Live reviews
LIVE: Karnivool w/ TesseracT (UK) & Car Bomb (US) – Perth | Boorloo, 18 July 2026
LIVE: Karnivool w/ TesseracT (UK) & Car Bomb (US) – Perth | Boorloo, 18 July 2026 Ice Cream Factory, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Ayla Simpson Photography by Michael Farnell The chart-topping album ‘In Verses’ is so much more than a meticulously crafted masterpiece. It explores resilience and perseverance through themes of self-reflection, struggle, hope […]
LIVE: Cradle of Filth + DevilDriver – Perth | Boorloo, 16 July 2026
LIVE: Cradle of Filth + DevilDriver – Perth | Boorloo, 16 July 2026 The Astor, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Ayla Simpson Photography by Linda Dunjey The rain had been falling over Perth for the better part of the day, but if anything, it only heightened the mood as metal fans streamed into the Astor […]
LIVE: SPIDERBAIT, THE MEANIES, THE GNOMES, BLUSH – PERTH | BOORLOO, 11 July 2026
LIVE: SPIDERBAIT, THE MEANIES, THE GNOMES, BLUSH – PERTH | BOORLOO, 11 July 2026 THE ICE CREAM FACTORY, Northbridge / Boorloo Review by Scarrrrlet Black Photography by Pete Gardner What A Wicked Web Well, I am almost embarrassed to admit that this writer has never been to the Ice Cream Factory and, after tonight, I […]
Interviews
A Dirty Dozen with LARIYAH PERRIN from DIEVENOIRE – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “Fans attending Rock Fest can expect a performance that goes far beyond simply recreating their album. DieveNoire’s live show is theatrical, high‑energy, and emotionally charged, with Lariyah (Havron, Hessler, Khaotika) delivering vocals with more grit, harshness, and intensity than on the studio recordings. The band’s stage presence transforms each […]
Almost A Dirty Dozen with YETI ON HORSEBACK – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “Traditional Addictions, the latest full-length from Canadian doom bringers YETI ON HORSEBACK, is currently streaming in its demoralizing entirety. The premiere arrives on the eve of the record’s official unveiling this Friday, July 24th. Hailing from London, Ontario, YETI ON HORSEBACK exists to fill a void left in heavy metal with their seemingly merciless ability to forge a sound as […]
A Dirty Dozen with BEN OZZ from ZEBRAHEAD – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “Southern California punk-rock veterans zebrahead continue the rollout of their forthcoming EP O with the release of their latest single and video, “Happy Endings at the Movies,” arriving July 15. zebrahead features Ali Tabatabaee (vocals, rhymes), Adrian Estrella (vocals, guitar), Ben Osmundson (bass), Dan Palmer (guitar), and Ed Udhus (drums). The upcoming EP completes zebrahead’s ambitious conceptual EP series – III, II, I, and now O. Throughout the series, the band […]
Music reviews
SINGLE REVIEW: Darkyra – We Are Blind
SINGLE REVIEW: Darkyra – We Are Blind Released 10 July 2026 Reviewed by Scarrrlet Black Thankfully, this Perth-based operatic, symphonic, goth metal band is back in business. Initially the solo brainchild of songwriter, Gina Bafile, Darkyra have re-emerged as a tight ensemble, featuring Bafile on vocals, Drew Casella on drums, Maaz Malik on […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS Independent May 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% From opener You Ain’t Foolin’ Me it’s patently clear that The Rose Carleo Band are on the level. Like the protagonist of this song, we can usually smell anything fake a mile off, and what we have here is […]
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MUSIC REVIEW: PHILIP SHOUSE – Side 1 [EP]
Label: Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution Release Date: February 27, 2026 Rating: 94% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur While I have listened to Philip Shouse for a long time without realizing it, his roles in bands with John Corabi, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Accept kept him in my line of vision. With 2026, he steps […]
News
JONAH MARAI, JACK AVERY and ZACH HERRON Announce Australian Tour For November
JONAH MARAIS And His Fellow ‘WHY DON’T WE’ Superstars, JACK AVERY and ZACH HERRON Announce Australian Tour For November Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Jonah Marais, a founding member of Platinum-selling global pop sensations, Why Don’t We is bringing his aptly named The Dreamer Tour to Australia. It promises to be a dream come true […]
UK Brit-pop music legends SQUEEZE announce a return to Australia in April 2027
UK Brit-pop music legends SQUEEZE announce a return to Australia in April 2027 Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour – April 2027 British legends Squeeze announce a return to Australia in April 2027 as they bring their Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour to Australia, celebrating 53 years of classic songwriting and standout music hits from one […]
CLUTCH Return To Australia For First Headline Tour In A Decade
CLUTCH Return To Australia For First Headline Tour In A Decade with special guests Corrosion Of Conformity US riff factory Clutch return to Australia in early 2027 for their first headline tour in a decade, bringing with them fellow riff lords Corrosion Of Conformity for what will be one of the year’s biggest concentrations of […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors Genesis Publications via New South Books, May 2025 Hard cover, rrp AUD$115 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 83% The story of The Doors as told through quotes from the band members, producers, record label people and many more is a fascinating trip through […]
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf Titan Comics via New South Publishers Paperback, $34.99, August 2025 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 88% Conan the Barbarian may have been Robert E Howard’s most famous and enduring character, but he was far from his only memorable hero. Howard, […]
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner Simon & Schuster Australia, September 2025 Paperback, rrp AU$36.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 110% (Eleven-ty percent) In my recent book ROCKSPLOITATION – Celebrating 69 Hits, Flops & Cult Favourite Rock n’ Roll Movies, I devote a considerable number of pages to This Is […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
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YOMI SHIP ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM RELEASE
YOMI SHIP ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM RELEASE Perth progressive math rock outfit heads east in October, following the release of their sophomore album “Baku,” out 18 September. Yomi Ship have announced a four-date national tour this October, launching in hometown Perth, then Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The tour follows the release of […]
LA DISPUTE – NO ONE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026
LA DISPUTE – NO ONE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026 Conceptual band La Dispute announce local supports for their No One Was Driving the Car Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. The band have also added a second show in Melbourne at 170 Russell on October 20. […]
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III Announces February 2027 Australian and New Zealand Tour
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III Announces February 2027 Australian and New Zealand Tour For over five decades, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III has carved out a singular place in modern songwriting, whose work can be sharply funny, heart-wrenching and always deeply personal. Now, Loudon Wainwright III returns to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in almost 20 […]
DEL AMITRI Announce ”Past to Present: Four Decades of Their Greatest Hits” Australian and New Zealand Tour
DEL AMITRI Announce ”Past to Present: Four Decades of Their Greatest Hits” Australian and New Zealand Tour In February 2027, DEL AMITRI return to Australia and New Zealand with Past to Present: Four Decades of Their Greatest Hits a celebratory tour showcasing the songs that defined their remarkable career, from early indie beginnings to international […]
DARA Ó BRIAIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH BRAND-NEW STAND-UP SHOW RE:CREATION
DARA Ó BRIAIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH BRAND-NEW STAND-UP SHOW RE:CREATION International comedy powerhouse Dara Ó Briain is returning to Australia with his brand-new live show, Re:Creation. Following the phenomenal global success of his previous tour, So… Where Were We?, which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of […]
A Dirty Dozen with KEZIAH “KZ” STASKA and RYAN COUITT from DREAMWELL – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “Self-proclaimed post-skramz outfit DREAMWELL will unleash their scorching Hymns For The Denial Of God full-length on August 28th via Prosthetic Records. Everything boils down to intent. In the wrong hands, social constructs like religion will divide us and diminish our potential for unity. DREAMWELL unravels the contradictions, complications, and conflicts inherent within the misuse and […]
THE CRIBS Announce October 2026 Australian Tour
THE CRIBS Announce October 2026 Australian Tour Beloved UK indie‑rock trio The Cribs; brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman will return to Australia in October 2026 for their first national tour since 2018, celebrating the release of their bold new album, Selling A Vibe. After more than two decades, nine albums and a reputation as […]
THE HELLACOPTERS and GLUECIFER Announce ”Respect The Rock” March 2027 Australian Tour
THE HELLACOPTERS and GLUECIFER Announce ”Respect The Rock” March 2027 Australian Tour After a long wait, get ready for the triumphant return of THE HELLACOPTERS who will be joining forces with their brothers in rock, for their first time Down Under, the mighty GLUECIFER. Aussie fans, come along, stand tall, throw the horns to the […]
BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES ARENA TOUR FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2027
BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES ARENA TOUR FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2027 + SPECIAL GUEST NATALIE IMBRUGLIA ‘An all-night singalong’ – Vancouver Sun ‘Adams turned the packed arena into one giant, heart-thumping rock party … even after all these years, you could tell he was enjoying every second on stage’ […]
WAM Regional Showcase 2026
WAM Regional Showcase 2026 On Friday 14 August, some of WA’s most exciting regional acts take over Mojo’s Bar Fremantle for one night only. The WAM Regional Showcase is here, and the lineup is stacked. 2026 Lineup: Paige Valentine Zai Pereira Brightsider Amberley Maryellen The WAM Regional Showcase celebrates the incredible talent emerging from across […]
