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Legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait today announce they will return to stages around the country this July, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic 1996 album ‘Ivy & the big apples’.

Kicking off on Saturday 4 July at Brisbane’s The Tivoli, the band will head through Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney delivering their epic live show to fans nationwide. Iconic special guests Custard, Magic Dirt, The Meanies and Tumbleweed will join the party on select dates, as emerging Melbourne rockers The Gnomes warm audiences at all shows.

Frontier members can access presale tickets from 12 noon (local time) on Thursday 16 April, before tickets go on sale at 1pm (local time) on Friday 17 April.

For tickets and further information, head to frontiertouring.com/spiderbait

Spiderbait last toured in 2024 to widespread acclaim to mark the 20th Anniversary of their seminal album Tonight Alright and its standout track ‘Black Betty’. Adding extra dates to meet overwhelming demand, the trio played some of their best shows ever, belting out hit after hit with explosive energy. Underpinned by a decades-long friendship, their intensity and camaraderie are immediately evident onstage, endearing them to fans young and old.

Widely regarded as a defining moment in Australian alternative rock, Spiderbait’s third studio album, Ivy & the big apples, marked a major breakthrough for the band, showcasing a bold shift toward a more polished yet still energetic sound. The record debuted in the ARIA Top 3, went Double Platinum, and stayed in the Top 50 for nearly a year — a testament to its enduring impact and the strength of singles like ‘Calypso’ and ‘Hot Water & Milk’.

Featuring standout track ‘Buy Me A Pony’, which became the first Australian song to take the crown in triple j’s prestigious Hottest 100, the record captured the raw, youthful spirit of the time while pushing the boundaries of the local music scene. A fearless mix of punk, pop and alternative rock, the album cemented Spiderbait as one of Australia’s most important bands of the 90’s.

Out on July 3, Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Edition LP celebrates this cultural touchstone. Reissued on vinyl to mark the moment, this is an essential piece of Australian music history, ready to be rediscovered. Pre-order it now.

The story of Spiderbait is an unlikely but heart-warming one – three friends from a small Australian country town taking on the music scene, and emerging triumphantly thirty years later, friendship intact, and now one of the biggest and best rock bands on the national landscape.

The trio’s popularity spans three decades and shows no signs of abating. They’ve released seven acclaimed albums, all of which have racked up Gold, Platinum or Double Platinum status, and have combined Australian sales of over a million units, with over 100 million annual global streams and 285 thousand daily global streams and growing every year. Spiderbait have also chalked up almost every Australian accolade possible, taking home multiple ARIA Awards and topping charts along the way.

Australian rock ‘n roll royalty, and with a catalogue of music that’s distinctive and uncompromising, Spiderbait’s anticipated Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Tour will see the band playing songs from their seminal album plus favourites from their extensive catalogue – Don’t miss out!

With special guests…

CUSTARD (Brisbane)
Local indie rockers Custard are known for their witty lyrics and distinctive, understated sound, led by singer-songwriter David McCormack. Emerging in the 1990s, they became a cult favourite for their clever, often humorous take on everyday life.

MAGIC DIRT (Melbourne)
Multi-ARIA Award nominated Magic Dirt are renowned for their gritty guitar sound and the distinctive vocals of frontwoman Adalita. They gained a strong following for their raw, emotive style and remain an influential presence in Australia’s rock scene.

THE MEANIES (Perth + Adelaide)
Seminal Melbourne punk rockers, The Meanies are renowned for their high-energy performances and irreverent style. Since the late 1980s, they have influenced the Australian punk scene with their frantic power-pop riffs, short sharp songs, raw sound and confrontational stage presence.

TUMBLEWEED (Sydney)
Australia’s homegrown stoner rock heavyweights. Tumbleweed have built a reputation on hypnotic riffs, loose-limbed swagger, and a live show that feels like it might levitate at any moment. Riding the 90s on a wave of fuzz, feedback and sun-bleached psychedelia, they weren’t just part of the scene, they helped define it.

THE GNOMES (All shows)
Hailing from Melbourne, The Gnomes deliver a feral, hook-heavy take on ‘60s beat, garage and power pop. With a cult following, they’ve built a reputation for chaotic live shows and a distinctly DIY approach to music.

Spiderbait’s Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Edition LP is out July 3 – Pre-order it HERE

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The Obscure NWOBHM Releases label has been a bit quiet recently. However they’ve hit the spot again by living up to their label name and somehow uncovering another couple of bands who tried to set out for success in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal days in the early 1980s but didn’t make it. […]

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Following the confirmation that Bring Me The Horizon have re-recorded their debut album for its 20th anniversary, vocalist Oli Sykes has shared footage of him getting back in the flow vocally.

Now, the fact of the matter is that back in 2006, Oli certainly wasn’t using any sort of trained or healthy technique to hit the chaotic highs that came to define the sound of ‘Count Your Blessings’. There’s a reason that his style changed on 2008’s ‘Suicide Season’ after all.

And following extensive touring over the last decade, which even included a case of ruptured vocal cords in 2019, it’s more important than ever that he looks after himself, especially when it comes to such heavy vocals.

So, ‘Count Your Blessings | Repented’ is also a very close-to-home project as Oli is producing it alongside guitarist Lee Malia, so the recording of this vocal take is from a very comfortable place, with little pressure.

And you can see just how pitch-perfect Oli is trying to be with his technique, as he tries to deliver a particularly gritty low for the re-do of ‘(I Used To Make Out With) Medusa’.

It’s a fascinating look into the process, and a reminder that just because you did something one way at one time, it doesn’t mean you should do it again. Take your time, it will come.

As Oli puts it, “took me a minute to work out how to do some of this shit again. Very excited to share CYB repented with u i think we did you all proud. it’s so nice to see all the love and nostalgia too thank you so much“

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‘Count Your Blessings: Repented’ is set for release on July 10, with the tracklisting featuring what looks like a previously unreleased track.

On the same day of release, the band will also be playing the album in full for the first time ever, alongside other bangers at a special show in Manchester, in association with Outbreak Fest.

Joining them will be a stellar line-up, made up of Static Dress, Dying Wish, HERIOT, Rolo Tomassi, Car Underwater and Still In Love (featuring original guitarist Curtis Ward, by the way).

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Before their new record House Of Cards officially comes out next Friday, April 24th, Australians The Amity Affliction offer in listening another new song in preview called “Heaven Sent”.
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Melodic death metal band Crocell wull put out their seventh long player, Swarm Of Insects, on May 29th through Emanzipation Productions. Via Bandcamp widget and YouTube player below, you can give a listen to three new tunes from the upcoming music effort.
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French Progressive rock band Nine Skies have announced that Riccardo Romano will be joining the group as its new lead vocalist. He has already collaborated with the band in recent years, being involved in both studio sessions and providing an additional stage presence during live performances.

“I’m honoured by Nine Skies’ offer to join them as a vocalist,” Riccardo Romano said. “Every time we’ve collaborated, whether on individual songs or live performances, I’ve always felt a deep musical and human connection between us.

“My musical expression resonates naturally with them, and everything happens as naturally as strings playing at the same frequency. I’m sure we’ll create something special together.”

Currently, his recent contributions can be heard on songs such as Sweetheart Grips and The Explorer, as well as during live appearances including The Lost, Live at Nice. 

This appears to be a positive move for both Romano and the band. He already has a strong reputation as a highly versatile and expressive artist through work with the likes of RanestRane, the Steve Rothery Band, and The David Foster Band.

Recently, Romano announced an upcoming collaborative album featuring legendary guitarists Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), which has continued to highlight his growing influence within the progressive music world.

Nine Skies have recently announced the release of Horizons, a limited, 100-copy hand-numbered compilation celebrating their musical journey, which is set for release on 24 April 2026. Pre-orders are now open via the Nine Skies Bandcamp page.

You can find out more about Nine Skies at linktr.ee/nineskies.

Nine Skies / The Lightmaker An Inventive And Emotional Progressive Rock Journey

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Slipknot’s founding drummer departed the band in 2013, before dying in July 2021 aged 46

The Paradox Twin is a rock band formed by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Danny Sorrell. The band’s debut album, The Importance Of Mr. Bedlam, caught the attention of renowned producer John Mitchell (Frost*, It Bites, Arena, Asia) during its recording at Outhouse Studios. Mitchell, impressed by the music, recommended the album to Chris Hillman, his partner at the White Star Records label, leading to The Paradox Twin signing with the label.

The band currently consist of Danny Sorrell on guitar and lead vocals, Sarah Bayley, vocals, and Graham Brown on drums. This latest work sees the band further refine their signature blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate progressive rock, pushing the boundaries of their storytelling into new, vast territories.

A Romance of Many Dimensions is a cinematic journey that explores complex themes through a lens of layered, technical compositions and evocative melodies.

The narrative centres on a protagonist living a life of loneliness, addiction, and isolation. He finds his only sense of purpose and identity when he logs into his computer, where he views himself as a robot in a vast digital landscape. His only friend is the silent crow from the game, who never speaks but is always there in times of need.

When logged off, he is left with nothing. When logged in, he has a purpose. The album is a poignant journey through themes of escapism, love, and what it means to be human in an age of technological and substance dependency.

Danny Sorrell, the main man behind The Paradox Twin, shares his thoughts on this significant release. “Many months of hard work have finally paid off,” he says. “It’s been worth the wait. There were a few bumps in the road here and there. I have had a very tough few years with mental health, and with the death of my sister, but I always try to channel it into my songwriting.

“I want to thank my wife, kids, and family in general for supporting me. I want to tip my hat to Chris Hillman for being amazingly strong over the past year. Thanks to John Mitchell for once again guiding songs and my craft in the right direction, and finally to you, reading this, who I wouldn’t be able to do this without.”

The Paradox Twin released A Romance of Many Dimensions on 9 April 2026. Currently available on all digital platforms. Pre-orders for the physical edition of the album, available from 8 May 2026, have now officially opened. For more details, visit orcd.co/aromance.

The Paradox Twin – A Romance of Many Dimensions Tracklist

01.  Linter

02.  Operator

03.  Null the System

04.  My Main Function

05.  UI

06.  If Else

07.  Inheritence

08.  Pixel Shader

09.  Nested Scratch

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Leading British blues rock lights King King, following their seven date Acoustic tour, will play a hometown headline set at the Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival at the Oran Mor on Sunday April 26th. The eighth edition of the twice-yearly event features six bands, including the Scottish tandem of the high-octane Gerry Jablonski Band […]

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