We here at Girl HQ have seen so much incredible talent coming out of North Queensland lately, we thought we'd start bringing it to the world (wide web)! Let us introduce you to the incredible Three Mile Road via the delightfully talented (and exceptionally good-looking) lead vocalist Damien McCluskey... Who are you, how did you … Continue reading Five Minute Intro to… Three Mile Road
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Static’s Death Not Drug-Related: Statement
Wayne Static's publicity team has addressed those pesky drug overdose rumours today. In a statement just released, Static's team said: HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 1, 2014) – Today is a sad day in the music industry – Front-man and founding member WAYNE STATIC of STATIC-X passed away quietly in his sleep at his home last night. The … Continue reading Static’s Death Not Drug-Related: Statement
Confirmed: Wayne Static Dies Days Before 49th Birthday
Every time news of an icon's death reaches us through social media, we hope it's one of those awful internet hoaxes. Sadly, sources in the US confirmed late yesterday (Australian time) that the enigmatic metal icon Wayne Wells, better-known as Wayne Static, died just days from his 49th birthday. An official statement on Static's social … Continue reading Confirmed: Wayne Static Dies Days Before 49th Birthday
Wayne Static Dead at 48?
Some unsettling news is coming through from America today, with reports that Wayne Static (formerly Static-X) has died at the age of 48. Metalunderground.com reports that people close to Static have confirmed the death, which is believed to be drug-related, although no official statement has been released. Static was due to embark on a North … Continue reading Wayne Static Dead at 48?
Vale: Bluejuice
Whilst some Aussie bands are resurrecting their careers this year - including The Superjesus and Kisschasy - one is saying farewell... except not to North Queensland. Sydney band Bluejuice have just wrapped up their national farewell tour in style in their home town. The band was scheduled to return to North Queensland next week, with … Continue reading Vale: Bluejuice
British India Preparing to Get Stoned
Proving hard work and talent goes (and lasts) a long way in the Oz music scene, British India is preparing for it's biggest and most successful year yet - a decade after the band first jammed together in a high school music room.The boys from the 'burbs in Melbourne have just been announced as a … Continue reading British India Preparing to Get Stoned
Katie Noonan’s Love Song Circus
I caught up with Brisbane song siren Katie Noonan for a quick Q&A ahead of her performance at Townsville Cultural Fest this weekend.You've come from an extremely gifted family - what was your upbringing like?My upbringing was a combination of two obsessions - music and literature. My mum is an opera singer and taught music … Continue reading Katie Noonan’s Love Song Circus
Coal Chamber Sign to Napalm
Napalm Records has announced the signing of LA band Coal Chamber for their much-anticipated comeback album, expected to blow up the scene in the next year.The band gained a cult following in the mid to late-1990s, until their eventual split in 2002. The band reunited in 2011 for a series of shows across Australia, Europe … Continue reading Coal Chamber Sign to Napalm
Dream Theatre Answer Aussie Fans’ Prayers
American post progressive metal gods Dream Theatre have announced an exclusive Australian mini-tour in October.The band's most recent Oz tour was for the Black Clouds & Silver Linings album in 2009, before original drummer Mike Portnoy left in 2010.An Evening with Dream Theatre promises to be an intimate and memorable experience for fans, with only two shows … Continue reading Dream Theatre Answer Aussie Fans’ Prayers
Australian Gathering of the Juggalos Is On The Cards
Juggalos rejoice - Insane Clown Posse is returning to Oz next year to headline a Gathering of the Juggalos festival. Violent J made the announcement during an epic 42-minute speech at the most recent Gathering of the Juggalos in the US. "This is true," he said. "This is not bullshit. In the year 2015, which according to … Continue reading Australian Gathering of the Juggalos Is On The Cards
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