Dita Von Teese will return to Australia in August 2026 with Nocturnelle, her most opulent live production yet. Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane dates confirmed.

The Growlers will return to Australia in January 2026 for their first tour in six years, joined by Melbourne’s The Grogans on most East Coast dates.

South Summit launch a new creative era with We Are, a gritty, beat-driven anthem ahead of exclusive Melbourne and Sydney shows and major global dates.

Alan Niven, former manager of Guns N’ Roses, has launched legal action claiming the band is preventing the release of his memoir Sound N’ Fury. The book is printed but blocked pending a court ruling.

José González returns with his tender new Spanish-language single ‘Pajarito’, a whimsical acoustic song inspired by childhood and independence, paired with an AI-crafted video.

Robert Taylor, guitarist for Dragon during their classic 1970s and 1980s eras, has died. Taylor helped shape hits like “April Sun In Cuba” and “Are You Old Enough?” that defined Australian rock.

Dave Mustaine closes the circle on his career with Megadeth’s final self-titled album, featuring a reimagined version of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning — the song he co-wrote before his 1983 firing.

Paul Rodgers has announced he will miss Bad Company’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to focus on his health. Drummer Simon Kirke will perform in his place.

Jimmy Nice & The Know have released their debut album As It Echoed Off The Stoop, a soulful and cinematic reflection on fatherhood, identity, and rebirth.

Toby Martin joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to discuss Youth Group’s return with Big Whoop, the stories behind the songs, and what’s next for the band ahead of the Forever Young 20th anniversary.

A profile of Leslie Kong, the Chinese-Jamaican producer behind Beverley’s Records, with a comprehensive list of songs he produced for ska, rocksteady and early reggae greats.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has successfully won a bid to fast-track his appeal against his four-year prison sentence following his 2025 prostitution conviction, with arguments expected to begin in April 2026.