Celebrating 35 years of living dead, UK gothic punk rockers, the Damned, make a triumphant return to Australia in January 2012. Lead by original members, guitarist/singer Captain Sensible and theatrical singer Dave Vanian, as well as long time members Read the rest of The Damned Australian tour 2012 »
A huge shock and tragedy has hit family, friends and fellow bands mates of former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh, who died in his Chicago hotel room over the weekend. Read the rest of Shock death. Weezer bass player dies »
This will send a shock wave or sound wave rather, all the way through to the other side of the world. The Soundwave 2012 stellar line up is revealed. Read the rest of Soundwave Line Up »
Well, here it is..what we have all been waiting for…Big Day Out line-up for 2012. Read the rest of Big Day Out 2012 line up revealed »
A recent interview with Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell revealed that the legendary Seattle rock band will be heading our way in 2012. Read the rest of Soundgarden Australian tour 2012 »
Legendary Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, has confirmed that they will be doing a tour in 2012 in support of their new album ‘King of Limbs’. Read the rest of Are Radiohead heading our way? »
After 31 years and 15 albums under their belt, the legendary “soft” rockers have called it quits. A statement on their website reads: Read the rest of Its the end of REM as we know it….I feel fine »
Bloodline festival will be kickin off with a bang this year, I assume it will be an annual event due to its HUGE popularity on the Gold Coast. If you’re on the Goldie (if not, fly/drive/walk/swim there), get along to what is going to be a KICK-ARSE event!! Dates are 22nd & 23rd of ROCKTOBER!! Read the rest of With all the Blood Shed(5) »
Swedish Prog-Rock band Opeth are set to destroy stages around Australia this December for a highly anticipated tour.
With ten albums under their belt, and over 20 YEARS touring experience, their legion of fans has grown to be hailed as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Read the rest of Opeth darken our shores again »
That’s right, rumors are that American rockers CAKE will be performing at next years BDO. The mysterious blogger known as BigDayOutSpy has also suggested RADIOHEAD may be headlining!! But you shouldn’t hold your breath on that one. Read the rest of It’s not Big Day Out’s birthday..but there is CAKE »
Following his showcase performance at the Bigsound conference last week, Evil Eddie is back with the release of a new five track EP titled ‘De-Sex Your Ex’. As with all new material from Evil Eddie, we advise listener discretion. Even more shocking than his previous material, Evil is expecting big things from this track. A lawsuit, some death threats ….. who knows?! Read the rest of New Evil Eddie EP »
Announcing today that the iconic Melbourne venue will become Australia’s FIRST carbon neutral venue.
After examining their carbon footprint and teaming up with TREECREDS, the venue has agreed to offset their emissions by leasing a forest, therefore, not allowing it to be cut down. Read the rest of Melbourne’s Cherry Bar goes Green »
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