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Victory Records, in Chicago, IL (USA), welcomes dynamic South Wales, UK Metal/Hardcore outfit Continents, to its roster. Kerrang magazine describes Continents sound as, “Energy-fueled epic-core with lots of aggression, a healthy blend of raw shouts and low end growls and foot stomping hooks.” Their music and intense stage presence has separated them from the ever-growing UK Metal/Hardcore scene. “We've always tried to put our own passion for our music before external influence, the most important thing for us is that we enjoy the music we play, and if other people enjoy it too then that's awesome,” said Vocalist, Philip Cross. “We like to mix elements of our favorite styles and influences, and then put our own perspective on things to see where it takes us.” Formed in 2010, Continents quickly established themselves within the UK music scene. They are five self-proclaimed “lads with a party attitude who love getting groups of people into a room who share their passion for music.”...

Australia’s metal-core unit, Dream On Dreamer has had one of the most ridiculous touring schedules ever seen within the span of 10 months. Since the release of their debut album “Heartbound”, the band has amounted well over 100 shows worldwide – notching up two US tours, two European tours, and running through Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. They somehow found time to play an afternoon slot to massive crowds on Soundwave, and are currently taking the time to hit the less travelled regions of Australia for touring bands – from Tasmania to North Queensland and the Northern Territory – no place is off the map for this six-piece. “Heartbound” was a surprise success of the Australian heavy music scene in 2011. Released within 18 months of the band forming, the album debuted at #38 on the ARIA Charts and earned the band a nomination for Best Heavy Rock Album Of The Year at the 2011 ARIA Music Awards. The band won “Album Of The Year” and “Best Newcomer” in the Blunt Magazine Awa...

 Smashing Pumpkins have begun to stream their new album, Oceania a week before its release. 

 Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen of Pendulum and Knife Party have said that they no longer want to continue the former as, according to Swire, "Pendulum towards the end sort of felt like we were doing it because we had to and that's never a fun way to do music,"

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Kiwi roots kings embark on massive tour of the country.

With Say Anything's first Australian headline tour creeping up on the horizon and Melbourne's The Getaway Plan already locked in as national support, now comes the much anticipated announcement of local openers in each city. The Main Attraction will open the Say Anarchy Tour, representing Perth (Amplifier, Wednesday 11 July, 18+). Keen Must Die are on board in Adelaide (Fowlers Live, Thursday 12 July, LicAA). Masketta Fall will warm up the room in Melbourne (Billboard, Friday 13 July, 18+) and fresh from touring the nation, The Mission In Motion will keep energies high in Sydney (The HIFI, Sat 14 July, 18+). D At Sea will kick off the very last show of the tour in Brisbane (The HIFI, Tuesday 17 July, 18+) with a finely tuned set, following a busy few months on the road. Wherever you are, get down early to a show. With such solid bills, you won’t want to miss a thing.

Polar Bear Club have announced that they will be releasing a live acoustic album on July 31 via Bridge Nine.

William Beckett is the latest artist to record a downloadable session for Daytrotter. Beckett's debut solo EP, 'Walk The Talk,' is now available.

Tour to precede the release of debut album Strange Individual.

The Cake Wine bar kicked off last night.

After an enormous ten months of touring the band are back for... more touring.