The Everblack Podcast caught up with Joel Birch from The Amity Affliction to talk about the band’s upcoming album House of Cards, entering a new era of Amity, lineup changes, and why the band feels happier and healthier than ever. Joel also dives into writing the new record, the heaviest song they’ve ever released, regional Australian touring, inclusive lineups, and what fans can expect from the setlist on their massive upcoming run.

HOUSE OF CARDS, the new album from THE AMITY AFFLICTION, is out April 24.

TOUR DATES

Friday Feb 13 – The Station, Sunshine Coast QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Saturday Feb 14 – Powerhouse, Toowoomba QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Sunday Feb 15 – Miami Marketta Laneway, Gold Coast QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Wednesday Feb 18 – McGuires Hotel, Mackay QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Thursday Feb 19 – Magnums, Airlie Beach QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Friday Feb 20 – JCU, Townsville QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Saturday Feb 21 – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, Cairns QLD

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Wednesday Feb 25 – Dee Why RSL, Dee Why NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Thursday Feb 26 – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Friday Feb 27 – Wests, Tamworth NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Saturday Feb 28 – Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Thursday Mar 5 – Panthers, Penrith NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Friday Mar 6 – UOW Hall, Wollongong NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Saturday Mar 7 – Woodport Hotel, Central Coast NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Wednesday Mar 11 – Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Friday Mar 13 – Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS

w/ Headwreck

Saturday Mar 14 – Forth Pub, Forth TAS

w/ Headwreck

Wednesday Mar 18 – Eureka Hotel, Geelong VIC

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Thursday Mar 19 – The Deck, Traralgon VIC

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, Headwreck

Friday Mar 20 – The Pier, Frankston VIC

w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook

Saturday Mar 21 – Bridgeway Hotel, Adelaide SA

w/ Redhook

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The Everblack Podcast caught up with Tim “Mothlord” Richmond from Munt to talk about the making of their latest album The World Is Not Yours, the meaning behind its confronting themes and artwork, Tim also discusses influences, the creative process, and Munt’s upcoming Australian tour.

13|3 - Newcastle - Hamilton Station

14|3 - Sydney - The Chippo

15|3 - Penrith Elton Chong

20|3 - Melbourne - The Bergy

21|3 - Frankston - Singing Bird

27|3 - Brisbane - PFR Lounge

28|3 - Nambour - Black box Theatre

29|3 - Gold Coast - Mo's Desert Clubhouse

4|4 - Adelaide – The Ed Castle

Tickets from: unitedfront.com.au

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The Everblack Podcast caught up with Jono Hawkey from Bloom to talk about their whirlwind year behind The Light We Chase, fast-tracked writing, and how life on the road shaped the album’s emotional and heavier moments. Jono also dives into collaborations, evolving his vocals, and what fans can expect from Bloom’s upcoming Australian headline tour.

BLOOM

2026 AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AVOID

Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Crowbar, Brisbane

Friday 13 February 2026 - Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast

Saturday 14 February 2026 - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle

Sunday 15 February 2026 - Crowbar, Sydney

Tuesday 17 February 2026 - Dicey Rileys, Wollongong

Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Max Watts, Melbourne

Friday 20 February 2026 - Pelly Bar, Frankston

Saturday 21 February 2026 - Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide

Tickets from www.destroyalllines.com

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JD sat down with legendary guitarist Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes to talk about returning to Bluesfest, the origins of that distinctive Black Crowes sound and their upcoming album "A Pound of Feathers"

THE BLACK CROWES with The Southern River Band Australian tour:

Thursday 2 April: The Forum, Melbourne* — NEW SHOW

Friday 3 April: The Forum, Melbourne* — SOLD OUT

Sunday 5 April: Bluesfest, Byron Bay

Monday 6 April: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane* – SELLING FAST

Thursday 9 April: Enmore Theatre, Sydney* – SELLING FAST

Friday 10 April: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle* – SELLING FAST

Tickets for all headline shows — including the newly added Melbourne date — are on sale now via www.bluesfesttours.com.au/all-tours/the-black-crowes

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The Everblack Podcast caught up with Andy Glass of We Came As Romans to talk about the band’s return to Australia and the huge response from Aussie fans. Andy dives into the chaos and emotion of WCAR’s live shows, the meaning behind All Is Beautiful Because We’re Doomed, what fans can expect from the new setlist, and their appearance at Life’s A Beach Festival with Polaris.

WE CAME AS ROMANS

Supported by Caskets and Headwreck

Friday 6 February – The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)

Saturday 7 February – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Lic AA)

Sunday 8 February – King St Bandroom, Newcastle (18+)

Wednesday 11 February – Magnet House, Perth (18+)

Thursday 12 February – The Gov, Adelaide (Lic AA)

Tickets from www.destroyalllines.com

LIFE’S A BEACH FESTIVAL

Saturday 14 February 2026

Riviera Club, St Kilda, Melbourne

Line-Up:

Polaris, We Came As Romans, Thy Art Is Murder, Ocean Sleeper, Caskets, Heavensgate (replacing Terminal Sleep), Reliqa, Headwreck

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The Everblack Podcast caught up with Andrea Ferro of LACUNA COIL to talk about their long-overdue Australian headline tour, the brutal heaviness of Sleepless Empire, and how the band continues to evolve their sound. Andrea also dives into his vocal progression, future cover plans, massive touring ahead, and even a shared love of Masters of the Universe.

LACUNA COIL

SLEEPLESS EMPIRE

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES 2026:

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY - THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY - LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY

SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY - NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE

TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY - THE GOV, ADELAIDE

THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY - MAGNET HOUSE, PERTH

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The Everblack podcast caught up with Ian Kenny and Drew Goddard from Karnivool to talk about their long-awaited new album In Verses, its 12-year journey, the meaning behind the title, and the epic closing track “Sālva.” They discuss the band’s layered guitar approach, in-the-moment lyric writing, the emotional weight of finally finishing the record, and reveal that Wolfgang Van Halen is a Karnivool fan.

KARNIVOOL - IN VERSES

Out February 6 Via Cymatic Records / Sony Music

Pre-order here: https://karnivool.lnk.to/inverses

Interview: Dan Maynard

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The Everblack Podcast caught up with Winston McCall from Parkway Drive to discuss the band’s historic headline slot at Bluesfest, the significance of returning to Byron Bay, and the heavier new direction of their upcoming music. Winston also talks about Parkway’s role as a gateway band for heavy music, how live shows are changing perceptions of metal in Australia, and their upcoming Opera House live album and film, the Hellbound Cruise, and why the band’s future is looking bigger and louder than ever.

Thursday 2 April: Bluesfest, Byron Bay

Tix: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/byron-bay-bluesfest-2026/178950

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The Everblack podcast caught up with Jeff Martin from The Tea Party to chat about their return to Australia with the Elements Tour, featuring both epic orchestral “Wind” shows and classic three-piece “Fire” rock shows. Jeff also looks back on the band’s 35-year journey, their special connection with Australia, their Sydney Opera House performance, and confirms that new Tea Party music is already in the works.

THE TEA PARTY ELEMENTS TOUR:

HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY

OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY

ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY

FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE FRIDAY 13 FEBRAURY

HINDLEY ST. MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au

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Australian heavy rock band Hammers sit down with The Everblack Podcast at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse to talk all things Death Wobbles — their crushing new album out January 23, 2026 via Summerland Records.

Lucas Stone and Ryan “Ruckus” Lucas dive into the 3.5-year journey behind the album, the meaning of Death Wobbles, working with legendary producer Forrester Savell, the band’s love of vinyl & physical releases, and how Hammers evolved from two EPs into a full-length album.

They also talk touring with COG and He Is Legend, playing shows in Japan, and what’s coming next for Hammers in 2026.

DEATH WOBBLES

Release Date: Friday 23 January, 2026

Label: Summerland Records

Pre-save: https://ditto.fm/death-wobbles

DEATH WOBBLES ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR

With special guests

📍 Fri 6 Mar – La La La’s, Wollongong NSW

📍 Sat 7 Mar – The Chippo, Sydney NSW

📍 Fri 13 Mar – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast QLD

📍 Sat 14 Mar – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD

📍 Fri 20 Mar – Volta, Ballarat VIC

📍 Sat 21 Mar – The Evelyn, Melbourne VIC

📍 Fri 17 Apr – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW

📍 Sat 18 Apr – Blah Bar, Lismore NSW

🎟️ Tickets: www.hammersofficial.com

⚡ SUPPORTING COG – WALK THE LINE 2026 TOUR

📍 Thu 9 Apr – The Baso, Canberra ACT

📍 Fri 10 Apr – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong NSW

📍 Sat 11 Apr – Evan Theatre, Penrith NSW

📍 Fri 24 Apr – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC

📍 Sat 25 Apr – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC

🎟️ Tickets: https://linktr.ee/cog101

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