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Review: Steve Vai @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
Come rain, hail or moonlight, Brisbane's Fortitude Valley Mall comes alive after dark most weekends, and the drizzle from tonight's sky is no exception.
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The Amity Affliction 2024 Australia Tour
After pummelling audiences on their capital city tour this month, metalcore legends The Amity Affliction will bring the sonic carnage to regional audiences from early January
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Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators 2024 Australia Tour
Rock & roll royalty is headed to Australia with Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators bringing their world tour down under in 2024.
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Review: 2023 Nu Metal Mayhem @ Mansfield Tavern (Brisbane)
Last Saturday (14 October), two revered vocalists from two of the biggest nu metal bands of the mask wearing and inclusive genre blending vein (Slipknot and Mushroomhead)
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Hallowed Be Iron Maiden Who Return To Australia In 2024
Children of the damned rejoice, as Iron Maiden return to Australia for their national The Future Past tour September 2024.
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Bring Me The Horizon 2024 Australia Tour
Update - 30 October, 2023: Bring Me The Horizon have added second shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Scroll down for the new details.
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Iron Maiden 2024 Australia Tour
Buckle up Australia 'cause Ed Force One is incoming in 2024, with Iron Maiden to land as part of their The Future Past tour.
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Review: Ghost @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Ghost concerts are referred as 'rituals'.
Tonight (7 October), I have come to take part in the mass 'ritual' led by Tobias Forge (Papa Emeritus IV aka Papa) and... -
Review: Bodyjar & Gyroscope @ The Corner Hotel (Melbourne)
With Melbourne's Bodyjar celebrating 25 years of their record 'No Touch Red', and Perth's Gyroscope notching up 15 for their acclaimed album 'Breed Obsession', it wasn't at
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Review: Extreme & Living Colour @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
I arrive at The Fortitude Music Hall not long after the doors have opened to ensure I do not miss one drop of the expected delicious action of Extreme and Living
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Paul Di'Anno (Iron Maiden) 2024 Australia Tour
A stalwart of the heavy metal scene for the better part of 40 years, Paul Di'Anno returns to Australia early 2024.
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Review: Extreme & Living Colour @ Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)
It's almost a year to the day since Adelaide's Hindley Street Music Hall hosted its first live concert in the newly refurbished venue.
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Young Lions Are Still Enjoying The Ride After Ten Years (And Counting) Together
Set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album 'Burn', Brisbane rock band Young Lions will tour nationally this spring.
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Trophy Eyes 2023 Australia Tour
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Review: Evanescence @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
It's been 20 rotations around the sun since the release of Evanescence's debut studio album, 'Fallen'.
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Review: La Dispute @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
The mood is vibing excitement for La Dispute's live recitation of their 2011 album 'Wildfire'.
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Mammal Are Studying Law To Achieve Peak Groove-Driven Punk-Rock-Metal As Well As Supporting The Disadvantaged
At first, you think there's some kind of mistake. scenestr has been scheduled to speak with Mammal frontman Ezekiel Ox – and yet, when the Zoom commences, a bespectacled
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Review: DZ Deathrays @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
From the echoing riffs of 'Hope For The Best' to the concluding vibes of 'Gina Works At Hearts', DZ Deathrays showcased their undeniable prowess at The Princess Theatre (12
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Cog Are Back With The Lure Of New Music
When COVID hit Australia, it disrupted Aussie prog-rock faves Cog on what could have been their triumphant return to music after a decade-long hiatus.
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Ville Valo 2024 Australia Tour
Truly one of a kind, Finnish singer-musician Ville Valo (VV) is headed to Australia for a three-date run in 2024.
The frontman and co-founder of defunct dark...