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News: Bloodstock Open Air Festival Preview, Ten Titans Not To Be Missed. The New Blood Stage Edition.

The New Blood Stage has become one of many true success stories of Bloodstock Open Air. While the Ronnie James Dio Stage welcomes established names and international heavyweights, the New…

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News: Cog add dates to 2026 Walk The Line Tour, including Hobart, Canberra and further NSW and Victorian dates

In 2026, prepare to share even more space with Aussie rock icons Cog, with the band today announcing eight additional shows for the new year. Joining their two already-added Western…

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Live Gallery: Sydney Sizzles – Tenacious D Serve Up Spicy Meatballs and Rock Antics at the ICC Sydney Theatre, 13.07.2024

Heavy Riffs and Hilarity: Tenacious D at Their Finest in Sydney

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dethklok, DragonForce & Nekrogoblikon – Roseland Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.05.03

By Anthony Moore This past Friday at the Roseland Theater was show full of fantasy, bringing together Goblins, Dragons and the most brutal death metal band in animation. For the…

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Live Gallery: Coal Chamber and Mudvayne at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 16.02.2024

Mudvayne and Coal Chamber whip Hordern crowd into a frenzy with ferocious performances

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dark Mofo Festival, Deafheaven at The Odeon Theatre, Hobart 15.06.2023

US post-metal/blackgaze kings, Deafheaven, made their long-awaited appearance at The Odeon Theatre for Hobart’s iconic Dark Mofo Festival on Thursday evening to another sold-out venue. Booked for the festival for…

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Live Review: Atreyu – The Showbox – Seattle, Wa – 30.04.2023

By Anthony Moore The historic Showbox at the Market in Seattle, Washington was buzzing with excitement as the crowd awaited the arrival of metalcore band Atreyu on their “The Hope…

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Gallery and Set-lists: Corrosion of Conformity / Jimmy Coup / Plainride – The Academy, Dublin 01.05.2023

Corrosion of Conformity made a visit to The Academy in Dublin for the start of their European tour, opening the night were German heavy rock band Plainride and a surprise…

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News: W.A.S.P carry on the 40th world tour

Today, W.A.S.P. announced The 40th Never Stops World Tour 2023. Produced by Live Nation, the 33-city run kicks off on Saturday, August 5 in Wheatland, CA, making stops across North…

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