The Rockpit

01/11/2024

INTERVIEW: Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother are about to embark on their sophomore tour of Australia. Andrew Slaidins sat down with Vocalist/Guitarist Ryan Guldemond ahead of the tour to talk what’s new since their first tour of Australia last year and since the release of this years “Grief Chapter”.
Photo: Mackenzie Walker

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-ryan-guldemond-discusses-mother-mother-australian-tour/

Menard PR

01/11/2024

LIVE REVIEW: "It was a feast for the senses, visually captivating with elaborate historical garb and a stage well dressed. The flawless vocals and an array of unusual instruments, foreign to my ears left me wanting to learn more."

Heilung kicked off their Australian & New Zealand tour in spectacular fashion at the beautiful Red Hill Auditorium, located in the Perth hills. Full review and stunning gallery from Caris Bingemann Photography via the link below.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/live-review-heilung-with-special-guests-eivor/

Eivør Maric Media

30/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Six with Sixx - Steve & V from Avalanche

Australian hard rock titans Avalanche are back with their most rebellious, head-turning single yet. 'Dad, I Joined A Rock N Roll Band' is a gritty, blues-infused anthem that captures the spirit of youthful defiance, packed with raw energy and that signature Avalanche punch. Nikki chats with Steve & V about their forthcoming debut album, live shows, Arlie Beach Festival of Music and much more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9m9DiAf9kU&t=4s

Australian Radio Promotion

27/10/2024

LIVE REVIEW: "Tonight wasn’t just about the music… it was about being in the presence of two incredibly close friends and being able to see the fabulous natural chemistry they ooze."

Jon Stevens & Kate Ceberano have a handful of shows left on their Superstars Live Tour. If you have grabbed tickets you are some very lucky people. Full review & gallery via the link below.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/live-review-superstars-live-featuring-jon-stevens-kate-ceberano/

Perth Concert Hall Cardinal Spin

25/10/2024

LIVE REVIEW: "With a setlist that spanned a career now into its fifth decade and comprising 15 studio albums with another on the way in late January, there was something for a fan of any era."

Kim Wilde hit Perth as she continued her Australian of her Greatest Hits Tour. Full review and gallery via the link below.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/live-review-kim-wilde-the-astor-theatre-perth-22nd-october-2024/

It was 2016 the last time Kim Wilde played to a Perth audience on this very stage, and you got the feeling tonight that a few of them had been counting down the days until [...]

23/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Six with Sixx - Simon Dower from Abramelin

Arguably the pioneers of death metal in Australia, Abramelin have completed their fourth full length studio album, ‘Sins of the Father’ which has been released via the band’s new and internationally renowned label Hammerheart Records on October 4th. Nikki talks with vocalist Simon Dower about the album, their forthcoming November shows supporting Pestilence and much more.

https://youtu.be/VsfDqmk_-sE?si=bdnmZ2pWNMf6sK94

22/10/2024

INTERVIEW: "We indulged ourselves with production a bit - I think we went a bit over the top with guitars and synthesizers and kind of made this epic album, in my opinion. I know you're not supposed to call your own music epic, but I don't care anymore."

Hayley Mary kicks off her first ever national headline tour this Friday in Perth, and it also the release day for her debut full album 'Roman XS'. We caught up with Hayley to chat about music, rules and unexpected video shoots.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-hayley-mary-solo-artist-jezabels/

The Jezabels

20/10/2024

LIVE REVIEW: "...I'm sure they would have gladly played more had the time allowed it, as it closed a twenty-three song set, as The Fabulous Caprettos left to a standing ovation from the Perth crowd."

The Fabulous Caprettos played the first of two WA shows with a bumper crowd at Crown Theatre in Perth. Full review and gallery via the link.

With thanks to Starr Special Events Australia. Photos by Hunter Brothers Media.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/live-review-the-fabulous-caprettos-with-special-guest-jason-ayres/

Russell Morris Dave Gleeson Rai Thistlethwayte Jack Jones - aka Irwin Thomas Jackie James Barnes Jason Vorherr Music Starr Special Events Australia

17/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Jerry Cantrell, the man best known for his work in Alice in Chains releases his fourth solo album “I Want Blood” today.

We dive into the album, discuss his love of rock n roll, his writing process and what inspired a different take on the songs that will be available on the deluxe vinyl only release of the album.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-jerry-cantrell-talks-about-new-album-i-want-blood/

17/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Andrew Slaidins sat down with Myles Kennedy to speak about his new album 'The Art Of Letting Go’, his love of guitar playing and how this collection of songs really does show another side of Myles.
Photo: Chuck Brueckmann

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-myles-kennedy-the-art-of-letting-go-interview/

16/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Six with Sixx - Karly Jewell

This week, Nikki sits down with Karly Jewell to talk about her latest releases, touring Japan, what to expect for the rest of 2024 and much more. If you like what you hear, all we ask is that you share Nikki’s passion and hard work across your socials and spread the love.

https://youtu.be/j7LNxYlbKiw?si=-yIjNqNAL0ewktwZ

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16/10/2024

FESTIVAL NEWS: KNOTFEST, the destination festival brand curated by Slipknot, returns to Australia in 2025. We have all the dates, details and ticket info in the link below.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/knotfest-returns-to-australia-in-2025-the-line-up-is-here/

Destroy All Lines Dallas Does PR

15/10/2024

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Rockpit is honoured to premiere the brand new video release from Parker Barrow. ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ was originally the title track from their debut EP, released four years ago.

Check out 'Don't Tell Mama' and also what vocalist Megan Kane & drummer Dylan Turner had to say about the release via the link in the comments.

Wanted Management

15/10/2024

TOUR NEWS: Indie rock royalty Hayley Mary, enigmatic frontwoman of The Jezabels embarks on her first national tour in support of her debut album, 'Roman XS' (out 25 Oct) with her live backing band The Hurricanes.

You can find all the dates and details below in the comments.

11/10/2024

NEW MUSIC: One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma have joined the ever growing list of killer Aussie rock acts on XMusic. Today they release their latest track, 'More Than Survival'.

Check out the new single as well as much anticipated live dates as Dellacoma hit the road for their first Australian tour since 2018.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/dellacoma-sign-to-australian-rock-label-xmusic-release-new-single/

Maric Media

10/10/2024

MUSIC NEWS: This year’s Telethon7 Perth is once again shining a spotlight on the incredible local music scene with the WA Music Showcase, marking another milestone in Telethon’s ongoing support of the WA music industry.

Broadcasting live out of RAC Arena from 11pm to 2am and hosted by Blake Williams and curated by the team at Williams Creative Co., the show will feature an unforgettable line-up of original artists from across Western Australia including Ragdoll, The Silent Deeds, End Of Fashion and more.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/telethon-to-host-wa-music-showcase-a-celebration-of-local-talent/

Channel 7 Perth

10/10/2024

TOUR NEWS: Robben Ford is making a very welcome return to Australia in March 2025 for a string of headline appearances around the country, with shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Fremantle and Adelaide.

Check out dates & details via the link.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/celebrated-us-artist-robben-ford-returns-to-australia-in-march-2025/

Robben Ford Music Gerrard Allman Events

09/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Six with Sixx - Mat Robins from Cicadastone

This week, Nikki hangs with Cicadastone‘s Mat Robins in the comfort of his ColourSound Recording Studio in Altona, Melbourne to discuss his band’s new acoustic album ‘Future Echoes’ and much more. If you like what you hear, all we ask is that you share Nikki’s passion and hard work across your socials and spread the love.

https://youtu.be/g1YJ2jSZ42k

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08/10/2024

INTERVIEW: John 5 is heading to Australia with Steel Panther later this month, so we thought that we’d run through what is already a stellar career for the Mötley Crüe guitarist!

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-john-5-solo-artist-and-motley-crue/

07/10/2024

LIVE MUSIC: Korn have announced their only Australian Headline Show!

Whilst they head to down under to headline Good Things Festival '24 they'll be popping by Adelaide for a special one-off show! 🤘

Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale Wednesday 9 October @ 9am ACDT Time > Head to the link below to get all the details 👇

Destroy All Lines

07/10/2024

INTERVIEW: Mark Diggins looped back to catch up with Andy Scott from The Sweet to talk about Wrexham Football Club, Full Circle, Isolation Boulevard, the 50th Anniversaries of SWEET F***Y ADAMS and DESOLATION BOULEVARD, Chinn and Chapman, the latest cover art and so much more!

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interviews-andy-scott-of-sweet-returns-to-talk-full-circle/

05/10/2024

LIVE PHOTOS: The Fabulous Caprettos have kicked off their Encore Tour and we caught them at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads last night.

Check out the gallery plus remaining dates & tickets details via the link below. Photos by Sarah Gilpin. With thanks as always to Starr Special Events Australia.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/live-photos-the-fabulous-caprettos-encore-tour-2024/

Dave Gleeson Russell Morris Rai Thistlethwayte Jack Jones - aka Irwin Thomas Jackie James Barnes Jason Vorherr Music

05/10/2024

INTERVIEW: "I got a call from John Lord fifteen years ago, and we got David (Coverdale) on the phone, and we spoke about it wondering if we could get Blackmore interested in doing something but nobody could get him on the phone. Nobody could reach Blackmore."

Andrew Slaidins had an in-depth Deep Purple discussion with Glenn Hughes ahead of his Australian shows, kicking off tonight (5 Oct) in Canberra.

https://www.therockpit.net/2024/interview-glenn-hughes-talks-about-deep-purple-his-forthcoming-australian-tour/

Hardline Media

03/10/2024

INTERVIEW: This year, The Commoners returned with a new, arguably even better follow up to their 2022 album ‘Find a Better Way’.

If you love the southern harmonies of bands like The Allmans and The Black Crowes, or just great songs with lyrics that take you to places and songs that move you, then you have to listen to 'Restless'. We spoke to Chris Medhurst to discover more.

03/10/2024

ROCKPIT ANNOUCEMENT: Over the past few months we have had some wonderful new additions to our team; Here in WA, Stephanie Jewell has been smashing out content with interviews & coverage at the recent Perth Rocks Festival, Stormrider Festival & Electric Eye Heavy Fest and over in Melbourne Andrew Slaidins has been knocking it out of the park with a series of fantastic interviews as well as a ton of reviews & photos. We also have had Steve & Kelly Green covering some great Melbourne shows to so we thank you all so much for your commitment & dedication.

And now we welcome another member of the team, someone who our Melbourne & eastern states readers will know all too well, especially if you are involved in the local live scene...