Undeniably one of the most emotionally resonant and stylistically agile bands in heavy music today, 2027 will see the welcomed return of DAYSEEKER back to Australian shores, set to tick of a national headline run joined by a stalwart lineup of special guests including JUTES (USA) for his first ever Australian visit, SILENT PLANET (USA) and SACE6 (USA).

PALEFACE SWISS are the fastest rising force in heavy music today. Anyone who has borne witness to their live shows, critics and fans alike, can attest that their dominance is unassailable. Their trajectory unstoppable.

The triumphant return of THE SUPERSUCKERS & NASHVILLE PUSSY, but Australia, it just got bigger, it's Hammertime - that's right, direct from Kentucky, USA, we bring you NINE POUND HAMMER for their first time ever Down Under. Three of the greatest American Rock N Roll / Punk / Cowpunk bands y'all ever did see. This is gonna be one Helluva HoeDown Under, again!!

In 2027, one of modern rock's most enduring forces will make their anticipated return down under, with AGAINST THE CURRENT today announcing two exclusive shows next January for the Till Death & Back Tour.

Sacramento post-hardcore mainstays Dance Gavin Dance have announced an Australian headline tour for this November, joined by special guests and fellow post-hardcore veterans The Fall of Troy and Australian-led rockers Galleons. Tickets go on sale Friday 3 July at 11am local time via Destroy All Lines.

Come market another day celebrating the furthering years of our beloved 4ZZZ radio station… and the cultures they generate from that power transmission of a nucleus. Presented by 4ZZZ, Saturday 24th October 2026 is ZED51 - 13 bands once again cloaking the hills of Roma Street Parklands with music, stalls, and that incredible community spirit.

Since first emerging from the underground with their distinctive blend of shoegaze, grunge, alternative rock and hardcore, Fleshwater have become one of the most talked-about bands in heavy music. This November, the Massachusetts outfit return to Australia for a national.

For the first time in an ever evolving 21 year history, the explosive and genre defying French act IGORRR at last cast their unclassifiable magic across Australia. Created and spearheaded by French multi-instrumentalist Gautier Serre, the IGORRR name has expanded from one man's pseudonym to become a full group identity, which has brought a new level of intensity into the live representations.

As Australia and New Zealand prepare to surrender to the might of AUGUST BURNS RED this September and October, the GRAMMY Award-nominated stalwarts have announced today that while Sydney's BLOOM are unfortunately no longer able to perform later this year, Melbourne cinemacore outfit THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER and Melbourne post-hardcore quartet FALLWEATHER will be joining proceedings.

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.