Aussie music fans of the 1990s and early 2000s rejoice - not only are Kisschasy, The Superjesus and Jebediah kicking around again, Ballarat band The Mavis's is performing a show in Melbourne later this month. The December 27 show will mark 24 years since the band first formed, and a whole decade since their last performance. … Continue reading The Mavis’s Reunite
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Vote for Girl at a Rock Show!
Sick of this site? We are too! A very kind (?) soul nominated us for Kochie's Business Builders' $100k Rescue My Site competition for a 'local legend' with a truly awful web site. Uh, thanks? A new site is on the cards for 2015, which will make our job at Girl HQ a lot easier and your … Continue reading Vote for Girl at a Rock Show!
Literally, I Can’t Even…
After seeing multiple posts all over social media today calling for X Factor judge/mentor, recording artist and generally loud guy Redfoo to get sacked, banned from Australia, boycotted and whatever else, I had to check out this new track everyone was so up in arms about. Okay, so let's start with the first glaringly obvious fact: Literally I … Continue reading Literally, I Can’t Even…
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
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
