In unfortunate news, METALLICA have postponed their Australian tour, originally scheduled for later this year, due to James entering rehab. Get well soon, James.

I spoke with SOILWORK guitarist, David Andersson, about the recent history of the band, 'The Ride Majestic' album, Dirk leaving for MEGADETH, Dirk's replacement Bastian, the most recent album, 'Verkligheten', and the approaching tour of Australia. Check it all out below.
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ROSS THE BOSS took time out from his baseball training facility to chat to me about the upcoming tour of Australia. His band are touring again in November, this time belting out another MANOWAR classic album, 'Hail To England' in it's entirety, and more along with ROSS THE BOSS material. If you saw them on the last tour, then you will know not to miss this one.
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As the title suggests, ex-KYUSS frontman JOHN GARCIA is headed to Australia in January 2020 to tour, including Adelaide. More info below.

I spoke with Guillaume Bernard, from KLONE, about the upcoming release of the new album, 'Le Grand Voyage'. Cool album. Hopefully we'll see them tour Australia again soon. Check it all out below.
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Another tour to catch is JINJER, the Ukrainian groove metal wrecking machine. Check a video and all the bizzo below.

The other day I had the opportunity to chat with guitar legend, MICHAEL SCHENKER, about a number of things including the soon to be released MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album, 'Revelation'. As with the last album, it features Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley, Doogie White and Gary Barden, as well as an appearance by Ronnie Romero. The interview, press release, and 2 music videos follow. You can pre-order the album as well. Check it all out below.
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I spoke again with Jocke from HARDCORE SUPERSTAR about their tour here last year. He told an interesting story about the secret password at Customs, as well as having to go shopping in Sydney. Enjoy.
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I recently spoke with Dan Hawkins, from THE DARKNESS, about a great many things, the early days, Justin leaving the band and rehab, reforming the band,  the new album and upcoming tour of Australia. New album is great, check it out. Looking forward to the tour.
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CRADLE OF FILTH put on a very entertaining show at The Gov recently. Here are some photos I took. Enjoy.
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I recently saw METAL CHURCH in Melbourne. Holy crap, what a gig. To see such a historic band in such a small venue was amazing. Here's some photos I took. Enjoy.
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This is gonna go off like a frog in a sock. GEOFF TATE performing the legendary 'Operation Mindcrime' album in full plus other classics. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne only. Get on it quick. Details below.

The other day I spoke with legendary drummer, Gene Hoglan about many things including DARK ANGEL's first tour of Australia in just a few weeks now. Fascinating insight into the birth of thrash, DARK ANGEL forming at the same time, at the same high school, as METALLICA. Check it and all the tour info below.
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