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The band claim to have fired him 2 days prior to his announcement that he was leaving the band.

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South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.

Red Giant’s new single “It’s All Gone Wrong” is released Wednesday April 8th, and is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

“It’s All Gone Wrong” is the second single from Red Giant’s highly anticipated E.P. Red Giant – Vol. 1 released Wednesday April 29th. The E.P. is available to pre-order HERE. Dave Simpson is the lead guitarist and vocalist of Red Giant. He has built a dedicated following on his YouTube Channel with over 146,000 subscribers.

“We sing another song for you in the hope it might get through,” is the takeaway line from Red Giant’s latest single “It’s All Gone Wrong.”

It is a plangent outpouring of frustration aimed at the current state of the music industry. With hard working musicians having to compete in an ever increasingly corporate world of nostalgia acts and auto-tuned performers. Red Giant’s passionate plea for recognition, not just for themselves but for all musicians offering original music seems to be falling often upon deaf ears.

The world is constantly changing, and music is no exception. To ignore the spirituality and feelings of human emotions generated in favour of A.I. music is a dead end in songwriting and music.

The greatest art was not created by teams of writers. It was created from the outpourings of the human soul with feelings of inspiration not through the filter of technology. “It’s All Gone Wrong” is not just a plea for recognition. It is a warning to the world.

“Red Giant – Vol. 1” – EP Track list
1. Are You Alright? (3:04)
2. Can’t Find Me (4:08)
3. It’s All Gone Wrong (4:32)
4. Overcome (4:03)

Red Giant are the ones to watch on the UK live circuit. With an extremely successful 2025 the band is looking to capitalize on their forward momentum with their highly anticipated E.P. that features four brand-new songs. The band is playing and sounding better than ever with strong live performances and confidence. Watch out. 2026 looks like it’ll be another exciting year for Red Giant.

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And it will take place this October.

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The annual event, which takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this weekend, has had its share of moments involving some of the biggest names in hard rock and metal. Continue reading…

Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “The Black Scorpion,” taken from his acclaimed new album, The Great Satan. Bathed in eerie green light, Zombie and his crew rip through the blistering punk-metal track, which clocks in at under two minutes.

“The Black Scorpion,” along with recent standouts “F.T.W. 84,” “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller,” “Heathen Days,” and “Punks And Demons,” marks ROB ZOMBIE’s return to the forefront of heavy music, further solidifying his already legendary status.

Across more than four decades, Zombie has cemented himself as a singular cultural force. Fusing avant-garde aesthetics with monstrous, groove-driven rock, his work has consistently defied convention. With The Great Satan, Zombie extends that legacy, delivering one of the boldest and most fully realized records of his career.

Purchase/Stream The Great Satan:
https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

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Austin psych-rock trailblazers The Black Angels will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for a special run of shows marking 20 years since the release of their landmark debut album Passover (2006). Newly announced headline dates in Melbourne and Adelaide join previously confirmed shows as part of VIVID (Sydney), Open Season (Brisbane) and Dark Mofo (Hobart).

Formed in Austin, Texas in 2004, The Black Angels have become one of the defining acts of the modern psychedelic rock movement. Drawing inspiration from forebears such as Syd Barrett, Roky Erickson, Arthur Lee and The Velvet Underground, the band have built a reputation for crafting music that nods to the genre’s foundations while pushing into darker, contemporary territory.

Released in 2006, Passover quickly earned cult status, helping shape the global psych revival of the 21st century with its droning riffs, hypnotic rhythms and stark lyrical themes. Two decades on, the record continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Across subsequent albums including Death Song (2017) and Wilderness of Mirrors (2022) via Partisan Records, The Black Angels have continued to refine their sound while maintaining the intensity and atmosphere that first set them apart.

Beyond their own recordings, the band’s influence extends through their role as founders of Austin Psych Fest – now known globally as Levitation – one of the most important gatherings for psychedelic and experimental music.

Renowned for their mesmerising live performances, The Black Angels’ 2026 return promises a rare chance to revisit a defining record performed front-to-back, alongside material spanning their two-decade career.

Presale begins Tuesday 14 April at 10am local time.
Tickets are on sale Wednesday 15 April at 10am local time.

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

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“I think if we have the right people involved, it could happen.”

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Several artists on Australia’s fastest growing rock label, XMusic have come together under the name, Project X to record their own version of one of the most powerful songs of the early 90’s and arguably the one song that birthed an entire sub-genre. Temple of the Dog’s immortal, Hunger Strike.

Listen to Hunger Strike here
https://lnk.to/pIOSyw

Featuring members of  Dreamkillers, Fractured State, Dellacoma, Audio Reign, Awaken The Hate, Wayward Kings and Whiteford, Project X is a charity arm of XMusic and a share of the proceeds will go to charities including Men’s Mental Health and Support Act from this track.

Mastered by Roger Lian who also mastered Soundgarden, gave this song a great lift from the amazing recording done from Damien Kechagias.

Hunger Strike is such a special song to me and fans around the world, with its haunting vocals and was such an amazing song to hear live from both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam! I have had this idea for a few years now and then Damien Kechagias (Dreamkillers and now FRACTURED STATE) came to me with a full album concept and thus the fun began. A huge thanks to Damien Kechagias for the production of this track and enlisted fellow Dreamkillers/Fractured State drummer Steve Hatchman and then the hunt for the vocalists began.

The overwhelming response from all vocalists on this track was amazing! A let’s do this! Attitude, so a huge thanks and much love goes out to Dellacoma Rio of Dellacoma, Jake Fleming of Audio Reign, Ben Rogers of Awaken The Hate, Ryan Daley of Wayward Kings and Zarz Vox of Whiteford – XMusic CEO, Tim McLean-Smith

As part of the 5^th Anniversary of XMusic we decided to start the project before the Anniversary live shows. There are more songs coming from Project X featuring your favourite artists from XMusic, with the next being Adele’s Hello featuring some amazing female vocalists. Simply we want to give back to the people who help us, Support Act and Men’s Mental health charities who are very important to the musicians in our industry! So Please Turn it UP! And enjoy….

XMUSIC 5th ANNIVERSARY SHOWS
To Celebrate the 5th Anniversary there will be a series XMusic Live Shows
featuring some of your favourite XMusic Artists and New Merch.

Thursday, April 30: Musicland, Melbourne
Dellacoma
Sisters Doll (Special Acoustic Performance)
Karly Jewell
Electric State

Friday, May 1: Musicland, Melbourne
Frankenbok
Cicadastone
Awaken The Hate
Electric State

Saturday, May 2: The Den, Newcastle
Wayward Kings
Kodem
Whiteford
Stormflower

Sunday, May 3: Soapbox, Brisbane
Dellacoma
Awaken The Hate
Tailor Made Rejects
Kaosphere
Sound Affliction
Slythr
Runt

Tickets for all shows and
5th Anniversary Merch including Limited Edition T-Shirts & Muscle Shirts
are available from
https://xmusic.au/tours/

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A Slipknot fan got an early copy of the long-awaited album 'Look Outside Your Window' and shared their first thoughts on it on Reddit. Continue reading…