“We’re incredibly sorry to announce that we have decided to reschedule our upcoming “Putrefying Down Under” Australia / NZ tour along with our China and India dates. Our drummer Dan is facing a deeply upsetting family situation, and his priority right now is being with his family.”

GRAMMY® Award-nominated progressive metal quintet Periphery are headed back to Australia next March, bringing their new album A Pale White Dot to life on stages across the country for a six-date headline tour. Supporting them on all dates will be Sydney modern metalcore outfit Inertia.

Hardline Media proudly presents GEOFF TATE performing OPERATION MINDCRIME in its entirety for the last time, and also for the first time, the QUEEN OF THE REICH debut EP in full as well as a best of set.

Anyone who caught the Santa Cruz wrecking crew at New Bloom Fest in 2025 already knows exactly what happens when DRAIN walk onto stage. Stage dives, flying bodies, gang vocals - absolute chaos.

Good, friendly violent fun.

After a huge year of conquering the world, Melbourne metalcore standouts HEAVENSGATE are finally coming home with The Angel Hymns Australian Tour this October and November.

 Five Finger Death Punch will bring their 20th Anniversary Tour to fans around the world with a free global live broadcast from Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wed, Sept 9 @ 1pm Australian Eastern Standard Time

Join One of One, in partnership with Dr. Ash King from Support Act and Bree Baker, for a live online conversation exploring sexual harm, safety, and what genuine support looks like for women and GNC people navigating the music industry.

C.O.F.F.I.N (Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway) return to stages across Australia in February and March 2027 for their biggest Australian headline shows to date, following the release of their sixth studio album, Out In Oslo, which is set to be released on Friday 18 September via p(doom) records.

In just one week, Fortitude Valley will become the epicentre of Australian music as BIGSOUND returns from 1-4 September, bringing together hundreds of artists, industry leaders and music fans for four days of showcases, conferences and career-defining moments.

Something foul is stirring beneath Brisbane.
On Saturday 10 October 2026, the gates open for the first 𝗚𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 - a new heavy music event taking over Crowbar Brisbane for one night of noise, chaos and glorious depravity

DEATH TO ALL will make their Australian debut, celebrating the legacy of Death and Chuck Schuldiner with material spanning the band’s entire catalogue. They’ll be joined by thrash metal legends DARK ANGEL.

Ahead of their only Australian headline show of the year held against one of the country’s most iconic backdrops, THE AMITY AFFLICTION have announced some special guests who will be sharing in this unique live experience on the Sydney Opera House steps.

Swedish metalcore phenomenon Thrown today announce their return to Australia after selling out their entire February 2025 headline tour and will be back February 2027. This will be the bands biggest headline tour to date with special guests Conneticut’s Boundaries, Pittsburgh’s 156/Silence and opening proceedings will be Australia’s own Volatile Ways.

CRASH TEST DUMMIES are heading back to Australia in April 2027 — and they’re not coming quietly. After a sold‑out 2025 run that reminded audiences exactly why they became one of the most unmistakable bands of the ’90s, the Dummies return with a full‑throttle, career‑spanning Greatest Hits Tour.

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT will present their first Australian headline tour in February 2027. The announcement follows the recent reveal of the band’s debut full-length album, BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, arriving September 4.

Renowned for their epic live shows, both sonically and visually, The Dandy Warhols will return to Australia and New Zealand this November and December for the Pin Ups tour. The tour will open with a special one-night-only collaboration alongside the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at Hobart's Odeon Theatre.

Memphis modern heavy breakouts Sleep Theory are finally heading to Australia with special guests RIVALS! Due to overwhelming demand, the band have added a second Sydney show at Enmore Theatre after selling out their Metro Theatre date.

Just days after announcing their debut Australian tour, Japanese alt-rock band MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS have sold out their Sydney and Melbourne shows. Fans who missed out on initial tickets can experience the Kobe-formed outfit’s high-energy live shows at upgraded venues, with the Sydney show relocating from Crowbar to Metro Theatre.