RELEASE OF THE WEEK - THE HARD ROCK SHOW

Australian Album of the Week – The Hard Rock Show July 2026 (8.5/10)

“A damn fine hard rock record… remarkably well-rounded, energetic, and evolving without losing its core.”

“an album that feels familiar, but also like a genuine step forward.”

“This still has all the riffs, hooks, melody, and infectious energy you expect from Riff Raiders. But they’ve also moved into darker, moodier, and more atmospheric territory, without losing what makes them such a fun hard rock band.”

The Hard Rock Show launched its new format the Rock Report on 4 July 2026. Riff Raiders Welcome to Mars Album was selected as the Release of the Week. Host Andrew Brown gave the new album Welcome to Mars 8.5/10 in an in depth track by track review . We're amazed & honoured to be selected as part of the first episode of their new Rock Report format. #ModernHardRock #newrockmusic #aussierock #ActiveRock #WelcometoMars