“We’ve found a bit of value in taking pieces of music to a stage that are either not complete or, if I’m being honest, we haven’t actually hit that confidence point with them.” After a prolonged period of silence – eight years to be precise – Perth rock outfit Karnivool finally released new material last […]
“We don’t judge any genre. We don’t think metalcore is THE best genre when it comes to music. We respect everyone who’s a musician.” Following their recent signing to Napalm Records, German metalcore outfit Setyoursails have wasted no time in announcing their second album, and debut for the label, Nightfall. Blending a fresh arrangement of […]
“It would be like the same thing as when Ronnie James Dio was the singer in Black Sabbath.” Proving that music transcends all barriers – including time – Kee Marcello has recently put together a new project that, although a stand-alone entity, still bears more than a passing resemblance to the band in which he […]
Australia has a reputation for churning out ballsy rock and roll machines, with the lifestyle and happenings of everyday life conducive to a rock rich culture. Melbourne outfit Midnight Alibi are the latest in a long line of rock saviors, putting it all on the line with each release. From the Sunset Strip of L.A […]
Death/black metal veterans Thulcandra have frozen this autumn with the release of their bone-chilling full-length, A Dying Wish. After smashing the staggering opener, Funeral Pyre, ruthless Nocturnal Heresy and relentless Scarred Grandeur the black/death metal four-piece clashes in with another cold as ice music video for the title track, A Dying Wish. Steffen Kummerer on A Dying Wish: “The title track of our brand […]
Masked horror-metal masters Mushroomhead have returned with a holiday gift for fans in the form of an eerie, cinematic and brutally blasphemous new music video for the A Wonderful Life favorite A Requiem For Tomorrow, featuring the haunting contributions of the Cleveland Chamber Choir. Their hair-raising vocal backdrop combined with the band’s trademark gruesome aesthetic, punishing sound, intricate costumes and […]
Swing and heavy metal aren’t two genres that are normally associated with each other, but damn it, together they just work. Barrelhouse continues on where Nescient ended: when three members of death metal band Nescient decided that with the new direction they were heading, it didn’t feel right continuing under their current name – so […]
German heavy metal outfit Kissin’ Dynamite kicks off another race to heat the anticipation for their new studio album, Not The End Of The Road, out January 21 via Napalm Records. After releasing the bursting high-voltage first single and title track Not The End Of The Road, followed by igniting What Goes Up and charity awareness single Good Life, the […]
Kings and queen of Turbo Polka, Russkaja, bring you a jolly good Christmas time. Brass and violins come together on this ska-infused Christmas classic – a unique cover version of Wham’s smash hit Last Christmas – with which Russkaja are guaranteed to spice up your holiday season, russki style.
Hailing from rural Victoria comes the 4 piece thrash metal act Firing Squad. What started off as an idea during the middle of a pandemic quickly came to life when they all got in a rehearsal room with their instruments and a case of beer. Just like the riffs, the songs came fast too. By […]
On December 24, in the tragic year of 1914, in the middle of a cold night: After 6 months in the muddy trenches, the war still hasn’t come to an end and on Christmas Eve, the soldiers were missing home even more than on any other day and started quietly singing Carols. Although an official […]
After the worldwide praised singles Black Heart, Rise and Brainfck, From Fall to Spring once again sets significant new standards for the whole rock/metal scene with their new masterpiece Destiny. With strong and straight forward lyrics and a clean New Metal sound, the 5-piece band from Germany awakens a feeling in the audience resembling the vibes that […]
Brisbane hardcore outfit Zukø is proud to present their debut track, Roe Ct. The song is essentially about the pressures of trying to be a man at a time when you can’t really define what that is. It deals with self esteem and confidence issues and the lasting effects toxic people can have on your […]
Switzerland’s industrial black metal force Samael are back with a brand new music video for their cover version of The Beatles Helter Skelter. On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the release of Helter Skelter Samael celebrates the legacy of the band and the birth of heavy metal. The song originally appeared on their latest album, Hegemony. On Helter Skelter the […]
German thrash metal veterans Destruction celebrate their 40th anniversary by setting the world ablaze with a new, hard-hitting grenade in the form of their new album, Diabolical, out April 8, 2022 via Napalm Records. As one of the most legendary German thrash metal bands in existence, Destruction grace the wall of fame alongside giants like Kreator, Sodom and Tankard. On their 15th studio record, Destruction brings […]
With their new single Heads Up Berlin post-hardcore trio Future Palace wrote a bombastic hymn about the fight against depression, which arose above all in the hopeless impression of the pandemic and thus creates a profound relevance. Musically the band relies on a sound that can truly reflect such a conflict: heavy riffs determine the astonishingly sharp […]
Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have released their secret bonus single Intergalactic Casanova from their highly successful and critically acclaimed album Hyperactive. The band’s fourth album marked their first new material in five years. On Hyperactive the group began a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic- and video game […]
After releasing their digital EP We Are Not Okay in early 2021, rising German-Austrian nu-metal stars Oceans recently unveiled their new digital single Sulfur via Nuclear Blast. Today, they return with yet another pummelling, driving, yet melodic and most of all melancholic anthem, titled The Awakening. The single comes with a beautiful music video that you can watch below. The Awakening is part of […]
Accept is celebrating Wolf Hoffmann‘s birthday and his present to YOU is this live version of Overnight Sensation. Accept is looking forward to seeing you at one of the numerous summer festivals in 2022. Accept and Nuclear Blast also announced that another limited version (750 copies worldwide) of the hit album Too Mean To Die will be released on silver vinyl (2 LP) on 18 […]
Windwaker has steadily built a following and reputation by mixing hard rock sensibilities with memorable melodicism. It’s a potent cocktail, and it is why they are one of the most exciting bands in Australia. The quartet comes storming out of the gates with their rock ‘n’ roll cover of Britney Spears‘ iconic anthem Toxic. Rare is […]
Comfortably Tied is the dynamic new single from Non Residents‘ debut album, Against Police Brutality. Vocalist Amaru comments: “I feel that this video represents us in the way we are and the way that we do everything, this is totally a DIY video. The video was made with practically no money, but with good ideas and […]
Released in June 2021, Helloween is THE metal album of 2021 – a milestone fans were waiting decades for. Critics and companions are united in their crystal clear opinion that this is a masterpiece album that will write metal history. No reason to sit back: with the clip for Out For The Glory the next exciting coup is […]
New York death metal giants Immolation are proud to announce their latest immense creation, Acts Of God, which will be released February 18, 2022. The 11th studio album serves as the next chapter of Immolation’s death metal epic. With five long years passed since Atonement, Acts Of God vigorously showcases Immolation’s ability to consistently create fascinating sounds, while still keeping their feet firmly rooted in […]
Memphis May Fire are closing out 2021 by sharing one more new song. Today, the band has dropped Left for Dead, which can be seen below. Clearly, the quartet is ending the year on a sonic high note. Left for Dead is as gnarly as the band has ever been, but it also boasts seriously […]
Florida hard rock quintet Wage War have shared the stripped down version of Circle the Drain from their new album Manic, out now on Fearless Records. Watch and listen to the stunning and intimate version of the song below, which highlights another side of the band’s sonic personality and showcases their songwriting skill. “We’ve always loved taking our songs back to […]
Brisbane death metal powerhouse Disentomb are set to unleash their unique brand of dissonant brutality NATIONALLY for the first time in the post-pandemic era. With a multitude of international tours under their proverbial belt, the group is hungrier than ever to deliver their blistering live shows jam-packed with ferocious riffs, bludgeoning breakdowns and spine-chilling vocals to their […]
Canadian hard rockers Shot Down Twice have released their video for Undermine/Overthrow. The song is taken from their upcoming self-titled EP which will be released on January 21, 2022. The band comments, “We’re proud and embarrassed to present our most fun and foolish video yet. Let it be a reminder to all you kids out […]
Incendiary guitarist & solo artist John 5, who was recently voted as #7 on Ultimate Guitar’s Best Metal Guitarists In The World list, has announced today that he will be hitting the road, along with his band, The Creatures, in the Spring of 2022 for The SINNER North American Tour. Performing hits from his expansive solo career including songs from […]
Violinist, composer, ethnomusicologist Tuomas Rounakari has posted online a performance video clip, a throwback to Tokyo 2017 gig at Liquid Room, from the materials of Live in Japan documentary by Kimmo Kuusniemi. Tuomas adds: “Fantastic crowd! Although, they often try to clap in steady 4/4 over my odd time measures. In Tokyo, they at least […]
Canadian heavy metal champions Striker announce they will be hitting the road in April and May 2022 to support Beast In Black for their first US headlining tour along with Seven Kingdoms. Entitled the Dark Connection Tour, the first date will kick off in Orlando, FL on April 7 and wrap up in Detroit, MI on May 2. The tour […]
Hailing from Cairns in Far North Queensland, rock outfit Clam Sandwich are a power trio with a sound of their own, harnessed over three previous albums and a mountain of local shows sprinkled with select interstate outings. After spending over five years establishing their name and sound in their hometown, Clam Sandwich have declared themselves […]
Spinefarm Records Out Now The press release that goes along with the latest offering from Black Label Society, Doom Crew Inc., promises more guitar than ever before thanks to an increased presence from Dario Lorina. Those familiar with the guitar wizardry that is Zakk Wylde might wonder why the hell this album even needs a […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Nu-Metal x Heavy Rock, now that sounds a bit different to the million and one core releases we get sent for review over here. Hopefully this is a fresh change and an adventure away from the token core formula which has made my ears bleed of late, but as […]
Out Now Words by Matt Gabites Well, here we are at last, staring at the arse end of 2021 whilst being buried beneath an avalanche of ‘Best of 2021’ lists. Best album, best song, best covid advice etc etc etc. So it is with great pleasure that I can announce the winner of this year’s […]
Let’s be honest it is always kind of hard to gauge a Marvel movie going on the company’s promises. Every time a new Marvel movie is coming out they promise that it is bigger and better than the last one. Like all repeated promises sometimes they deliver and sometimes they don’t, but believe me you […]
Filmmaker Edwin Pendleton Stevens chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new doco Alice Is Still Dead which is available on streaming platforms right now. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
THE BAD GUYS is a new original film from DreamWorks Animation. Based on a New York Times best-selling book series from Australian author Aaron Blabey, THE BAD GUYS is an action-filled caper film for families and everyone in between. Packed with stellar voice performances from an all-star cast, THE BAD GUYS is destined to be an […]
Okay I will try not to fanboy too much with this review. Did I love the original Resident Evil film franchise? Yes I will agree I did, but even I realised that the franchise went on a little too long and yes it also had some weak films. But on the flipside the original and […]
Director David Hackl chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new action-thriller Dangerous. The film which stars Scott Eastwood has hit streaming platforms now. Take a listen to the full interview below:
Director Wayne Groom has just created a new documentary that takes a look at one of Australia’s forgotten icons – Marjorie Lawrence. The documentary is called Marjorie Lawrence: The World At Her Feet and will be released into Australian cinemas tomorrow via Sharmill Films. This week Dave Griffiths sat down for a chat with Wayne […]
You are invited back to the magic Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – only in cinemas April 7, 2022 Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) […]
One quick glance at The Unforgivable and you could be forgiven for thinking that this is going to turn out to be some soppy, Hallmark-like film. But this is one film where appearances certainly don’t sum up what you are going to be in for when you sit down to watch the film. Directed by […]
There is always a funny reaction in film circles when you mention the name Wes Anderson. Either the person you are talking to will start to tell you that Anderson is a genius or they will nod and then say “yeah no thanks.” Yes like a lot of classic things Anderson is an acquired taste […]
Aussie band In Hearts Wake have recently put together a documentary called Green Is The New Black. The doco this week premieres at the Byron Bay Film Festival so this week Jake Taylor sat down with HEAVY Cinema to chat about the film. You can check out the full interview here:
