Emerging from Los Angeles’s thriving darkwave and post-punk underground, DECEITS are set to make their long-awaited Australian debut this December with two exclusive headline performances — Friday December 4 in Sydney and Saturday December 5 in Melbourne.

Beloved Scranton, Pennsylvania emo-rock icons Tigers Jaw have announced an Australian headline tour this November. The tour surrounds their appearance supporting Touché Amoré for one exclusive show at Melbourne's Forum Theatre celebrating the 10th anniversary of the seminal album Stage Four.

Magandjin (Brisbane), Queensland - BIGSOUND today debuts their expertly programmed showcase via the BIGSOUND 100: a  thoughtful  curation of the best export-ready talent shaping the sound of Australia. From September 1-4 2026, Fortitude Valley will play host to incredible talent from Australia and beyond.

Self-proclaimed pioneers of 'Y2KCORE', Oxford four-piece South Arcade have announced their first ever Australian headline tour this August, bringing their pumped up mix of nostalgic pop-rock and sassy alt-punk to fans across the East Coast.

Described by Rolling Stone Australia as "one of Australia’s most compelling heavy acts right now", Sydney smooth-metallers Inertia are stepping into their next chapter. Fresh off the release of their first new music in two years, the powerful new single "Emerald Whisper", the band have today announced The Emerald Whisper Tour.

The Grammy Award winning rock icons are set to make their long awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027, bringing their latest album to arenas across the region. The six date headline run will hit Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.

Australia's favorite alternative music extravaganza is back. Good Things Festival will officially return for its seventh massive edition in December 2026! We know you've been waiting, so we are stoked to officially lock in the tour dates originally shared in our 2025 wrap-up survey. Fire up the group chat and start planning the ultimate weekend.

Set to heat up Australian stages this July and August like the thick and humid swamps of their hometown, Florida juggernauts WAGE WAR today announce that due to overwhelming demand, Melbourne's venue for Saturday 2 August has been upgrade to the Forum, with Brisbane and Sydney shows also selling fast.

Australian deathcore juggernauts To The Grave will return home this September for the 
Nail Australia To The Walls Australian Tour, delivering eight shows across the country as they prepare to unleash the next chapter of their already formidable career.

Las Vegas post-hardcore heavyweights Escape The Fate and US metalcore mainstays  The Word Alive begin their 7 date tour of Australia next Friday, June 5 in Sydney with Melbourne's fastest rising act, The Gloom In The Corner opening all shows except for Perth which will see Patient Sixty-Seven open there.

Melbourne has spoken! Killswitch Engage’s first Forum show is now sold out, and we’re adding a second night.
Monday, November 9 @ The Forum.

One of the UK’s most beloved and enduring pop groups, SAINT ETIENNE, are heading to Australia and New Zealand for the very last time. Following the announcement that their 2025 album International would be their final studio release, the iconic trio will take their celebrated catalogue on a farewell tour across the region this November and December.

After more than four decades of bringing Brazilian heavy music to the world’s biggest stages, Sepultura have officially announced the final show of their career. The historic performance will take place on 7 November 2026 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo Brazil.

As the annual apocalyptic snowstorm approaches, the 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 team has elected to shelter in a smaller bunker for 2026. The Outpost Bar will play host to Canberra’s Bloodmouth and Melbourne’s Aglo, alongside a stacked excerpt of Queensland’s finest punk, hardcore, metal and grind for 𝑨 𝑪𝑶𝑳𝑫 𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑩𝑵𝑬.

In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.

In 2026, New Jersey hell-raisers LORNA SHORE will return to Australian shores, with an arena headline tour locked in this October, along with the announcement today of their first ever New Zealand performances. Joined by special guests and fellow American deathcore merchants WHITECHAPEL for all Australian shows, Massachusetts heavy hitters THE ACACIA STRAIN will also support throughout the entire run.

Announced today, Chicago punk quartet Rise Against will tour to Australia and New Zealand, joined by Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions, Dropkick Murphys.

Necrosonic Festival 2026 is now complete, with two devastating additions joining this year’s gathering and pushing the lineup deeper into sonic extremity. From machine-driven violence to razor-sharp melodic aggression, these final acts cement a festival built for total annihilation.