Interview by CJ Nash New Zealand/dubstep hybrid act Kaosis are no strangers to these shores, having decimated crowds a few years back as part of Dead Of Winter in 2019. They wowed audiences at that show with an energetic and all encompassing stage show that was as entertaining as it was mesmerizing, managing to sway […]
Described as a âfestival party bandâ rock/punk/blues outfit 19-Twenty are much more than that. They are an entertainment machine, spreading good vibes through music, and now itâs Brisbane and the Gold Coastâs turn to experience a bit of the magic. Dubbed âthe closest to punk the blues will ever getâ, 19-Twenty defy the parameters of […]
New Zealand based Polynesian metal outfit Shepherdâs Reign were recently on our shores as main support on the highly successful Devilskin tour for their latest album Red. The band wowed audiences all over the country with their blending of traditional Polynesian and Samoan music and instruments with lashings of heavy metal to create a sound […]
Interview by CJ Nash Brisbane hard rock outfit PistonFist have gone from strength to strength in 2022, playing in pretty much every state of Australia except Western Australia. The boys continue their march this weekend with a leading slot at Frankieâs Pizza in Sydney alongside Kaosis for a Sunday afternoon show not to be missed. […]
Babirusa have been on the announcement and hype train for new single Mandatory Malevolence for the past month, and now it is HERE. They have amassed an army of pig-warriors, steadfastly supporting the band and poised to throw down to the brutality that Babirusa have created. The brand new single can be purchased/streamed/pre-saved now at […]
Perth’s Ratking don’t hold back with their tracks. With what is on the surface a fun, bouncy hardcore track, below the surface bubbles some seriously hard-hitting truths and themes that make the listener really take a second glance at their lives and actions. The Ratking lads say of their new single Down The Line: “In […]
It is with regret that Frankenbok have had to pull out of their trip to Queensland this weekend due to the dreaded C word that has struck most bands in the Australian music industry already. As such, Frankenbok won’t be appearing at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse tonight, Moondoll Festival on Saturday or Frankie’s Pizza on Sunday. […]
Let the good times roll as SoCal icons and one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING reveal their new Australian Tour Dates with SUM 41 in December. With the original tour selling out nationally in a staggering 2 hours, new venues have been added due to phenomenal demand.“Iâm super stoked, weâre all super stoked to finally […]
Melbourne emo rockers Bad Juju are today releasing their darkest and heaviest single to date, Misery Sticks To Me. The band will embark on a short tour of the East Coast starting this weekend, where they will showcase their new sound. Having taken listeners on a road trip through sunny memories and good times on previous single Whatâs Mine Is Yours, Bad Juju […]
New York based international consultancy Extreme Management Group and Senior Artist Manager Greg Shaw are very pleased to announce and welcome Australian death thrashers REMISSION. The band join an iconic roster which features acts such as death metal titans SUFFOCATION, CRYPTOPSY, ORIGIN and many more. Hailing from the most remote capital city in the world, […]
Gold Coast alt rockers Mass Sky Raid have just dropped their anthemic new single Miracle, the final offering from their sophomore album Calm In Chaos due for release on Friday June 3, 2022. There is nothing more riveting than experiencing a methodically constructed soundscape oozing with passion and authenticity. That is exactly what you can expect from this […]
Following their much acclaimed, third album Never Say Die (2018), Melbourne-based hard rock act DEAD CITY RUINS has announced the first hotly anticipated details about their forthcoming record. Shockwave will be released on August 19, 2022 with AFM Records. Today, the band has shared a music video for second single, Speed Machine. Following the previously-released high voltage appetizer Preacher, which […]
The Mark Of Cain – the band dubbed least likely in their high school year book – return this August in celebration of being the South Australian Music Awards most recent inductee into the SA Music Hall Of Fame.  In accepting the honour TMOC join previous recipients including Jim Keays and Masters Apprentices, Glenn Shorrock, Cold Chisel, Archie Roach, Bart Willoughby, Sarah […]
It is with immense sadness that we must let you all know that Vanishing Point’s upcoming shows this week in Canberra and Sydney must be cancelled due to all but one member of the VP travel party contracting covid-19 over the weekend, which knocks them out of their ability to commit to these two shows. Unfortunately due to scheduling […]
Sydney alt-rockers Bad Moon Born are back with a high energy rendition of NSYNCâs 2000 smash hit, Itâs Gonna Be Me. This will be the bandâs first cover since their 2020 release of Bad Guy (Billie Eilish), which has currently amassed over 100,000 Spotify streams. True to their signature sound, this rendition is brimming with high octane riffage, exhilarating solos, […]
Gramophone Records Out Now Featuring members of Sabaton and Bathory, new Swedish metal outfit DAMPF is already somewhat of a musical enigma, despite their debut album The Arrival not being unleashed until June 3. A metal supergroup of sorts (I still cringe when having to mutter those words), DAMPF is lead by A-Tron, who you […]
Out Now Nuclear Blast Words by Jimmy Glinster Decapitated, is that a threat? Are these guys actually about to rip my head off? Iâve heard rumours, and Iâve definitely heard of, and heard this band before. From what I remember, they are pretty god-damn brutal. Can I say that anymore, god-damn I mean? Spellcheck is […]
Out Now JPU Records Words by Jimmy Glinster Who the hell are Man With A Mission? I mean, literally, who the bloody hell are these blokes with their fancy wolf masks on? Who knows, and who really cares to be honest, Iâm not here for a meet and greet, Iâm here to tell you if […]
It is time to get down dirty and nasty with one of the harshest horror films to be released in 2022. HEAVY Cinema’s Dave Griffiths says this is one of the best horror films of the year. Take a listen to his full review right here:
Inspired by seeing Cruel Intentions: The Musical last week our resident writer Dave Griffiths decided to go back and revisit the 1999 film. The result is a brand new episodeof A Critic’s Journey. You can take a listen to the new episode right here:
The global celebration of Disney+ Day will return on Thursday, September 8, 2022, leading into D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa in Anaheim, CA. In celebration, the streaming service will host special experiences for fans and subscribers, and will premiere new content from its marquee brands, including the return of the […]
Disney+ is pleased to share the trailer and key art from its upcoming series âAndorâ that was featured this morning at Star Wars Celebration. The new, original series from Lucasfilm takes place prior to the events of âRogue Oneâ and launches exclusively on Disney+ August 31, with the first two episodes.  The âAndorâ series will explore […]
Harrison Ford and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall of the upcoming fifth instalment of the âIndiana Jonesâ franchise were on hand to wish five-time Academy AwardÂŽ-winning composer John Williams a happy 90th birthday today at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California. They delighted the enthusiastic fans with an early photo from the film which opens in cinemas on […]
30 May, 2022 â Stan today released the first official teaser for the brand new season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, with the latest instalment in the growing Power Universe set to premiere 14 August, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan. To watch and share the teaser, click here: https://youtu.be/GWlzudXzElU Set in the early 1990âs, the next chapter in […]
Disney+ unveiled the teaser trailer for Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainmentâs âWillowâ an all-new live-action fantasy adventure series based on the classic 1988 feature film, at the Lucasfilm studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim last Friday. âWillowâ will premiere November 30, 2022, exclusively on Disney+. An epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility […]
One of the world’s best known Detectives returns to the big screen so we sent Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz to take a look at Maigret. Take a listen to the review right here:
The hit television series has come to the big screen with The Bob’s Burgers Movie so we sent Alex First and Peter Krausz along to check it out. Take a listen to their review right here:
Dave Griffiths takes a look at new Australian documentary Ablaze which explores the life of Aboriginal filmmaker William Onus. Take a listen to the review right here:
