“The setlist is a mix of my-era Judas Priest, some classic Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Beyond Fear, and KK’s Priest.”, says Owens while talking up his Australian backing band, particularly drummer Jordan McDonald. “Jordan is like a Muppet behind the drum kit”, he laughs. “They’re all so good. The fans are really gonna like it.”
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“One of the things I enjoy the most about being back with the guys is just the talent level,” he explains. “These guys have been through some shit. They’ve been through it and been through it again. And at this point in their career and our career, we just want to have fun.”
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Irish indie rock trio Ash are set to embark on their Australian Singles Tour, a testament to their enduring presence in the music scene, if not their continued relevance. Frontman Tim Wheeler spoke with Rolling Stone about the band’s 30-year journey, their recent album “Race the Night”, and the realities of being a ’90s band in 2024.
“It’s 30 years since our first single came out,” Wheeler muses…
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When it comes to the music industry, few bands have maintained the level of creativity, wit, and sheer staying power of They Might Be Giants. With a career spanning over four decades, the Brooklyn-based duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell have continuously reinvented themselves, producing a vast catalogue of quirky, intelligent, and undeniably catchy tunes. Now, as they prepare to embark on their much-anticipated (and slightly overdue) Australian tour, I had the pleasure of catching up with John Linnell (vocals/Keys/Accordion) to discuss the band’s plans, their creative process, and the unexpected joys of Scottish summer.
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Aussie alt-rock legends Regurgitator are set to headline the scorching lineup for Hotter Than Hell 2024. Fresh off a tour supporting their acclaimed album Invader, the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Bassist Ben Ely, in a recent interview, revealed their excitement for the festival and their plans to keep the creative momentum going.
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As he prepares to take the stage for what may be his final Australian tour, Andy Scott embodies the spirit of rock and roll resilience. This tour is not just a farewell, but a celebration of a remarkable career, a testament to the enduring power of music to connect and inspire. It’s a chance for fans to say goodbye to a beloved icon, and for Scott to leave his mark on Australia one last time.
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Grinspoon’s Raucous Return: No Comebacks, Just Rock ‘n’ Roll Joe Hansen is...
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“All of us had been inspired by the same kind of music, and all of us had been doing pretty much the same thing. it wasn’t until The Beatles kind of blew everything up that we thought Wow, let’s get into this.”
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Frank Turner has been an artistic nomad over the past decade, boldly exploring new sonic realms with each album cycle. But with his latest offering ‘Undefeated,’ the English singer-songwriter finds himself circling back to the raw, frenetic punk energy that first propelled his career.
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2023 marks the 30th(+1) anniversary of L7’s iconic album Bricks Are Heavy, and they’re coming to Australia and New Zealand to celebrate. Founding member, vocalist, and Flying V afficionado Donita Sparks recently shared her thoughts on DIY touring, younger crowds, and of course, the tour.
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We managed to get vocalist/bassist and founding member Fat Mike Burkett on a call to talk about the tour, even though he had to miss his golf game with a PGA Tour Pro to do it.
“It really is our last tour. We need a punctuation mark. We need a fucking exclamation mark at the end of our career!” Says Burkett. “That’s the only way to go out.”
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During the mid to late 90, Magic Dirt owned the Australian alternative rock scene. On Saturday, June 3 at the 2023 edition of Spring Loaded Festival, Magic Dirt will take the stage along with their musical contemporaries to show the crowd the reason why the 90s is still considered the greatest decade for Australian music.
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