After eight years, Ill Niño return to Australia this September for their first headline tour, joined by Adema. “We’ve got so much new shit up our sleeves… 90 minutes of hits, favourites, and new songs,” says drummer Dave Chavarri.

Paleface Swiss will make their Australian debut this September, performing their latest album Cursed in full. “We want to capture that raw energy,” says guitarist Yannick Lehmann. “Our gig will not be super slick with production. We are going to perform with just the band, no distractions, pure, raw energy straight at fans”.

“This isn’t Cos Play or a gimmick,” said Joe Henley. Dharma 達摩樂隊 is surely be a truly unique musical phenomenon, from the perspectives of both the Buddhist sangha and death metal music and fandom. Dharma 達摩樂隊 use the inherit anger of death metal and joins it to the scriptures to instil within the listener a sense of spiritual relief and undeniable passion through the release of karma.

The True Batushka – the enigmatic and powerful band, that redefined black metal with its ceremonial aesthetic and unique atmosphere, led by Krzysztof Drabikowski, will finally tour Australia in January 2026.

Amber Run will bring their acclaimed album 5AM to Australia for the first time in April 2026. Fans can catch the UK trio in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, performing 5AM in full along with hits like “I Found.”

XMusic’s signing of Blvd Of Eyes marks a bold step for the label as they expand their roster with international talent. "So excited to be on the BLVD of Eyes Team" says XMusic CEO, Tim McLean-Smith. "and this new music is Next level!

After their cancelled co-headline tour with Alien Ant Farm, CKY will return to Australia in January for three special shows.

AFI announce their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, out October 3, along with the single Behind the Clock. “We wanted the video to feel like you’re seeing something you shouldn’t,” says director Gilbert Trejo. “In effect you are, because that’s how Davey writes lyrics.”

Horror Down Under hits Australia this November as KIM DRACULA and WEDNESDAY 13 join forces for a national tour.

DYING FETUS return to Australia and New Zealand this December for the first time in over a decade. Joining them on tour are 200 STAB WOUNDS.

OCEANO bring their Depths Down Under Farewell Tour to Australia this October. Featuring songs from Depths and Contagion, the run includes four shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

We caught up with the Rock Goddess and Legend: Cherie Currie of The Runaways to talk about her final Australian tour and smashing the barriers for women who rock.

ROME (taken from the last four letters in Jerome’s name) is the main musical project of Luxembourgish singer and song writer Jerome Reuter. He is about to tour Australia for the very first time. He has a voice that’s rich like wine and reminds me of a young Leonard Cohen.

Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia in 2026, today announcing a national tour across April with special guests Movements and Jack Kays.

The Jesus Lizard tour is no longer going ahead. The Nation Blue, who were set to support, have issued a statement.

Nasty will join Paleface Swiss on their upcoming Australian tour — their first ever shows in the country. “We had a gig planned before COVID, but it never happened,” says guitarist Paddy Gajdzik. “Now we’re finally coming.”

Touring Australia in March 2026 for a Greatest Hits tour, ELECTRIC SIX bring a wild mix of rock, disco, funk and absurdity. No overthinking, just loud, weird fun with hits like Gay Bar and Danger! High Voltage.

Knosis deliver a powerful debut with GENKOSIS, blending searing riffs, emotional depth, and bold genre shifts. From blast beats to haunting melodies, it’s a boundary-pushing metal record packed with surprises.

Summer just got heavier. Soulfly, Nailbomb, and Snot head out across Australia in January 2026.

The Dillinger Escape Plan were named the greatest live band of all time in a Revolver survey, beating out Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool, and Pantera. For anyone who’s seen them live, it wasn’t a surprise. Guitarist Ben Weinman chats about the Australian Tour and more.

After a fiery one-off return at Froth & Fury, Testeagles are back for a full-blown comeback tour, celebrating 25 years of Non Comprehendus. Against the odds, bassist D’s triumph over major health battles makes this reunion hit even harder.

Bullet For My Valentine return to Australia this October for their biggest headline tour yet, celebrating 20 years of The Poison with special guests While She Sleeps and The Devil Wears Prada.

UK rock icons The Darkness return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for a massive summer tour, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and more.

For the first time ever, Luxembourg’s dark folk icon ROME brings his powerful live show to Australia. Led by Jerome Reuter, ROME has spent two decades building a loyal global following with a prolific catalogue blending post-punk, chanson, and underground intensity. Catch his long-awaited debut this August.

Froth and Fury Fest 2026 is back with a lineup that hits like a dropkick to the face. Soulfly, Nailbomb, Archspire, and more. Perth and Adelaide, you lucky people. The rest of us over here in the east coast are praying for sideshows.

Japanese rock giants ONE OK ROCK return to Australia in March 2026 for their biggest tour yet, joined by special guests Stand Atlantic. Catch their explosive live show in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane as part of the DETOX tour.

After 35 years, UK doom legends My Dying Bride make their long-awaited Australian debut this September with two exclusive shows. Featuring Mikko Kotamäki of Swallow The Sun, these exclusive shows are not to be missed.

Bird’s Robe is turning 15 and throwing one hell of a party this December in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. With a stacked lineup including COG, toe, Caspian, and more, it’s set to be massive.

Suicidal Tendencies return to Australia and New Zealand this November for headline shows with support from Big Noter, the new project from Briggs. These dates mark their first appearances in Auckland and Perth since 2018.

Bad Juju dive into darker, grungier territory on new single Simulacra, exploring identity, perception and the blurred line between reality and simulation. The EP lands October 24 via Thirty Two Records.

AFI announce their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, out October 3, along with the single Behind the Clock. “We wanted the video to feel like you’re seeing something you shouldn’t,” says director Gilbert Trejo. “In effect you are, because that’s how Davey writes lyrics.”

Knosis deliver a powerful debut with GENKOSIS, blending searing riffs, emotional depth, and bold genre shifts. From blast beats to haunting melodies, it’s a boundary-pushing metal record packed with surprises.

Fearless Records has officially welcomed Melbourne genre-smashers DREGG to the roster. Known for their chaotic blend of metal, hardcore, and rap, the band unleashes a new video for Dress Down, a loud and defiant anthem born from frustration, betrayal, and the drive to reinvent.

Slipknot are dropping a 25th Anniversary Edition of their iconic debut album on September 5, 2025. The deluxe release features 59 recordings (40 previously unreleased), new artwork, and collector photo cards as it celebrates the band's explosive rise from the underground to redefining heavy music for a generation.

Sabaton unleash a new chapter with their 11th studio album Legends, out October 17 via Better Noise Music. Blending rock and history, the band pays tribute to icons like Joan of Arc, Napoleon, and Miyamoto Musashi. Ahead of the release, two new tracks are out now: The Duelist and Lightning at the Gates.

Caskets unveil their deeply personal new album The Only Heaven You’ll Know, with frontman Matt Flood describing it as a raw confession of survival, grief, and finding peace in chaos. The powerful title track is out now.

Don Broco unleash Cellophane, a fierce genre-bending anthem produced by Dan Lancaster. Blending nu-metal revival with festival-ready energy, the track explores vulnerability beneath the chaos. “Cellophane is about realizing you’re not as tough as you thought... That maybe you mentally don’t have what it takes, but at the same time are afraid of getting the help you need.”

Enigmatic synth rock duo ZETRA emerge from the shadows with their haunting new single The Spider, taken from their upcoming 5-track EP BELIEVE, out August 22 via Nuclear Blast.

KING ULTRAMEGA, a supergroup featuring members of Alice In Chains, Mastodon, Anthrax, and more, launches with debut single 'Rusty Cage,' a powerful tribute to Chris Cornell. Released in support of MusiCares, the track honors Cornell’s legacy while raising awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in the music community.

Slaughter to Prevail just dropped their heaviest album yet, GRIZZLY. Featuring BABYMETALand Ronnie Radke, it's a brutal dose of modern metal. Out now via Sumerian Records.

PRESIDENT return with new single “RAGE,” diving into a darker, synth-laced sound inspired by Dylan Thomas’ Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. The track leads into their debut EP King Of Terrors, out 26 September, exploring themes of death, religion, and the unknown.

Five Finger Death Punch mark 20 years with Best Of… Volume 1, re-recording their biggest hits after their masters were sold without permission. Rather than remixing, the band took back control — paying tribute to their legacy and fans with fresh versions of fan favorites like “The Bleeding” and “Wash It All Away.”

Black Veil Brides return with their first release of 2025, “Hallelujah” — a heavy, hard-hitting track that dives into themes of identity, conviction, and cultural tension. Produced by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts, the single marks a bold new chapter for the band and is accompanied by an animated video directed by Marco Pavone.

Faroese artist Eivør has officially joined the Nuclear Blast Records roster. Known for her boundary-pushing sound and haunting vocals, she brings her visionary style to one of metal’s most iconic labels.