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.
Check it all out below.
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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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THE DARKNESS has announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand for March 2020. I'm sure it will go off. Read on below.
Pre-order the new album here.

I spoke with Tony Kakko from SONATA ARCTICA,  about the upcoming release of their new album, 'Talviyö', which is due out September 6th on Nuclear Blast. We spoke about a number of the thought provoking songs on the album, and he spoke of hopes for an Australian tour in 2020. Fingers crossed on that one. Check it all out below.
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I spoke with Rene Berthiaume of EQUILIBRIUM, about the awesome upcoming album, 'Renegades', out soon on Nuclear Blast. Great guy to chat to, as you would expect. Check out the interview, press release, some videos and a link to pre-order the album below.

I told ya didn't I? Jive sold out, so the DEVILDRIVER gig has been moved around the corner to Lion Arts Factory. Date is the same, all tickets purchased for Jive are still valid. Get on it.

I recently spoke with Big Dad Ritch from TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION about the band and about the cool new album, 'High In The Saddle'. Check it out below.
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