Rock
News: Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard announce ‘The World Tour’
Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going global in 2023 with their co-headline ‘The World Tour’! Produced by Live Nation, the world tour kicks off on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 …
News: Polyphia announce UK and EU tour dates
Guitar virtuoso sensations POLYPHIA have announced a string of UK and EU tour dates for 2023. The fifteen date tour begins on 9th May in Bristol and finishes up on 26th May in Paris. Tickets go on-sale on 21st October here. Full tour dates below: 09 May – Bristol, UK @ SWX10 May – Glasgow, UK @ Garage11 …
Live Gallery: The Used at The Podium – Spokane, Wa 14.10.2022
The Used are currently providing tour support to A Day To Remember on the “Just Some More Shows” Tour across North America. Anthony Moore was at the show in Spokane, Washington at The Podium to grab some photos of the show. A packed crowd in The Podium, brought an energy of early 2000’s emo nostalgia. The tour included additional support from Magnolia Park and Movements.
Live Review: Billy Idol/Killing Joke/Toyah – AO Arena, Manchester 13/10/22
Marking the first stop of the UK leg of The Roadside Tour 2022, tonight sees Billy Idol take to the stage in Manchester ably supported by Toyah and Killing Joke. This run of arena dates is the first time Billy Idol will have performed in the UK since 2018, with tickets for the remaining shows available here. …
News: Story of the Year announce new album ‘Tear Me to Pieces’ out March 10th
After a summer of high-energy shows, Story Of The Year have announced their upcoming 6th studio album Tear Me To Pieces, out March 10, 2023 via SharpTone Records. The new album is distinctly, invitingly, loudly Story Of The Year. Heartache, desperation, motivation, toxic relationships, pain, loss, anger – all of the essential ingredients of the …
Live Review: Monster Truck/Those Damn Crows – O2 Ritz, Manchester 05/10/2022
Supporting Monster Truck tonight is Welsh rock band, Those Damn Crows. Formed in 2014, the 5 piece band (Shane Greenhall – vocals, Ian ‘Shiner’ Thomas – guitarist, Lloyd Wood – bass, Ronnie Huxford – drums and David Winchurch – guitar) played a 9 song set. Before taking to the stage, crow noises are played through the speakers, …
Live Gallery: Bad Cop / Bad Cop at El Corazon – Seattle, Wa 07.10.2022
Photos by Anthony Moore Bad Cop / Bad Cop currently on a mini tour with The Last Gang through the western United States, played Seattles historic El Corazon this past Friday to provide support for Anti-Flag before playing Anti-Fest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon. Backseat Mafia’s Anthony Moore was there to get grab some photos …
Interview: We Speak To Sam Quartin of the Bobby Lees
Sam Quartin of the Bobby Lees speaks to Backseat Downunder.
News: Through Fire release new single and video for ‘Karma Kills’
Omaha-based hard rock quartet THROUGH FIRE have released their new single and music video for ‘Karma Kills’, out now via Sumerian Records. Speaking on today’s release, guitarist Justin McCain comments: “What goes around, comes around. Karma kills.” Before to today’s drop, the band also previously released their animated music video for ‘Doubt’, which you can also watch here. The American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, …
News: The 1975 Are At Their Very Best And They’re Heading Downunder
The 1975 Set To Tour Australia After Absence Of 3 Years