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[LIVE MUSIC REVIEW] QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE TEAR IT UP AT MELBOURNE’S MARGARET COURT ARENA
If there’s one band you can expect to put on an astounding rock show, you’d better believe it’s Queens of the Stone Age. As droves of fans piled in for the second Melbourne date of their Villains World Tour, the air was palpable with anticipation for the Californian five-piece to hit the stage. C.W. Stoneking...
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[LIVE MUSIC REVIEW] GENE SIMMONS LEADS A NIGHT OF KILLER TUNES AT MELBOURNE’S FESTIVAL HALL
Last night saw superstars Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons take to the stage of Festival Hall for a double bill that left the KISS fans of Melbourne giddy with excitement. Ace kicked off the evening with a slew of crowd-pleasing KISS covers, including ‘Parasite,’ ‘Love Gun,’ and ‘Shock Me.’ The Spaceman was notably low on...
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[NEWS] MELBOURNE VENUE CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR GENE SIMMONS 40TH ANNIVERSARY SOLO ALBUM TOUR
As Gene Simmons’ Australian tour with Ace Frehley looms ever closer, fans are advised that the Melbourne venue has changed. Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley will now perform live at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on 30th August. Existing ticket holders will require new tickets for Festival Hall. Ticketmaster will contact all existing ticket holders to organise...
MELBOURNE KICKS OFF LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT THE SUMMER NIGHT MARKET
Tonight kicked off the Lunar New Year celebrations at The Summer Night Market in Melbourne. Visitors were treated to a full program of traditional Chinese entertainment and food, and the festivities will carry on every Wednesday until the 8th of March. Night Market-goers will be entertained with performances from local and international acts, including Chinese...
MELBOURNE’S SUMMER NIGHT MARKET RETURNS
Celebrating its 19th season, Melbourne’s original and favourite night market returns to Queen Victoria Market (QVM) from 16 November. The Summer Night Market (SNM) brings an array of seasonal food and entertainment offerings including unique food options, deliciously refreshing drinks and a buzzing summer atmosphere to enjoy the various live music on offer. New this...
THE SAINTS SELL OUT ALL MELBOURNE SHOWS AND ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS
Chris Bailey, Iain Shedden, Pat Bourke and Davey Lane will be gracing the Gasometer Hotel this October to play three shows as The Saints—all shows are now completely sold out! Each night will see a different support act joining The Saints, made up of incredible emerging acts and Melbourne favourites: Andy Kentler (Wednesday), Terry (Thursday)...
ALBUM REVIEW: RECLAIM THE DARKNESS BY KING
Debut albums are where bands prove what they’re made of and Melbourne band, King have surely proven themselves to be an unfaltering metal entity. Reclaim The Darkness was written and recorded over an intense two years by Tony Forde (vocals), David Hill (guitar) and David Haley (drums); and the results speak for themselves. King has...
THE EMPIRE OF STORMTIDE
There are so many subgenres of metal these days but at the moment we’re a little preoccupied with Stormtide’s fusion of symphonic metal and folk. The Melbourne band’s debut album, Wrath Of An Empire, was released in early August, and it’s an epic fantasy story full of orchestral symphonies, deep growling vocals and powerful guitar...
SENTIA TEASE FANS WITH FIRST OFFERING FROM THE BAND’S DEBUT EP
Melbourne prog-rockers, Sentia recently gave fans a taste of their upcoming EP with their first offering, ‘Hydroflow’. The five-piece has crafted a track that feels otherworldly, using wet guitars, hypnotics percussion and reversed vocals, progressing to a passionate explosion of noise about three quarters into the song. ‘Hydroflow’ was written in Hong Kong and portrays...
CATCHING UP WITH THE CORNERSTONE OF AUSTRALIA’S HEAVY METAL SCENE: DREADNAUGHT
Dreadnaught has been a part of the Australian heavy metal scene for over 20 years. Their self-titled album was released over five years ago and now they’re back with a new album and nation-wide tour. TEO caught up with Dreadnaught vocalist, Greg, to discuss their new album, the impact of their Pozible campaign, and the...
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ACOLYTE’S DAVID VAN PELT
Melbourne born prog-rock band, Acolyte, is ready for their debut album Shades of Black to drop this Friday, the 5th of August. They’re also excited for the launch in their familiar hometown. Opening acts have been announced as: Lung Band, HeadtorcH and Ten Thousand, all of who have new material for the thirsty crowd. TEO...
PRIDELANDS RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, ‘COALESCE’
Melbourne’s Pridelands are dropping their new single ‘Coalesce’ and an amazing film clip to go along with it. Produced, mixed and mastered by Lance Prenc and Jamie Marinos, the track will be available immediately from their bandcamp page. The track is the first release from the four-piece hardcore outfit since their debut EP, Natives, in...
