A few months back we brought you the news of American band The Ghost Inside's tragic tour bus crash which claimed the lives of two drivers, including their bus driver, Greg Hoke. Drummer Andrew Tkaczyk has confirmed via an Instagram post that he lost his leg as a result of the crash: "So the rumors are true everyone! … Continue reading The Ghost Inside Drummer Loses Leg Following Tragic Accident
There's plenty of David Bowie tributes happening around Australia this weekend, but if you're keen to keep the party going (or feeling like a social recluse) ABC's weekend music staple rage will be screening an all-Bowie special tonight, celebrating the iconic artist's 40-year career. A true artist, Bowie will be remembered for the legacy of his music, … Continue reading Rage Tribute to David Bowie
Tera Wray, the widow of Static-X frontman Wayne Static, has been found dead after an apparent suicide, according to reports coming out of the US today. Blabbermouth.net are reporting they had the news confirmed by a 'longtime associate' of Static, who died in November 2014 after mixing Xanax and other prescription pills with alcohol. He was … Continue reading Wayne Static’s Widow Found Dead
While the fallout from yesterday's not-so-shock announcement continues, with promoter AJ Maddah and ticketing company Eventopia still exchanging blows today, one band from this year's festival has started a crowd funding campaign to recoup their losses. UK band Monuments - one of many listed as an outstanding debt totalling $16 million AUD - has created a … Continue reading Soundwave Fallout Continues
After much speculation and shit-slinging this week, it's official - Soundwave Festival is cancelled. Promoted AJ Maddah has been fending off the rumours all week after 2016 drawcards Bring Me The Horizon said they weren't officially locked in for the festival, despite being on the announced lineup. Since then, L7 officially announced they wouldn't be … Continue reading Another One Bites The Dust: Soundwave Festival Canned
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) is once again teaming up with the Australia Council to offer a new series of $15,000 grants to assist Aussie artists with new recordings. Previous recipients of the grant include Grammy-nominated Melbournite Courtney Barnett, Mia Dyson, The Growl and The Vampires. Applications are open now, and close on … Continue reading New Round of Recording Grants For Aussie Artists
A member of Queensland's police force has resigned from her position after allegedly being caught with drugs at Stereosonic music festival at the weekend. The 26-year old constable received a notice to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court in January for possessing dangerous drugs, allegedly at the Brisbane festival, although a police spokesperson refused to confirm … Continue reading Queensland Cop Quits Over Drug Charge
Aussie exports Tame Impala and Courtney Barnett have joined the ranks of Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran with the 2016 Grammy nominations announced today. Barnett and Tame Impala both dominated this year's ARIA Awards, with Barnett winning four of her eight nominations, including Best Cover Art, Breakthrough Artist, Best Female Artist … Continue reading Aussies Get Grammy Nods
It's no surprise noise restrictions and complaints are one of the biggest bones of contention between gig promoters/punters, and venues/legal eagles. Usually, though, the music is too loud. The iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt - the site of such events as Crowded House, Oprah Winfrey, Jamiroquai and Sting - is under fire as an unsuitable … Continue reading If It’s Too Loud You’re… In Sydney?
The Ghost Inside had to pull out of the Big Ass Tour's Australian and New Zealand run with The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember and Motionless In White following a fatal bus crash in the US late last month. Their statement read: "Hi friends. I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. Through the grace … Continue reading The Big Ass Tour’s Big Ass Replacement
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