Melbourne rockers The Dreadful Tides emphatically announced their arrival on the Australian music scene in 2021 with their infectious and rock as all fuck debut single Crazy. The song was like the meeting of two sonic forces that exploded with raw guitars, meaty solos and the kind of swagger that left rock music while the […]
“But an elitist attitude started creeping into the scene there and people that were just doing their best and trying their best were being shit on by people” Dave Baksh For almost three decades now, Sum 41 have acted as a connecting force between pop punk and heavy metal. People who generally hate anything other […]
Interview by Karly Jewell Rapidly rising US rock outfit Crossbone Skully have yet to even release their debut album, yet still have managed to generate a vibe and feel seldom afforded to fresh bands, no matter their genre. But when the founding member and main man is none other than Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical […]
“At the end of the day, rock ‘n roll really is about the attitude.” Sam Kiszka It’s been five long years since US rock sensations Greta Van Fleet have toured Australia, but the band have announced they are returning for a string of shows across this country and New Zealand this August with a promise […]
“I very rarely do music awards (but) these days I’m kind of taking the chance to do it because it’s a really fun thing.” Winston McCall While the annual APRA Music Awards have always celebrated the abundance of talent coursing through the Australian musical landscape, the focus has always been on the more mainstream artists […]
After killing a show at Frankie’s Pizza on their last Oz tour, the Alice Cooper Band have geared up to do it again, recruiting Frankie’s World Famous House Band to make it happen. They have booked out Crowbar in Sydney for an all-star jam night this Thursday, April 25, post Pandemonium Festival. Appearing as GOON […]
Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at Pandemonium Festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this week! Pandemonium is a rock fan’s dream come true, with an unparalleled line-up of rock legends featuring: Alice CooperBlondiePsychedelic FursWheatusWolfmotherCosmic Psychos After already stopping in at Melbourne and Newcastle, it’s Sydney’s […]
Melbourne industrial titans Witchgrinder wind up their Australian tour over the next three days, with shows at Stranded in Brisbane tonight (April 24), Mo’s Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh on Anzac Day afternoon and Altar in Hobart on Friday. Witchgrinder hit the road to celebrate their awesome new album Nothing Stays Buried, which is out now.
Australian comedic legend Steve Hughes has returned to Australia after spending the past 4 years in the UK. At the Rhino Room on Thursday, May 16, Steve will perform for the first time in Adelaide since 2019!
Napalm Records is thrilled to announce the signing of acclaimed Swedish rock force THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA! Formed in 2007 by members of notable rock and metal bands such as Soilwork, Arch Enemy and Mean Streak, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA have gone on to release six studio albums and land two Swedish Grammis nominations. From […]
A pioneering and unique force of rock, metal and hardcore across multiple spectrums, CAVE IN will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time in their near 30-year history this June. In addition to already announced dates supporting German post-metal titans The Ocean, the Massachusetts four-piece now announces a limited run of additional […]
Prepare for a spine-tingling experience this ANZAC Day as Mo’s Desert Clubhouse presents Witchgrinder, the masters of dark industrial metal. Drawing inspiration from the early industrial scenes and classic horror and sci-fi films, Witchgrinder’s stage presence is nothing short of captivating. With a decade of electrifying performances under their belt, Witchgrinder has shared stages with […]
XMusic Live kicks off this Friday, April 26, at The Bridge Hotel in Rozelle. Featuring the hottest talent in Australian music, XMusic Live will travel to other venues far and wide, with the focus on showcasing local talent to a wider audience. This Friday sees Sisters Doll, Wicked Things, Whiteford and Avalanche tearing up the […]
Sydney melodic hardcore outfit Bloom have announced they’ll launch their debut album, Maybe In Another Life, live and in full at two intimate release shows next month in Sydney and Melbourne. Tickets on sale Friday April 26 via Destroy All Lines. Bloom will grace Sydney’s Waywards on Friday, May 24, followed by Bergy Bandroom in […]
Korn‘s Jonathan Davis was so excited by ORGY that he created his own record label in order to sign them and fund their debut album. Not to be outdone, Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst discovered a very young COLD and threw his considerable weight behind them. Both Nu Metal giants’ intuitions were well vindicated when Orgy‘s […]
Knocked Loose take it to a whole other level on their wild new single Suffocate. Bludgeoning blastbeats and chaotic fury are matched with a dance-y, syncopated groove with the most concussive reggaeton rhythm you’ve ever heard. The catalyst – Grammy nominated pop-meets-metal trailblazer, Poppy, who reached out to frontman and vocalist Bryan Garris to propose […]
Following a sold-out tour of The US, Europe and The UK where they played some of their biggest headline shows to date, San Diego’s Pierce The Veil have unveiled their take on Radiohead’s classic song Karma Police. Having already wowed fans with their rendition of the track after recording it for Australia’s triple j for […]
Sweden’s metal maestros Wormwood are ready to unveil their long-awaited fourth album, THE STAR. This monumental work marks the final chapter of their ambitious trilogy, Trilogy of Death, which took its start with the critically acclaimed gem NATTARVET which then led on to the mighty ARCHIVE. THE STAR takes the listeners on a profound journey […]
To celebrate tonight’s full moon, the rising new rock outfit Crossbone Skully has unleashed the howling and eerie track I Am The Wolf. I Am The Wolf follows three consecutive track releases – Evil World Machine, The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen), and I’m Unbreakable – which have combined amassed over 1.2 million […]
Following on from the release of their single Heaven, Gippsland-based trio Ocean Sleeper have just returned with their latest soaring track Lonely Love featuring Lil Lotus (USA) and produced by the band’s guitarist Ionei Heckenberg at Zanari Records, Naarm/Melbourne. Lonely Love is a heartfelt, hook-laden cut of alternative rock that effortlessly blends genres and envelops […]
Heavy act Doomcrusher have just released their second single Reflect, out now worldwide via Arising Empire. In the crucible of the apocalyptic atmosphere that envelops our world, Doomcrusher was forged. Born out of the deepest desire to be the harbinger of change, the band emerged with a resolute mission: to defy the impending doom that […]
Today In Hearts Wake manifest a brand new chapter, announcing their sixth studio album, Incarnation, which will be released on July 12 via UNFD. This news follows the recent bittersweet announcement of long-time bassist and clean vocalist Kyle Erich‘s departure. Speaking on the upcoming album, vocalist Jake Taylor shares: “INCARNATION is the shadow counterpart and […]
Today JET have revealed the news that fans have long been waiting for – they have commenced work on a new album, set for release in 2025, their first studio album in more than 15 years. Ahead of this long player comes an exclusive 7” single to whet the appetite titled Hurry Hurry (Australian Tour […]
Fresh from a huge national tour with Live and Incubus, The Superjesus return with their first new music for 2024, We Won’t Let Go Until It’s Over. An anthemic rock track delivered in the kick-ass style that has won The Superjesus a legion of fans over the last 3 decades, penned by Sarah McLeod and […]
MAMMAL release their video for new single Agree To Disagree, a blistering track that sees Ezekiel Ox venting against the insanity of the world today. Ezekiel states: “‘Agree To Disagree’ is the most aggressive song we’ve ever written and it’s our response to people who support bombing kids and genocide, wherever it is happening. Mammal […]
Alternative rock outfit unpeople have released their hotly-tipped debut, self-titled EP via SharpTone Records. Alongside the new EP, the band are showcasing their new single Going Numb. Commenting on the new single, the band say: “This song is relatively self explanatory if you read the lyrics. Try your hardest not to bottle up negative emotions. […]
Death Wishlist, the explosive quintet hailing from Tuscany, Italy, have released their debut album, You Are Next. The record promises a raucous fusion of ’77 punk-rock and high-octane rock ‘n roll, encapsulating the raw essence of their unapologetic individuality. Inspired by the rebellious spirit of bands like Backyard Babies, Hellacopters, and Sex Pistols, Death Wishlist’s […]
Post hardcore band SeeYouSpaceCowboy have today dropped their highly anticipated new album Coup De Grâce, a complex and imaginative new record that invites listeners into a neo-noir world of the band’s creation. To celebrate the album, and to give fans a greater insight into what makes the band tick musically, frontwoman Connie Sgarbossa has put […]
Singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor SEBASTIAN BACH has released a video for (Hold On) To The Dream, the latest single from his forthcoming album Child Within The Man out May 10 on Reigning Phoenix Music. SEBASTIAN penned the lyrics for (Hold On) To The Dream and he and producer Elvis Baskette wrote the […]
Inventive and iconoclastic, ZEAL & ARDOR isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity. Like any other sentient being, it consumes, evolves, and transforms from one season to the next. Its shape may change, though its spirit remains the same. Founded and fronted by Manuel Gagneux, it has only sharpened its claws, lengthened […]
Words by Karly Jewell Pix by Shadow Zone Photography As Melbourne buzzed with excitement the city welcomed a new festival – Pandemonium Rocks – poised to set a high standard for live music events. With an impressive line-up featuring both iconic and emerging artists, the festival grounds at Caribbean Gardens came alive with the energy […]
April 26 Independant Described as the pioneering force in the realm of Dark Folklore and Blackened Death Metal, Australian metal outfit Miruthan are certainly not a band for the faint-hearted. But aside from that, I know little about these cloaked metal warriors, so what better way to get myself acquainted than by having a listen […]
Rocking into Fortitude Valley on a school night is never a good idea. And because I rocked up a bit early for the show, I threw down some chicken roll from a food truck out the front of the venue, which was possibly my second bad decision for the evening. I will say though, it […]
Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records Out Now Unlike most of my reviews, no-one actually asked me to do this one. Since my wife is such a massive fan of Pearl Jam though, she decided to drag me along for the Dark Matter Theatrical Experience. As the story goes, we get to listen to the album in full […]
Greyscale Records & Pale Chord April 26 Every once and a while I get sent an album to review, and I get told it from a mate’s kid, but please don’t hold back. Luckily, I rarely hold back, and it ain’t my mate, and therefore not my mate’s kid. So, it’s game on Diamond Construct, […]
Words by Kyra-Jade Coombs Pix by JD Punisher Photography It was a raining and miserable night in Brisbane, perfect conditions for a sold-out open-air gig, right? Anyone who lives in Brisbane knows that the M1 is a freaking nightmare at the best of times and a mix of terrible drivers and weather resulted in a […]
When it comes to the world of entertainment there is very little that writer/filmmaker Alex Garland hasn’t done. His debut novel, The Beach, which was released back in 1996 focussed on his travels to Thailand and made him an instant hit in the literature world. The book also garnished the attention of award-winning filmmaker Danny […]
This week on HEAVY Cinema we are joined by one the stars of The Stolen Valley Briza Covarrubias who chats about the deeper side of the film. You can take a listen to the interview with Briza right here:
This week brand new Western/Thriller The Stolen Valley is launch on streaming platforms so Dave Griffiths sat down for a chat with one of the stars of the film Allee-Sutton Hethcoat. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
The first trailer for TRANSFORMERS ONE is debuting like no movie trailer ever has: In Space! This long-awaited origin story of how the most iconic characters in the TRANSFORMERS universe, Orion Pax and D-16, went from brothers-in-arms to become sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron, will debut its trailer on Friday April 19. The launch kicks off at 11.00pm AEST, Thursday […]
With brand new western thriller The Stolen Valley arriving on streaming platforms this week Dave Griffiths sat down and spoke to the film’s director Jesse Edwards about the film. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
Palace Cinemas is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved film series–Cult Vault–at Palace Cinemas Westgarth, starting Monday, 22 April. This sui generis program, a weekly showcase highlighting classic, cult, and boundary-pushing cinema, is set to intensify the passion for film in Melbourne’s community of film buffs. Palace Westgarth is a venue with deep […]
Fans of all things from the wide world of pop culture can revel in the glory of Oz Comic-Con this June as sights are set on Adelaide and Melbourne. With a showfloor bursting with opportunity and a growing guest list that is bound to turn heads, there is something for everyone all under one roof. […]
Fans of all things from the wide world of pop culture are in for a treat as Oz Comic-Con kicks off another year with announcements of epic proportions. Featuring everything from film activations and hands-on opportunities with upcoming games to celebrity Q&As and a showcase of art from homegrown talent, the 2024 season is sure […]
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is the fifth instalment in the Mad Max series. A prequel to the incredibly popular Mad Max: Fury Road, Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu, Last Night In Soho, The Northman) and Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers, Extraction) star in this edge-of-your-seat action blockbuster from the mastermind of George Miller. As the […]
The new action-comedy film from David Leitch, THE FALL GUY, premiered at SXSW last month to rave reviews. Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049) and Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place, The Devil Wears Prada) star as Colt Seavers and Jody Moreno in this true cinematic crowd pleaser. He’s a stuntman, and […]
It could well be one of the most controversial films of 2024 so we sent Dave Griffiths to take a look at Origin. Take a listen to his review right here:
Director: Ishana Night Shyamalan Cast: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan and Olwen Fouere From producer M. Night Shyamalan comes “The Watchers”, written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and based on the novel by A.M. Shine. The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, […]
We continue our Gold Coast road trip with Dave and Lee Griffiths taking a look at Warner Bros. Movie World. You can take a listen to their discussion right now:
With Freud’s Last Session arriving in cinemas this week Dave Griffiths sat down with director Matt Brown to discuss what many feel is one of the films of the year. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
In a deeply personal interview ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings talks to Dave Griffiths about the powerful new documentary Fight To Live that not only explores her career but also her personal fight with domestic violence. You can listen to the interview right here:
Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and leading man Scott Chambers sit down for a chat with Dave Griffiths about eagerly anticipated horror film Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey 2. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
