Sunshine coast based Punk Rock outfit The Wolston Butchers have just released their killer new single called ‘Last Dance’, which premiered exclusively via Backseat Mafia.
The single was recorded with longtime producer and friend Troy Brady (The Amity Affliction) and is the first of a slew of singles set for release this year.
The Wolston Butchers give a nod to the Skate Punk sounds of the nineties whilst still playing their unique and original blend of Punk and Hardcore. Since their debut, the band have released a steady stream of singles and have shared the stage with the likes of Guttermouth (USA), Belvedere (CAN), Redhook, Frenzal Rhomb and Bodyjar.
The band have developed a reputation for explosive live performances and fierce dedication to the genre, amassing a devoted fanbase both locally and abroad. Their self-promoted single ‘LDDF’ (2024) has gained over 50k streams on Spotify, with the music video currently at 177k streams on YouTube. Their follow-up music video ‘Play These Games’ (2025) has now received over 32k streams on YouTube.
Their new single ‘Last Dance’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
“well constructed, superbly produced, killer riffs meld perfectly with hard hitting lyrics and well crafted songs. A must for the lover of classy, loud, explosive alternative rock.” –A1M, UK
“the stage was crammed & jammed as the crowd jostled to catch a glimpse of one of Perth’s most talked about live acts currently on the scene.” – The Rockpit
Boasting a ferocious blend of progressive grunge, punk attitude and groove-laden hard rock, Electric State are a riff-driven juggernaut out of Perth, WA and are one of the most talked about live rock acts in their genre right now.
The time has come to Stand Up. Grab a megaphone, join the ruckus and start climbing on some bars. As Electric State unleashes onto the world their first track fresh from signing with the amazing XMusic family.
‘Stand Up’ is a hard-hitting track that talks about standing up for what’s right, not letting people walk over you. The world and politics will always pull you in different directions but if you don’t ‘Stand Up’ for something you believe in you’re just a passenger in life!
The already sold out single launch ‘Stand Up’ on the Ship Happens boat cruise will light up the swan river this Saturday, March 7, where crowd participation will be rewarded and encouraged as they try to not rock out the boat too much and leave anyone in the wake.
The Ship Happens cruise for the single ‘Stand Up’ will be crazy, loud, high voltage and crowd participation is required!
Bring your own #Janisthemegaphone!
Stand Up and What Do You Want are taking from the bands forthcoming album, Standing On The Edge
Due for release on Jan 8, 2027
Pre orders are available now https://xmusiclabel.bigcartel.com/electric-state
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A two-time WAM Award-winning outfit, Electric State have been blowing minds and doors off Perth venues since their first show in 2019, packing rooms such as The Amplifier Bar, The Sewing Room, Lynott’s Lounge and Badlands. Their sound is a melting pot of heavy rock influences, drawing comparisons to Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Rival Sons, Gyroscope and even Killswitch Engage.
Their debut album Green Machine received global airplay and earned solid praise internationally, helping the band secure tours through Japan and the UK in 2023, alongside international support slots with US act, Skillet. Media have described Electric State’s live shows as “blaring sirens, deafening chants, bar climbing and megaphones,” confirming their reputation as a must see live act.
Recent highlights include closing two stages at Nannup Music Festival 2024, where their explosive performances turned Tigerville into a high voltage singalong, complete with crowd members joining the band onstage armed with megaphones. PLus their recent XMusic debut, “What Do You Want” was mixed by Anton Hagop (Silverchair, Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo)
TOUR DATES
Saturday, March 7: Ship Happens Boat Cruise, Perth
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Live Nation has today announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. This follows their extensive 2025 tour across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, and continues an exciting new chapter with the release of […]
Live Nation has today announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December.
This follows their extensive 2025 tour across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, and continues an exciting new chapter with the release of two brand new singles— “Nothin’” and “Atlas” — marking the band’s first new music since 2023. Showcasing two distinct sides of the band’s creative range, “Atlas” delivers soaring rock urgency while “Nothin’” leans into keys-forward introspection and emotional guitar work.
The World Tour 2026 – Australia and New Zealand will kick off on Sunday 29 November in Adelaide at the bp Adelaide Grand Final followed by just announced dates – Wednesday 2 December at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, followed by Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 5 December, McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Tuesday 8 December, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne on Friday 11 December, then Sydney’s Engie Stadium on Monday 14 December before travelling to New Zealand for the final show on Thursday, 17 December at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland.
Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney tickets will go on sale on Friday 13 March, at 1pm local with Melbourne and Auckland on sale at 12pm local.
Guns N’ Roses Word Tour 2026 Presale Information:
Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney:
To participate in the Guns N’ Roses Artist Presale starting Wednesday 11 March at 1pm local, you must sign up HERE by Sunday 8 March at 11:59pm AEDT. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.
Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets during a presale starting Friday 6 March at 1pm local. Visit gunsnroses.com for more information.
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets, running from Monday 9 March at 1pm local until Wednesday 11 March at 12pm local. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets during on sale are available from Friday 13 March at 1pm local. Mastercard is also bringing cardholders even closer to their passion for music by offering an incredible Priceless Experience, including an onstage photo opportunity, access to the VIP lounge and more. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
Live Nation members may also access tickets during the Live Nation presale commencing Thursday 12 March at 1pm local, running until Friday 13 March at 12pm local. Register at livenation.com.au/register.
Westfield members get exclusive access to reserved tickets starting Thursday 12 March at 1pm local. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here westfield.com.au/membership.
Melbourne & Auckland:
To participate in the Guns N’ Roses Artist Presale starting Wednesday 11 March at 12pm local, you must sign up HERE by Sunday 8 March at 11:59pm AEDT. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.
Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets during a presale starting Friday 6 March at 12pm local. Visit gunsnroses.com for more information.
Mastercard cardholders (Melbourne) and Westpac Mastercard cardholders (Auckland) have special access to presale tickets, running from Monday 9 March at 12pm local until Wednesday 11 March at 11am local. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets during on sale are available from Friday 13 March at 12pm local. Mastercard is also bringing cardholders even closer to their passion for music by offering an incredible Priceless Experience, including an onstage photo opportunity, access to the VIP lounge and more. Check out priceless.com/music and priceless.com/WestpacNZ for details.
Live Nation members may also access tickets during the Live Nation presale commencing Thursday 12 March at 12pm local, running until Friday 13 March at 11am local. Register at livenation.com.au/register.or livenation.co.nz/register.
Westfield members get exclusive access to reserved tickets starting Thursday 12 March at 12pm local. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here westfield.com.au/membership or westfield.co.nz/membership
Guns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.
Embedded in popular culture, Guns N’ Roses’ landmark diamond-selling 1987 opus, Appetite For Destruction, stands out as “the best-selling U.S. debut album ever” and “the 11th best-selling U.S. album of all time.” Following its release, Guns N’ Roses shook the world with the one-two punch of the over 7x-platinum Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, clinching the top two spots on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart upon arrival. With total sales of 100 million units thus far, their catalogue also consists of G N’ R Lies (5x-platinum), The Spaghetti Incident? (platinum), Greatest Hits (5x-platinum), and Chinese Democracy (over 6 million worldwide). Not to mention, they are one of the most-streamed rock bands in the world with an average of 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify and in May 2024 were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction.
On the touring front, Guns N’ Roses legendary three-hour-plus shows encompass sought-after fan favourites in addition to newly dusted-off gems from their back catalogue, leaving ardent audiences in awe. Their blockbuster 2024 world tour sold 1.3 million tickets around the world and marked the band’s largest run to date. Consisting of acclaimed performances in stadiums and arenas alike, the tour included headlining festival dates at Glastonbury and London’s Hyde Park, while the North American leg included sold-out performances at historic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as well as a co-headlining performance at Power Trip in Indio, CA with AC/DC & Metallica.
Guns N’ Roses’ previous world tour, Not In This Lifetime…, notably ranked as the “fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time,” selling 5 million-plus tickets and included a headline performance at Coachella. The band’s massive 2025 tour saw the powerhouse band hit stadiums and arenas in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America throughout the year.
Guns N’ Roses are Axl Rose (vocals, keyboards), Duff McKagan (bass), Slash (lead guitar), Dizzy Reed (keyboard), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Isaac Carpenter (drums), and Melissa Reese (keyboard). Guns N’ Roses never stops with more touring on the horizon and other surprises—the “Nightrain” keeps rolling at full speed.
ABOUT AIRBOURNE Airbourne is a hard rock band hailing from Warrnambool in regional Victoria, Australia. Formed in 2003 by brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keeffe, the band has carved out a distinctive niche in the rock music scene with their high-energy performances and no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll sound. The line-up is rounded out by Justin Street on bass and backing vocals, and Brett Tyrrell on rhythm guitar.
The mighty Airbourne are back in the game with ‘GUTSY’, the band’s first new song in six years; bristling with attitude and intent, this is Airbourne on steroids – “fired up & pissed off” and ready to take on the world…
2007 saw band punch into the scene with the debut album, Runnin’ Wild, having been certified Silver in the UK, and charted in the top 30 of the ARIA Albums charts, appeared on the US Billboard 200; UK, France, Austria, and Switzerland Albums chart. Their second album, No Guts. No Glory. came out in March 2010 and reached top 20 in Australia, Austria, New Zealand, Finland, Greece, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as going in at #31 in the UK and Top 100 of the US Billboard 200. Continuing their legendary impact, the third studio album, Black Dog Barking (2013) and peaked at #17 in Australia and came in top 20 in Austria, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as top 100 in the UK, Spain, Norway, and France. In October 2016, Airbourne released their fourth album, Breakin’ Outta Hell, which peaked top 5 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland; #9 in the UK; and top 20 in Australia.
With a solid rockin’ catalogue of albums, Airbourne solidified their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rock world, earning them commercial success with a critical acclaim nomination for “Album of the Year” at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.
Known for their explosive live shows, Airbourne has earned a loyal following globally, having played an estimated 1100+ shows since the formation of the band, including multiple appearances at some of the biggest festivals in the world, including Wacken, Download, Hellfest, Rock am Ring, and Rock im Park. Their relentless touring schedule has seen them share stages with rock giants like Iron Maiden, Motörhead, and The Rolling Stones.
In 2017, Airbourne was honoured with the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Award for “Best Live Band,” a testament to their reputation for delivering electrifying performances. Their dedication to the rock ethos and relentless touring have cemented their status as modern torchbearers of classic rock.
Airbourne’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-octane rock music, Airbourne shows no signs of slowing down. They continue to tour extensively, keeping the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking for years to come.
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TAZER Unleashes “Taze is the Rule” – Out March 9, 2026
Rising from Norway, TAZER Delivers Brutal Electro-Industrial Impact
Pre-save & streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tazer5/taze-is-the-rule
March 9, 2026 – Hellektrokution Records proudly presents TAZER , the Norway-based Electro-Industrial force, with their latest single “Taze is the Rule” . Following their explosive debut in 2024, TAZER continue to carve a cold, mechanical path through the industrial landscape, delivering sound designed to hit like a jolt straight to the system.
TAZER’s signature blend of aggression, tension, and uncompromising execution is captured perfectly in “Taze is the Rule,” a track that both defines their sonic identity and lives up to their name. Fans of Combichrist, Rammstein, and Rob Zombie will find themselves right at home in TAZER’s world — one of harsh electronics, crushing rhythms, and a raw, unrelenting energy.
Since forming in 2024, TAZER has steadily built their reputation. Their debut single, “A Razor Can Slit, A Tazer Can Kill” , announced their presence on all major streaming platforms, followed by the self-published debut EP “9001 Volts” , featuring four original tracks and reworked covers. Their hit single “Striptazers” has already gained significant traction, introducing new listeners to their cold, industrial assault.
TAZER Line-up:
Calico InHell – guitar & programming
Drumnibal – drums & vocals
Oni X01 – vocals & programming
Quote from the band: “The Rule Will Be Revealed.”
Pre-save & streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tazer5/taze-is-the-rule
For interviews, press inquiries, or additional information: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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Connect:
https://linktr.ee/Tazeistherule
Contact: management@hellektrokution.com
Oni X01: tazeistherule@gmail.com
Boasting a ferocious blend of progressive grunge, punk attitude and groove-laden hard rock, Electric State are a riff-driven juggernaut out of Perth, WA and are one of the most talked about live rock acts in their genre right now. The time has come to Stand Up. Grab a megaphone, join the ruckus and start climbing […]
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Brian Moody Ignites Brian’s Brain Resurgence With Bandcamp Friday Push and Exclusive Fan Bundles
Release Date: November 24, 2023 Artist: Brian Moody Release Title: Brian’s Brain Genre: Melodic Heavy Metal / Progressive Metal FFO: Ozzy Osbourne , Mastodon , In Flames
Rooted in the forests of Kentucky, sharpened in the mountains of Colorado, and forged back home in Louisville, Brian Moody continues building momentum around his debut album Brian’s Brain . Writing, recording, and performing every note himself, Moody delivers a riff driven, atmospheric, and unapologetically heavy statement that blends old school grit with modern sonic precision.
The record first began making waves after debuting on LRS 102, also known as The Walrus, as the “Humpday for the Locals” kickoff track. That early radio support helped introduce listeners to what quickly became clear. This is not a casual side project. It is a fully realized metal record built with intention, sweat, and relentless studio obsession.
Produced by Brian Moody and mixed and mastered by Theodor Borovski at Slaughtered Studio in Moscow, Russia, Brian’s Brain represents a powerful Louisville to Moscow collaboration. The result bridges Bluegrass State heaviness with global production muscle, giving the album both raw authenticity and polished impact.
Sonically, the album hits like classic metal reborn through a modern lens. The theatrical weight of Ozzy era heaviness collides with the progressive stomp of Mastodon, layered with melodic aggression and cinematic keyboards that expand the sonic landscape while keeping the record firmly rooted in true heavy metal.
Metal media outlets have taken notice, especially praising Moody’s vocal delivery and songwriting:
“The vocals have a very Ozzy-esque style to them while also being very fresh and up to date.” – Metal Media Planet
“The backing vocals remind me of Ozzy at certain moments.” – Ze do Rock Oficial
“I like this as it has a catchy hook, and the clean vocals sound similar to Ozzy especially with the effect.” – Metal Institute of Thrashology
“Totally awesome musicianship… sounds more like Ozzy. Killer!” – Metalheads Forever Magazine
Moody describes the album simply:
“This album is the culmination of years of studio obsession, bridging the gap between old school 502 heavy metal roots and a modern global production sound.”
As part of the album’s renewed push, Moody is taking advantage of Bandcamp Friday with a special resurgence campaign. Fans can head over to his Bandcamp page to explore exclusive offerings including limited edition physical releases, signature merch, and special bundles tied to the Brian’s Brain era.
Visit Brian Moody’s Bandcamp to explore the collection and support the release directly: https://brianmoody.bandcamp.com
Production Credits Produced by Brian Moody Mixed and Mastered by Theodor Borovski at Slaughtered Studio, Moscow, Russia
Management: Independent / Self Managed
Media Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
With Brian’s Brain , Brian Moody proves that heavy metal’s roots still matter. Louisville grit meets global firepower, and the result hits hard while carrying the torch forward for classic melodic metal done right.
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Finnish heavy metal titans BATTLE BEAST are set to storm Australia for the very first time, bringing their explosive live show and new era of firepower to fans across the country. To mark this long‑awaited debut, the band will be joined by a hand‑picked lineup of exceptional Australian bands, each bringing their own distinct energy […]
Live Nation has today announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. This follows their extensive 2025 tour across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, and continues an exciting new chapter with the release of […]
Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have released their brand-new single Can I Get A. With a jaunty electro-honky-tonk intro leading straight into a infectiously singalong pop chorus, complete with “woop-woops”, Can I Get A is an inspiring song of resilience and defiance, with playful sonic nods to the ‘80s, including a Phil Collins-style drum break […]
Boasting a ferocious blend of progressive grunge, punk attitude and groove-laden hard rock, Electric State are a riff-driven juggernaut out of Perth, WA and are one of the most talked about live rock acts in their genre right now. The time has come to Stand Up. Grab a megaphone, join the ruckus and start climbing […]