DEFTONES have always been one step ahead of their alternative metal peers. They have spent their career battling on the front-line, always pushing ahead stylistically and crafting crushingly effective metal tracks whilst breaking new ground.
2010’s ‘Diamond Eyes’ was a roaring return for the band but it’s the new album ‘Koi No Yokan’ that sees them forge into unchartered territory. NME were in awe exclaiming “it’s easy to see why they’re so revered. It’s a shotgun blast of cranked guitars, bruising hardcore and canyon-sized choruses…mesmerising.” Absolute Punk summed it up in one sentence…”this is a fucking great album.” Under The Gun rated the album perfect stating “The band’s vision and skill remain second to none in their field and they have executed this record sublimely. “
Full of punk rock aggression and rock ‘n’ roll swagger letlive. have exploded on to the world stage as one of the most exciting and important bands of 2012.
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Due to an unprecedented demand from rabid THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM fans, a second and definitely final Melbourne show has now been added! Tickets for the Tuesday 14 May show go on sale Thursday 14 March, 9am. With Brisbane now sold out as well, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth fans be warned that only limited tickets remain for your shows.
Having only just plunged into the music scene, Brisbane musician Wafia has induced nationwide waves of enthusiasm and excitement with her minimal and experimental folk style. Before her first release in December 2012 (WAFIA – ep) she has been gathering appreciation and accolades aplenty. Her sound is a refreshing mix of old and new, taking the best elements of traditional folk music; the acoustic guitar; the wistful lyrics; the brooding voice. But Wafia has more to offer. With her newly formed and unconventional band, Wafia is playing her first Melbourne show in the intimate setting of 1000 £ Bend on the 17th of March followed by a Brisbane show on the 21st of March at The Hideaway. It is clear that Wafia genuinely gives a part of herself through her music and that is something that should not be ignored, but rather admired and supported if you enjoy hauntingly beautiful lyrics that will leave you in a state of burning heart-felt disdain for life.
What’s the buzz? Due to overwhelming demand, The Frontier Touring Company and The Really Useful Group are delighted to confirm third Jesus Christ Superstar performances in both Perth and Brisbane!
Fresh off supporting Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on their sold-out national tour, Melbourne duo 
Dreaming of a Night Mango is the mysteriously titled 4th album from the well-travelled Tim Guy. A laid back intimate recording, Guy chose to keep the elements as raw as possible and the result is a 10 track long player reminiscent of little waves lapping a shoreline, set for release on April 5th through Lost and Lonesome. 
Elizabeth Rose proudly announces the release of her ‘Give In’ Remix EP, as well as a headline tour this March. 
Following on from a national run of shows supporting Iceland’s Of Monsters & Men and Australia’s Julia Stone, Melbourne singer-songwriter Vance Joy has just announced three headline shows for April. 
Brisbane’s bass heavy roof raisers Kingfisha will hit the road for the first time in 2013 in support of their new single, “Digging For Fire”. This will be the third and final tour for the KINGFISHA album, which was highly acclaimed in 2012. 
KILLING JOKE The Singles World Tour – New Zealand June 2013 Forged in fire, brimstone and magic, Killing Joke is one of rock’s most iconic & influential outfits. 
The Australian and New Zealand tour kicked off in Perth over the weekend leaving both critics and fans inspired.
Big Day Out, Sounds Australia, Screen Producers Association of Australia and C3 present