Look, it's fair to say we don't know the whole story here but Elton John for PM, please and thank you. The English legend halted his second Australian farewell concert in Perth last night - one of the final of around 300 in the Farewell Yellow Brick Road worldwide tour - to give security an … Continue reading Elton John lets rip at security in Perth
In another case of 'this is why we can't have nice things,' fans have rioted and stormed the stage in Mexico after Knotfest was cancelled overnight, destroying expensive equipment and setting fire to Evanescence drummer Will Hunt's kit. Organisers made the call to cancel the event following safety concerns after a crowd barricade at the … Continue reading Knotfest Mexico Cancelled, Fans Riot
The Amity Affliction has started their Australian tour with a sour taste following the alleged sexual assault of a fan at their Hordern Pavillion show in Sydney last night. Vocalist Joel Birch tweeted a message from the victim of the assault: https://twitter.com/JoelDTD/status/1172359629310808064 He followed up the post with two more tweets: "...and held accountable for … Continue reading The Amity Affliction Seeks Sexual Assault Perpetrator
Kaya Jones, former member of the girl group/dance ensemble the Pussycat Dolls has called out management for repeatedly abusing and victimising the girls, via a series of posts on Twitter. "My truth.I wasn’t in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring.Oh & we happened to sing & be famous. While everyone who owned us … Continue reading Former Pussycat Doll Labels The Band A ‘Prostitution Ring’
Whilst most of the world is reacting with shock and sadness at the news of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington's suicide today, Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch has labelled it 'cowardly.' In a post to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter the musician and author wrote: "Honestly, Chester's an old friend who we've hung with many times, and I … Continue reading Sad Reacts Only: World Responds to Chester Bennington’s Suicide
Music fans are asking Aussie promoters to boycott Melbourne venue Margaret Court Arena after a letter to the editor by the venue's namesake was published. In her letter, Court - now a 74-year old right-wing church leader - wrote: "I write this as an open letter to the Qantas board and Alan Joyce as the Senior … Continue reading Promoters Being Asked To Boycott Melbourne Venue
It seems rock's favourite nice guy Dave Grohl and his band are heading to Asia in August - could this mean an Aussie Foo Fighters tour announcement is on the cards? Usually, that's exactly what it means. Why travel halfway across the globe with a crew and all the gear to play three or four … Continue reading Foo Fighters Flying Down Under?
A US Army Captain has issued a memo banning the playing of "terrible 'rock groups'," in the command post. The memo was issued on Valentine's Day, no less. Unsurprisingly, it does ban Nickelback. See who else copped a ban below:
They've been likened to 'Townsville's answer to The Living End' (and, in some drunk punters' cases, "I thought they were The Living End...") so Girl caught up with the frontman of local rockabilly/punkabilly band The Koffin Rockers, Michael Hegarty, to find out a little bit more about the trio. First things first - who are you, … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To… The Koffin Rockers
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
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