Tours: Mother Mother Announce Australian Tour

Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia and finally making their debut in New Zealand this November for their largest tour here yet! Kicking off in Auckland on November 14, Mother Mother will take their tour to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney before Continue Reading

Tours: Health Announces Rat-Based Warfare Down Under Tour

Following their highly successful and long-awaited return to Australia in 2023 for Dark Mofo and a limited couple of sideshows, the enigmatic noise rock-cum-industrial metal trio that is HEALTH returned home to LA to prepare for the release of their seventh full-length album Rat Wars. Having begun the process of reinventing themselves as Continue Reading

Live Review: Taylor Acorn – Brisbane

ARTISTS: FRIENDS OF FRIENDS / CHEZ / TAYLOR ACCORNDATE: 9TH MARCH 2024VENUE: THE ZOO, BRISBANEPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMAS – CAPTURED HIGHNOTESREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS Taylor Acorn’s debut in Australia with her ‘Good Enough Aus & US Tour’ brought together amixed bag of music lovers on Saturday night at Brisbane’s local venue ‘The Continue Reading

Live Review: Red Hot Summer Tour – Series 3 Toowoomba And Sandstone Point 2024

FESTIVAL: RED HOT SUMMER TOUR – SERIES 3ARTISTS: SUZI QUATRO / CHEAP TRICK / JON STEVENS / THE ANGELS / BABY ANIMALS / SCREAMING JETS / CHOCOLATE STARFISHVENUES: QUEENS PARK, TOOWOOMBA / SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL, BRIBIE ISLANDREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY There is a reason Red Hot Summer Tour Continue Reading

Tours: Kim Wilde Announces 2024 Greatest Hits Australian Tour

A David Roy Williams and Metropolis Touring Presentation KIM WILDE 2024 Greatest Hits Australian Tour Since the 1980’s UK pop icon KIM WILDE has thrilled fans across the globe with her infectious hits and engaging live performances. WILDE makes her long awaited return to Australian shores with her first tour in eight years and will Continue Reading

Tours: KINGS OF THRASH return to “WAKE UP.. AUSTRALIA!” Featuring David Ellefson, Jeff Young and special guest Chris Poland

KINGS OF THRASH! Back down under due to high demand! And with some extra special embellishments. For his first time in Australia, the original MEGADETH guitarist, Chris Poland, will be joining the groupto perform the MEGADETH album Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? in its entirety plus a Best Of set for their upcoming Australian shows. An extra bonus to this run of shows… a very exclusive, Q&A evening with Continue Reading

News: Slash To Sixth Solo Album ‘Orgy Of The Damned’ Set For Global Release on May 17. Watch The Video For First Single ‘Killing Floor’.

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned, will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records, in partnership with Sony Music Australia and is available to pre-order now. Pre-order Slash’s ‘Orgy On The Damned’ from JB Hifi (available on Vinyl or CD –  May 17) and enter the competition, Continue Reading

Podcast: Episode 174: Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Mick Mars

Episode 174 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Mick Mars Welcome to episode 174, and what an episode it is. Today we welcome, Mick Mars, whos debut solo album “The Other Side Of Mars” has been released to huge critical acclaim. This album is decades in the making, but is Continue Reading

Podcast: Episode 173 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Jay Weinberg From Infectious Grooves

Episode 173 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Jay Weinberg from Infectious Grooves. Jay checked in ahead of the bands Bluesfest appearance and side shows to chat about all things Infectious. He also brought us up to date on his recovery from surgery, new music from Infectious, his artwork and Continue Reading

Q + A With Sainthill

First up, can you please give us a quick intro? I’m Sainthill (aka Tom Larkey) a Melbourne-based, Hobart-born musician raised on a steady diet of Bruce Springsteen courtesy of my mum. I make a kind of dreampop/indie rock/folk hybrid with a sprinkling of shoegaze. I’ve been described by music critic Continue Reading

Podcast: Episode 172 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Photographer Jonathan Rach

Episode 172 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Photographer Jonathan Rach In todays episode we are hanging with International photographer Jonathan Rach, who is bringing his NINE INCH NAILS Exhibition to Australia. Behind The Gallery has today announced that the iconic photos taken by Jonathan Rach on Nine Inch Nails Continue Reading

Tours: Pearl Jam Announces Additional Dates To Australian Tour

Following an overwhelming response to last week’s announcement of the Dark Matter World Tour 2024, Pearl Jam has today announced a further stadium date for Melbourne, and now revealing a second stadium date for Sydney. The group’s long-awaited ten-year return will now include a second night at Giants Stadium, Sydney on Saturday November 23. If Continue Reading

Tours: Missy Higgins Announces Encore Shows For “The Second Act Tour 2024”

Following unprecedented demand, selling out 32 nights of her “anniversary tour with a difference”, today the beloved Missy Higgins announces three additional encore shows to her highly anticipated The Second Act Tour. Additionally, there will be news shows announced for both Adelaide and Darwin in the coming months. New shows at Melbourne’s The Palais Theatre on Saturday 22 June, Brisbane Convention Continue Reading

Tours: The Tea Party’s 2024 Australian Tour Is On Sale Now

Live Nation are excited to announce Iconic Canadian rockers The Tea Party are heading back to Australia this June for the first time since 2019, bringing their [TRIPtych] 25 tour to our shores.  Tickets for all shows are on sale now.  My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive presale beginning at 11am, Continue Reading

Podcast: Episode 171 Hear 2 Zen Reviews Mick Mars The Other Side Of Mars

Welcome to Episode 171. In this episode Rod and I review the new album from legendary guitar player Mick Mars, appropriately titled “The Other Side Of Mars” The legendary guitarist, whose riffs, solos and overall devastatingly heavy sound powered the L.A. icons through four decades of world-conquering, multi-platinum sonic mayhem Continue Reading

Live Review: Taylor Swift – Brisbane 2018

Artist: Taylor Swift with support from Charlie XCX and BroodsDate: 6th November 2018Venue: The Gabba, BrisbaneReviewer: Hayley TreadwellPhotos: Courtesy of TAS Rights Management Premium PR As you walked into The Gabba for the 50th show of the ‘Reputation’ tour, you were met with screens that reached the sky and a sea of eager and excited fans. The night opened Continue Reading

Live Review: P!nk – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 2024

ARTIST: P!NKDATE: FEBRUARY 16TH 2024VENUE: SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY When P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 was announced, Brisbane fans snapped up tickets quick as sticks and started planning their pink themed outfits! The day of the first Brisbane show we were hit by an unexpected downpour, it Continue Reading

News: Pearl Jam Announce New Album And Australian Tour For November 2024

PEARL JAM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, DARK MATTER, OUT APRIL 19, 2024 PLUS WORLD TOUR  AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES CONFIRMED FOR NOVEMBER 2024 Dark Matter Pre-order/Pre-save HERE Ten Club Ticket Presale Request Open Now; Registration for General Onsale Starts Today HERE Pearl Jam will release their twelfth studio album, Dark Matter, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records Continue Reading

Podcast: Hear 2 Zen Reviews: Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts

Episode 170 – Hear 2 Zen Reviews: Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts In this episode I am joined by Rod and Curt to chat about the upcoming release from Ace Frehley. We go through each track offering up our opinions and insights. We also delve into what we would like to Continue Reading

Podcast: Episode 169 – Hear 2 Zen Hangs With Mark Slaughter

Welcome to Episode 169. In this episode we are hanging with Mark Slaughter from Slaughter. Slaughter formed in 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada from the ashes of The Vinnie Vincent Invasion. The original line up consisted of Mark, Dana Strum, Tim Kelly and Blas Elias. Following the tragic death of Continue Reading

Tours: Chelsea Cutler Announces 2024 Australian Tour

Secret Sounds Presents…CHELSEA CUTLERTHE BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE TOUR MAY 2024|SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | BRISBANE | PERTHPresale available from 12pm local time Wednesday 7 FebTickets on sale to the general public from 12pm local time Thursday 8 Feb In support of her latest album Stellaria, Platinum-certified American singer, songwriter, producer Chelsea Cutler is heading down under for Continue Reading

Tours: Pandemonium Festival – Venue Change For Sydney On April 25 Confirmed

APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS PANDEMONIUMAlice Cooper, Blondie, Placebo and Deep PurpleLead An All Star Festival Line-Up Coming To Australia This April! VENUE CHANGE FOR SYDNEY ON APRIL 25 CONFIRMED The Sydney leg of the 2024 Pandemonium festival on Anzac Day April 25 will now take place at Cathy Freeman Park in the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct.  Promoter Apex Entertainment Continue Reading

Live Review: Wednesday 13 Plays The Murderdolls – Brisbane 2024

ARTIST: WEDNESDAY 13DATE: FEBRUARY 2ND 2024VENUE: THE TRIFFIDREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY I discovered Murderdolls by chance. My old workplace sold many things, CDs being one of them. Each Friday, a portion of my wage went on music and putting my staff discount to full effect. I would get Continue Reading

Tours: P!nk’s Record-Breaking Summer Carnival Tour Kicks Off This Week

P!NK P!NK’S RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER CARNIVAL 2024 TOUR  GETS THE PARTY STARTED IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND NEXT WEEK! THE MOST STADIUM SHOWS AND BIGGEST SELLING TOUR EVER FOR A FEMALE ARTIST IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024 – Global music powerhouse P!NK is set Continue Reading

Tours: Take That Return to Australia & New Zealand with This Life On Tour 2024 – with special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Tour also includes A Day On The Green Appearances

TAKE THAT CONFIRM THEIR RETURN TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WITH A HUGE LIVE TOUR PLANNED FOR 2024 |THIS LIFE ON TOUR – FIRST LIVE SHOWS IN THE REGION SINCE 2017  With special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor Take That have today announced their return down under with a huge live tour set for October and November 2024. Take That’s This Continue Reading

Shannon Noll Announces That’s What I’m Talking About 20th Anniversary Tour And Album

SHANNON NOLL ANNOUNCES  THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR & ALBUM 15 DATES ACROSS METRO & REGIONAL AUSTRALIA STARTING APRIL 5 20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM RELEASED APRIL 5 TOUR PRE-SALE STARTS FRI 2 FEB @ 12PM [AEDT] GENERAL TICKETS ON SALE TUE 6 FEB @ 12PM [AEDT] ALBUM PRE-ORDER Continue Reading

Podcast: H2ZHW – Daniel Mojjo Moilanen From Katatonia

In this episode we chat with Danial “Mojjo” Moilanen, of Swedish ethereal post-metal heavyweights KATATONIA, ahead of the bands return to Australia for their first headline tour in nearly a decade, where they will hit the stage for a nocturne both crushing and exhilarating. Led by founding members Jonas Renkse Continue Reading

Tours: Infectious Grooves Announce Australian Tour

CycoSTralia presents Prepare for the Funk-Metal ExtravaganzaINFECTIOUS GROOVESPlay Rare Shows In Australia This March – April Last week, news that the legendary Infectious Grooves will be appearing at BluesFest set the internet alight!  To add fuel to that fire, the funk-metal supergroup have announced massive headline shows in Melbourne Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney! Boasting an Continue Reading

Tours: Peach PRC Announces Secret PRC Tour

Secret Sounds & WME Present…PEACH PRCSECRET PRC TOURMARCH/APRIL 2024MELBOURNE | BRISBANE | SYDNEYPresale available from 1pm local time Thursday 1 FebTickets on sale to the general public from 1pm local time Friday 2 Feb  Secret Sounds is thrilled to announce that Australia’s queen of pop Peach PRC, will tour Australia this March/April! With a Continue Reading

Podcast: H2ZHW: Wednesday 13 Talks Murderdolls

In this episode we are hanging with Mr Motherfucker himself, Wednesday 13. On the eve of his Australian tour celebrating Murderdolls, Wednesday chatted with us about the Murderdolls legacy, playing festivals and of course Action Figures This will be one of the tours of 2024, make sure you get one Continue Reading

News: Bad Wolves Release New Track Knife

BAD WOLVES  Release Piercing New Single “Knife”  Featuring Scream Vocals From New Band Member AJ Rebollo (Ex-Issues) Platinum-certified hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES have sharpened their sound with the scathing new single “Knife,” out now, via Better Noise Music across digital platforms. The track features scream vocals from vocalist/guitarist AJ Rebollo (ex-ISSUES), who recently appeared on tour Continue Reading

News: Bruce Dickinson Drops New Single, ‘Rain On The Graves’ New Solo Album, The Mandrake Project, Out March 1

BRUCE DICKINSON‘Rain On The Graves’Brand New Single Out Now Taken From The Mandrake ProjectBrand New Solo Album Released On March 1 Bruce Dickinson has released his brand new single, ‘Rain On The Graves’, accompanied by a thrilling video introducing Bruce’s live band, comprising guitarist Roy Z, drummer Dave Moreno, bass-player Tanya O’Callaghan and Continue Reading

Tours: Chris Isaak Returns To Australia For Headline Shows + A Day On The Green

Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak returns to Australia for the first time since 2016, performing “In Concert” throughout April this year, with shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington and Auckland, and a series of concerts at A Day On The Green. The tour commences on April 4 at Perth’s Kings Park Continue Reading

Podcast: H2ZHW – Clint Boge From The Butterfly Effect

In this episode we are hanging with Clint Boge of Aussie Alt Rock Legends The Butterfly Effect Clint shares stories of what we can expect on the upcoming 20th Anniversary run to celebrate “Begins Here.” We chat about the preparation, production and even safety aspects of the upcoming tour, as Continue Reading

Hear 2 Zen Hangs With: Ben Ward From Orange Goblin

In this episode we are hanging out with Ben Ward, founding member and lead vocalist for Orange Goblin.

Being 11 years since their last trek to Australia, Orange Gobin are way well overdue for a bone jarring jaunt and have promised to pull out all the stompers for an intense and intoxicating atmosphere that will truly show the power and might these British heavyweights are armed with.

Tours: Badflower Announce Australian Tour

Los Angeles-bred and Nashville-based quartet Badflower are venturing down under in August, marking Australia’s and New Zealand’s first chance to catch these alt-rock icons live on stage. The band are set to deliver shows with just the right amount of intensity in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. Badflower said Continue Reading

FESTIVALS: HELLO SUNSHINE SET TO HIT MELB IN MARCH, FEAT GRINSPOON, THE TEMPER TRAP, THE VERONICAS, THE WIGGLES, PETE MURRAY AND MORE

Say hello to one of the hottest lineups descending on Caribbean Gardens (Melbourne) this March, with Hello Sunshine – Melbourne’s new favourite music and food festival – returning in 2024 to bring you an unforgettable day of music, tasty delights, markets, rides and non-stop entertainment. A family-friendly event, Hello Sunshine’s Continue Reading

Festivals: Introducing Pandemonium Festival – The All Star Festival Lead By Alice Cooper, Blondie, Placebo & Deep Purple, Is Coming To Australia In April!

APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS PANDEMONIUMAlice Cooper, Blondie, Placebo and Deep PurpleLead An All Star Festival Line-Up Coming To Australia This April! Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inauguralPandemonium festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April! Pandemonium is a rock fans dream come true, with Continue Reading

Hear 2 Zen Hangs With: Jimmie Romero Of Jetboy

In this episode we are hanging with Jimmie Romero of Jetboy. Jimmie joined Jetboy a few years ago helping them forge ahead with new music and shows. Jimmie also plays with Todd Kerns, Raiding The Rock Vault, The Hellenbacks, plus is well known for his production work with artist like Continue Reading

NEWS: BILLY MORRISON TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM ON APRIL 19th VIA TLG/VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

BILLY MORRISON is set to release his third solo album ‘THE MORRISON PROJECT’ on April 19, 2024 via TLG/VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP. The album’s first single “Drowning” is out February 23, along with the official music video. Pre-order “Drowning” HERE The 12 song album will feature guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, JOHN5, and more. Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: CANDLEBOX – BRISBANE 2023

Most bands find it hard to honor a legacy with respect, Candlebox not only respect it, but they love their legacy, and with that, comes songs and performances that are second to none. Its a shame their first tour is also their final tour, but memories are left, and memories are wonderful things to have. Thanks for the memories, Candlebox

Hear 2 Zen Hangs With: John Steel From The Animals

Today we are hanging out with legendary drummer, and Rock n Roll Hall of Famer, John Steele from The Animals. The Animals announce their 60th Anniversary “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – The band’s Final Tour of Australia. The Animals’ impact and influence is undeniable. They created some Continue Reading

H2ZHW: TINO ARTEAGA OF MICE AND MEN

OF MICE & MEN do not do things by halves. Whether writing immense songs, recording them to perfection or performing them with the intensity of a thousand suns in a live setting, every member of the band pours his heart and soul into every second of everything that they do. Continue Reading

H2ZHW – James Johnston

Over 5 million streams (and counting), a #1 airplay hit with a debut single release, top of Spotify’s Fresh Country playlist for a record 18 weeks, and over 8,000 fans utilising ‘RAISED LIKE THAT’ on their Tik Tok’s. Heck, if this is any indication, James Johnston has well and truly arrived and is set to blow the doors off the country music worlds Continue Reading

H2ZHW – KEVIN MARTIN FROM CANDLEBOX

In this episode we hang out with Kevin Martin from Candlebox to talk his love for Australia (he is married to an Australian, visits here annually), Madonna, and Whiskey. Well we talk a lot more than than, but you need to click the play button to find out. Emerging from Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: GRINSPOON – BRISBANE 2023

The final 5 songs of the set were nothing short of epic, as Grinspoon unleashed a torrent of fan favourites that had the entire venue rocking with wild abandon. With every chord struck and every beat hammered, the band’s infectious love for their craft enveloped the audience, leaving indelible imprints on their (chemical) hearts.

LIVE REVIEW: DERMOT KENNEDY BRISBANE 2023

ARTIST: DERMOT KENNEDYDATE: DECEMBER 10TH 2023VENUE: RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANEPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELLREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZEN MAGAZINE Dermot Kennedy’s sold out final show of his Australian tour at Riverstage Brisbane in 2023 and it was an unforgettable experience. As a fan of his music, I was eagerly anticipating the concert and I can Continue Reading

News: Banks Arcade Announce Brand New EP ‘DEATH 2’ Due Out February 2, Release New Single & Video ‘More Want’

BANKS ARCADEANNOUNCE BRAND NEW EPDEATH 2DUE OUT FEBRUARY 2 RELEASE NEW SINGLE + VIDEOMORE WANT Want more Banks Arcade? Alongside a brand new single and video, More Want, out in the world today, the Melbourne metal boy band have also today announced the upcoming release of a brand new EP, with DEATH 2 due Continue Reading

TOURS: JAMES BAY ANNOUNCES HEADLINE SHOWS IN 2024

JAMES BAY ANNOUNCES HEADLINE SHOWS AROUND AUSTRALIA IN 2024 Face To Face Touring has today announced that British singer-songwriter James Bay will perform a series of headline shows around Australia in addition to joining SummerSalt Festival in 2024. The headline shows will take place in Sydney, Fremantle, Canberra, and the Gold Coast in Continue Reading

FESTIVALS: GET OUT THE EYELINER AND HAIRSPRAY. GLAMFEST IS BACK FOR 2024

GLAM FEST FEBRUARY 2024 Nostalgia is everything and Silverback Touring knows this as they deliver the second instalment of Glam Fest, their hard rock, glam, classic and melodic rock mini fest which debuted in 2023. The 2024 edition stays true to form with a healthy mix of acts from the heyday of Eighties hard Continue Reading

TOURS: 360 ANNOUNCES PART 2 OF BACK TO LIFE REGIONAL TOUR

Off the back of a killer 12 date regional run through Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT for Part 1 of his Back To Life tour last month, beloved Australian rapper 360 will continue to conquer in 2024, today announcing 12 new dates in March and April for Continue Reading

TOURS: MISSY HIGGINS “THE SECOND ACT TOUR 2024” BLASTS OFF WITH 22 SOLD OUT SHOWS IN ONE DAY

Missy Higgins sells out 22 shows in one day for The Second Act Tour 2024, celebrating The Sound Of White 20th Anniversary New Perth, Brisbane and Launceston shows announced today and on sale now  National 33-date theatre tour plays Frankston, Ballarat, Canberra, Sydney, Perth, Hobart, Launceston, St.Kilda, Mackay, Cairns, Townsville, Bendigo, Traralgon, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Tanunda, Toowoomba, Caloundra, Rooty Hill Continue Reading

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: CHEAP TRICK & THE ANGELS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL SHOWS

CHEAP TRICK & THE ANGELS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS Following the announcement of nine shows as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour, today Cheap Trick announce six more Australian shows for next February/March and will be joined by signature Australian rockers The Angels. With over 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million Continue Reading

Live Review: PVRIS – Good Things Side Show – Brisbane 2023

ARTIST: PVIRSVENUE: The TriffidDATE: December 5th 2023PHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS Lowell, Massachusetts’s ‘PVRIS’ were put through the ringer on this Australian tour. From swelteringheat waves to unfortunate illness, neither which stopped the Goddess herself; Lynn Gunn, frompowering through and putting on a show to remember for The Triffid audience. Continue Reading

News: Sebastian Bach Releases New Single “What Do I Got To Lose”. New Album Due In 2024 Through Reigning Phoenix Music 

Sebastian Bach, has today released the song and video for “What Do I Got To Lose?” with you and the world. This track is all about livin’ in the moment and havin’ fun the whole way through it. This is the first new music for Bach in 8 years and Continue Reading

News: Palace Of The King Release “A Run For Your Money”. New Album “Friends In Low Places” Out December 14th

PALACE OF THE KING HITS US WITH THE FINAL SINGLE FROM THEIR FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES ALBUM AND IT’S A BELTER CALLED “A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY” Aussie hard rockers Palace Of The King have been keeping the new singles coming with brand new tracks every eight weeks for a Continue Reading

Tours: Missy Higgins Announces “The Second Act Tour” Celebrating The Sound Of White 20th Anniversary

MISSY HIGGINS ANNOUNCES “THE SECOND ACT TOUR” CELEBRATING THE SOUND OF WHITE 20TH ANNIVERSARY  Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.  The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally next autumn in a special two act show (see dates, venues and Continue Reading

FESTIVAL REVIEW: GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL – BRISBANE 2023

What a day for the final Good Things of 2023! It was hot and humid in Brisbane setting the
perfect scene for a hot and sweaty music festival…one that will be fondly remembered by
many as either their first Good Things or their best Good Things to date!

H2ZHW: GARRY GARY BEERS

In this episode we are hanging with Ashenmoon and INXS Bass Player Garry Gary Beers, who recently jetted home for a quick trip home to celebrate the achievement of INXS having 4 Billion Global Streams, with his fellow band mates. Beers has spent a lifetime touring the world with his Continue Reading

News: TISM Release First New Single In 20 Years ‘I’ve Gone Hillsong’ Out Now & New East Coast Shows Teased

On Friday 1st December, TISM release I’ve Gone Hillsong, their first new single in 20 years. The single is released in conjunction with the exciting news that TISM will be performing three East Coast mainland shows in early 2024. Fans should head to here to sign up for the freshest news on the live shows as soon Continue Reading

Tours: The Damned 1976 – 2024 Final Australian Tour. Classic Line Up Performing Together For The First Time Since 1989!

The Damned are the undisputed, unmatched and unassailable living gods of Punk Rock; and for the very first and final time in 35 years they have reassembled the absolute classic line up of the band, recreating the period in their storied career when they were at their peak creativity and the summit of Continue Reading

TOURS: TLC ANNOUNCE 2024 CRAZYSEXYCOOL 30TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

TLC ANNOUNCE 2024 CRAZYSEXYCOOL 30TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES  WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BUSTA RHYMES AND EN VOGUE The best-selling American female group of all time, TLC announce their 2024 CrazySexyCool 30th Anniversary Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates. The tour, presented by iHeartRadio, will kick off on February 29 at Trusts Arena Continue Reading

TOURS: COLDPLAY ADD ADDITIONAL SHOWS TO 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Due to incredible demand, more shows have been added to Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour A 3rd date has been added on the 9th of November 2024 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.  Coldplay.com Presale begins Thursday, November 30th at 10AM local time.  https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=COLDPLAY24&eg=COLDPLAY A 3rd date has been added Continue Reading

H2ZHW: BRADIE WEBB OF SHORT STACK

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Beloved Budgewoi rockers Short Stack will be hitting the road this October, November and December, kicking off their extensive Regional(ish) national tour before hitting the stages at Good Things Festival in early December. From adorning countless Myspace pages in the early 2000s to proving that pop punk is alive and Continue Reading

TOURS: OF MICE AND MEN TO HIT AUSTRALIA IN 2024

With Special GuestsDream On Dreamer + Sienna Skies Australian Tour – February 2024 OF MICE & MEN do not do things by halves. Whether writing immense songs, recording them to perfection or performing them with the intensity of a thousand suns in a live setting, every member of the band pours his heart Continue Reading

Live Review: Paramore – Brisbane 2023

HEADLINER: PARAMORESUPPORT: REMI WOLFDATE: NOVEMBER 23RD 2023VENUE: BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTREREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMASPHOTOGRAPHER: ZACHARY GRAY American rock band Paramore and Californian pop opener Remi Wolf rocked the BrisbaneEntertainment Centre on Thursday night with their jaw dropping performances. From incrediblestage production to amazing chemistry with fans, the ‘Paramore in Australia and New Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: MÅNESKIN LIVE BRISBANE 2023

ARTIST: MÅNESKINDATE: NOVEMBER 20TH 2023VENUE: BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTREREVIEWER: HEAR2ZEN MAGAZINEPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL Its not every day you see a band completely sell out their debut tour, and also do it without a support act. Maneskin did exactly that with their Australian Tour. Let me tell you, they are fun, they Continue Reading

Q + A With Chiseko

A polished blend of abundant grooves and effortless flow, Perth dynamo CHISEKO impresses with a brand new beam of euphoria via his new single Outside. An alternative dance-fuelled paradise, Outside also arrives today armed with a music video drenched in vivid chromatics and CHISEKO himself drawing you deeper into his Continue Reading

Tours: Coldplay Announce 2024 Australian Tour

COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE  2024 AUSTRALIA & NZ DATES BAND CONFIRM STADIUM SHOWS IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEYAND AUCKLAND FOR RECORD-BREAKING WORLD TOUR Following the spectacular sellout success of this weekend’s Perth Optus Stadium shows – part of the November 2023 Asia leg of Coldplay’s record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour which has also taken them Continue Reading

Festivals: Your Knotfest Australia 2024 Lineup Is Here !

KNOTFESTRETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN 2024 IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE  Pantera and Disturbed To HeadlinePlus Lamb of GodHalestorm, The Hu, Asking Alexandria,Wage War, Escape The Fate, Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Speed,Windwaker, Brand Of Sacrifice, King Parrot Early Bird Pre-Sale On-Sale; 10am local time, Tuesday 21st NovemberSign up http://knotfestau.com/signup General On-Sale: 9am Continue Reading

Live Review: Robbie Williams – A Day On The Green 2023 – Sirromet Winery, Mt. Cotton

ARTIST: ROBBIE WILLIAMSVENUE: A DAY ON THE GREEN, SIRROMET WINES, MT. COTTON QLDDATE: NOVEMBER 18TH 2023REVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY I think the last time I was as excited for a concert was about 20 years ago! I have been looking forward to this show since it was announced. Continue Reading

NEWS: PLINI SHARES NEW SINGLE “STILL LIFE”. NEW EP OUT DECEMBER 1ST

PLINISHARES NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEOSTILL LIFE NEW EP MIRAGEDUE OUT FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER TOURING NATIONALLY MARCH 2024 Ahead of the release of his brand new EP Mirage due out on Friday 1 November, multi-faceted guitarist and songwriter Plini has unveiled a scintillating new single Still Life out now. Balancing gleaming guitarwork, whimsical grooves and oscillating instrumentation, Still Continue Reading

TOURS: THE DANDY WARHOLS ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR

SBM PRESENTS: THE DANDY WARHOLSAustralian & New Zealand Tour April 2024 Mon, April 22: Powerstation, Auckland Thurs, April 25: The Tivoli, Brisbane Fri, April 26: The Gov, AdelaideSun, April 28: Forum, Melbourne Mon, April 29: Astor Theatre, PerthWed, May 1: Enmore Theatre, Sydney  Early Bird Ticket Pre-sale: Thu Nov 16, 12pm (AEDT)Jump the queue and grab your Early Bird Tickets Continue Reading

TOURS: TOM JONES ANNOUNCES SECOND PERTH DATE DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

Tom Jones has today added a further date for Perth on his ‘Ages & Stages’ Tour, so great has been the demand for tickets to his first national tour since playing full houses across Australia in 2016. Tom Jones’ ‘Ages & Stages’ Tour now commences in Perth with the new date of Wednesday, March Continue Reading

TOURS: KID CONGO AND THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024

Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds 2024 Australian Tour Announcement  Tix on sale 10am AEDT Tuesday, Nov 14  Kid Congo Powers Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds return to Australia this April! With one of the most enviable rock n’ roll resumes in existence, Kid Congo Powers was a Continue Reading

NEWS: THELMA PLUM MARKS LONG-AWAITED RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “WE DON’T TALK ABOUT IT”

THELMA PLUM​MARKS LONG-AWAITED RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ​“WE DON’T TALK ABOUT IT” PREMIERED ON THE ZANE LOWE APPLE MUSIC 1 SHOW + COVER OF NEW MUSIC DAILY LISTEN HERE | WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE ​Following a global premiere on The Zane Lowe Apple Music 1 show, today, award winning artist Thelma Plum returns with her highly awaited Continue Reading

TOURS: THE KID LAROI ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN STADIUM TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2024

ANNOUNCES FIRST EVERAUSTRALIAN STADIUM TOUR FOR FEB 2024 TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER DEBUT ALBUM THE FIRST TIME OUT NOW! Global rap powerhouse and singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI today announces an enormous national Australian stadium tour for February 2024. Armed with his voraciously anticipated debut studio album THE FIRST TIME, which was officially unveiled last Continue Reading

TOURS: JIMMY REES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL 17-DATE ‘LET’S GET REGIONAL’ TOUR FOR FEBRUARY – JULY 2024

Frontier Touring are excited to bring Australian entertainer, Jimmy Rees, back to the stage in 2024 on his Let’s Get Regional tour!  Covering all corners of the country, Jimmy will visit Ballarat, Bendigo, Caloundra, Toowoomba, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Albany, Bunbury, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Shepparton, Albury, Launceston, Warragul, Geelong, Cairns & Mount Gambier across February to July.  “Regional Australia, I’m coming for you!   After touring metro cities over the last few years, I couldn’t be Continue Reading

News:  Brisbane Powerhouse presents ΩHM 2024

Brisbane Powerhouse presentsΩHM 2024FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSICMUSIC | MOVEMENT | VISUAL ARTYothu Yindi (Exclusive to ΩHM) | Kim Gordon | Michael Rother Drab Majesty | Boris | Stephanie Lake Co + morePresale available from 10am AEST time Thursday 9 November Tickets on sale to the general public at 10am AEST time Friday 10 Novemberbrisbanepowerhouse.org Brisbane Powerhouse Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: DEVIN TOWNSEND – BRISBANE 2023

HEADLINER: DEVIN TOWNSENDSUPPORT: CALIGULAS HORSEDATE: NOVEMBER 12TH 2023VENUE: THE TIVOLIREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZENPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL I think Devin Townsend should be granted dual citizenship. The “Canuck Called Dev” is one of our favourite axe wielding visitors. And a full house at Brisbane’s Tivoli proved why. Devin’s last show for this Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: SUICIDAL TENDENCIES – BRISBANE 2023

HEADLINER: SUICIDAL TENDENCIESSUPPORTS: KRAVE / MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUADVENUE: THE TRIFFIDDATE: NOVEMBER 11TH 2023REVIEWER: HEAR2ZEN MAGAZINEPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL The Triffid was jam packed before the first band went on, so you knew it was going to be a huge night.Starting off were locals Krave. This was my second time seeing them, Continue Reading

TOURS: BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ROSE TATTOO

ANNOUNCE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS  ROSE TATTOO*  TICKETS ON SALE NOW Following the release of their tenth studio album ‘Vol. 10’ earlier this year, multi-platinum selling US rockers Buckcherry have announced their 2024 Australian tour.  Kicking off on September 24 at the Astor Theatre in Perth, the band will then Continue Reading

TOURS: THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ANNOUNCE 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

JARED LETO CLIMBS ICONIC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS’ MASSIVE SEASONS 2024 GLOBAL TOUR ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 LIVE NATION PRESALE: 1PM (LOCAL) WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER GENERAL ON SALE: 1PM (LOCAL) FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER BUY TICKETS VIA LIVE NATION HERE BUY/STREAM: Continue Reading

NEWS: WEST THEBARTON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “DESIRE”

West ThebartonAnnounce New Single ‘Desire’New LP ‘Mongrel Australia’ Out March 22, 2024, via Domestic La La – pre-save here.‘Desire’ is out November 10 th via Domestic La La order here. westthebarton.com West Thebarton are thrilled to announce their new studio album ‘Mongrel Australia’ will be released March 22, 2024, via Continue Reading

Live Review: All Time Low Is An All Time High For Australian Fans

ARTISTS: ALL TIME LOW / MAYDAY PARADE / LAURAN HIBBERDPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS On November 1st, 2023, it was finally Australia’s turn to welcome back Baltimore’s pop punk heroes,All Time Low. From starting at the 3-tier club Metro City in Perth to finishing off a fantastic tour inthe sold-out Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: DEF LEPPARD AND MOTLEY CRUE – BRISBANE 2023

ARTISTS: DEF LEPPARD AND MOTLEY CRUEVENUE: SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANEDATE: NOVEMBER 8TH 2023PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELLREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELL Australia has waited a long time for what was originally billed as The Stadium Tour to head our way. Many people were also hoping we would get the US line-up which also included Poison, Continue Reading

TOURS: LAINEY WILSON ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2024

LAINEY WILSON (US) ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR MARCH 2024 With special guests Jackson Dean & Kameron Marlowe  Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment are excited to announce powerhouse US country star Lainey Wilson will make her anticipated Australian debut this March. Bringing her Lainey Wilson: LIVE Tour down under for the very first time, Lainey will take in Melbourne’s Margaret Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: SUNK LOTO, BRISBANE 2023

HEADLINER: SUNK LOTOSUPPORTS: RED BEE / OCEAN SLEEPERDATE: NOVEMBER 4TH 2023VENUE: THE TIVOLI, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZENPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY Sunk Loto are OFFICALLY BACK. Formed on the Gold Coast, in97. The band’s are celebrating Between Birth and Death, which was their second studio album. Released in November 2003, it Continue Reading

NEWS: MÖTLEY CRÜE’S GENRE DEFINING ALBUM ‘SHOUT AT THE DEVIL’ 40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BOX SET OUT NOW

40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BOX SET  OF MÖTLEY CRÜE’S GENRE DEFINING ALBUM  ‘SHOUT AT THE DEVIL’  OUT NOW Stream the Digital Deluxe version here As Mötley Crüe heads to Australia to continue THE WORLD TOUR, BMG has released a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th Anniversary of their landmark 2nd album, SHOUT THE DEVIL. The centerpiece is Continue Reading

TOURS: SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORSTHE RIVER IS RISING – REST OF THE WORLD TOUR ‘24 IS HEADING TO AUSTRALIA

SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will be heading to Australia in February 2024 as part of The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 with special guests THE STRUTS and ROSE TATTOO. A decade and four albums into their career, the universally acclaimed album 4 -which charted at #2 on the ARIA album chart also Continue Reading

NEWS: DURAN DURAN ANNONCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM – DANSE MACABRE

DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM – DANSE MACABRE  IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN FEATURING BRAND NEW SONGS AND DURAN DURAN COVERS OF BILLIE EILISH, TALKING HEADS, THE ROLLING STONES, SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES & MORE WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS NILE RODGERS, VICTORIA DE ANGELIS (MÅNESKIN), MR HUDSON, ANDY TAYLOR AND Continue Reading

NEWS: CHRIS SHIFFLETT ANNOUNCES TWO AUSSIE SOLO SHOWS TO CELEBRATE THIRD SOLO ALBUM

Foo Fighters Guitarist Chris Shiflett Blends California Roots With Honky Tonk Dreams On His Brand New Solo Album, Lost at Sea Out now via Blue Elan Records Melbourne & Sydney solo headline shows announced for December Veteran rocker, podcast host, songwriter, and Foo Fighters guitar slinger Chris Shiflett has just dropped a full Continue Reading

TOURS: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR AND FESTIVAL DATES

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCE  ‘THE END IS NERO’  SUMMER 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FAN CLUB PRESALE: 11AM (LOCAL)  WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER LIVE NATION PRESALE (TAS): 11AM (LOCAL) WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER LIVE NATION PRESALE (EX TAS): 12PM (LOCAL) FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER  GENERAL ON SALE: 1PM (LOCAL) MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER Continue Reading

LIVE REVIEW: THE CHICKS – A DAY ON THE GREEN, SIRROMET WINES, MT. COTTON 2023

ARTISTS: THE CHICKS / ELLE KING / CARLA WEHBE (A DAY ON THE GREEN)DATE: 22ND OCTOBER 2023VENUE: SIRROMET WINERY, MT. COTTON, QLDREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY I love A Day on The Green out at Sirromet Wines and Sunday was the perfect Spring afternoon to be out in the Continue Reading

NEWS: THE CORONAS SHARE NEW SINGLE “ONE LAST TIME” AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE BEST OF THE EARLY DAYS” + TOURING NATIONALLY IN NOVEMBER

THE CORONAS SHARE NEW SINGLE ONE LAST TIME ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE BEST OF THE EARLY DAYS FOR NOV 24 RELEASE TOURING AUSTRALIA NATIONALLY IN NOVEMBER Dublin’s finest, The Coronas, return today armed with a new single; a previously unheard song One Last Time, which was recorded in 2009 when Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: THE ROLLING STONES – HACKNEY DIAMONDS

ARTIST: ROLLING STONESALBUM: HACKNEY DIAMONDSRELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: UNIVERSAL MUSICREVIEWER: RODNEY STRACHAN Legendary Rock band The Rolling Stones today released their first studio album in 18 years! The album features guest stars Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and former bandmate Bill Wyman. It is the first Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: DUFF MCKAGAN – LIGHTHOUSE

ARTIST: DUFF MCKAGANALBUM: LIGHTHOUSERELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: SONY / BFD / ORCHARDREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL When you are a member of Guns N Roses, people pretty much have preconceived notions of who you are and what you do. That kind of stereotype might work for others but not for Duff Continue Reading

NEWS: INTRODUCING AMBER WILD

AMBER WILD Release New Double A-Side Single ‘Breakout // Silver’ “All live all the time.” AMBER WILD started in January 2023 with one simple goal: make the kind of music they wanted to hear. Fiery guitars, thunderous drums, and raw vocals filtered through a kaleidoscope of influences make for something that’s the right Continue Reading

TOURS: MACHINE HEAD AND FEAR FACTORY SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR WØRLD TØUR AUSTRALIA MARCH 2024

SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR WØRLD TØUR In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced their ‘Slaughter The Martøur Australia 2024 Tour’. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will return to Australia and New Zealand after a five Continue Reading

TOURS: DIRE STRAITS LEGACY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NAZARETH ANNOUNCE 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS DIRE STRAITS LEGACYwith Special Guests NAZARETHAustralian Tour – January 2024 Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey this January as Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth unite for an unmissable series of shows along Australia’s east coast. Dire Straits Legacy (DSL) features many key original members of Dire Straits who contributed towards their unique sound as well Continue Reading

TOURS: NOAH KAHAN ANNOUNCES 2024 WE’LL ALL BE HERE FOREVER TOUR – AUSTRALIAN DATES

NOAH KAHAN ANNOUNCES 2024 WE’LL ALL BE HERE FOREVER TOUR – AUSTRALIAN DATES PERFORMING SOLD-OUT SHOWS AT STADIUMS, ARENAS AND AMPHITHEATRES AROUND THE WORLD IN THE BIGGEST TOUR OF HIS CAREER THUS FAR TOPS 2024 GRAMMY PREDICTIONS LISTS Following his massively successful, sold-out 2022 and 2023 Stick Season Tour runs, Noah Continue Reading

TOURS: BETH ORTON – AUSTRALIAN TOUR RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2024 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

BETH ORTON | AUSTRALIAN TOUR RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2024 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW + New Hobart show added for Odeon Theatre on Friday 26 April! BRIT Award winner and Mercury Prize UK singer-songwriter Beth Orton reschedules Australian tour to April 2024  Just announced: new Hobart show on Friday 26 Continue Reading

TOURS: BRING ME THE HORIZON ANNOUNCE AUSSIE TOUR WITH SLEEP TOKEN, MAKE THEM SUFFER AND DAINE

 Bring Me The Horizon Down Under Tour With Special Guests Sleep Token, Make Them Suffer & daine The undisputed hottest and most successful rock band in the world, BRING ME THE HORIZON will be heading down under in April 2024 with their biggest Australian headline tour to date with an ultimate stacked Continue Reading

NEWS: DIESEL ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN FOREVER TOUR NEW ALBUM BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY OUT NOW

DIESEL ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN FOREVER TOURNEW ALBUM BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY OUT NOW With the release of his sixteenth studio album tomorrow, Australian icon Diesel has today announced a special run of shows in 2024, with the Forever Tour set to kick off in January next year celebrating Diesel’s brand new outing, Continue Reading

NEWS: PAUL McCARTNEY LANDS DOWN UNDER! WATCH HIS VIDEO MESSAGE

PAUL McCARTNEY LANDS DOWN UNDER! GOT BACK AUSTRALIA TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEDNESDAY IN ADELAIDE | FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW! One of the most beloved and successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time has arrived in Australia! Paul McCartney kicks off his phenomenal Got Back tour this Wednesday, with a sold-out, intimate Continue Reading

TOURS: JAMES JOHNSTONE ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING “RAISED LIKE THAT” TOUR

He’s made Australian music history, and now James Johnston is taking it to the peopleJohnston to perform in five regional cities next month:Wollongong, Tamworth, Rockhampton, Townsville & Sunshine Coast His album RAISED LIKE THAT has just made history as Australia’s largest debut Country album ever featuring 20 extraordinary tracks. It is currently #1 Continue Reading

FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: GOOD THINGS 2023 SIDE SHOWS ARE HERE

We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and Continue Reading

FESTIVALS: RED HOT SUMMER TOUR (SERIES 3) 2024 LINEUP IS REVEALED

RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce the next series of dates for the 2024 season from one of Australia’s most sought-after summer festivals.  These iconic outdoor shows will take place in various locations across the country, and for series three, this star studded-line-up will feature SUZI QUATRO taking centre Continue Reading

TOURS: COSMIC PSYCHOS ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR

COSMIC PSYCHOS ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARYAUSTRALIAN TOUR  Featuring Seminal US Hardcore band ZEKE on All January East Coast Dates It’s Cosmic Psychos’ 40th anniversary and they are celebrating it the best way they know how – with a big bloody tour of Australia. Kicking off this side of Christmas in South Australia and Western Australia, when the tour Continue Reading

H2ZHW: FILTER’S RICHARD PATRICK DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM, TOUR AND WHY GENE SIMMONS IS A DICK

In this episode we are hanging with Richard Patrick, the mastermind founder of Filter.Richard stopped by to chat about the bands amazing new album Algorithm as the band announce their First Headline Shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000! “Australia and New Zealand are two of the most beautiful Continue Reading

NEWS: SCOTT STAPP ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AHEAD OF CREED REUNION

SCOTT STAPP Announces Forthcoming Album Higher Power Out March 15, 2024 Ahead of Creed ReunionNew Single “What I Deserve” (ft. Yiannis Papadopoulos) Out Now Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist SCOTT STAPP will release his fourth solo album, Higher Power via Napalm Records on March 15, 2024 before the iconic frontman returns to the stage with Creed for the first time in ten years! Continue Reading

NEWS: RIDZY RAY SHARES RADIANT NEW SINGLE ‘KEEP YA HEAD UP’ + FORTHCOMING EP ‘SINGING OUR FUTURES VOL.1’ OUT NOV 17

A radiant fusion of hip hop, brassy tones and uplifting joy, the brand new single Keep Ya Head Up from Wemba-Wemba MC Ridzyray releases today as part of the Singing Our Futures program, The Archie Roach Foundation’s mentoring experience centred around helping First Nations artists on their songwriting and recording Continue Reading

NEWS: 51ST AVENUE TURN UP THE GOOD VIBES WITH NEW SINGLE “FIND ME”

Following on from their latest single ‘Mind Your Own’ released earlier this year, Sydney trio 51st Avenue are bringing in the warmer weather with their new single ‘Find Me’ – a future summer anthem that perfectly blends their pop-rock and electronic sensibilities. The band’s writing process for ‘Find Me’ started Continue Reading

NEWS: DAMI IM UNVEILS HER FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM

DAMI IM UNVEILS HER FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM “CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK” RELEASED ON FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER SINGLE PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE ALBUM PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE Dami Im, the celebrated Australian singer-songwriter, is set to launch her first Christmas album “Christmas Songbook” on Friday, 17th November. Not only will the album feature seasonal classics like ‘Santa Claus is Continue Reading

NEWS: LENNY KRAVITZ DROPS NSFW VIDEO FOR “TK421”. FIRST EVER DOUBLE LP, BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT, OUT MARCH 15TH 2024

Lenny Kravitz returns with a brand new single and NSFW music video entitled “TK421.”  Directed by acclaimed video director Tanu Muino.  It heralds his 12th full-length offering, first release in five years, and first-ever double LP, Blue Electric Light, arriving on March 15, 2024 (Roxie Records/BMG).  The video made its worldwide debut via YouTube and global broadcast premiere today Continue Reading

NEWS: CMC ROCKS QLD 2024 SELLS OUT!

CMC ROCKS QLD 2024​SELLS OUT!   2024 FESTIVAL HEADLINED BY LAINEY WILSON (USA), TYLER HUBBARD (USA) & CHRIS YOUNG (USA) FRIDAY 15TH – SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024 AT WILLOWBANK, IPSWICH Tickets for Australia’s leading Country Music Festival, CMC Rocks QLD, have been snapped up by fans excited to attend the 17th anniversary event on the weekend Continue Reading

NEWS: PIERCE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘STUDIO’ + EUROPEAN TOUR

ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘STUDIO’ + ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR Melbourne indie-folk rockers, Pierce Brothers have today unveiled their latest single, Studio, the first release from their upcoming album. Alongside the single, Jack and Pat Pierce, have also announced a European tour set for early 2024, marking 10 years of touring Continue Reading

TOURS: CANDLEBOX ANNOUNCE FIRST AND LAST EVER AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024

CANDLEBOXAnnounce First and Last Ever Australian Tour – January 2024 “Candlebox deserves its place in hard rock history.” – Blabbermouth After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this January. Emerging from Seattle’s mid-’90s grunge Continue Reading

TOURS: TODD RUNDGREN ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST TOUR DATES

TODD RUNDGREN  ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST TOUR DATES With special guest, SEX ON TOAST One of music’s most celebrated artists, the iconic Todd Rundgren, returns to Australia for the first time since 2018, playing 3 headline shows, backed by a band led by You Am I’s Davey Lane. The tour Continue Reading

NEWS: CROSSBONE SKULLY RELEASE THE BOOM WENT BOOM FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD + PRODUCED BY MUTT LANGE

Alice Cooper/Hollywood Vampires Tommy Henriksen’s New Project CROSSBONE SKULLYRelease “The Boom Went The BoomFeat. Phil Collen Of Def Leppard & Produced by Mutt Lange” (L-R: Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara) Credit: Jason Mayer “Crooked Politicians and frauds, with such big balls. I’ll see you in hell” Crossbone Continue Reading

NEWS: TARRYN STOKES CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE 2023

TARRYN STOKES IS CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE 2023 AND RELEASES THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Tarryn Stokes, Melbourne’s powerhouse singer and former backing vocalist, has been crowned The Voice Season 12 winner, taking home a recording contract with Universal Music Australia and $100,000 in prize money after the Australian public voted her as the standout favourite for Continue Reading

NEWS: THE KINKS ‘THE JOURNEY – PART 2’ SECOND PART OF A SPECIAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY ANTHOLOGY – OUT NOV 17TH VIA BMG

The Kinks ‘The Journey – Part 2’ Second part of a special 60th anniversary anthology series by one of     the greatest rock bands of all time Out 17th November via BMG2CD, 2LP, Digital & HD Digital Includes new mixes by Ray Davies and previously unreleased tracks New official merch range also Continue Reading

TOURS: INCUBUS AND +LIVE+ ADD SECOND & FINAL SYDNEY SHOW

FIRST SYDNEY SHOW SOLD OUT! SECOND & FINAL SHOW ADDED! Due to huge and popular demand, a second and final show for INCUBUS and +LIVE+ has been added for Sydney fans on Wednesday 10th April at Hordern Pavilion.  These global concert juggernauts are coming together for some gigantic shows in 2024.  Since Continue Reading

NEWS: GOLD COAST INDIE ROCKERS CHAVEZ CARTEL ‘NO ONE’S WATCHING OVER’

With hazy propulsions and billowing soundscapes, the new single No One’s Watching Over out today from the Gold Coast’s Chavez Cartel is a cool, calm and deeply collected outing, shifting tack slightly from the group’s earlier 2023 EP Man’s Best Friend, but still undeniably Chavez Cartel. Also accompanied by a Continue Reading

NEWS: JADE HOLLAND IS HEADING HOME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HOME TOWN’

AWARD WINNING JADE HOLLAND IS HEADING HOME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HOME TOWN’  Popular pop rock country crossover artist Jade Holland is heading to her hometown Mareeba Queensland for the first 1me in ten years.  Jade is performing at Savannah in The Round Fes1val 6-8 October amidst a stellar lineup of  Continue Reading

NEWS: THORNHILL RELEASE NEW SINGLE. TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MONTH

THORNHILL RETURN WITH BITING NEW SINGLEVIPER ROOM TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MONTH WITH HOLDING ABSENCE (UK)THOUSAND BELOW (USA) + BLOOM There’s a sensual sting in the air via the brand new single Viper Room from Melbourne rock powerhouses Thornhill, out today via UNFD. A palpitating fusion of swagger, driving beats and swooning melodics alongside razor-sharp Continue Reading

NEWS: HOTEL MIRA ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND SXSW SYDNEY APPEARANCE

HOTEL MIRA share new single KING OF THE WORLD ahead of their upcoming performance at SXSW Sydney Ahead of their upcoming appearance at SXSW Sydney next month, Canadian band Hotel Mira today share their new single ‘King of the World’, lifted from their highly-anticipated album I Am Not Myself out Continue Reading

NEWS: DON’T LET DADDY KNOW ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN EDITION OF FESTIVAL

AFROJACK, TIMMY TRUMPET, MORTEN, SUB ZERO PROJECT and more lead debut Australian edition of global EDM festival  DON’T LET DADDY KNOW. From its birthplace in the electric Ibiza, DON’T LET DADDY KNOW has grown into one of the biggest dance music festivals globally, attracting some of the world’s most exciting Continue Reading

NEWS: EMMA DONOVAN RELEASES POWERFUL, GROOVE LADEN NEW SINGLE ‘BLAK NATION’

EMMA DONOVAN RELEASES POWERFUL, GROOVE LADEN NEW SINGLE ‘BLAK NATION’ LISTEN HERE  Highly respected Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan releases her first solo work today, the powerhouse new track Blak Nation. Download / stream HERE. Emma explains the premise of song saying, “Lyrically Blak Nation is about a cultural practice called back burning, we Continue Reading

NEWS: THE WIGGLES TO RELEASE TWO NEW ‘BEST OF’ ALBUMS

THE WIGGLES ANNOUNCE TWO ‘BEST OF’ ALBUMS RELEASED FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER  ‘HOT POTATO: THE BEST OF THE OG WIGGLES’ PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE ‘THE BEST OF THE WIGGLES’ PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE One of the country’s most iconic groups, The Wiggles, have announced the release of two ‘Best Of’ albums on Friday 27th October.   Hot Potato: The Best Continue Reading

H2ZHW: CAM MCGLINCHEY OF THE SCREAMING JETS

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: 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.

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.

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.”

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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

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 BELOW​NOW 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

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

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

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’

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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

Tours: Lagwagon Announce ‘By Request Tour’ Oct/Nov 2023 Inviting Australian & New Zealand Fans To Curate The Ultimate Setlist!

Calling all LAGWAGON fans, this tour is especially for you! The legendary punk rockers have announced they’re heading back to Australia & New Zealand this October and November for a special ‘By Request Tour’ inviting fans to choose their favourite Lagwagon songs and curate the band’s setlist! The tour promises to be an exceptional experience for fans who Continue Reading