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News
‘HELLBOUND’ FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY A 3-NIGHT METAL CRUISE SAILING INTO THE ABYSS IN 2026
Tour Announcement
‘HELLBOUND’ FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY A 3-NIGHT METAL CRUISE SAILING INTO THE ABYSS IN 2026
Tour Announcement

Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 - In 2026, prepare to GO TO HELL with Australia's first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND.

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Tour Announcement
GLOBAL STAR TOM ODELL UNVEILS NEW TRACK AND VIDEO 'DON'T LET ME GO'
Single Release
GLOBAL STAR TOM ODELL UNVEILS NEW TRACK AND VIDEO 'DON'T LET ME GO'
Single Release

Global star and award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell unveils a first taste of new music with 'Don't Let Me Go'. The track premieres alongside a music video.

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Single Release
The #1 Global Power Metal Band Signs With Better Noise Music. New Video For Templars Out Now
Single Release
The #1 Global Power Metal Band Signs With Better Noise Music. New Video For Templars Out Now
Single Release

BETTER NOISE MUSIC is proud and excited to announce the signing of the mighty SABATON. 
The #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands have unveiled the single and video “Templars” as the first release from their forthcoming 11th studio album. 

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Single Release
FIT FOR A KING RETURN WITH VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE NO TOMORROW
Single Release
FIT FOR A KING RETURN WITH VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE NO TOMORROW
Single Release

It opens slowly and from there on out, it's all gas, no brakes. The track quickly escalates into the moshy ragers that FFAK are known for, to the delight of their legion of fans, who will also love the sticks-in-your-brain, melodic chorus.

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LANDMVRKS | 170 Russell
Bri Steele
LANDMVRKS | 170 Russell
Bri Steele

Live Review of LANDMVRKS, Bad Juju & Fallweather @ 170 Russell.

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Bri Steele
Majak Door | The Curtin
Charlie Hyde
Majak Door | The Curtin
Charlie Hyde

Live Review of Majak Door @ The Curtin. With support from Stimpies and Erica Avenue.

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Charlie Hyde
Currents // Chelsea Grin | 170 Russell
Andrew Bromley
Currents // Chelsea Grin | 170 Russell
Andrew Bromley

Live Review of the Currents and Chelsea Grin double headliner @ 170 Russell, with support from HEAVENSGATE and Bloom

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Andrew Bromley
The Offspring | Rod Laver Arena
Dante Griffith
The Offspring | Rod Laver Arena
Dante Griffith

Live Review of The Offspring at Rod Laver Arena with support from Simple Plan.

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Dante Griffith

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View fullsize Shots taken from the @landmvrks gig at 170 Russell in Melbourne 🔥🇫🇷🔥 Check out the full gallery at our website: Thealtjournal.com Thanks to: @destroyalllines @dallasdoespr With support from: @badjujuaus | @fallweatherau 📸 @_tristanphotos
View fullsize 📝 Live Review of @currents & @chelseagrinofficial at 170 Russel🔥 ✍️ Review written by @andybromm Full review now live on altjournal.com! #currents #chelseagrin #bloom #livereview
View fullsize 📝 Live Review of @offspring w/ special guests @simpleplan at Rod Laver Arena 🔥 ✍️ Review written by @dantegriffithphotography Full review now live on altjournal.com! #theoffspring #simpleplan #punkartist #livereview
View fullsize 📝New Review of @spacey_jane new album, If That Makes Sense, is live now! Stream & read until your heart is content 🪐👾 Read the whole review on thealtjournal.com! ✍️ - @oliwinn_ #spaceyjane #newalbum #albumreview
View fullsize 📝New Review of @sleep_token brand new album, Even In Arcadia, is live now! ⚔️❤️‍🔥 Read the whole review on thealtjournal.com! ✍️ - @_tristanphotos #sleeptoken #sleeptokenworship #sleeptokenband
View fullsize - Who is keen for these upcoming shows 😍 - Visit our website for more information and coverage at these upcoming shows! Link in bio! 🔗 #tourannouncement #slowdive #liveshow #liveconcert #alphawolf #northlane #landmvrks #oceangrove #yourstruly
View fullsize 📝 Live Review of @slowlyslowlymusic w/ special guests @honeyrevengeca & @grayscalepa at Margeret Court Arena. ✍️ Review written by @elliew.estall Full review now live on altjournal.com! #livereview #slowlyslowly #honeyrevenge #grayscale
View fullsize Who are we seeing at these upcoming shows??? 💥 Visit our website thealtjournal.com for coverage and more details! 🔗 #heavymusic #melbourne #destroyalllines #voidofvision #alphawolf #makethemsuffer #metalcore
View fullsize 📝New Review of @thornhillmelb third studio album, BODIES, is live now! BODIES is set to release on April 4th ❤️‍🔥 Read the whole review on thealtjournal.com! ✍️ - @bri.bjd #thornhill #bodies #albumreview
View fullsize DAILY J Scatterbrains ALBUM TOUR live at @cornerhotel Full Gallery live on thealtjournal.com 🔗 📸 @chloemmedia Thanks to @positivefdbk #dailyj #rock #cornerhotel #concertphotography #concertphoto #melbournemusic #thealternativejournal
View fullsize 📝Live Review of ERRA @ The Forum by @elliew.estall 🔥 Check out the full review on thealtjournal.com! #erra #silentplanet #theforum
View fullsize @erraband absolutely tore down The Forum in Melbourne for their ‘Cure’ Tour 🔥🤘 Our full gallery of this show is available on our website! 🔗 Thealtjournal.com Massive thanks to @destroyalllines Support from: @silentplanetband | @reso
View fullsize @vended_official on their Knotfest Sideshow tour with an unforgettable night in Melbourne! 🔥👏🏻 Check out the full gallery on our website: Thealtjournal.com 🔗 link in bio Support from: @clinchy_drums @_starve2death_ | @diploidnoise Thanks t
View fullsize Franjafest is back for round 2 @ The Gaso! 📸-@chloemmedia #franjapan #livephotographer #thegaso
View fullsize 📝Live Review of Sunami @ Prince Bandroom by @_tristanphotos Check out the full review on thealtjournal.com! #sunami #hc #livereview #knotfest
View fullsize Some snaps from @sunami.408 Melbourne sideshow for Knotfest 2025 🔥🤟 Supported by @dizdainhc & @kingpinmelbourne 📸: @_tristanphotos #sunami #hc #knotfest #livephotographymusic
View fullsize 📝Live Review of Knotfest 2025 @ Flemington Racecourse by @_tristanphotos Check out the full review on thealtjournal.com! #knotfest #slipknot #knotfestaustralia
View fullsize Who was your favourite act from 🎪KNOTFEST🎪? Gallery LIVE on our website thealtjournal.com Thanks to @dallasdoespr @destroyalllines @knotfestau 📸 @drewhillphotos #knotfest #babymetal #destroyalllines #metal #concertphoto #concertphotography #
View fullsize Russian deathcore giants @slaughtertoprevailofficial tore up Northcote Theatre for their Knotfest sideshow in Melbourne! 🔥🤘 Check out our website for the full gallery! 🔗 thealtjournal.com With support from: @tothegraveau Big thanks to @dallas
View fullsize 🎪KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2025🎪 Knotfest’s first stop in Melbourne📍 Full Gallery and Review soon on our website. Thanks to @dallasdoespr @destroyalllines 📸 @drewhillphotos @sonyalpha.anz @sigmaphotoaustralia #knotfest #festival #destroyal

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