Starting out life as a solo project for Swiss avant-garde musician Manuel Gagneux, Zeal & Ardor’s rapid rise over the years has seen the one-man project blossom into a fully fledged band, although still ably led by Gangneux. The band is on the precipice of releasing their third and self-titled album On February 11, with […]
There are so many talented bands out there that seem to get lost in the system or underneath the sheer weight of numbers that currently make up the global music scene. One of those bands is New Jersey metalcore/hardcore outfit Born A New, who have been going loudly about their business since 2013 but only […]
Since their inception in late 1999 Swedish heavy outfit Sabaton have focused their music primarily on war and the atrocities, heartfelt moments and times of honour made possible by such events. They have taken their musical battles around the world, often mesmerizing audiences with their depiction of battle and their heartfelt response to it. After […]
When The Poor came out with their smash single More Wine Waiter Please in 1994 it is fair to say the landscape of Australian rock shifted considerably in their favour. Here was a bunch of musicians that not only walked the walk, but also talked the talk. A group of tough as nails Aussies who […]
The year 2022 marks symphonic metal titans Epica‘s 20th anniversary as a band. To honour the landmark achievement, the band recently announced reissues of The Holographic Principle and The Quantum Enigma, a huge show at Tilburg’s 013, and also the launch of the Epica Universe. Continuing the celebrations, the band have released a live video for Beyond The Matrix, taken from […]
There’s a menacing red-shimmering light at the end of the dark journey that CELESTE started last year, since signing to metal heavyweight Nuclear Blast and announcing their new masterpiece. Today, the band unleashes their new longplayer Assassine(s), produced by Chris Edrich (GOJIRA, TESSERACT, THE OCEAN, LEPROUS). With their unique mix of black metal, sludge and post hardcore, and over 500 shows […]
Canadian hardcore punk heavyweights Cancer Bats will release their new album Psychic Jailbreak on April 15, 2022 through their own label Bat Skull Records in partnership with New Damage Records and Cooking Vinyl Australia. Psychic Jailbreak is Cancer Bats’ seventh studio album but is the band’s first album to be written and recorded by the […]
Light The Torch are kicking off 2022 in a massive way. The band has just shared the video for Death of Me. The song appears on the band’s latest album, You Will Be the Death of Me, out now through Nuclear Blast. “Death of Me is a song dedicated to that one single person or habit you can’t shake,” vocalist […]
A new year means new beginnings for Emmure guitarist Joshua Travis. Announcing his recent signing to SharpTone Records, the former Glass Cloud and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza member unveils the first piece of his forthcoming solo project via debut single Web of Lies. Accompanied by a stunning visualizer, fans can watch and stream the new song here https://bfan.link/web-of-lies or watch the video below.
Heart Attack is an unpredictable groovy blend of modern thrash metal and their first new song, Septic Melody, marks Heart Attack’s debut on their new label home Atomic Fire Records. The song tilts from unleashed thrash fury into soaring melodies and back again in no time. No wonder the French armada chose it as their first single. “We wrote the […]
Aenimus is proud to release the music video for their new single, The Climb which kicks off a new chapter of the band. Aenimus comments, “It is with great excitement that we bring you our newest single, The Climb. It is the start of Aenimus‘ next chapter as a band with bassist Seth Stone stepping into a new role as lead vocalist. It […]
Johnny Casino (John A Spittles) is the founding member and songwriter of the great Australian rock ‘n’ roll band Asteroid B612, Philadelphia PA’s Johnny Casino’s Easy Action, the rotating line-up that is Johnny Casino and the Secrets (featuring the who’s who of Australian rock ‘n’ roll), The Egos, The Lord Street Sound, Carrie Phillis and the Downtown 3. The ramblin’ gamblin’ man, a musical journeyman equally at home […]
Acclaimed hard rock singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Lords Of Black, Sunstorm, The Ferrymen) has announced a special album of cover versions, Raised On Radio, which is released on April 15. A first single and video from it, No Smoke Without a Fire (originally by Bad Company), is available now. Raised On Radio features covers of classics […]
Yelawolf, hailed as “one of hip-hop’s most vital voices” by The Guardian, and Shooter Jennings, one of the Americana world’s most sought-after producers and songwriters, have officially launched their extraordinary new rock project, Sometimes Y, with the release of their infectious debut single Make Me A Believer, the lead track off the duo’s self-titled debut […]
Psych rock outfit Kilfeather released their latest full-length album Island of Forgotten Toys in November 2020 via Riot Records. Since the release of the album, Kilfeather has been active in recording new material and returned with two singles at the back end of 2021 Nightmares and Bummer. Now Kilfeather are back with another new single, Waiting to Get In which is now available on all digital platforms. Check […]
Just weeks after Mnistry’s latest album Moral Hygiene was added to many “best of 2021” year-end lists, Al Jourgensen and co. are sharing the latest taste of the record with the new track Believe Me alongside a warped psychedelic video that will have viewers questioning just what to think or feel (a clear nod to the times we are living in now). The […]
After enduring an immense amount of professional and personal struggles throughout the pandemic, hardcore/crossover thrash metal band from India R.A.I.D have channeled their energy into writing their third studio album. It will be released through Rottweiler Records with a slew of guest featured on the album. A band that has been compared to the likes of Madball and […]
Notorious Swedish black metal collective Watain is proud to unleash The Howling – the first single from their upcoming new studio album, The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain, which will be released on April 29, 2022. The Howling sets the tone for what will be offered on the band’s 7th full-length, an unsettling blackened voyage in 10 chapters that is as inexorably vicious […]
Metalcore powerhouse Annisokay led by vocalist and producer Chris Wieczorek (Sawdust Recording) present the special edition of their highly successful and critically acclaimed album Aurora, which entered the official German album charts on #18, being their highest chart entry to date. Aurora (Special Edition) is out now worldwide and available as CD and limited colored vinyl option, holding three absolute classics remastered, Coma Blue, Good Stories and their Japan […]
To celebrate the release day of their self-titled album Mystic Circle, the band reveals their third video, for the hellish track Darkness In Flames. It is oriental horror: Twisted melodies, monumental scope, an utterly evil vibe and seductive arrangements, take the listener hostage in the godless garden of these extreme metal pioneers. A song like a horror […]
VEIN.FM will release their new album This World Is Going to Ruin You on March 4 via Closed Casket Activities. Outside of North America, the record is released through Nuclear Blast Records under exclusive license from Closed Casket Activities. Pre-order it here. The album follows 2018’s Errorzone.Today, the band has shared the new track Fear in Non Fiction. The song features Thursday singer Geoff Rickly and can be seen below. https://youtu.be/lyGHxXaHmDY
After coming to our attention in 2020 Ghosts Of Sunset are really establishing themselves as a major player on the hard rock scene. The band have clocked up several hundred thousand streams for their recent singles No Saints In The City, Look Me Up (If You Come Down) and If You’re Not Coming Back. Queen of Used to Be is their […]
RT-Zed has completed their latest album, ZedNation, available for pre-order on February 28 on the band’s website at rtzed.com, with shipping commencing on April 28, 2022. RT-Zed was founded by Steve Grantley and John Magner in 1998. Steve is the drummer with the legendary Irish punk rock band Stiff Little Fingers. Steve was also a […]
After recently announcing their signing to Atomic Fire Records, progressive power metal quintet Induction unveil a downright anthem and the first milestone in the row of several singles waiting to be unleashed this year. Mixed and mastered by renowned Jacob Hansen, Sacrifice draws you right into a refreshing world of soaring vocals, melodic guitars, heavy riffs and […]
At the peak of isolation and frustration during the pandemic and seemingly endless quarantines, Arizona metallers Incite return with a massive bang and present a new song from their upcoming studio album Wake Up Dead, out on March 25, 2022. Deadbeat is the first single from this infectious collection of raucous new songs and remastered gems from their […]
Dutch rockers Wasteland Viper have signed a licensing deal with Wormholedeath for their album Dead Men Tell No Tales which is due for release on April 1, 2022 via Wormholedeath worldwide. Speaking of the upcoming release and the signing, the band explain, “We are very proud to announce that we’ve signed a record deal with […]
Colletto Bianco is an uncompromisingly bold, film noir villain cinematic affair and is the solo artist arrival of frontman Joel Martorana from Sydney based rock outfit, Endless Heights. With three critically acclaimed releases, triple j high rotation success, sold-out headline tours and touring with artists such as Taking Back Sunday, The Amity Affliction, The Story So Far and Basement […]
Fresh from a sold out, 22 date UK headline tour at the end of 2021, Inglorious are delighted to announce the release of their first ever live album. Nathan James says, “This album is a real true representation of what this band is now. After the 18 months of doing no shows, I believe you […]
Adelaide metalcore Trio KZRN have a passion for recreating early 2000s metalcore with a modern flavour. Their debut single Hear Me featuring Madz Winter on vocals put the group’s name on the map as an up and coming metalcore act to keep an eye on. KZRN’s second single Scatterbrain featuring Samuel Upton from Copious Dribble […]
The mighty Kreator are proud to announce their fifteenth studio album, Hate Über Alles, which will be released on June 3, 2022 via Nuclear Blast Records. Five years after their highly acclaimed album Gods Of Violence (2017), peaking at #1 in the German album charts, the genre-defining band are proud to announce this new 11-track behemoth. Starting today, Hate […]
On July 29th, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy will release their 11th studio album, Deceivers, via Century Media Records. For a preview of the record, the new single, Handshake With Hell, can be streamed worldwide now below. Michael Amott (Guitars) comments: “Our new single/video ‘Handshake with Hell’ started off with some riffs and melodies that I thought might […]
What do you name album number four when you are one of the biggest and best bands in the world? Well, if you are Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, the answer is pretty simple. 4. You call it 4. And that’s about all the introduction you need when it comes to an album […]
Napalm Records Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Persefone. Who? I’ve never heard of ‘em? Apparently, they are from Andorra. Yeah, I’ve never heard of that place either. Anyway, let’s not let an unknown name and country get in the way of a good yarn. Let’s see what this extreme progressive metal outfit has to […]
February 11 Words by Jimmy Glinster Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand somewhere in the Great Victorian desert over the last 25 years, you’ve probably heard the name Frankenbok once or twice. And even if you have had your head buried in the sand, you’ve probably heard these loud bastards ripping out […]
It is the last time around for the Jackass boys so we sent our very own David Griffiths to check out Jackass Forever. Take a listen to all Dave’s thoughts right here:
You really have to wonder what the Earth has ever done to director Roland Emmerich. With the movies that he has penned and directed over the years it feels like Emmerich is always thinking of ways to destroy the planet that we live on. From creature feature Godzilla, to alien warfare in Independence Day and […]
Brand new drama Parallel Mothers has just landed in cinemas so we sent Alex First, Dave Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to their thoughts right here:
Director Mark Williams chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new film Blacklight which hits cinemas tomorrow. Take a listen to the full interview with Mark right here:
Monster Pictures is pleased to reveal that it’s onboard to distribute THE WALRUS & THE OYSTER, the sophomore feature from award-winning filmmaker Kurt Martin (MOON ROCK FOR MONDAY), in Australia & New Zealand. THE WALRUS & THE OYSTER follows a single mother who, after the death of her only son discovers a creature living in her house. The creature encourages […]
Directed by Emmy award-winner Chris Terrill and from Emmy Award-winning producer Julia Nottingham and BAFTA Award winning producer Olivia Lichtenstein,THE LAST MOUNTAIN explores the forces that drove two mountaineers to their untimely deaths – a quarter of a century apart. One a mother; the other her son. It’s the compelling true story of 30-year-old climber Tom Ballard who disappeared […]
Academy Award and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones will play a leading series regular role in the Disney+ original series “National Treasure,” it was announced today by Disney Branded Television and Disney+. The live-action series is an expansion of the “National Treasure” movie franchise centred on a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Alexis), a brilliant and resourceful […]
It has always been legendary director Steven Spielberg’s dream to bring the musical West Side Story to the big screen. We sent Dave and Lee to check it out for HEAVY Cinema. Check out their thoughts right here:
Dave and Lee return for another episode of He Says/She Says Film Reviews and this time they are checking out Nightmare Alley. Have a listen to their thoughts right here:
Today, Disney+ unveils the key art and trailer for the Original limited series “The Dropout.” The upcoming series will premiere with three episodes on 3 March exclusively on Disney+, with new episodes streaming weekly. Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. From Executive Producer Elizabeth Meriwether, “The Dropout” is the story of Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) and Theranos, an unbelievable tale of ambition […]
Dave and Lee return with another episode of He Says/She Says Film Reviews and this time they are checking out Steven Spielberg’s latest film West Side Story. Take a listen to the full episode right here:
Stan today announced that Yellowstone – the global phenomenon led by Kevin Costner and the #1 drama on U.S. cable television – will return for a highly anticipated fifth season, only on Stan. The acclaimed SAG and PGA nominated series is slated to begin production in May. Additionally, guest stars Jen Landon and Kathryn Kelly have been upped to series regulars, alongside the impressive ensemble […]
The trailer, poster and stills for 20th Century Studios’ chilling suspense thriller “No Exit” are now available. The film will debut February 25 exclusively on Disney+ under the Star banner. In “No Exit,” Havana Rose Liu (“Mayday”) makes her feature film leading role debut as Darby, a young woman en route to a family emergency […]
AMC Networks announced today the premiere date for its highly anticipated new drama 61st Street, starring Emmy®-winner Courtney B. Vance, ahead of the series’ world premiere at SXSW. From BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, the series debuts Sunday 10 April with the first two episodes streaming exclusively on AMC+ in Australia. New episodes will rollout weekly […]
Stan today released a first look at the star-studded and highly anticipated political thriller Gaslit, led by Academy Award-winner Julia Roberts, announcing the brand new series will premiere Sunday, 24 April, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan. Gaslit is a modern take on Watergate that focuses on the untold stories and forgotten characters of the scandal – from Nixon’s […]
Brand new horror film Wyrmwood: Apocalypse is released in cinemas on the 10th February and this week we sat down to speak to the director – Kiah Roache-Turner. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
