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2025 is shaping up to be a banger of a year for metal and alternative fans, with a lineup of jaw-dropping gigs and festivals already being announced. Whether you’re into classic heavy hitters, emerging grassroots talent, or alternative acts pushing the boundaries of the scene, 2025 promises to be the best year for gigs yet.…
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When Laura Jane Grace takes the stage, it’s not just a gig—it’s a reckoning. The scene at Scala on 27 November was charged with the kind of energy only an artist with Grace’s pedigree can summon. Formerly fronting Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace has become a symbol of defiance, introspection, and punk rock truth. And…
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Rock band L.S. Dunes has today shared their new single “Paper Tigers”, out now via Fantasy Records. “Paper Tigers” marks the third track to be released from the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Violet, which will be out in full on 31st January , 2025. Stream the haunting new song now, and watch the visualiser, created by Cedric Bixler-Zavala (The Mars Volta). “I think…
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Shifting between acerbic verses and soaring choruses, today Melbourne heavies Thornhill return with a brand new single nerv, out now via UNFD. A razor-sharp outing, colliding menacing riffs, piercing urgency and moments of gliding melodics, nerv dazzles with Thornhill’s trademark distortion and dexterity while also lyrically exploring the multi-faceted complexities surrounding matters of the heart. “With nerv, Thornhill explore themes of a dangerous relationship through…
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Genre defying sisters ALT BLK ERA have unveiled a new version of their huge single ‘My Drummer’s Girlfriend’, featuring Wheatus. The US alt-rock legends, who discovered ALT BLK ERA at Download Festival earlier this year, became instant fans of their unique sound and energy. One thing led to another, and the result is this exciting new take on the song. ALT BLK ERA vocalist Nyrobi commented: “Before…
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Emerging “power punk” sensations Kid Kapichi have released a brand new single “Newsnight”. The energetic cross-examination is one of four new recordings featured on the band’s digital deluxe version of their sophomore album “There Goes The Neighbourhood”, out now on Spinefarm. “In a world where alternative facts rule and the post-truth era is in full…
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The Story So Far, still one of the most exciting and enduring bands in pop-punk, brought their high-energy show to London’s Roundhouse on a crisp October evening, delivering a show that was as tight as it was emotional. This stop on their 2024 tour showcased their characteristic blend of raw vulnerability and unrelenting intensity, with…
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2000trees Festival have announced five main stage headliners for its 2025 event. For the first time in the festivals history, all of the main stage headliners have been announced at the same time, and announced nine months ahead of the event. On Saturday the 12 July, making their 2000trees Festival debut, we have Canadian legends (ie The Only Band Ever) Alexisonfire.…
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Multi-platinum-selling band, Simple Plan announced their upcoming documentary chronicling their successful career, as they tour the world in anticipation of their 25th anniversary. The untitled documentary, which is currently in production with Sphere Media, was announced by lead singer Pierre Bouvier live on stage in front of thousands of fans at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas this past weekend.…
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L.S. Dunes has announced their highly anticipated sophomore album Violet, which is set to be released on 31 January 2025 via Fantasy Records. The record was announced yesterday, exclusively on Billboard. Today fans can stream the band’s new single “Machines”. On the new album Travis Stever shares, “‘Violet’ is a sonic journey into the depths of every band member of L.S. Dunes. The…
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