For the few of us who spent our youth as members of Cold Chisel, 2011 began with tragedy, and ended with the most extensive and positive tour we've ever done. Thanks to those who came out and supported us from October through to December.In between we recorded new music, and we're looking forward to letting that out the gate in 2012.Jim, Ian, Don and Phil … Continue reading →
COLD CHISEL TO HEADLINE BLUESFEST 2012
Bluesfest is excited to announce that COLD CHISEL will headline the 2012 event, with the legendary Australian band's exclusive festival appearance closing the main stage on Thursday 5th of April 2012. It will be the first time that an Australian artist has ever headlined this iconic musical event.Bluesfest’s announcement is testament to the special place Cold Chisel’s music has come to occupy in Australian hearts and minds.The band’s record breaking Light The Nitro tour is … Continue reading →
MARGARET RIVER FIRES: SIGNED GUITAR TO BE AUCTIONED FOR RELIEF FUND
Zaccaria and Sandalford are pleased to announce that a Fender guitar, to be signed by Cold Chisel during their upcoming concert at Sandalford Estate Margaret River, will be auctioned off to support victims of the fires that raged through the region this week.“Cold Chisel have generously agreed to donate and sign this guitar”, says concert promoter John Zaccaria. “We really hope concert patrons and the general public will get on board and bid furiously so we can raise a substantial … Continue reading →
MARGARET RIVER CONCERT WILL GO AHEAD
The Cold Chisel concert scheduled for tomorrow night at Sandalford Estate, Margaret River, will definitely go ahead.A meeting took place this morning between the promoter, Zaccaria Concerts, Cold Chisel’s management, and executives from the Shire of Augusta/Margaret River and Shire of Busselton. The local representatives unanimously requested that the show proceed despite this week's tragic bushfires. The band and promoters therefore agreed to respect local wishes and will ensure that the … Continue reading →
COLD CHISEL NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES WORLDWIDE
The entire Cold Chisel catalogue, all totally remastered, is now available on iTunes worldwide.Since we released the band's catalogue digitally in Australia earlier this year we have been besieged by overseas fans asking why it wasn't available globally... Now we can confirm that everything Cold Chisel has ever released – the studio albums, live albums and a treasure trove of digital-only new releases and rarities – is up and available on iTunes all around the world.Of course, … Continue reading →
NEW TICKETS TO BE RELEASED
Cold Chisel will soon be releasing a limited number of final extra seats for several previously sold out shows on their Light The Nitro tour which kicks off next week.These tickets were previously set aside for production and guestlist purposes. They are being released to the public over coming days to help satisfy some disappointed people (and to frustrate scalpers!).These are all good seats so if you or a friend missed out first time around we're giving you an early headsup so you can … Continue reading →
THE BEST OF COLD CHISEL ALL FOR YOU RELEASED 14TH OCTOBER TO COINCIDE WITH THE LIGHT THE NITRO TOUR
Cold Chisel will release a new compilation album on the day after their Light the Nitro Tour kicks off next month. The album - The Best of Cold Chisel - All for You - is unusual because the track-listing was chosen by the band's fans. The album is released physically and digitally on Friday, 14 October.In addition to featuring 18 Cold Chisel classics, the album will also feature 2 brand new songs: the powerful and emotive title track All For You and the revhead, rockabilly gem HQ454 Monroe, … Continue reading →
ALL FOR YOU SINGLE OUT NOW
The new Cold Chisel single “All For You” is now available to buy on iTunes. Click here to buy.It is the band's first new studio recording in 13 years... And it's classic Cold Chisel; a powerful Don Walker-penned song made all the more special for the fact that it features the last ever recorded performance by the band's drummer Steve Prestwich, who passed away unexpectedly in January.The version for sale is slightly different to the one you're hearing on radio... a slightly longer … Continue reading →
ALL FOR YOU – VOTING OPEN
Following the phenomenal public reaction to the announcement of their ‘Light The Nitro’ tour and to the recent catalogue reissue, Cold Chisel are inviting you to vote for the songs they want of the band’s upcoming ‘Best Of’ album, All For You The Best of Cold Chisel. The title of the album takes its name from the [...]
Continue reading →COLD CHISEL OFFER FREE DOWNLOAD OF FIRST NEW RECORDING IN 13 YEARS & ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF PUBLIC-VOTED BEST OF ALBUM. PLUS, MORE SHOWS!
Following the phenomenal public reaction to the announcement of their Light The Nitro Tour and their recent catalogue reissue, Cold Chisel have taken the unusual step of inviting the public to vote for the songs they want on the band’s upcoming new Best Of album. And everyone who votes for their favourite Cold Chisel songs [...]
Continue reading →NEW SHOWS ON SALE AT NOON TODAY IN ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE!
Australia speaks and Cold Chisel listens. Due to extraordinary demand and lightning-fast ticket sales, Cold Chisel have decided to extend their Light The Nitro tour to include three additional shows in early December. More than 200,000 tickets for this special tour have been already been sold in recent days. As a result the band has [...]
Continue reading →Statement regarding tickets being sold on eBay
Fans purchasing tickets to Cold Chisel’s Light the Nitro Tour 2011 are warned not to buy from non-authorised ticket sellers, including eBay. We are aware that tickets are being resold at hugely inflated prices on some sites and on some social media sites such as eBay and Facebook. Unfortunately there is no legislation that enables [...]
Continue reading →COLD CHISEL SET FIRE TO THE CHARTS, THE NEWSTAND… THE TOWN
Khe Sanh finally becomes a Top 40 hit! It promises to be a huge week for the legendary Cold Chisel, with their “Light The Nitro” tour going on sale at 9am this Thursday. However, the good news is already rolling in for the band. Last night, more than 33 years after its initial release, their [...]
Continue reading →Jimmy Barnes Announcement
Jimmy Barnes was taken ill around lunchtime today and visited doctors. Initial concerns that his problems may relate to his heart and may require hospitalisation thankfully proved unfounded. However, doctors have advised that he must have four weeks of total rest and recuperation. Unfortunately this has necessitated cancellation and postponement of some solo engagements which [...]
Continue reading →News Round-Up
Cold Chisel have been all over the news today. With their huge tour announcement and the release of their entire back catalogue remastered, there is no doubt that Cold Chisel are back. Here are some of many articles that covered today’s announcement. Cold Chisel tour an elegy for lost drummer - http://media.theage.com.au/entertainment/red-carpet/cold-chisel-tour-an-elegy-for-lost-drummer-2506727.html Cold Chisel announce comeback [...]
Continue reading →COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE TOUR
COLD CHISEL ARE BACK! Sydney, Australia – Thursday, 21 July, 2011 Iconic rock band, Cold Chisel, today announced their biggest tour in nearly 30 years. The Light The Nitro Tour will kick off in October and finish on the first weekend of December with 24 concerts unveiled around Australia plus two New Zealand shows. Tickets [...]
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