THE MERLIN BIRD seeking musicians
Melbourne-based, international-touring progressive rockers THE MERLIN BIRD are in need of a guitarist and keyboardist.
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA announces tour - again
Following a false start earlier this year, DWEEZIL ZAPPA will present the music of his father to audiences in Australia.
OPETH to release live CD
Swedish progressive death metal band OPETH will release double-CD live album The Roundhouse Tapes in October.
MP3 of James LaBrie on Aussie radio
James LaBrie of DREAM THEATER appeared on triple j's Full Metal Racket this week. Download an MP3 of the interview here.
BIRDS OF TOKYO announce national tour
Perth alt-rockers BIRDS OF TOKYO will celebrate the release of their fourth single with a national tour in October.
MIKE PORTNOY thanks Australian fans
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has thanked the band's Aussie fans for sending their latest album Systematic Chaos to #23 on the charts.
ALCHEMIST announce new album and shows
Canberra's ALCHEMIST will release Tripsis in September, and before heading to Europe will play two Australian shows previewing songs from it.