After a couple of COVID forced aborted attempts to tour their most recent album RED to our shores, New Zealand rock outfit Devilskin are finally on the cusp of fulfilling those commitments with their first Australian headlining tour kicking off on April 29. RED is an album that saw Devilskin transcend even more musical boundaries […]
Aussie metal legends Carbon Black today released their latest single Under Order, a song with a powerful message about the world’s state of affairs. It is the first single lifted from Carbon Black’s upcoming album We Remain, which is due out on May 6. Not only is it a ferocious beast of a tune in […]
Since returning from a brief hiatus in 2021 Melbourne rock outfit Fight The Sun have wasted no time in making up for their absence, last year releasing the well-received single Mistakes before following that up last week with the catchy as fuck Friends Are Enemies. Showcasing a slightly different side to Fight The Sun, Friends […]
Mental Health issues are a universal problem. They don’t target a specific genre, race or sex, and it is sometimes the people you think are least likely to be afflicted that are actually the most in need. It is something that can always be helped by awareness, and is also something which should never cause […]
Extreme metal -which includes black metal and death metal and associated genres – is a heavy metal genre that is increasingly forced into the underground. While it has legions of fans that connect with the music, the obviously non-commercial appeal of the music acts as a catalyst to many to write the music off, often […]
After their recent single Retaliate, Echoes In Eternity have announced the release of yet anotherblistering single from their upcoming album, Into The Negative, due out in April. This new single, Not Anymore, was a last minute inclusion after the band was pushed to findone more track for the album. As the guys retracted to the […]
New South Wales metal outfit Carbon Black have dropped their awesome new single Under Order. Featuring Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (ex-Judas Priest) as guest vocalist and mixed by Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Silverchair, Dream Theater), Under Order is the first single taken from Carbon Black’s new album We Remain which will be released on May 6. The lyrics […]
Uncaged Festival is only two weeks away! Showcasing a diverse line-up ranging from rock to punk to metal, Uncaged is truly a festival for music lovers of all tastes. What’s better is Uncaged is also offering Pay As You Go ticket options! Featuring Wolfmother, You Amm I, Shihad, Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band, […]
Gold Coast alt-rock sensations Mass Sky Raid just announced their sophomore album Calm In Chaos due for release on Friday, June 3. Accompanying this exciting announcement, the group also unveiled their immersive new single Undertow that showcases the remarkable diversity that is characteristic of its composers, and delivers in earnest the vital message that lies at the heart of […]
Sydney exponents of everything brutal 12Gauge Rampage make their QLD debut tonight, April 8, at Vinnies Dive Bar in Southport. Supported by Eternal Torment, Odius and Adriatic this is one night of music guaranteed to piss off your grandma! Doors open at 7.30 pm with tickets only $10. All bands will be playing in the […]
Universes are born and die every second out there. But Brisbane’s UNI/VS (read: Universes) are here to stay and today they return to announce their first new music since 2020. The new single Saboteur is out now.. It comes with an intense and symbol-heavy videoclip filmed and directed by Colin Jeffs (Ten of Swords) and Produced By Ten Of Swords & UNI/VS. […]
Iconic Aussie band Spiderbait have today announced their national Tour In The Key of J, a run of unique and special shows dedicated entirely to celebrating the legacy of their revolutionary bass player Janet English, in support of their new album, Sounds in The Key of J, released today, alongside the official video for new single in nine […]
Adelaide metalcore outfit KZRN are charging into 2022 with the release of their blistering debut EP Lost Amongst The Living. Featuring heavy drop-tuned guitars, rapid-fire gutturals and bludgeoning breakdowns, Lost Amongst The Living has reinvigorated early 2000’s metalcore with a modern flavour. The solidifying layers of syncopated rhythms and thunderous guitars complement each other as the distinct melodies […]
Gold Coast alt-rock sensations Mass Sky Raid have just dropped their immersive new single Undertow, showcasing the remarkable diversity that is characteristic of its composers and delivers in earnest the vital message that lies at the heart of this monumental musical work. Boasting a tasteful cross-section of alternative rock and progressive rock genres, Undertow builds up to […]
Perth melodic hardcore group Saviour are back to share another taste of their fifth studio album Shine & Fade out via Greyscale Records April 29. Thoughtful new single Tidal Wave is the third single to release in the lead up to the new album, streaming everywhere now. Showcasing a more technical side of the anticipated new album, Tidal Wave tackles […]
Just when you thought Full Tilt was done and dusted for 2022, the team at Destroy All Lines have brought their A game to deliver a sequel of truly epic proportions, with an army of international and local alternative acts ready to descend on the East Coast this July. Boasting more star power than Mario on an invincible […]
Sydney classic rock aficionados Avalanche just announced their 2022 East Coast Tour in honor of their fiery new single Bottle Of Sin. The group is excited to bring this electrifying rock n’ roll anthem for the new generation in all its raw and raucous glory across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Renowned for their high-octane brand […]
Of course, we all know the bigger bands they are in now, but what about the “other” bands? The ones that your favourite musician was in before joining their current band that has delivered what observers like to refer to as success? The black sheep of the relationship. The mistress. Starting today and continuing every […]
After the disappointment of last year, Blacken Open Air has taken aim and fired up for a renewed effort this year from July 29 to August 1. How far would you go to attend a heavy metal camping festival in the heart of Australia? How about a 40,000 km return trip, nearly the circumference of […]
Spkezy are true musicians who push the bounds of their creativity. Known for their poised approach to genre-bending music, they have produced an extremely well-balanced fusion of dark pop and alt-rock in Hell House. The sound is as fresh as it is catchy. Wild attitude and instrumental density shines through, reminding listeners of front runners […]
In 2019 CHILD BITE toured Australia for the very first time. An invitation to record and film a video for the Housefox Sessons in Sydney was gratefully accepted. BLACK RHENO vocalist Ryan Miller happens to be the chief engineer at Housefox and after hitting it off famously with the CHILD BITE guys, he approached the […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Pix by Squirty G Wow, what a set-up! 3 separate rooms with 3 separate stages. And the branding was on point with line-up cards on entry, show posters, full day run sheets, beer coasters, table displays and even fully blacked out Halloween Hysteria windows. You couldn’t be mistaken, you’d officially made […]
Sometimes it feels that cinema audiences can be a little harsh on films. The thoughts on the latest Marvel movie to be released – Morbius – seem scattered. There are the downright scathing through to the ho-hum. But is this an issue that Marvel have created themselves. It feels like that whenever a new Marvel […]
Filmmaker Jay Cheel chats to HEAVY Cinema about his work on the new series of Cursed Films II which airs on Shudder this Thursday. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
Filmmaker Ben Lawrence chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new documentary Ithaka which explores the battle the Assange family have been through to free Julian. You can take a listen to the full interview below:
Comedian, musician and filmmaker – Lachie Ross has done it all. Now he is bringing his brand new show Dyslexic Cowboy to The Loop Bar for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Today Dave Griffiths caught up with Lachie to chat about the show:
Well you have heard of Christmas films now get ready for an Easter film. Brand new animated film Rabbit Academy hits cinemas this week so we sent Dave G to check it out. Take a listen to his review below:
With Black Box Live Hartstone-Kitney Productions have been delivering Australian theatre live to the world during the pandemic. This week we spoke to Joanne Hartstone and Tom Kitney about how the concept came to life. You can listen to the full interview below:
We know you all love your horror films and brand new horror X has just landed in cinemas. This week Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz went and took a look for us. Take a listen to their review right here:
Brand new British comedy-drama The Duke is released in cinemas this week so we sent Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to their review right here:
