager to consistently evolve. The band’s interplanetary balance of virtuosic pyrotechnics and skyscraping radio-ready hooks morphs at the speed of sound from one era to the next. In bursts of bright light, luminous keys, neon Continue Reading
News: KK’s Priest Reveals Electrifying New Track “Reap The Whirlwind”
KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – recently announced the upcoming release of their savage sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. On the heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner – which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more – KK’S PRIEST return to sin again!
Tours: Paul McCartney Brings His “Got Back” Tour To Australia
Got Back starts with an intimate arena show in Adelaide, the city where The Beatles made history in 1964 on their first visit to Australia. An estimated 350,000 people lined the streets between the airport and Town Hall to catch a glimpse of the band. Paul will then travel to Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast performing in stadiums – with the shows in Newcastle and the Gold Coast being his first concerts there.
News: Jet City Sports Club Release New Single “Drug Store (Waste My Time)”
Quickly winning hearts of new fans in 2022 with releases such as ‘Green Thumb’ and ‘Feeling It All’, the four-piece have returned for 2023 to level things up and broaden their scope, with the release of the shimmering new track, ‘Drug Store (Waste My Time)’.
News: Dream On Dreamer Are Back With New Single “Surrender”
DREAM ON DREAMER MAKE A TRIUMPHANT RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “SURRENDER” TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MONTH TO CELEBRATE THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ACCLAIMED SOPHOMORE ALBUM LOVELESS Internationally acclaimed heavy rock / metal band Dream on Dreamer are set to shake the music industry with their highly anticipated comeback single, “Surrender”, Continue Reading
Tours: The Line Up For Snow Machine’s 2024 Japan Adventure Is Here!
The line up for Snow Machine’s 2024 Japan adventure is here! APRÈS. ALL. DAY. 85% of packages already sold out! After four long years, Snow Machine is finally returning to where it all began – the breathtakingly beautiful Hakuba, Japan. Known as Asia’s alpine playground, Hakuba is renowned for its Continue Reading
Tours: Blind Guardian To Return To Australia In February 2024
BLIND GUARDIANGerman Power Metal LegendsReturn To Australia In February 2024!Playing Adelaide & Brisbane for the first time! Overdrive Touring are proud to present the tour Australian Power Metal fans have been waiting for! In February 2024, Blind Guardian return to Australian shores for the first time in nine years, and they bring Continue Reading
Tours: Suicidal Tendencies Announce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour For November
SUICIDAL TENDENCIESAnnounce 40th Anniversary Australian Tour For November “Still Cyco Punk After All These Years”Playing The “Suicidal Tendencies” Debut Album In Full 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 Continue Reading
Live Review: Eagles Of Death Metal – Brisbane 2023
When you are surrounded by players of such an amazing caliber , it allows the person fronting the band to not have to worry, and that’s exactly what Jesse did and encouraged the Brisbane crowd to do. Not worry, have a good time, and join the party.
H2ZHW: Jon O’Connor Of Nirvana Tribute
Silverback Touring is thrilled to announce the return of Nirvana Tribute (from the UK) for the highly-anticipated performance of Nirvana’s iconic album, “In Utero”, in full, as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations. The bands “Kurt” Jon O’Connor checked in with us to chat about the upcoming shows
H2ZHW: You Am I’s Davey Lane Talks The Who’s Tommy
ARIA Award-winning, acclaimed Australian rock band You Am I, will pay homage to one of their greatest influences, The Who, as they play their legendary album Tommy, as well as a set of Who classics, live across the country this July and August. The band’s Davey Lane, dropped by to chat about the tour, the album and the impact The Who have had on musicians all around the world
Q + A With Georgia Flood
Floating with ethereal sensuality and lush electronic pop, the brand new single Blue Honey out today from Australian singer-songwriter and actress Georgia Flood silkily captures the gamut of anxiety with glassy and polished affability. Following on from Georgia Flood’s country-dipped debut single Cowboy earlier this year, Blue Honey seamlessly embodies Continue Reading
News: Georgia Flood Shares New Single “Blue Honey”
Floating with ethereal sensuality and lush electronic pop, the brand new single Blue Honey out today from Australian singer-songwriter and actress Georgia Flood silkily captures the gamut of anxiety with glassy and polished affability. Following on from Georgia Flood’s country-dipped debut single Cowboy earlier this year, Blue Honey seamlessly embodies Continue Reading
News: Duff McKagan Shares ‘I Saw God On 10th St.’ From Third Solo Album ‘Lighthouse’ Out Friday 20 October
DUFF MCKAGAN SHARES I SAW GOD ON 10TH ST. ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMER UNVEILS LATEST SINGLEFROM EAGERLY AWAITED THIRD SOLO ALBUM I SAW GOD ON 10TH ST. OUT NOW LISTEN | WATCH NEW LP FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDINGSLASH, JERRY CANTRELL, AND IGGY POP RADIO SHOW, THREE CHORDS & THE TRUTH, HOSTED BY DUFF AND SUSAN HOLMES MCKAGAN AIRING WEEKLY ON Continue Reading
News: The Cherubs Release Debut Single “Nausea”
Driven sonically by a myriad influences that have made their sound fit in the ballpark of artists like Parcels, LCD Soundsystem and New Order, Sydney indie duo The Cherubs make their debut with vibrancy, revealing the first official cab off the rank – ‘Nausea’. As the first hint of the Continue Reading
Tours: Jonas Brothers Announce Australian Dates For “5 Albums 1 Night” Tour
JONAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCE 50 NEW DATES ACROSS 20 COUNTRIES IN EUROPE, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, PLUS ADDITIONAL NORTH AMERICA SHOWS The JONAS BROTHERS go global with their ‘FIVE ALBUMS. ONE NIGHT.’ tour, adding a whopping 27 shows across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The newly announced leg sees the band performing for the FIRST TIME EVER Continue Reading
News: The Omnific Announce Phat Mackerel Single + Australian Tour
After an incredible run of shows in Europe, UK, along with supporting instrumental superstars Polyphia on their sold out Australian tour, the world’s most prominent bass driven instrumental rock act The Omnific return to headline the East Coast in support of their new single ‘Phat Mackerel’ – out on August 17 via Continue Reading
Album Review: Sevendust – Truth Killer
ARTIST: SEVENDUSTALBUM: TRUTH KILLERRELEASE DATE: 28/07/2023LABEL: NAPALM RECORDSREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Sevendust are a working class band that aren’t about the accolades even though they have sure deserved each one they have earnt. Their 14th album and first for Napalm, “Truth Killer” is a show of strengthand a firm statement from Continue Reading
News: Just Friends Share New Single ‘Better 2 Be Around’
JUST FRIENDS RELEASE FEEL GOOD SUMMER SING-ALONGBETTER 2 BE AROUND NEW ALBUM GUSHERDUE OUT SEPTEMBER 1 Rising California funk rock band JUST FRIENDS has just dropped the feel good track of the summer, Better 2 Be Around. Featured on the group’s highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Gusher, that’s out September 1st from Pure Noise Records, Better 2 Be Around is a Continue Reading
News: Hawthorne Heights Announce New EP ‘Lost Lights’ & Share New Video ‘The Storm’
HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS ANNOUNCE NEW EPLOST LIGHTSOUT SEPTEMBER 8 RELEASE NEW SINGLE + VIDEOTHE STORM Hawthorne Heights have announced their brand new EP Lost Lights. The EP is out on the 8th September 2023 via Pure Noise Records. To celebrate the announcement the band have released a brand new single and video The Storm. Watch the video here Continue Reading
Q + A With Remy Ondrey
Sparkling, explosive and triumphant, indie-pop artist Remy Ondrey has announced their new single Blind In Love, a cheeky ode to all the punishers; every toxic friend that just cannot get their shit together — out today. Blind In Love is accompanied by an energetic, colourful video that sees Remy moonlighting Continue Reading
News: Dying Wish Announce New Album “Symptoms Of Survival” + Share New Video “Watch My Promise Die”
DYING WISH ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUMSYMPTOMS OF SURVIVAL BAND SHARES NEW VIDEOWATCH MY PROMISE DIE Portland’s own DYING WISH have announced their new album Symptoms of Survival. It arrives on November 3 via SharpTone Records. To accompany this exciting news, the quartet has shared the video for Watch My Promise Die. Watch the video here: “Watch My Continue Reading
News: Phil Campbell + The Bastard Sons Release Video For Hammer And Dance
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have released a video for their new single ‘Hammer and Dance’. The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, Kings Of The Asylum, which will be released on 1st September via Nuclear Blast Records. Phil Campbell comments “Put on your dancing shoes and Continue Reading
Festivals: This That Drop Huge First Line Up Announcement
THIS THAT is officially back, serving up a stacked lineup of 28 jaw-dropping acts – and it’s only the first artist announcement. Following past huge sell-out events, THIS THAT once again transforms two idyllic coastal locations into immersive multi-sensory experiences filled with world-class music and art. First up is Sandstone Point Hotel, QLD on Saturday 4 November beforekick-ons Continue Reading
Tours: Porter Robinson Brings The “Nurture Live” Tour To Australia This November
ANNOUNCES NURTURE LIVE AUSTRALIA TOUR FOR NOVEMBER + PLAYING THIS THAT FESTIVAL Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and producer Porter Robinson has announced details of his first Australian tour in over 6 years. The tour celebrates his critically acclaimed album Nurture, and will take place in November, with stops in Sydney and Melbourne. The Nurture Live show features Porter Continue Reading
Tours: Osaka Punch Announce The “Mixed Ape Album Tour” – New Album, Mixed Ape, On Sept 4th
Fresh from the release of their brand new single, Simulate, and the announcement of new album Mixed Ape coming on September 4, Brisbane’s most beloved Prog act Osaka Punch have announced a massive tour to see out 2024. Touring nationally though October and November, Osaka Punch will bring their distinctive fusion of catchy Continue Reading
Live Review: The Waifs Live Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: THE WAIFSSUPPORT: MICK THOMASDATE: JULY 21ST 2023VENUE: THE TIVOLI, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY My goodness do I love Australian Music, and these vibrant and magical souls are part of the reason why! Vikki Thorn, watching you live on the Harmonica is something very special! I watch the Continue Reading
Live Review: Slowdive Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: SLOWDIVE SUPPORT: Lucy Francesca Dron VENUE: The Princess TheatreDATE: 19TH JULY 2023PHOTOGRAPHER: DAYNA GILMOREREVIEWER: DAYNA GILMORE Lucy Francesca Dron Lucy Francesca Dron was a delightful opening choice for Slowdive’s Brisbane show. I first discovered Lucy singing at Rics Bar on a random night by chance, in 2019 or around Continue Reading
News: Beartooth Announce New Album. Australian Tour Starts Tomorrow
Gold-selling, billion-streaming rock band Beartooth — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, bass; and Connor Denis, drums — have announced their fifth album The Surface, arriving October 13 via Red Bull Records. Pre-order it here. Like its predecessors, The Surface is an intensely personal and powerful journey for Shomo, who has never Continue Reading
Tours: Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls – Australian Tour 2024
WEDNESDAY 13 PERFORMS MURDERDOLLS!Australian Tour Announced For February 2024 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’, Continue Reading
News: Brisbane Ass Kickers PistonFist Drop Debut Album “Redline” And Announce Tour
PISTONFISTBrisbane Bruisers Drop Highly Anticipated Debut Album, RedlineAnnounce Huge ANZ Album Launch Tour Brisbane’s hardest rockers, PistonFist have unleashed their debut full length album, Redline. After teasing us for years with balls out singles including On The Run, Resent The Day and Rise Up, PistonFist are revved up to drop their high octane rock anthems on Continue Reading
News: Michael Bolton Releases First All Originals Album In 14 Years. “Spark Of Light” Out Now
Michael Bolton was not wanting for creative sparks making his first ever album of all original songs. The Grammy Award winner and Emmy Award nominee was immersed in a number of conceptual music projects as well as an entirely new facet of his career as a comedic actor. His place Continue Reading
Tours: The Human League Return To Australia In March 2024
‘DARE!’ March 2024National Australian Tour Announced The Human League celebrate their iconic synth-pop masterpiece DARE!, by performing the album in full, alongside other anthems and classics from across their extensive back catalogue. Tickets on early bird pre-sale from Friday 21 July (9am local time) and general on sale from Tuesday, 25 July Continue Reading
Tours: Steve Vai Announces 2023 Australian Tour
JUST ANNOUNCED Steve Vai is returning to Australia. Don’t miss one of the undisputed, master guitarists of our generation. My Live Nation Presale: Wed 19 Jul, 1pm General On Sale: Thu 20 Jul, 2pmRegister for presale access → lvntn.com/SteveVaiTour23 Last year, Vai released a new studio album titled ‘Inviolate’, while in early 2023 Continue Reading
News: Brisbane Prog Masters To Release New Album, Mixed Ape, On Sept 4. Drop First Single Simulate
OSAKA PUNCHTo Release New Album, Mixed Ape, On Sept 4Drop First Single Simulate Legends of wild, hairy humanoid creatures exist in cultures around the world. Dubious evidence surfaces now and again; blurry photographs, hair samples, footprints, followed closely by sceptics heard hollering “hoax” and “man in a suit”. Until today… Osaka Punch and the Continue Reading
News: Baroness share second preview of ‘Stone’ album with the release of ‘Beneath The Rose’
BARONESS SHARE SECOND PREVIEW OF STONE (SEPT. 15, ABRAXAN HYMNS) WITH THE RELEASE OF “BENEATH THE ROSE” PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM HERE Baroness, who recently announced the Sept. 15 release of STONE, have debuted a second track from the eagerly-awaited collection, sharing “Beneath The Rose” and its accompanying video (watch here). “It feels great to be Continue Reading
News: Tex Perkins To Celebrate The Songs Of Johnny Cash In New Show
TEX PERKINS IS BACK WITH THE SONGS OF JOHNNY CASH IN A BRAND-NEW SHOW Tex Perkins will return to the stage with a brand-new show playing the songs of Johnny Cash. There are few artists who can translate the work of Johnny Cash and bring it to the modern day like Tex Continue Reading
News: Royal Blood Share New Single “Pull Me Through”. New Album ‘Back To The Water’ Out September 1st
ROYAL BLOOD SHARE NEW SINGLE’PULL ME THROUGH’NEW ALBUM BACK TO THE WATER BELOWNOW DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 1 Royal Blood have unveiled their new single ‘Pull Me Through’ which received its first play as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on Radio 1. The new single previews Royal Blood’s eagerly anticipated fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’ which follows a week earlier than Continue Reading
News: Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars Into Sydney On 22nd September 2023!
Waitlist now open at jurassicworldexhibition.com.au Tickets on sale at 10am, Thursday 27 July, 2023 The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Sydney this Spring. Following its recent record-breaking engagements in cities around the world, this enormous and immersive experience celebrates 30 years of the franchise that began with the ground-breaking Jurassic Park film Continue Reading
News: Joy In Motion Share New Single “Wasting Away”
RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS WITH ROCK BELTER“WASTING AWAY” Brisbane alt-rockers Joy In Motion welcome a new member to the fold and return to their rock roots with vengeful new single, Wasting Away. Featuring stadium-worthy drums, blistering guitars and synthy soundscapes, Wasting Away sees the band explore a DIY approach to their craft as vocalist Jake Solway steps into Continue Reading
News: Movements Share New Single & Video ‘Heaven Sent’. New Album ‘RUCKUS!’ Due Out August 18
MOVEMENTS SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO HEAVEN SENT NEW ALBUM RUCKUS! DUE OUT AUGUST 18 Southern California band Movements — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — recently announced their new album, RUCKUS! produced by Will Yip, out August 18 via Fearless Records. Heaven Sent is a dreamy track. The song finds the band stepping out and experimenting Continue Reading
News: Two Stone Pony Release New Single “Stormy Weather”
Hot on the heels of their debut release, ‘A Life Well Lived’ – which raced to #24 on the Country Radio Charts, Central Coast outfit, Two Tone Pony, are back with a new single ‘Stormy Weather’, which flexes the band’s energising brand of Country Rock. ‘Stormy Weather’ rolls in with Continue Reading
News: Kaylens Rain Return With New Single + Video “One Song Brings You Back”
After two remarkable studio albums, Golden Guitar nominations, multiple chart-topping singles and sought-after festival slots; Kaylens Rain went on hiatus to spend time with their growing families. Now, after almost 7 years of silence, the trio are back with their infectious new single, ‘One Song Brings You Back’. ‘One Song Continue Reading
News: Powderfinger Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Vulture Street With Cinema Event, Live Q+A As Well As Fan Meet + Greet
July 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Powderfinger’s iconic 5th album Vulture Street. To celebrate the occasion, and for one night only, fans can join the band live in-person at Palace Barracks Cinema (Brisbane, QLD) on Thursday August 24th at 6:30pm. Last week, the band also announced that the ARIA award-winning album is arriving Continue Reading
News: SiM Announce New Album ‘PLAYDEAD’ Out September 27 & Unleash New Single ‘RED’, Theme Song For New Season Of Netflix’s ‘Kengan Ashura’.
SIM ANNOUNCE NEW FORTHCOMING ALBUM PLAYDEAD OUT SEPTEMBER 27 UNLEASH NEW SINGLE RED STREAM THE TRACK HERE | WATCH THE TRAILER HERE THEME SONG FOR NEW SEASON OF NETFLIX ANIME SERIES KENGAN ASHURA SiM fans, rejoice! The genre-blending Japanese metal, punk, and reggae powerhouse have today announced their forthcoming new album PLAYDEAD, out on September 27 Continue Reading
News: Hayley Jensen Releases New Single ‘Rock Bottom’ + Announces ‘The Acoustic Experience’ Show Dates
HAYLEY JENSEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘ROCK BOTTOM’ + ANNOUNCES ‘THE ACOUSTIC EXPERIENCE’ SHOW DATES Hayley Jensen, a 2 x CMAA Golden Guitar ‘Female Artist of the Year’ finalist, has today released her brand-new country-pop banger, ‘Rock Bottom’ via MGM. LISTEN HERE ‘Rock Bottom’ explores the journey from heartbreak to resilience with a killer up-beat Continue Reading
News: Emily Victoria Shares New Single “Memorise”
An undulating ode to the shifting of time, memory and the world around us, Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emily Victoria returns today with a sublime new dream pop-laced single Memorise, also accompanied by an exquisitely filmed and edited photobook-inspired music video. Expansive, dreamy and magnetically heartfelt, Memorise finds Emily drawing Continue Reading
News: Behind The Curtain Of Jeff Martin’s Seven Deadly Sins – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 where we take you behind the curtain of Jeff Martin’s new release The Seven Deadly Sins. If you know of Jeff through his solo work or through The Tea Party, the one thing you will already know is that he never does anything by halves. His Continue Reading
News: Staind To Release “Confessions Of The Fallen” On September 15th. First Album In 12 Years. Second Single “Cycle Of Hurting” Out Now.
Multi-platinum rock band, Staind has dropped a new single, “Cycle of Hurting” from their forthcoming album, Confessions of the Fallen. Listen to Cycle Of Hurting now!https://staind.lnk.to/COTF Watch animated video for “Cycle of Hurting” Staind’s highly anticipated new album, Confessions of the Fallen – the band’s first new studio album since 2011 – will Continue Reading
Tours: Tesseract Announce Australian Tour May 2024. New Album, War Of Being, Out Sept 15 via Kscope
TESSERACTAnnounce Australian Tour May 2024New Album, War Of Being, Out Sept 15 via KscopeFirst Single Released With Epic, Cinematic Video UK, progressive metal masters TesseracT will make their triumphant return to Australia in May 2024! Their devoted fans have endured a seemingly endless six-year wait for this momentous occasion! Prepare for an Continue Reading
Tours: Greg Puciato Announces Australian Tour For 2024 With Guests King Yosef And Trace Amount
GREG PUCIATO AUSTRALIAN 2O24 TOUR WITH GUESTS KING YOSEF AND TRACE AMOUNT Greg Puciato has never been able to sit still. After rising to global prominence as vocalist of the revered and pioneering extreme music act The Dillinger Escape Plan, Greg Puciato began to spread his wings towards the end of their illustrious Continue Reading
News: Bearings Release New Single ‘Live Forever Never Die’. ‘The Best Part About Being Human’, Out August 18
BEARINGSRELEASE NEW SINGLELIVE FOREVER NEVER DIE NEW ALBUMTHE BEST PART ABOUT BEING HUMANDUE OUT AUGUST 18 Ontario, Canada – Bearings have released Live Forever Never Die, the newest single from their upcoming album The Best Part About Being Human. On the new track, the band explains, “Live Forever Never Die is a song that us Continue Reading
News: Regurgitator and The Delta Riggs Added As Supports For Final Kiss Australian Show
Rock legends KISS have just announced that Aussie favourites Regurgitator and The Delta Riggs will be joining them for their FINAL-EVER show in Australia!
Get ready for a high-octane night from start to finish when these Aussie legends join KISS as they say their final farewell to their Aussie fans in one EPIC and MONUMENTAL final show at Sydney’s @Accor Stadium , Saturday October 7, 2023.
Tickets start at $40! Grab yours now via bit.ly/KISS_23
News: The Hives Release 3rd ‘Rigor Mortis Radio’ Single From Upcoming Album “The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons” Out August 11th
After tearing up stadiums across the UK with Arctic Monkeys, as well as a monumental Other Stage performance at Glastonbury Festival last month, The Hives release their brand new single ‘Rigor Mortis Radio’ – the third off their highly anticipated album The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, which arrives August 11th via FUGA.
News: Clowns Announce New Single “Bisexual Awakening”. New Album ‘Endless’ Out October 20th 2023
CLOWNS, the esteemed Australian punk band, proudly announces the release of their fifth studio album, ‘ENDLESS’. The record due out October 20, 2023, and available for pre-order Here, unveils an exciting new chapter in the band’s storied career and is their first full length offering since 2019’s ARIA nominated ‘NATURE/NURTURE’.
News: Canadian Rock Overlords Danko Jones Release New Lyric Video For Latest Single “Good Time”
Canadian rock overlords release new lyric video for latest album single “Good Time”!New album, “Electric Sounds”, due out on September 15, via AFM Records! Following their previously-released album single, the hell-for-leather rager “Good Time”, today, Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES has shared a new lyric video! September 15, 2023 will see the undisputed kings of balls-out Continue Reading
News CMFT Clearly Cannot Be Stopped. Corey Taylor Releases The Scorching “Post Traumatic Blues”. New Solo Studio Album, CMF2, out Sept 15
COREY TAYLOR Releases Blistering New Song “Post Traumatic Blues”New Solo Studio Album, CMF2, out Sept 15 via Decibel Cooper / BMG GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)releases a brand new song from his forthcoming solo studio album, CMF2. “‘Post Traumatic Blues’ is my attempt to Continue Reading
News: Behind The Curtain Of Jeff Martin’s Seven Deadly Sins – Part 1
Enigmatic still seems to fall short when describing Jeff Martin. The frontman from Canadian icons The Tea Party released his new solo record, “The Seven Deadly Sins” on The Seventh Of The Seventh 2023. It’s a journey into the theological blueprint of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Tours: Chris Chaney, Josh Pyke, Tim Rogers And Phil Jamieson Present “The White Album Concert”
FOUR OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST MALE VOCALISTS COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME THE WHITE ALBUM WITH CHRIS CHENEY, PHIL JAMIESON, JOSH PYKE & TIM ROGERS It’s one of the most successful Beatles events ever staged in Australia. Following sold out tours in 2009, 2014 and 2018 Chris Continue Reading
News: Sydney System Of A Down Fans. Do You Want To Be A Part Of History?
CREATE HISTORY. HELP US BREAK THE WORLD RECORD FOR ‘MOST PEOPLE HEADBANGING SIMULTANTEOUSLY’ This is your chance to be part of System Of A Down history, as we attempt to break the world record for ‘Most People Headbanging Simultaneously‘ at The Enmore Theatre in Sydney this Saturday, July 8. The event will be officially adjudicated by Guinness World Continue Reading
Tours: Heavy Devy Is Back. November 2023
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.
H2ZHW: Wolf Van Halen
In this episode we are hanging with Wolf Van Halen
Wolf checked in from Ressurection Fest in Spain, where Mammoth WVH were sharing the bill with Lacuna Coil, Alter Bridge, and Pantera just to name a few.
News: Palace Of The King Announce New Single “Children Of The Evolution
Australian rock and roll band Palace of the King is set to shake your foundations once again with the release of their electrifying new single, “Children of the Evolution.” Fueled by relentless energy and a power, the band delivers an adrenaline-pumping rock anthem that will captivate fans and leave them craving for more.
Tours: Ne Obliviscaris Announce September Tour with Special Guests, The Ocean & Rivers Of Nihil
Picture this: the air crackles with electric anticipation as Australia’s revered progressive wizards Ne Obliviscaris return home on the back of their new album ‘Exile’ for their first Aussie tour in over 4 years, and bring along with them Germany’s post-metal juggernauts The Ocean, and relentless US tech death masters, Rivers Of Nihil
News: Unbreakable, The New Album From Jess Hitchcock Is Out Now
Singer-songwriter Jess Hitchcock releases her new album Unbreakable today – encouraging others to persevere and overcome the challenges of their youth. Jess serenades us with an achingly beautiful reminder that we can find power in ourselves to become UNBREAKABLE.
News: Eilish Gilligan Announces New Single + Video “Involved You”
With over a million streams across her discography, Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Eilish Gilligan is back with her new single Involved You, a song written for relationship villains — out today. Involved You is Eilish’s first single in almost two years, and is the first taste of her upcoming debut album. Involved You is loud, erratic and Continue Reading
Tours: Post Malone Announces Australian Tour
GRAMMY® Award-nominated 8x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone announced his extension of the ‘If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying’ Tour into Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Live Review: Polyphia Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: POLYPHIASUPPORT: THE OMNIFICVENUE: THE TIVOLIDATE: 27TH JUNE 2023PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELLREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Texan prog gods Polyphia made their long awaited Australian Headlining debut, kicking it off at Brisbane’s Tivoli to a completely sold out crowd Kicking if off were The Omnific, a Melbourne based prog trio. They showed a Continue Reading
Live Review: VOIID Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: VOIIDOPENERS: SACRED HEARTS AND BLIND GIRLSDATE: JUNE 24TH 2023VENUE: THE ZOO, BRISBANEPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS Doors were barely opened and all the seated areas were already filling, which made for a great start to the night. Kicking things off were Sacred Hearts. Loved their vibe, while a bit Continue Reading
H2ZHW – Nathan Cavaleri
In this episode we are hanging with the amazing Nathan Cavaleri
We have been lucky to chat with Nathan a few times and its always a fun and informative hang, this time is no different
Nathan has just released his stellar new album Miracles, which is more of a journey than an album, with so many different soundscapes and colours throughout. We are grateful for his time and hope you enjoy the chat.
H2ZHW: Johannes Eckerstrom From Avatar
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 their way to Australia.
Tours: Ghost Upgrade All Venues On Australian Tour
One of the world’s most exhilarating and esteemed creative forces, Grammy-winning Swedish theatrical rock band GHOST are delighted to announce due to huge demand, they will be upgrading all venues on their upcoming first Australian headline tour. The Sydney show has been upgraded to Qudos Bank Arena on Tuesday, October 3, the Melbourne show will now be at John Cain Arena on Wednesday, October 4 and the Brisbane show will be held at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, October 7.
Festival Announcement: 2023 Yours & Owls Festival Line Up Is Here!
Yours and Owls are delighted to introduce your Gong Christmas memory makers for 2023 and are excited beyond belief to welcome international artists back for the first time since 2020! They join a collection of Australian music royalty and future music icons, drum machine roll, please ….
News: Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Announce New Album Kings Of The Asylum – Reveal Video For 1st Single ‘Schizophrenia’
Rock and roll royalty PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have announced details of their upcoming third album Kings Of The Asylum. The album will be released on 1st September through Nuclear Blast Records and will be the first studio release to feature singer Joel Peters. To coincide with the announcement, the band have released a video for Continue Reading
