Melbourne Scores World-First Nine Inch Nails Exhibition, Pearl Jam's First Aus Tour In 10 Years + MORE

Dive into the electrifying world of rock and metal with Emmy Mack of RedHook in the latest episode of Hard N Heavy Headlines. This episode is a treasure trove for fans, featuring monumental tour announcements, groundbreaking exhibitions, and candid revelations from rock legends. Pearl Jam is making a triumphant return down under for the first time in a decade, with a brand new album, 'Dark Matter', set to release on April 19. The anticipation is palpable as the Aussie leg of their world album tour is announced for November, promising unforgettable stadium shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast. This marks the iconic band's first Australian appearance since the Big Day Out in 2014, igniting excitement among fans across the nation. Furthermore, Melbourne is gearing up for a world-first Nine Inch Nails exhibition next month. The photo gallery, curated by award-winning photographer Jonathan Rach, features never-before-seen snaps from the industrial rock legends' Self Destruct Tour in the 90s. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the band's iconic album 'The Downward Spiral', the free exhibit is a must-visit for fans, running from Wednesday, March 6, to Sunday, March 10. In a shocking revelation, Brian May admits he was never a fan of the Queen and David Bowie's collaborative hit, ‘Under Pressure’. Despite its success, May reveals his disappointment with the track's direction, preferring a sound akin to The Who. His candidness provides a rare glimpse into the dynamics and challenges of collaborative music-making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.