AXL JOINS AC/DC… FOR NOW
Axl Rose will be singing for AC/DC on the remainder of the Rock Or Bust world tour. A lot of folks are uncomfortable with the way Brian Johnson was let go, but Guns N’ Roses played Whole Lotta Rosie and Riff Raff with Angus Young at Coachella on the weekend, and Axl sounded pretty badass. However, there’s no indication that Axl will continue singing for AC/DC beyond the last Rock Or Bust shows, so what will Angus and co. do next? Word is that he wants to keep AC/DC going for as long as he can. Would you like to see another singer in AC/DC, or do you think it’s time for Angus to do a David Gilmour and hit the road under his own name? He’s enough of an icon that he could pull it off.
DIMMU BORGIR EXTEND NUCLEAR BLAST PARTNERSHIP
Norwegian symphonic black metal giants Dimmu Borgir have signed a new contract with Nuclear Blast Records. “We wish to inform you that Dimmu Borgir and Nuclear Blast once again put pen to paper, acknowledging the past, present and future by opening another chapter in the history of extreme music,” the band said. “Stay tuned and watch this space for more updates on the new album and the Forces of The Northern Night live DVD/Blu-ray release as it becomes available.” Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger says, “We at Nuclear Blast are super happy to extend the cooperation with our good friends in Dimmu Borgir! The future holds amazing opportunities and projects to be worked on together.”
THE CHARGE AND SUICIETY AT THE REVERENCE
It’s going to be a massive night of guitar fuelled rock at The Reverence Hotel on Friday May 6 as The Charge and Suiciety head up a lineup along with Red Sky Burial and The Hidden Venture. It kicks off at 8pm, entry is $12.
MASSIVE ALBUM OUT THIS WEEK
Melbourne hard rockers Massive will release their new album Destination Somewhere on Friday April 22 and are hitting the road with The Screaming Jets in May. The album launch is on Saturday April 23 at The Evelyn Hotel, and they’ll be at Hallam Hotel on Friday May 6 and the Corner Hotel on Saturday May 7 with the Jets.
ELECTRIC MARY AT MEMO
Melbourne rockers Electric Mary make their way to Memo Music Hall for the first time on Friday April 29 with guests Palace Of The King (Doors at 7.30pm, tickets $18 advance or $20 at the door). Electric Mary have shared the stage with a who’s who of classic rock’s big guns. Whitesnake took them on the road, Judas Priest asked them to support, Deep Purple had them in stadiums, and KISS, Alice Cooper and Motorhead followed. Ten years, four albums, three EPs, American and European tours, broken teeth, broken bones and broken records. 2016 sees the release of a brand new record Live at Helldorado.
MELODICROCKFEST
Don’t miss MelodicRockFest at The Elephant & Wheelbarrow in St Kildaon Friday May 13 and Saturday May 14. International Headline acts Eclipse (Sweden), Paul Laine (Canada, ex-Danger Danger) and Mitch Malloy (USA) will be joined by Australia’s brightest rock talent, including BB Steal, Black Majesty, Vanishing Point, newcomers Kaato and The Radio Sun. Tickets via melodicrockfest.com. Friday tickets are $35, Saturday tickets are $65 and a two-day ticket is $89. There’s also a VIP weekend pass for $225, which includes VIP entry, meet and greet/soundcheck with all artists, exclusive access to the VIP/green room area during the event, VIP laminate and exclusive acoustic performance by Erik Gronwall.
PURROXIDE AT MR BOGGIE MAN
Purroxide will be delivering a dose of cool rock and grunge on Sunday April 23 at Mr Boogie Man Bar at 5pm.
NEW HATEBREED ALBUM ON THE WAY
Hatebreed’s crushing new album The Concrete Confessional hits the streets on Friday May 13 via Nuclear Blast. Frontman Jamey Jasta says, “The title had to be something that was heavy and hard, but also vulnerable and honest. Heavy music is this cleansing, therapeutic, and cathartic experience for so many. You’re there, the guitars are crushing you, and someone’s screaming their head off – sharing their pain and aspects of their life through words, poetry, or songs. There’s nothing like it. You confess you have negative thoughts, and you purge them. For however long you’re at the show, there are no bills to pay, issues to deal with, or problems holding you back. You can be free.”
