XMusic is taking over Brisbane’s Soapbox for three nights this September, showcasing rock, hard rock and metal. Following the label’s fifth anniversary celebrations earlier this year, XMusic is keeping the party going as Brisbane becomes the centre of the Australian music industry for the week.

We regret to advise that Northlane will no longer be appearing on the upcoming Hellbound 2026 voyage. We are pleased to announce the addition of Sunk Loto to the 2026 lineup.

In less than three weeks, the Australian and international music industries will meet for one of BIGSOUND’s most ambitious gatherings to date, celebrating 25 years of music discovery and long-term creative connections.

Sydney punk rockers Dear Seattle will embark on an extensive regional Australian headline tour later this month with special guests Seahaven (US). Today, the band reveal local supports joining them across the run, with Lucky, Bad Neighbour and Late 90s appearing on select dates.

Formed in Kobe, Japan and renowned for their high-energy performances and tightly arranged, frenetic style of alternative rock, MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS will bring this spirit to Australia for their first-ever tour in February 2027.

Due to demand, a second and final IGORRR Melbourne show has been added to their inaugural Australian tour.
Tickets on sale immediately.

Danish rock icons D-A-D return to Australia for The Very Best Of Tour. This show celebrates their career with the songs that cemented their place among Denmark’s rock greats.

In a time of digital chaos and concrete sprawl, the frequencies have locked in and a citadel for heavy and alternative music will emerge once again in 2026. Welcome to the next evolution of Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, with Good Things Festival returning this year for another monumental cycle, armed with a colossal lineup from every sector.

For Ecca Vandal, punk was a way in – and a way out. Born to a Sri Lankan family in South Africa, she moved to Australia at a young age, and faced pressure to assimilate. “There were just so many restrictions and limitations growing up in such a strict cultural and religious upbringing,” says Ecca.

Garage‑rock powerhouse THE DARTS (US) have been officially announced as support for punk legends THE DAMNED on their upcoming Australian tour, joining the bill for the Brisbane and Melbourne shows.

On The Dark, Chelsea Wolfe transforms darkness into something beautiful. Blending gothic folk, acoustic rock and folktronica, the 10-song album is filled with haunting melodies, emotional lyricism and breathtaking musicianship. The Californian songstress delivers one of the year's most captivating releases.

STRIKE OUT AGAIN - the new album from Gold Coast rock outfit THE VERNONS, marks the start of a bright new chapter for the band, and a welcome return. Three years on from their last studio album, THE VERNONS have poured new energy into this project.

Tanzneid feels like Electric Callboy's biggest party yet. Packed with huge hooks, remixes and tongue-in-cheek fun, it's an album that delivers an instant sugar high.

The wait is over. Electric Callboy's long-awaited new album TANZNEID is out now. After giving fans a taste with a series of singles over the past months, TANZNEID is finally here. The album brings everything Electric Callboy love about making music into one place - without overthinking the rules or limiting themselves to a single sound.

Alternative emo rock favourites The Beautiful Monument have today released their long-awaited third album, Euphoric Thriller, via Greyscale Records - a vibrant, theatrical and deeply personal album, and their first in seven years.

Brisbane rockers, Runt have released their self titled debut album via XMusic.

In their own words Runt says '"this album isn't just a tracklist; it’s a curated collection of stories, each built with its own pulse and purpose. We aren't interested in being a tribute to the past or a carbon copy of the present.”

The Plain White T’s released Hey There Delilah on May 9, 2006, and 21 years later, it hasn't just endured; it has become one of the most timeless love songs of the 2000s. The track has now surpassed 2.5 billion streams, was a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, and earned two Grammy nominations.

Twenty years and 10 albums into one of the most successful hard rock careers of the modern era, Five Finger Death Punch today released Legacy, the record the band regards as the definitive statement of everything they are.

Hailing from London, UK, IRIDIUM are one of the most exciting new names in modern metalcore. Combining razor-sharp riffs and crushing breakdowns with atmospheric electronics and emotionally charged songwriting, the band has forged a sound that is both dynamic and forward-thinking. Their blend of technical precision, introspective lyricism and uncompromising heaviness has quickly earned them a dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase.

The Beautiful Monument return with Euphoric Thriller, a 10-song album that doesn't waste time. Blending powerful rock melodies with confronting lyricism, the Melbourne outfit tackle toxic relationships, domestic abuse, survival and emotional wreckage with confidence and conviction.