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?
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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
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
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