Silverback Touring is stoked to finally announce the rescheduled dates for the long-awaited tour by THE IRON MAIDENS in May 2023. The Iron Maidens will be back to satisfy the craving for all things Maiden on their second Aussie visit following their debut sell out tour in 2018.
Like the smouldering heat from a well tended fire, the eclectic rock punk outfit known as Smoking Martha has the intensity to scorch your best shirt but the discretion to spare your eyebrows.
2022 has already been a whirlwind for country-pop rising star, Brittany Elise. She ignited the main stage at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in April as a Top 10 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist and was named Most Popular New Female Artist of the Year at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards. Her recent single ‘Sunshine Hurricane’ blew into the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay charts at #35, where it remained for a whopping 4 months. Now she’s coming in hot with her brand new track, ‘Feel The Fire’.
ICONIC FESTIVAL ONE ELECTRIC DAY RETURNS IN 2022 WITH FIVE MASSIVE SHOWS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
SUZI QUATRO, NOISEWORKS, THE ANGELS, BABY ANIMALS, THE SCREAMING JETS & CHOCOLATE STARFISH
Over the past decade, One Electric Day has solidified its reputation as one of Victoria’s favourite one-day music festivals. Every year the show at Werribee Park sells out in a matter of minutes. This year, organisers are not only excited to be able to take the popular event interstate again for a run of shows, but have also announced an international headliner for the first time in the festival’s history. Headlined by the Queen of rock n roll herself, Suzi Quatro, with a massive line-up that includes Noiseworks, The Angels, Baby Animals, The Screaming Jets and Chocolate Starfish, the 2022 One Electric Day is the biggest yet. With shows in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, tickets are guaranteed to sell fast.
The Screaming Jets’ re-loaded 30th anniversary ‘All For One’ tour is proving to be a huge hit with fans, as dates in NSW and QLD begin selling out – including Belmont on August 12, Newcastle on August 28, Mudgeeraba on September 8 and Bribie Island Hotel on September 10.
WAYWARD SONS SCORE SETTLED EP Released – 17th June 2022 Frontiers Music
UK rockers Wayward Sons have announced the release of a special new EP, Score Settled. The EP follows the release of their latest studio album, Even Up The Score which came out in October 2021. The EP features three new, unreleased songs that were recorded during the sessions for Even Up The Score as well as three tracks that were previously only released on a physical format, and a live studio version of a track previously released as a studio bonus track in Japan.
Robben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022Robben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022Robben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022Robben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022Robben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022 Dumble Overdrive Special – Alexander “Howard” DumbleRobben Ford at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville – 27 May 2022 Dumble Overdrive Special – Alexander “Howard” Dumble
“Growing up is a scam, I wish I knew before I signed up”sings Siobhan Cotchin in ‘Growing Pains’. Marking an emotional maturation, it is paired with the relatability & candidness that assisted her in building a passionate following across the country. ‘Growing Pains’ is an “ode to anxiety”, helping audiences find solace in the uncertainty of the future, even when irresolute of who they truly are. A 2021 spent inside, unable to leave Western Australia has left Cotchin questioning the purpose of time passing, unable to find fulfillment in even the briefest social encounters.
SIMON McBRIDE – THE FIGHTER Released – 27th May 2022 EarMusic
Northern Ireland native, Simon McBride is currently on the road with Deep Purple filling in for Steve Morse and has released what he is calling his debut solo album The Fighter, via EarMusic. There were three prior albums released, the last of them 10 years ago, so this is a fresh start in recording terms at least.
‘CELEBRATION’ – NEW ALBUM RELEASED 17 JUNE NATIONAL CELEBRATION TOUR – FROM JULY 2022.
Australian rock band Thirsty Merc have been patiently waiting these last two years for the chance to get back on the road and play live again…and now the time has come! Thirsty Merc announce a new album and tour that will see the guys get back on the tour bus and back on stage, performing their much-loved hits alongside songs from their new album CELEBRATION – to be released on 17 June.
Australian metal pioneers Sunk Loto sold out both Queensland shows within 24 hours of announcing their return to the live stage. In addition to adding a second night in Brisbane, they plan to keep up the momentum in Sydney and Melbourne by announcing shows for later this year.
FOZZY – Boombox Released – 6th May 2022 Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group
This is the first studio album in 5 years for Fozzy, the powerhouse rock band fronted by the larger than life Chris Jericho, one-time professional wrestler and vocalist for the band for over 20 years now.