Tour News - Archspire announce Aotearoa 2026 tour
Tour News - Archspire announce Aotearoa 2026 tour
New Music - Slipknot release deluxe reissue of self-titled debut ‘Slipknot’ (25th Anniversary Edition) via Roadrunner Records - 10th September 2025
Artist Name - Slipknot
Release Name - Slipknot
Release Date - 10th September 2025
Genre - Heavy Metal, Nu Metal, Groove Metal
Label - Roadrunner
Tour News - Shai Hulud Announce Aotearoa Tour - January 2026
Tour News - Shai Hulud Announce Aotearoa Tour - January 2026
Tour News - Hellbound Metal Cruise sells out in 7 minutes!
In October 2026, the seven seas are calling with Australia's first ever dedicated metal cruise Hellbound - and Australia has answered, with Hellbound completely selling out in a mere seven minutes during their pre-sale.
Tour News - Hellbound Metal Cruise sails into the Abyss in 2026
In 2026, prepare to Go to Hell with Australia's first ever dedicated metal cruise Hellbound.
Tour News - Sabaton Announce Australia & New Zealand Headline Tour With Special Guests Amaranthe
This September history will be made with the return of Swedish metallers Sabaton to Australian shores, joined in Australia by special guests and fellow compatriots Amaranthe.
New Music Release - Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith & The Winery Dogs' Richie Kotzen drop new album
Artist Name: Smith/Kotzen
Release Name - Black Light / White Noise
Release Date - Friday 4th April 2025
Genre - Rock
Label - BMG
Tour News - Blindspott to headline The Rock 2000 with 30-Piece Orchestra
New Zealand’s most legendary rock event just got even bigger. On September 26, 2025, Blindspott will headline The Rock 2000 at Spark Arena in a one-of-a-kind performance.
Concert Review - Alien Weaponry - Auckland - 21st March 2025
Review By: Riccardo Ball
Artist/Band: Alien Weaponry with support from Shepherd’s Reign
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Friday 21st March 2025
Tour News - Randy Rhoads: A Guitar Legend’s Lasting Legacy Rocks Australia This December
XMusic Presents A Tribute to Randy Rhoads - "The Stories and Music Behind the Legend". Featuring Kelly Garni of Quiet Riot and Randy’s first guitar teacher, Scott Shelley, touring Australia in December 2025.
Interview - Alien Weaponry talk Te Ra, Randy Blythe & making sandwiches with Riccardo
Lewis and Henry de Jong of Aotearoa/New Zealand Metal band Alien Weaponry talk to Riccardo about growing up on the road, working with Josh Wilbur, having Randy Blythe of Lamb of God guest on their new record and remembering to do the dishes amongst other things!
Concert Review - Slipknot - Auckland - 11th March 2025
Review By: Riccardo Ball
Artist/Band: Slipknot SUP by Northlane
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Tuesday 11th March 2025
Interview - 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers by Riccardo Ball
Riccardo Ball wraps up a quick 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers
ahead of their tour down-under this March.
Look-out for the full interview on The Metal Bar & Libel Music.
Concert Review - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025
Review By: Riccardo Ball
Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025
Concert Review - A Day to Remember - Auckland - 25th February 2025
Review By: Collaborated Review by (ADTR - Steve Shyu), (Hatebreed - Riccardo Ball)
Artist/Band: A Day to Remember Supported by Hatebreed
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Tuesday 25th February 2025
Concert Review: Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 2025
Review By: Riccardo Ball
Artist/Band: Wardruna (SUP by Turongo Collective)
Venue/City: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Thursday 30th January 2025
New Music & Video Release - Goatzilla release fist pumping new single Black Dog Blues - Jan 2025
Artist Name: Goatzilla
Release Name - Black Dog Blues
Release Date - 24th January 2025
Genre - Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
New Music & Video Release - Alien Weaponry announce new album Te Rā - March 2025
Artist Name: Alien Weaponry
Release Name - Te Rā
Release Date - 28th March 2025
Genre - Metal, Alt Metal, Thrash
Label - Napalm Records
New Video Release - Wardruna Release Heimta Thurs From Live At The Acropolis & Tour starts next week - January 2025
Artist Name: Wardruna
Release Name - Heimata Thurs
Release Date - 24th January 2025
Genre - Nordic Folk, Ambient, Dark Folk
Label - By Norse Music
The Metal Bar Interview - Riccardo speaks with Einar Selvik of Wardruna - 14th January 2025
By: Riccardo Ball
Riccardo and Einar Selvik talk about Wardruna, Einar finding his voice, his cultural connection and being a modern day Viking ahead of his band touring Australia and New Zealand this coming January 2025