Like a wrecking ball let off the chain, recently formed Brisbane metal outfit Awaken The Hate are set to steamroll the local metal scene when they release their debut single Monster In The Mirror this Friday. Coming together with a wealth of experience already in the metal scene, Awaken The Hate aren’t here to merely […]
HEAVY took to the open seas towards the end of last year, boarding Rock The Boat 2023 for a fun-filled adventure with Australian rock legends like Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens, Chocolate Starfish, Sarah McLeod and Black Sorrows. It was a little different to most interviews we have done over the years, but a tonne of […]
It is quite fitting for a band with the name Decembers Deadline to be releasing new material just days before the year rolls over through January, but then again, this isn’t just any normal release from the Brisbane metal outfit. Since the band’s last single Unique came out in November 2021 much has changed with […]
Photo credit Grimm Productions Queensland metal outfit God Hunter have emerged from the ashes following an earlier enforced hiatus with one clear objective – to decimate the hearts and ears of as many of their fellow countrymen as they possibly can. Since re-emerging in 2022, God Hunter have released a succession of singles, each of […]
After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this month, kicking off in Brisbane on January 10. Emerging from Seattle’s mid 90s grunge scene, Candlebox made a lasting impact on the rock music landscape with their deeply […]
Created by the bands, for the fans, 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 is coming to blow your mind and eardrums. This annual heavy showcase taking place February 3, 2024 is set to push the boundaries of pure heavy goodness. Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled, 12-hour experience as organisers seamlessly blend various heavy genres, creating a 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 […]
OBITUARY remains to this very day as one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the death metal genre, one which they helped to create. Combining hyper-speed guitar riffing, complex arrangements and guttural screams, the band created a bleak and violent soundscape all of their own. After more than 35 years in the pit, […]
Get ready and prepare to rock! Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are returning to Australia in February 2024 to perform three very special Let There Be Rock events in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary Permission to Land. The classic debut album which delivered iconic songs such as I Believe in […]
Australian party-prog rockers Closure in Moscow have announced further Australian tour dates in support of their new album Soft Hell for May/June 2024. Following a sold-out album launch at Melbourne’s Howler last week, the band will return to Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane with support from alternative rock icons THE DEAR HUNTER (USA) & the legendary […]
Photo credit Sam Binstead Australian five-piece metal outfit God Hunter have released Psychonaut, the third single taken from their album Season Of The End. With an eclectic assortment of genres combining to forge their sound, God Hunter are best described as Southern/progressive/blackened/groove/thrash, but strive to deliver much more than that. Check out Psychonaut below.
It is quite fitting for a band with the name Decembers Deadline to be releasing new material just days before the year rolls over through January, but then again, this isn’t just any normal release from the Brisbane metal outfit. Since the band’s last single Unique came out in November 2021 much has changed with […]
Nothin’ Deluxe are a 5-piece Newcastle rock band with a fiery stage presence that pledges allegiance to soaring vocals, monstrous guitars, and primal rhythms. On the rise and with an East Coast tour early in 2024, Nothin’ Deluxe are hitting the ground running. Get ready for Nothin’ Deluxe’s debut single Flirtatious, a raw, independent rock […]
Brisbane metal outfit Awaken The Hate have premiered their debut single Monster In The Mirror. The song is a haunting and visceral journey through the depths of personal struggle and inner turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a soul in torment, grappling with the devastating consequences of addiction while the song unfolds like […]
Following their much acclaimed 2019 debut album Lunar Falls – an album that not only stunned listeners and international press, but also rock and metal empire Napalm Records – Australian dark folk/blackgaze project SULDUSK will herald the new year with the release of their second studio offering, Anthesis, out March 1, 2024. In celebration of […]
Sydney melodic hardcore outfit Bloom share the third single, You & I, from their anticipated debut album, Maybe In Another Life, out Friday, February 16 via Pure Noise & Greyscale Records. Encapsulating the bittersweet nostalgia of love, You & I represents a moment of clarity and reflection, being the only song on the full-length that […]
Chase Atlantic have released their highly-anticipated MAMACITA music video. Directed by Jesse Boyle, the video is a dynamic and visually captivating representation of the band’s music. MAMACITA so far has garnered 12.5M streams globally, with more than 70% of streams coming out of ex-US countries – pushing their global presence even further. Last year, they […]
Formed in 2021, four-piece Melbourne band Tiger Driver have been unleashing waves of soul-crushing death-doom metal for all to experience. In a relatively short time the band have released four original studio singles available to stream via Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube and more. Known for an energetic and transfixing live show, Tiger Driver have set out […]
Ballz n All have released their debut EP 46. 46 has four new songs that were recorded between June and November 2023 at Echidna Studios. These new tracks have a solid, ‘in-your-face’ Aussie Rock style, with themes around experiences the band has had on the road and meeting some interesting characters along the way. Check […]
Brisbane-based symphonic groove metal band Mezmik have released their debut single for their upcoming debut EP named Unlikely Hero. The EP is due to be released in early 2024. The first single titled Flames and Fury is accompanied by their first music video and represents the style of heavy down-tuned guitars and haunting vocals that […]
Melbourne rock outfit Sisters Doll gave their fans a surprise gift over the festive period with the unexpected release of their version of the classic KISS song God Gave Rock N Roll To You. “KISS have been in our lives for as long as we can remember,” the band said. “The truth is we wouldn’t […]
Narrm neo punk/funk warriors Mammal target misinformation in scintillating fashion, with their explosive new single Keanu Reeves officially out in the world now, marking the band’s first new material since 2022. Fittingly accompanied by a music video inspired by one of the actual Keanu Reeves’ most iconic cinematic moments, the brand new Mammal outing will […]
Adelaide rock machine Audio Reign are making the most of their recent signing to XMusic, pumping out another single today, Last In Line. Last in Line is a core track from Audio Reign’s long-awaited new album, due out 2024. The band are releasing it as a Christmas gift for their loyal fans to get them […]
Hassle Records Out now Ever since ex-Pagan – and Australian – vocalist Nikki Brumen threw caution to the wind and flew off to Norway to join established local band Blood Command a couple of years ago life has been anything but dull. After taking a massive leap of faith and relocating her life practically to […]
Pix by Just Ignore The Camera Photography I got into the Brewhouse End of Year Party ’23 at the Chardon’s Corner Hotels Backroom just before 3pm after having to work my day job in the morning and being delayed for an hour or so due to another severe weather event. Yeah, it’s summer in Australia, […]
Pix by Kaotic Images Good Things Festival was such a great time recently that HEAVY has looked deep into our well of happy snaps from the final Brisbane show and uncovered a whole range of fresh, new photos for you to reflect on. Happy New Year! WHILE SHE SLEEPS SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL PENNYWISE STAND ATLANTIC […]
Out January 6 After stumbling upon Atomic Freak and their cracking single When It All Goes Down thanks to Groover I made it my personal mission to track down the band’s upcoming album Nuclear Meltdown and cleverly did so in the guise of writing a review. This job does have its perks… These guys ripped […]
Out now Words by Greg Walker Venice Beach, CA instrumental duo Movie Club excel at maximising minimalism, creating a vast sonic profusion from just guitar, drums, bass, and the occasional trumpet and flute. Drummer Jessamyn Violet and guitarist Vince Cuneo have been on the up and up since Movie Club’s 2018 inception, already boasting four […]
Eclipse Records 5 January 2024 Words by Lewd Scoff The new album from Baltimore hard rockers THE ODDEVEN entitled Darkness is a masterclass in Southern meets North-West Americana hard rock. The band has had a couple of line-up changes since 2021’s Dance Of The Dead, including Chris Volz from Nu-metal stalwarts FLAW on lead vocals (for me, the straight-ahead style […]
Better Noise Music January 12 Asking Alexandria have always been a band that not only advocates for serious issues in society, but also backs it up with relatable lyrics and songs that highlight their beliefs and stance and act as a beacon of hope for music lovers worldwide. To coincide with Blue Monday on January […]
Words by Lewd Scoff Pix by Rashid AlKamraikhi As I walked into the Triffid I was blessed with the rocktastic good time vibes of TAILOR MADE REJECTS featuring Valerie Morrigan of CHEMICAL PRISONER fame on bass, (having replaced Nathan Stiffel in early 2023) and by Jeebus did they impress. An amazing local band with such […]
Out now My Kingdom Music Words by Lewd Scoff When in Rome, do what the Romans do. If that was the case, fresh-faced millennials straight out of high school on their gap year holiday would be forming awesome gothic rock/post-punk inspired bands like Rome’s ARTIFICIAL HEAVEN and giving the Mona Lisa and other European tourist […]