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In a throwback to the 80s, GIVE have announced the creation of a fan club, dubbed "Flowerheads".  With membership, “Flowerheads” will receive newsletters and other free goodies as well as access to other exclusives. So get writing, like with a pen even, and head down to the post office.

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It’s rare to encounter a band that combines this much brute force with such intelligence and expertly orchestrated songs. Equal parts molten metal and earthquake panic, HIGH ON FIRE’s punishing live show is descending upon Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this September.

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Riot on the Dance Floor: The Story of Randy Now and City Gardens is a feature-length documentary from director Steve Tozzi. It tells the gritty story of one of New Jersey's most infamous clubs and its larger-than-life promoter through the recollected memories, stories, photographs and memorabilia of the people who lived for and by the music.

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Melbourne’s Smith Street Band have released the second studio video to document their time spent recording second album ‘Sunshine & Technology’ at Melbourne’s Three Phase Studios.

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Born out of a hearty hardcore pedigree, the members of Rival Schools stepped to the plate with a phenomenal history and the qualities that would point towards an amazing future. Having toured Australia as part of 2009's Soundwave Festival, Rival Schools will return to Australia this September where they will be joined by Toy Boats.

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Having just completed their most extensive national tour to date, Tasmania’s Luca Brasi have also been busy in the studio, recently laying down 2 new tracks and a cover of The Gifthorse song ‘Passed The Break’ for an upcoming 7″/ digital release. 

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Byron Bay’s Parkway Drive will embark on their most ambitious Australian tour this December to coincide with the release of their hugely anticipated fourth album, Atlas. December’s Atlas Australian Tour will boast an all Australian line-up, with support coming from three exciting local acts, I Killed The Prom Queen, Northlane and Survival.

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Lagwagon have been on an absolute tear since the deluxe reissues of Duh, Trashed, Hoss, Double Plaidinum and Let’s Talk About Feelings late last year. 2012 has been an endless trek with non-stop touring through Canada, Europe, and the upcoming US Fat Wreck Tour in October. As if that weren’t enough, now they’ll be making a trip to Australia in November as well. 

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The second installment of bands have been announced for SOUNDWAVE 2013 with SLAYER joining the festival. Other highlights include Sick Of It All, Polar Bear Club, Fucked Up, Gallows and a debut visit from Cerebral Ballzy.

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Revelation Records has announced that PROJECT X will be joinging the Saturday night lineup of their 25th Anniversary shows on the West Coast to take place at Irving Plaza in New York from October 11th to 14th. Tickets are now on sale.

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