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  • Chad Gray announces ’30 Years of Madness’ fall 2026 dates

    Featuring performances of songs from both Mudvayne and Hellyeah

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  • SIMPLE MINDS Announce Australian & NZ Arena Tour – February 2027

    One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands, SIMPLE MINDS return to Australia this February as part of their V Tour 2027, celebrating five decades of music.

    Since the release of their debut album Life in a Day, SIMPLE MINDS have enjoyed a remarkable career, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Renowned for their anthemic choruses and expansive sound, the band became one of the defining acts of the 1980s. Their enduring catalogue includes global hits ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Promised You A Miracle’, ‘Waterfront’, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, ‘Belfast Child’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, ‘She’s a River’, ‘Let There Be Love’ and over 60 million albums sales worldwide.

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    Frequently cited as an influence by younger artists, the band continues to receive critical acclaim. MOJO recently described their energy as ‘undiminished’ whilst other critics praised the band’s endurance and consistent creativity. This legacy is reflected in their ongoing global success, with ‘Don’t You (Forget about Me)’ recently joining the prestigious Spotify Billions Club.

    Joining the SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 as very special guest is GARY NUMAN, who makes his long-awaited return Down Under, his first Australian tour in over a decade.

    Few artists have impacted modern electronic music quite like GARY NUMAN. Rising to fame with hits, ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’ and ‘Cars’ Numan pioneered a distinctive sound that helped define the future of electronic music and inspired artists across rock, electronic and alternative music – an influence that continues to resonate today.

    Known for his brooding atmospheres, driving beats, and powerful live performances, GARY NUMAN continues to captivate audiences across the world.

    The SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 promises a panoramic live music experience, an all-encompassing celebration of music across five decades from a band who have not only managed to remain relevant to each new generation but continue to shape and perform with the same energy that has defined their career.

    “Simple Minds go back a long way with Australia and New Zealand, the thrill of performing for our fans down there never wears off.” – Jim Kerr

    DESTROY ALL LINES PRESENTS
    SIMPLE MINDS With special guest Gary Numan
    LIVE 2027

    Saturday 13 February 2027
    RAC Arena, Perth

    Tuesday 16 February 2027
    Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide

    Thursday 18 February 2027
    Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

    Saturday 20 February 2027
    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

    Sunday 21 February 2027
    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

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  • Whitechapel announce 20th anniversary tour

    Also with Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, and Netherwalker

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  • Underoath announce ‘Define The Great Line’ 20th anniversary tour

    Featuring support from August Burns Red, Atreyu, As Cities Burn, and Emery

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  • Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo On Coming Out In The Metal Scene: “We Have Rob Halford, And That Was In The ’90s”

    Caleb has newly spoken at length about his lifelong struggles with his sexuality and the decision to now live life as a proud gay man.

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  • Death Metal For The Disconnected With DIVA SATANICA From BLOODHUNTER

    Interview by Ali Williams Spanish melodic death metal force BLOODHUNTER returns on June 12 with their new album, Sons Of The Abandoned. It has been both a long wait and a very deliberate one for the band. Four years have passed since the band’s previous album, and while fans have been understandably circling the release […]
  • Melrose Avenue announce 2027 UK and Ireland headline tour ahead of Download Festival debut

    Rising Sydney metalcore outfit Melrose Avenue have announced a headline tour of the UK and Ireland for January and February 2027. The highly anticipated winter run follows an explosive rise across the global heavy music scene and comes just ahead of their massive appearance at Donington Park for Download Festival this weekend. The Australian quartet … Continue reading Melrose Avenue announce 2027 UK and Ireland headline tour ahead of Download Festival debut
  • INTERVIEW: JD FORTUNE talks about the “Best of INXS” tour and more

    JD Fortune was thrust into our living rooms and arenas around the world when at thirty two he was named the new frontman of INXS via the TV show Rockstar:INXS. That was twenty one years ago. Fortune spent the next seven years touring the world several times over with INXS and recorded the only full length INXS album to not feature Michael Hutchence, ‘Switch’. The album had five singles released from it including ‘Pretty Vegas’, ‘Afterglow’, ‘Devil’s Party’, ‘Gods Top Ten’ and ‘Perfect Strangers’. For those that watched the show like I did it was a journey into the world of fifteen unique and talented individuals all musicians, songwriters and vocalists.

    Having just announced his second solo tour of Australia in twelve months, The Best of INXS 2026 Tour. We sat down with JD Fortune to talk all things INXS, his favourite INXS tunes and shared stories of his journey and time on the show and in INXS. Fortune is one of the most enjoyable chats I have had in some time, genuine, honest and The 2025 run of shows gained rave reviews for not only his performance but the connection he has with the music and fans.

    This run of shows will ones not to miss. My chat with JD Fortune is one of the most enjoyable one I have had in some time. Fortune is the real deal, honest, open and charming. Somehow thirty minutes with him just wasn’t enough. Be sure to catch JD Fortune doing his thing this October all across the country and be prepared to be blown away.

    A huge thanks to John Howarth, Metropolis Touring and of course JD himself for the chat.

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  • Jimi Hendrix Way Unveiled In NYC

    Jimi Hendrix grew up in Seattle and broke through in London, but before and after finding fame, he made New York City’s Greenwich Village his home base. That’s where Hendrix set up Electric Lady, his personal recording studio, which remains a fixture of the neighborhood today. And as of today it’s where you can walk down Jimi Hendrix Way.

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