Check Brisbane’s new kids on the block Set The Record. Drawing sounds from all over the alternative world these guys seem to know exactly what they want to do with execution aplenty. Who needs revolutionary when you can cater for your intended audience so damn well.

Alternative rock stars Motion City Soundtrack are back with a brand new single called Inside Out which is available today! A previously unreleased track which was premiered on RollingStone.com.

Epitaph band Vearahave streamed their brand new album Growing Up Is Killing Me. Due to drop next week, September 24, the guys from Augustus, Georgia have given us all a much appreciated sneak peek!

The man who created Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, has announced his first ever Australian tour!

A show not to be missed - make sure all you MANIACS secure your tickets!

Ticketing available through:

1. Slipknot - Iowa - 12%

As decided by theRoadrunner Recordsfaithful in our ‘Best Album Cover’ poll over the last week. Thanks to everyone who made their voice heard! We thought we’d give you a rundown of the top 5, in case you were wondering! As you can see it was pretty close throughout so there’s obviously a fair share of rad Roadrunner Records covers!

Does anyone ever look at the elderly and think what will I be like when I’m that age? Even the most metal metalheads would have doubt in they’re own blasting, headbanging ability gone 80 years of age. Well now I’ve seen this following story, I feel I need to make a vow that I will do my best to stay as metal for as long as this fine fellow managed.