The Alt Journal 25/9/25 The Alt Journal 25/9/25

Reliqua Return With Pounding New Single “Your Touch” + Touring Regional Australia This October.

Sydney alternative metal outfit Reliqa are back with pounding new single, "Your Touch", a genre-blending anthem about ambition’s darker side and the risk of losing sight of what you love, out now via Greyscale Records & Nuclear Blast.

The Alt Journal 25/9/25 The Alt Journal 25/9/25

Guilt Trip Sign To Roadrunner Records + Shares Video For New Single “Burn”.

Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the global signing of Manchester, UK-based five-piece GUILT TRIP. Today, the band — Jay Valentine [vocals], Jak Maden [guitar], Sam Baker [guitar], Tom Aimson [drums], and Lily Kilcoyne [bass]— shares the video for "BURN," its debut single for the label.

The Alt Journal 20/9/25 The Alt Journal 20/9/25

I Prevail Release Fifth Studio Album “Violent Nature”

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band I Prevail officially released their highly anticipated fifth full-length record Violent Nature, out now via Fearless Records. Alongside the release, the band has delivered a powerful music video for the emotionally charged focus track, Pray.

The Alt Journal 19/9/25 The Alt Journal 19/9/25

Destroy All Lines Presents “Life’s A Beach”

Aussie summer in 2026 is about to get a whole lot hotter with Sydney metalcore heavyweights POLARIS today announcing their first-ever curated summer event LIFE'S A BEACH, with this unprecedented experience set to take place on Saturday 14 February at the Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda, joined by a stacked array of local and international talent.

The Alt Journal 19/9/25 The Alt Journal 19/9/25

Bloom Release New Single “Tongue Tied” Feat. Yours Truly’s Mikaila Delgado

Sydney, AUS – Fresh off announcing their sophomore album, The Light We Chase, melodic hardcore group Bloom is back with another new single. Today the band has shared Tongue Tied, a melancholy and moving duet featuring Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly) out now.

The Alt Journal 19/9/25 The Alt Journal 19/9/25

Thornhill Share New Single + Video “Mercia”

Australia’s genre-blurring heavyweights Thornhill have dropped brand new single and music video, Mercia. The release comes as the band step onto U.S. arena stages as direct support for Sleep Token’s completely sold-out Even in Arcadia tour.

The Alt Journal 19/9/25 The Alt Journal 19/9/25

Heartline Share New Single “Dead Batteries” Feat. Josh O’Donnell Of Banks Arcade

Adelaide alternative metal quartet Heartline declare their return with new single "Dead Batteries", featuring guest vocals from Joshua O'Donnell of Banks Arcade.

The Alt Journal 14/9/25 The Alt Journal 14/9/25

Hilary Duff Signs With Atlantic Records For Highly Anticipated Return To Music + Docuseries In The Work.

Gearing up for what promises to be a bold creative chapter, award-winning, multiplatinum global superstar, actress, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, New York Times-bestselling author, and generational icon Hilary Duff has signed to Atlantic Records for her highly anticipated return to music.

The Alt Journal 14/9/25 The Alt Journal 14/9/25

Lambrini Girls Share Peaches Remix “Cuntology 101” + Debut Australian Tour Feb 2026.

Having just announced their debut Australian tour, UK’s Lambrini Girls continue their world domination, teaming up with the elusive Peaches for a remix of their track 'C*ntology101'.

The Alt Journal 9/9/25 The Alt Journal 9/9/25

Pincer+ Are Back With Destructive New Single “Hard 2 Kill”

Perth hardcore outfit Pincer+ are back with their destructive new single, "Hard 2 Kill", out now via Greyscale Records and 1126 Records.

The Alt Journal 9/9/25 The Alt Journal 9/9/25

Fit For An Autopsy Announce Australian Tour + New Single “It Comes For You”

Prolific metal band Fit For An Autopsy will return to Australia in January 2026. The New Jersey heavyweights will be joined by Florida's Bodysnatcher, rising Australian force Volatile Ways and Pain Body - uniting for one of the most crushing line-ups to hit Australian stages in years.

The Alt Journal 9/9/25 The Alt Journal 9/9/25

Spite Announce Debut Australian Headline Tour In April 2026 With Varials + DIESECT

Southern California’s Spite, the decibel-and-soul-crushing deathcore unit, will return to Australia in April 2026 for their first-ever Australian headline tour, bringing with them Pennsylvania’s Varials and local heavyweights DIESECT. Tickets on sale Friday 12th September via Destroy All Lines.

The Alt Journal 8/9/25 The Alt Journal 8/9/25

EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCE THREE INTIMATE SHOWS

Set to bring their immortal live performance back down under, prepare to experience EVANESCENCE in intimate fashion later this year, with the band today announcing three special headline Australian shows this October and November ahead of touring alongside Metallica for the M72 World Tour.

The Alt Journal 5/9/25 The Alt Journal 5/9/25

SOFTCULT ANNOUNCE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM WHEN A FLOWER DOESN'T GROW

At their core, Softcult is a band with something to say—and every intention of saying it with their full chest. The Ontario-based sibling duo of Mercedes (she/her) and Phoenix (they/them) Arn-Horn are set to release their highly anticipated debut record, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, on January 30, 2026. Pre-orders are currently available via Easy Life Records.