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
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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
We Are The Riot – This IS What You Wanted
Los Angeles-based rock outfit We Are The Riot released the video clip for it's latest single, It's Not What You Wanted, at a launch party at The Viper Room on Friday night. The apocalyptic-themed video, produced by Brian Cox from Digital Iris Productions and starring Evan Seidlitz from Grimace, has already created a stir with music media … Continue reading We Are The Riot – This IS What You Wanted
Get Ready To Shake Your Bon Bon
The Voice's very own 'seducer' is gearing up to set Australia alight in 2015, with the sultry Latin singer announcing a national tour on the show earlier tonight.After performing new single Vida (not to be confused with the chart-topping Livin' La Vida Loca, which catapulted Martin to fame 15 years ago) the singer announced a … Continue reading Get Ready To Shake Your Bon Bon
The Last Original Ramone Has Died
Tommy Ramone - former drummer and founding member of the legendary New York punk outfit The Ramones - has died peacefully at home at the age of 65.Born Erdelyi Tamas in Budapest in 1952, 'Tommy', as he was better known, formed the band with Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone in 1974. He co-produced and … Continue reading The Last Original Ramone Has Died
Sunny Dayz Ahead for FNQ
The brains behind the hugely successful River Sessions music festival in Mackay have created a new event for their Far North Queensland cousins.Sunny Dayz will launch at 10am on Sunday 24 August at Fogarty Park in Cairns, bringing with it some of the hottest names in Australian music right now, including headliners Violent Soho, fresh … Continue reading Sunny Dayz Ahead for FNQ
Upon A Boy Who Cried Wolf
Texan metal band Upon A Burning Body posted an alarming status on their Facebook page early this morning (AEDT) regarding vocalist Danny Leal:Breaking News: Danny Leal (singer of Upon A Burning Body) has been reported missing. He was last seen in his home town of San Antonio TX on Monday, June 30th.The vocalist had also tweeted … Continue reading Upon A Boy Who Cried Wolf
Drop Dead Fred Actor Dead?
Reports are emerging from the UK that comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56.Mayall, best known for his roles in The Young Ones and Drop Dead Fred as well as several episodes of Blackadder, was left on life support for days after a serious quad bike accident in 1998, but … Continue reading Drop Dead Fred Actor Dead?
Grimace And Bear It
LA's post-apocalyptic/melodic metal/deathcore band GRIMACE has debuted it's debut music video, Awake the Demons, and accompanying four-track EP... and it is amazing.The band's Facebook profile cites 'End of the World' as it's genre, and, 'Death, blood, horror, murder' as it's influences. While it's difficult to peg the band's sound into just one hole, the result … Continue reading Grimace And Bear It
