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THE DARKNESS DREAMS ON TOAST FEB / MAR 2026 TOUR

THE DARKNESS

DREAMS ON TOAST FEB / MAR 2026 TOUR

RAGEFLOWER ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUEST

LOW TICKETS · VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE

NEW ALBUM DREAMS ON TOAST OUT NOW

Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness will make their triumphant return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for an epic run of summer shows, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston and Melbourne, plus two big nights in Auckland and Wellington.

The tour has already seen overwhelming demand, with Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart and Frankston sold out, and low tickets remaining for Wellington, Gold Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. Following the sell-out of the first Forum show in Melbourne, a second has been added and is selling fast.

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The band have just announced that joining The Darkness on their Australia & New Zealand tour is emerging Australian artist RAGEFLOWER – a magnetic force of cinematic alt-rock whose sound blurs the boundaries of emotion, experimentation and raw power. Her music balances fragility and strength in equal measure. Her live performances are powerful and deeply felt – part confessional, part spectacle – earning her a rapidly growing international audience across the U.S., Japan and Europe, and positioning her as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices.

Exclusive limited VIP Packages are now available, offering the ultra-fan experience – meet the band, access soundcheck, side-of-stage viewing with drinks, Q&A, photo, goodie bag, early merch and venue access, plus the chance to step on stage.

Off the back of their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band will bring their signature high-voltage energy and outrageous live flair, serving up fan favourites from their iconic catalogue including I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Love Is Only A Feeling alongside new tracks from their acclaimed 2025 album Dreams On Toast. Tracks like Rock and Roll Party Cowboy and Walking Through Fire are already rising fast to fan-favourite status. This tour marks the first opportunity for fans here to experience them live – loud, raw and delivered in classic Darkness style.

Don’t miss The Darkness in full flight when they return in 2026. It’s going to be loud. It’s going to be fun. And it’s going to be one hell of a show.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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THE DARKNESS

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2026

🎟 Tickets On Sale Now

Tue 17 Feb – Powerstation, Auckland [SOLD OUT]
Wed 18 Feb – Meow Nui, Wellington [LOW TIX]
Fri 20 Feb – The Tivoli, Brisbane [SOLD OUT]
Sat 21 Feb – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast [LOW TIX]
Sun 22 Feb – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle [LOW TIX]
Wed 25 Feb – Waves, Wollongong
Fri 27 Feb – Enmore Theatre, Sydney [LOW TIX]
Sat 28 Feb – Hindley Street, Adelaide
Sun 1 Mar – Odeon, Hobart [SOLD OUT]
Wed 4 Mar – Metropolis, Fremantle
Fri 6 Mar – Pier Bandroom, Frankston [SOLD OUT]
Sat 7 Mar – Forum, Melbourne [SOLD OUT]
Sun 8 Mar – Forum, Melbourne [2ND SHOW]

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July 10, 2025
Megan Milner

DON BROCO To Start World Tour In Australia This September!

“It was a sea of lost phones, crowd surfing, circle pits and items of clothing being swung like propellers — and you won’t catch one person complaining. They left everything out there and it felt like we’d all climbed a mountain together. And it was glorious – glorious, glorious carnage!” TheManc.com

“A better live show you will not see anywhere. It was fun, it was heavy, it was energetic, it was everything you want from a show and that’s exactly what Don Broco is all about.”
May The Rock Be With You; May 2023

” where do I even begin with the absolute powerhouse that is Don Broco? From the first riff to the last note, Don Broco is a rollercoaster of energy, emotion, and undeniable talent… a reminder of why Don Broco is revered not just for their studio albums but for the unparalleled magic they weave, live, onstage.” Metal Planet

“There is no such thing as too much fun when it comes to a Don Broco show. They have carved out a unique perch to sit on, where no matter where they set up camp, chaos will follow. They have the pit in total raptures, spinning and swelling with smiles aplenty.” Rock Sound

PROMISES MADE. PROMISES KEPT!
DON BROCO START WORLD TOUR IN AUSTRALIA!

When they were last here, Don Broco promised the fans they would repay their patience with their long absences and the outpouring of love and adulation at their shows, by playing Australia at the beginning of their next world tour, rather than at the end. They are keeping that promise.

They also promised devastated fans in Adelaide and Perth who missed out last time that they would definitely visit on the next tour. They are delivering on that promise too.
Fresh off a blazing set at the 2025 Download Festival in the UK, Don Broco have confirmed they’re back in the studio crafting their soon tpo be released fifth album.

With Australian dates confirmed for September, we will be among the very first in the world to hear some of those new tracks alongside all the bangers and crowd favourites from their meteoric career.

Thurs, Sept 4: Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Fri, Sept 5: Manning Bar, Sydney
Sat, Sept 6: The Croxton, Melbourne
Mon, Sept 8: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Tues, Sept 9: Magnet House, Perth

Pre Sale: Fri, July 11 @ 9.00am
On Sale: Tues, July 19 @ 9.00am

Tickets from
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July 3, 2025
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Interview with Bear McCreary

Grammy Award–nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award–winning composer and artist Bear McCreary will

perform music from his globally renowned catalogue live in Australia this July.

Best known for his work on God of War, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, and The Walking Dead, McCreary will be playing selections from his iconic scores along with music from his epic rock concept album ‘The Singularity’ on his hugely anticipated Themes & Variations tour. Starting on the 18th April in London, McCreary will then travel through Europe and North America before landing in Australia in July.

Bringing the orchestral and emotive nature of his compositions and score work together with the kinetic

nature of a rock show, the live experience will feature a seven-piece band led by McCreary.

“After celebrating the twentieth anniversary of my first screen credit, for composing the music to 2004’s Battlestar Galactica, along with the release of my debut rock record, The Singularity, the time has finally come to take my music on the road!” says McCreary. “I am thrilled to perform highlights from throughout my career and visit some of my favourite cities in the world. I look forward to connecting with fans and bringing my music to bombastic life on the concert stage. Let’s go!”

BEAR McCREARY 

McCreary’s prolific talents earned widespread acclaim in 2004, with his work on the influential series

Battlestar Galactica introducing audiences to his music. His career has continued to flourish since then,

with McCreary becoming a three-time Grammy Award nominee, a four-time Emmy Award nominee and

winner of the Emmy for ‘Outstanding Original Main Title Theme’ (‘Da Vinci’s Demons’), and the fifth most celebrated composer in the history of the International Film Music Critics Association. 

Recent projects include the Amazon Original hit series ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’; ‘Foundation’ for Apple TV+; the beloved Starz series ‘Outlander’; Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’; Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot Films’ ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’; AMC’s global phenomenon ‘The Walking Dead’; Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’.; and the video game ‘Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge’ for Disney. 

McCreary’s acclaimed scores to Sony PlayStation’s blockbusters ‘God of War’ and ‘God of War Ragnarök’ have earned him honours including Grammy Award nominations for ‘Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games’ and awards from the Game Awards, the D.I.C.E. Awards, the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, the International Film Music Critics Association, the ASCAP Composers Choice Awards, and the BAFTA Games Awards.

‘The Singularity’ is an epic concept album that features an all-star lineup of vocal talent and musicians, including Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), Rufus Wainwright, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Slash, Joe Satriani, and more. Cinematic in its presentation, ‘The Singularity’ is also a graphic novel, with select monologues from the novel appearing as narrations on the album, read by actors Lee Pace (The Hobbit, Foundation), Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead), and Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy, God of War Ragnarök).

Tickets for Bear McCreary’s Australian tour are on sale to the general public from 10am local time, Wednesday 26 March.

For ticketing and pre-sale information, visit destroyalllines.com. 

BEAR McCREARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Wednesday 23 July Forum Melbourne

Thursday 24 July Enmore Theatre Sydney

Friday 25 July Eatons Hill Hotel Brisbane

Monday 28 July Astor Theatre Perth

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June 26, 2025
Megan Milner

KAISER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR, CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT THIS NOVEMBER

KAISER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT THIS NOVEMBER

Ticket Presales Begin Friday June 27

General On Sale –Tuesday July 1 at 12pm local time

UK indie icons Kaiser Chiefs have today announced their return to Australia this November, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their seminal record, Employment, one of the best-selling UK debut albums of all time. It will be their first visit to these shores since 2012, when they packed out venues across the country – they also played an exhilarating set at Splendour in the Grass along with sideshows in 2011. The band is currently weaving their way across the UK and Europe playing an extensive schedule of outdoor celebration shows.

The Employment tour will commence on Sunday November 23 at RAC Arena Perth, followed by Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Tuesday November 25, Hordern Pavilion Sydney on Thursday November 27 and concluding at Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane on Friday November 28.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia. Mastercard Presale starts Friday, June 27 at 11am and ends on Tuesday July 1 at 11am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Tuesday July 1 at 12pm. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

An artist presale will commence on Friday June 27 at 11am, concluding on Tuesday July 1 at 11am.

A Secret Sounds presale commences Monday June 30 at 11am, concluding on Tuesday July 1 at 11am.

General public tickets go sale on Tuesday July 1 at 12pm. All times are local.

Please visit secretsounds.comfor tickets and further information.

KAISER CHIEFS

20 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT – AUSTRALIA 2025

Sunday November 23 – RAC Arena, Perth

Tuesday November 25 – Festival Hall, Melbourne

Thursday November 27 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Friday November 28 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Tickets on sale Tuesday July 1 at 12pm

Artist & Mastercard Presale: Friday June 27, 11am – Tuesday July 1, 11am

Secret Sounds Presale: Mon June 30, 11am – Tuesday July 1, 11am

All times are local.

Head to secretsounds.com for more information.

Supported by Double J.

ABOUT KAISER CHIEFS

On July 18 this year, Kaiser Chiefs will release the 20th anniversary edition of their seminal debut album Employment, Originally released in March 2005, the album landed to wide-spread acclaim and has gone on to become one of the most successful debut albums from a UK band. Peaking at No. 2 on the UK album chart, the record has since spent more than 17 months on the Official Top 40 chart, selling more than 2.1 million copies in the process, and being certified 7 x Platinum status by the British Phonographic Industry. Featuring a host of hit singles including ‘Oh My God’, ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Everyday I Love You Less And Less’ and ‘Modern Way’, the album catapulted the band to into the music world’s stratosphere, setting them onto the path of arena mainstays and festival headline status across the world.

“20 years ago, a brand new song by a brand new band was released. ‘I Predict A Riot’ was the start of something really special for some musicians from Leeds,” the band reminisced. “And the album that followed, ‘Employment’, changed our lives and has soundtracked the lives of millions of others since 2005. In 2025 we are saluting 20 years of that album and everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000’s, loving everything less & less and stripey blazers taking over the world.”

The Employment re-release includes three brand new expanded ‘China Anniversary’ formats. The 1LP edition is pressed on white vinyl, and includes ‘bonus’ track ‘Take My Temperature’; the 2LP set features 15 additional tracks, including a selection of B-Sides and CD single bonus tracks, plus two previously unreleased songs, exclusive to this format. On the 3CD set, alongside the original album, the band have added 40 tracks, including previously unreleased demo recordings, remixes, radio sessions, and a selection of live tracks that chart their rapid rise from small club dates in Leeds, to festival headline act. The original album has been remastered at Abbey Road Studios, and the bonus material was curated by the band from their own archive.

Formed in Leeds in 2000, Kaiser Chiefs are one of the most exciting and consistently successful bands of their generation. Fronted by the charismatic Ricky Wilson, with Simon Rix on bass, Andrew ‘Whitey’ White on guitar, Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines on keyboards and drummer Vijay Mistry, the band have released eight original studio albums (two of those UK No. 1), had nine Top 40 singles, including the No. 1 ‘Ruby’, received three Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello Album of the Year award for Employment, toured with U2, Foo Fighters and Green Day and sold more than eight million albums worldwide.

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FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK
WEBSITE | SPOTIFY

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June 25, 2025
Megan Milner

THE MERSEY BEATLES (Liverpool, England) August 2025 Australian Tour

“The Mersey Beatles absolutely nail the sound of The Beatles. They have that brilliant ability to get people up on their feet dancing… and John would have loved that!” (John Lennon’s Sister, Julia Baird)

The Mersey Beatles are the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four according to the hundreds of thousands of fans who have seen them over the last 20+ years!

The Mersey Beatles are four musically gifted lads from Liverpool – Mark Bloor (John), Steven Howard (Paul), Brian Ambrose (Ringo) and Craig McGown (George) completes the line-up. Their passion for the Fab Four shines brightly at every show

The Mersey Beatles were the resident Beatles’ tribute at the world-famous Cavern Club for more than a decade between 2002-2012 clocking up 600+ performances!

From the beautifully designed costumes, replica instruments and, of course, that brilliant era- defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles stunning live stage show is a gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of The Beatles. For two unforgettable hours they take the audience on a fabulous ride through the ‘mop top’ hits of Beatlemania, to the psychedelic creativity of Sgt Pepper to the melodic wonder and energy of the Fab Four’s later work.

Get on board for an amazing concert experience with The Mersey Beatles as they present The Beatles in the most authentic way, honouring both the music and memory of The Beatles.

Setlist includes –

A Day in The Life
A Hard Day’s Night
All You Need Is Love
Can’t Buy Me Love
Day Tripper
Get Back
Help!
Here Comes the Sun
Hey Jude
I Saw Her Standing There
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Love Me Do
Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds
Revolution
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
She Loves You
Twist & Shout
With A Little Help from My Friends
Yesterday

The Mersey Beatles August 2025 Australian Tour Dates

Friday 1st August – PERTH, Astor Theatre

Sunday 3rd August – ADELAIDE, The Gov

Thursday 7th August – MELBOURNE, The Palms at Crown

Friday 8th August – MELBOURNE, The Palms at Crown

Saturday 9th August – BANKSTOWN (Sydney), Bankstown Sports

Sunday 10th August – ETTALONG, Diggers Club

Wednesday 13th August – WYONG, Art House

Thursday 14th August – NEWCASTLE, Flamingos Live

Friday 15th August – CAMMERAY (Sydney), Norths

Saturday 16th August – TWEED HEADS, Twin Towns

Sunday 17th August – TOOWOOMBA, Empire Theatre

Friday 22nd August – QUEANBEYAN, The B

Saturday 23rd August – CAMPBELLTOWN, The Cube

Sunday 24th August – KINGSFORD (Sydney), The Juniors

Tickets on sale now from: https://totaltouring.com.au/the-mersey-beatles-2025/

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June 23, 2025
Megan Milner

AC/DC CONFIRMED TO TOUR AUSTRALIA!

THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BAND
CONFIRMED TO TOUR AUSTRALIA
IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2025

With special guests Amyl and The Sniffers

TICKETS ON SALE THIS THURSDAY!

TEG VAN EGMOND announced today that AC/DC will return to tour Australia this November and December for the first time since 2015, for the 2025 POWER UP Tour!

Much to the delight of legions of fans across Australia, the legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted band will perform in stadiums around the country with tickets going on sale at staggered times on Thursday, 26 June. Check www.tegvanegmond.com for details.

Wednesday 12 November -Melbourne Cricket Ground, on sale 1pm local TICKETEK
Friday 21 November – Sydney Accor Stadium, on sale 9am local TICKETEK
Sunday 30 November – Adelaide bp Adelaide Grand Final, on sale 10am local TICKETMASTER
Thursday 4 December – Perth Optus Stadium, on sale 1pm localTICKETEK
Sunday 14 December – Brisbane Suncorp Stadium, on sale 11am localTICKETEK

Joining AC/DC as special guests on the tour is Australian rock band Amyl and the Sniffers.

The tour shares its name with AC/DC’s 2020 album, POWER UP, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Chart in Australia and 20 other countries around the globe. POWER UP notably notched the band’s third #1 debut on the Billboard 200 and exploded as one of the best-selling albums of 2020 worldwide. It closed out the year on Rolling Stone’s “Top 50 Albums of 2020” and Consequence of Sound’s “Top 50 Albums of 2020.” Plus, it garnered GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Best Rock Album”, “Best Rock Performance”, and “Best Music Video” for “Shot In The Dark.” POWER UP is available HERE.

In 2024, the POWER UP Tour kicked off in Europe with a staggering 1.7 million tickets sold in the first days of sales, eventually surpassing 2 million tickets sold across 24 shows. The band just concluded 10 sold-out shows in North America and has 15 additional shows scheduled across Europe before returning to Australia.

AC/DC played their very first show on the 31st December 1973 at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia. They are one of the most influential rock bands in history, with over 200 million albums sold worldwide. The band’s Back In Black LP is the “bestselling album by any band ever” and the “third bestselling album by any artist” with global sales of 50 million and counting. AC/DC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® in 2003. The band continue selling out stadiums on multiple continents, sell millions of albums annually and generate streams in the billions.

To continue their reign as the world’s greatest rock and roll band, AC/DC—Angus Young on lead guitar, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney—is back to play to their legion of dedicated fans around Australia, which grows with every passing year.

Australia, it’s our turn to witness the greatest rock band in the world this November and December!

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, 26 June. For more information, visit https://www.tegvanegmond.com/.

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AC/DC POWER UP TOUR

“A poignant lesson on the power of rock’n’roll.”
— The Guardian, July 2024

“AC/DC’s live performance is a masterclass in rock energy, raw and unrelenting.”
— Classic Rock Magazine, May 2024

“The crowd went wild from the first chord – AC/DC knows how to deliver a show-stopping performance.” — Kerrang!, May 2024

“AC/DC proved once again why they are the masters of rock with a show that was pure dynamite.”
— Louder, May 2024

“AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ tour is a relentless barrage of rock anthems that never lets up.”
— Ultimate Guitar, May 2024

“Angus Young’s guitar riffs still hit like a lightning bolt – AC/DC remains untouchable.”
— Loudwire, December 2024

“AC/DC rocked the house with a setlist that had every fan on their feet, singing along to every word.”
— Revolver, May 2024

 

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June 18, 2025
Megan Milner

ULI JON ROTH Announces His First Ever Australian Tour for Sept 2025

Hardline Media are proud to announce for his first time in Australia, the legendary, iconic, internationally influential and multi million record-selling artist, ULI JON ROTH, on his “Best of Scorpions + more” world tour. Uli will be performing a best of the SCORPIONS set, amongst other songs from his extraordinary catalogue.

More than 50 years into his amazing career, German guitar innovator ULI JON ROTH will perform 3 shows in Australia in September. SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, get ready for a very special night of Classic Hard Rock.

Uli, of course, was an extremely important member in the history of one of the biggest selling bands of all time, SCORPIONS. After replacing MICHAEL SCHENKER in 1973, SCORPIONS released four studio albums during ULI’s tenure as lead guitarist, main songwriter and occasional lead singer between 1974 and 1977. These albums include “Fly To The Rainbow“, “In Trance“, “Virgin Killer“, “Taken By Force” as well as their Gold selling double live album, “Tokyo Tapes“, in 1978. These albums are all heralded in the history of Rock and Metal, with “Tokyo Tapes” being touted as one of the greatest live albums of all time.

Since his time in SCORPIONS, Uli has had a very colourful career, with most of the 1980’s filled up with his band ELECTRIC SUN, followed by a long line of varied projects – from G3 at Wembley Arena with JOE SATRIANI, MICHAEL SCHENKER and BRIAN MAY, to composing four symphonies, two concertos and performing with symphony orchestras throughout Europe. Let’s not forget June 2007 in Germany, when Roth joined THE SMASHING PUMPKINS on-stage for their epic closing song “Gossamer.” He made another appearance with the Pumpkins upon their return to Germany on 26 February 2008, and a short documentary was made called “Corgan und Uli Jon Roth”.

Don’t miss out on this rare occasion to experience ULI JON ROTH performing such classics as “In Trance“, “We’ll Burn The Sky“, “Fly To The Rainbow“, “The Sails Of Charon“, “Pictured Life“, “Catch Your Train“, and many, many more.

Come along and see why guitar heroes such as KIRK HAMMETT (METALLICA), MARTY FRIEDMAN (MEGADETH), YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and a long list of others, cite ULI as one of their major influences. A guitar player’s dream set!!!

DO NOT MISS THESE SHOWS! – THEY WILL SELL OUT!

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
Wednesday 3 Sep: Manning, Sydney
Thursday 4 Sep: The Gov, Adelaide
Friday 5 Sep: Croxton, Melbourne

EARLY BIRD TICKETS (Cheaper, Pre-Sale) ON SALE THURSDAY 19TH JUNE 10am AEST
These are strictly limited, and there is no booking fee… so save some bucks and get in early.

GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE:
TUESDAY 24TH JUNE @ 10AM AEST

TICKETS & INFO: 
www.hardlinemedia.net

*LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET INCLUDES:
– Early access to the show and merch stand**
– Get a photo on your phone/device with ULI JON ROTH
– Australian tour poster to get signed
– Exclusive VIP lanyard/laminate
– Bring along 3 personal items to get signed – GET YOUR SCORPIONS SIGNED
**VIP TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE SHOW

* PAYPAL PAY BY FOUR & AFTERPAY accepted

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June 13, 2025
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TESTAMENT: 5 Essential Thrash Metal Anthems To Mosh To Ahead Of Their Australian Tour!

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Bay Area legends TESTAMENT return to Australia this week for their first headline tour since 2010.

Since emerging from the San Francsico Bay Area TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time.  ‘Over The Wall’, ‘Practice What You Preach’, ‘Rise Up’, ‘Into The Pit’, ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’, ‘Low’, ‘The New Order’, ‘First Strike Is Deadly’...  The list of absolute classics seems endless as they unleashed one crushing album after another.

With no shortage of critical acclaim, Testament remain one of the select few bands with 2 albums, (both The Legacy and The New Order) inducted into Decibel Magazine’s prestigious Hall Of Fame, alongside Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Motörhead.

Revolver Magazine included The New Order on their list of 14 Thrash Albums You Need to Own. Guitar World recognized Practice What You Preach as one of the Top 10 Shred Albums of all time. Guitar World called Low as one of the Iconic Albums That Defined 1994.  The Formation of Damnation won Best Album at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards. And released nearly 30 years after the band’s formation, Dark Roots of Earth became their highest-charting album yet!

Get Your Tickets From: https://metropolistouring.com/testament-2025/ or https://thephoenix.au/testament/

We Reveal The 5 Essential Thrash Metal Anthems To Mosh To Ahead Of Their Australian Tour!

1. Rise Up: is a high-energy thrash metal anthem that captures the spirit of rebellion and empowerment. The song bursts with aggressive riffs, pounding drums, and commanding vocals as it urges listeners to rise against oppression and stand strong in the face of adversity. Fuelled by defiance, it embodies the band’s signature style, delivering both raw intensity and a powerful message of resilience. As part of Testament’s discography, Rise Up exemplifies their ability to fuse technical mastery with deeply motivational themes. It’s a rallying cry for strength, unity, and resistance.

2. Practice What You Preach: is the standout track from Testament’s 1989 album of the same name, embodying the raw energy and melodic craftsmanship that defined the thrash metal movement of the late 1980s. The song delves deep into themes of hypocrisy and moral accountability, urging listeners to align their actions with their words — a timeless message wrapped in relentless riffs and powerful vocals. The lyrical narrative is sharp and thought-provoking, questioning the integrity of individuals who fail to live up to their proclamations and ideals. Testament uses the song not merely as a critique but as a rallying call for authenticity in both personal and societal realms.

3. Native Blood: is a powerful thrash metal anthem that delves into themes of cultural pride and resilience. The song speaks to the struggles faced by indigenous people, emphasizing their strength in preserving their traditions and identity despite oppression. Through intense guitar riffs and commanding vocals, the track also serves as a rallying cry, urging listeners to embrace their roots and stand firm against societal challenges. Testament’s lyrical and musical delivery creates a visceral experience, highlighting the deep connection between heritage and the fight for recognition and justice. The song reflects frontman Chuck Billy’s Native American heritage

4. Into the Pit: one of Testament’s iconic tracks, serves as a thunderous testament to the power of thrash metal. Featured on the band’s second album The New Order, released in 1988, this song captures the raw intensity, aggression, and technical prowess that defined the burgeoning thrash metal movement of the 1980s. It remains a quintessential thrash metal anthem, embodying the genre’s spirit of intensity, musical virtuosity, and unyielding rebellion. Testament’s ability to channel raw power into their music ensures that this track continues to inspire and energize metal fans worldwide. Whether in the mosh pit or through headphones, Into the Pit is a timeless testament to the ferocity of thrash metal.

4. Low: is the title track from Testament’s 1994 album Low, marking a stylistic shift for the band. Moving away from their traditional thrash roots, the song embraces a heavier, groove-oriented sound with elements of death metal. Lyrically, Low deals with emotional turmoil, betrayal, and inner rage, expressing a sense of personal darkness and frustration. Chuck Billy’s vocals alternate between aggressive growls and melodic passages, complementing the song’s brooding, down-tuned guitar riffs. As a defining track of Testament’s mid-’90s evolution, Low showcases their willingness to experiment while maintaining their trademark intensity.

TESTAMENT June 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday 18th June – BRISBANE, The Tivoli
Friday 20th June – SYDNEY, The Metro – SOLD OUT

Saturday 21st June – MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre – SOLD OUT

Sunday 22nd June – ADELAIDE – The Gov

Tuesday 24th June – PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle

“This night was pure thrash metal from Testament. Just one damn good song after another. This band is one of the all-time greats” – This Day In Metal

“A mind-blowing 1 hr 40 min show” – Loud Flash Magazine

“TESTAMENT are still as deadly as they ever were”.

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SEBASTIAN BACH ANNOUNCES 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR PERFORMING SKID ROW’S ICONIC DEBUT ALBUM IN FULL

The Original Voice of SKID ROW Returns to Australia for a High-Octane Celebration of One of Rock’s Greatest Debuts!

Rock legend Sebastian Bach, the unmistakable original voice of Skid Row, is set to reignite Australian stages in 2025. This time, he’s bringing a full-throttle performance of the album that launched a rock revolution – Skid Row’s self-titled debut, performed in its entirety for the first time on Australian soil.

This tour is a massive celebration of a record that changed the face of hard rock and heavy metal – delivered by the voice that made it unforgettable. Fans can expect an explosive set featuring hits like ‘Youth Gone Wild,’ ‘18 and Life’, ‘Big Guns’ and ‘I Remember You.’

“Skid Row is a rock and roll classic, from start to end,” praised Sleaze Roxx, and now Aussie fans will get to experience it live, straight from the source.

Bach’s recent performances of the album have earned rave reviews across the globe. Cobras and Fire declared: “His voice sounds excellent and the show is an energy-filled 90 minutes of pure RNF’nR.” The Music echoed that sentiment: “Not missing a note or beat, with his distinct voice blasting through the PA and sounding as good as it did on the original recording… He proved why he is still one of the real monsters of rock and heavy metal today.”

With his signature raw energy and uncompromising authenticity, Bach’s live performances are a reaffirmation of his unmatched legacy. As Classic Rock Reviewed wrote: “This wasn’t someone who’d scrubbed his voice clean for mass appeal; this guy was from somewhere. And this was a guy who went for it, full tilt, with everything he sang.” There’s only one voice that defines Skid Row, Sebastian Bach!

In addition to the full-album performance, each night will feature an encore set of hits from Bach’s storied career, including fan favourite selections from Skid Row’s Slave To The Grind and Sebastian’s acclaimed solo records.

SEBASTIAN BACH November 2025 Australian Tour Dates

Friday November 21st – FREMANTLE, Freo.Social

Tuesday November 25th – ADELAIDE, The Gov

Thursday November 27th – MELBOURNE, The Forum

Friday November 28th – SYDNEY, Enmore Theatre

Saturday November 29th  – BRISBANE, Eatons Hill Hotel

Tickets:

Presale: Wednesday 4th June 2025 – 11:00am AEST

General Public On Sale: Thursday 5th June 2025 – 11:00am AEST

From: https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/sebastian-bach-2025/

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