ALBUM REVIEW: BLACK STONE CHERRY’S KENTUCKY
It all started 10 years ago when Black Stone Cherry released their first self-titled record and now the Kentucky Quartet are soon to release their fifth. Named after their hometown state, Kentucky, the album is definitely heavier than their last, with meaty riffs that are intended for a live audience. The guys; Chris Robertson (lead...
THE FUMES LAUNCH TOUR FOR THEIR ALBUM: BLOODLESS!
Riff-rockin’ blues kings, The Fumes have reignited with a fierce energy and a new lineup and they’re hitting the road to launch their Bloodless album.
Bloodless is The Fumes’ third studio album and has been two years in the making. It was recorded as time allowed at Ivory Lane Studios with new band member and...
NEW AUSTRALIAN PROG BAND, STARE AT THE CLOUDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM!
Sydney prog outfit Stare at the Clouds are about to release their debut full-length record, an atmospheric, immersive 50 minutes of ecstasy and anguish, highs and lows troughs and peaks. The album is a five year journey for the songwriters from thought to finished product and the proof is in the pudding. Stare at the...
ANTHRAX DEBUT EPIC VIDEO CLIP FOR ‘BLOOD EAGLE WINGS’
Watch it here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-anthraxs-chilling-epic-new-video-20160302 Talking to Rolling Stone recently on the set of the video for ‘Blood Eagle Wings’ — from Anthrax’s new album, For All Kings — guitarist Scott Ian makes some bold claims regarding the track. “I think it’s our masterpiece of a song,” he says. “It’s the biggest, coolest thing we’ve ever written.”...
BLACK STONE CHERRY PREMIERE NEW SONG!
Black Stone Cherry have premiered a new song and video from their upcoming album Kentucky. ‘The Rambler‘, the closing track on the album, is a richly melodic co-write with former Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd that takes stock of some of the costs that come with the band’s chosen life, but also offers comfort to those...
Q&A WITH KELSY KARTER
The story behind soul-pop singer Kelsy Karter is an intriguing one. Kelsy grew up in Australia on a mix of motown and soul – dabbling in as many art forms as she could. At 18 years old, this blue-eyed gal packed her bags and moved to Los Angeles, embarking on an unexpected musical journey. We...
TOTALLY 80S TOUR ADELAIDE VENUE CHANGE!
Due to incredible demand the Adelaide show at The Gov has SOLD OUT! But for all you 80s tragics, don’t despair! The Adelaide venue has been upgraded to the Thebarton Theatre. Same date and all tickets for The Gov remain valid for Thebby Thursday 21st July, Thebarton Theatre. Adelaide you have spoken – THANK YOU!...
A WALK DOWN LEONARD ST
Born in 2004 and inspired by a vibrant street in east London, Leonard St is the brainchild (amidst her real children) of Amanda McCarthy. She worked in retail, buying, visual merchandising, film wardrobe departments and styling, before trying her own hand at design and finally launching her own label. Her colourful, handmade designs come to...
TOMORROW IS DEFINITELY A POSSIBILITY
Earthbound, the fourth album from our English metalcore mates Bury Tomorrow, is out and about and it’s probably their best yet. Nay, not probably – it is their best yet. They’ve had their ups and downs but the last few years have been on a steady incline. The musicians that make up Bury Tomorrow include:...
COHEED AND CAMBRIA AUSTRALIAN TOUR TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!
TAPERJEAN TOURING, SELECT TOURING, METROPOLIS TOURING PROUDLY PRESENT AUSTRALIAN TOUR MAY 2016 New York’s post-hardcore prog visionaries COHEED AND CAMBRIA are heading to Australia this May for their highly anticipated headline tour. Capturing the world’s attention with their trademark mix of momentous guitar riffs, wild percussion, formidable vocals and contagious hooks, COHEED AND CAMBRIA...
A CHAT WITH POLARIS
They’re on a wild ride and it’s far from over for the boys from Polaris. Hailing from Sydney, metalcore musos Polaris have released their sophomore EP titled The Guilt & the Grief to raging approval. It’s been three years since their first EP Dichotomy and they’ve certainly followed up and delivered. The band is made...
ALBUM REVIEW: DRIVEN FEAR’S FREETHINKER
Driven Fear expand their musical offerings on Freethinker, showing that hardcore doesn’t always have to be so fast-paced and in your face. The Gold Coast quintet has been kicking around since 2004, sharing stages with the likes of The Amity Affliction and The Ghost Inside. Freethinker is their fourth release via Pee Records and the...
