In an official statement from Scott Weiland's Facebook page just now: We received a call today about my friend Jeremy Brown that has shaken me to the core. We were all concerned this afternoon when Jeremy didn’t show up for a long-scheduled rehearsal for tonight’s album release show at School Night. An hour later, Jeremy’s … Continue reading Confirmed: RIP Jeremy Brown
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Scott Weiland’s Guitarist Dead?
Unconfirmed reports from Hollywood today suggest that Jeremy Brown, guitarist for Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland's new project Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, has been found dead in the US. No other reports or cause of death has yet emerged. The band performed at SXSW in Texas earlier this month (pictured) and had a string … Continue reading Scott Weiland’s Guitarist Dead?
QANTAS To Assist Aussie Musos
Aussie musos rejoice! Qantas has announced a Musicians Additional Baggage Allowance to help traveling artists and their crews get around the country without huge excess baggage fees. A statement via the Australian Music Industry Network stated the airline will give musos a free baggage allowance at 23 kilos a piece. The extra baggage allowance is … Continue reading QANTAS To Assist Aussie Musos
Black Sabbath Announces ‘Farewell’ Ozzfest
If you're planning a trip to Japan this year, music fans might want to consider scheduling it for November, when Ozzfest will bring Black Sabbath there for - apparently - the final time. In a video announcement posted today, Sharon Osbourne said, “Ozzfest will be back in Japan on Nov. 21 and 22 and this will be … Continue reading Black Sabbath Announces ‘Farewell’ Ozzfest
#SW16 Dates Announced
This year's festival has only just finished, but already rumours are flying thick and fast about next year's Soundwave Festival. What we can confirm, however, is the dates. Soundwave announced today it will return to the one-day format again in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in January next year. The event will be held in Brisbane … Continue reading #SW16 Dates Announced
Ricky Martin Townsville Show Venue Change
Ricky Martin's One World Tour show in Townsville has been moved... and an extra show added. Now that the final stage and production elements have been finalised, it was decided by Sony Music and Nine Live to move the show from 1300 Smiles Stadium to the Townsville Entertainment Centre to "facilitate the production requirements of … Continue reading Ricky Martin Townsville Show Venue Change
Fleetwood Mac Return to Oz
The iconic British-American band Fleetwood Mac has announced a return to Australian soil for the end of 2015. After cancelling tour plans two years ago, this makes it the first national tour in six years. It's also the first tour with all five original members in a while, after Christie McVie has reunited with the … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Return to Oz
Frogstomping Over Johns’ New EP
On the same day former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns released his debut solo EP Aerial Love, record label Sony announced a special reissue of the album that first brought Johns into the spotlight - 1995's iconic Frogstomp. Released when Johns and Silverchair bandmates Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou were 15 year old high schoolers, the album … Continue reading Frogstomping Over Johns’ New EP
Jedediah Announce 20th Anniversary Tour
Who feels old right now? Perth indie rock band Jebediah has announced a national metro tour to celebrate it's 20th anniversary this year, to coincide with a tour compilation fittingly titled TWENTY. The TWENTY tour will feature special guests like Screamfeeder, Front End Loader, Turnstyle, Red Jezebel and Fur - some of whom will be … Continue reading Jedediah Announce 20th Anniversary Tour
Montage of Heck Trailer Released
The official trailer for the new rock doco Montage of Heck - the 'authorised' Kurt Cobain documentary - has been released after the film's debut at Sundance. Get ready to have a feel day...
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