Interview by Jimmy Glinster We here at HEAVY love a good mystery, so it was with much trepidation and worry for his personal safety that we sent Jimmy Glinster off to interview new outfit Sohnelm. Jimmy normally offends the world with his straight-up album and live reviews, so to break his interviewing cherry, we thought […]
Based around Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Ocean Shores are more than your typical metal band. They combine old-school sensibilities with modern textures to bridge the divide between genres in the most simplest and purest of fashions. By allowing the music to do the talking. Following the release of the band’s debut EP One Foot […]
Interview by Coco Le Sex Bomb Perth metal hybrid Liveconformdie are about as eclectic musically as a band could get. Citing influence from bands like Slipknot, Korn and Limp Bizkit to $uicideboy$, Nirvana, Royal Blood and Brockhampton, Liveconformdie are a musical force unto themselves, caring little for the trappings of mainstream success or acceptance. A […]
Adelaide noise machine Nocturnal Animals are one of those bands that are impossible to genre classify. With healthy lashings of punk, rock, alternative rock and the odd metal spice, the boys are a musical entity unto themselves. Which is refreshing in the modern world of music. Three younger musicians with a sharp wit and even […]
Melbourne metal outfit Primitive were riding the crest of a wave before the illness that shall not be named swept the planet. They shared the stage with bands such as Max and Iggor Cavalera, Alien Weaponry, Psycroptic, Fleshgod Apocolypse and more, but found their hard fought momentum ripped from underneath them with the international music […]
As much as music is about personal perfection, it still seems to be at its strongest with tension and disharmony. Not of a human nature, but more from an eclectic point of view, especially when it comes to taste. If everyone in the band liked the same thing the propensity for recycled music and ideas […]
HEAVY winds up our 10th birthday celebrations next weekend with a triple header of live entertainemnt spread over the whole weekend. Friday, August 19 sees the party start at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse when The Poor play their first show back on home soil after spending the last month and a half decimating overseas crowds with […]
Sharptone Records August 15 Words by Lewd Scoff 2021’s A Quiet Place to Die saw Melbourne, Australia’s Alpha Wolf nominated for an ARIA (Australian Record Industry Award) in the category of Best Hard Rock or Metal Album category. Losing out to Tropical Fuck Storm (yes, who?) was a travesty to say the least, but now […]
Melbourne metalcore rising stars Priorities release their crushing 2-track complialtion Medusa and If I Believed. Driven by harrowing breakdowns and unrelenting grooves, both tracks introduce the groups signature raw intensity in a well produced package. Medusa and If I Believe will treat listeners to a dynamic one-two punch of terse riffs, haunting melodies, a relentless rhythm section and hook laden choruses. Erupting […]
Adelaide comes alive this weekend when Hellz Abyss hit Enigma Bar on Saturday, August 13 for the second stop of their Blow Tour 2022. Last weekend’s opening show in Melbourne threw out the full house sign even before Hellz Abyss hit the stage, and the band didn’t disappoint. Joining Hellz Abyss will be the ultimate […]
Making their mark on the Australian metal scene since 2016, Melbourne act Primitive are set to strengthen their presence and demand the attention of the unsuspecting, with the release of their second single God Is Beneath Us and new EP With The Rats And Snakes. Without limiting themselves to a particular sub-genre, Primitive incorporate their […]
Frontier Touring are pumped to confirm that the Hoodoo Gurus upcoming 40th Anniversary Tour with special guests The Dandy Warhols commences next month. Kicking off at Brisbane’s Riverstage on Tuesday 13 September, the tour then proceeds to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Thursday 15 September, down to Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Friday 16 September, then Hobart City Hall on Saturday 17 September, across to Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre on Tuesday 20 September and ...
Following the crushing single Involuntary Lobotomy, South East Queensland metal outfit Slaves Of Dissonance have today released their debut EP Toxoplasmosis. Centering around themes of mental health, government conspiracies, media bias and social media exploitation, Toxoplasmosis is a slab of pure metal intent that showcases the many and varied influences shared by the band members. […]
Sly Withers have announced the next huge chapter of their career with the release of their latest single Radio, as well as news of their brand-new album, Overgrown, out October 28 via Dew Process /UMA. Watch the video below.
Perth alternative metal rising star RinRin proves she’s one to watch with explosive new single Guns and Grenades. Releasing in time for her upcoming showcase at Bigsound 2022, the dystopian single is just the beginning for what’s in store for RinRin. “Guns and Grenades” is about doing something you don’t want to but are forced to out of […]
For the first time ever King Parrot will play their debut album Bite Your Head Off in its entirety to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release. A lot has happened since the rabid debut record was unleashed on the unsuspecting public and King Parrot has since forged itself as a household name in […]
Today, Newcastle heavy hardcore kings Honest Crooks release their crushing new single Serpent Of Old. The new single drops just in time for the bands Australian tour supporting US hardcore act Xibalba which kicks off on August 18, full details below. Serpent Of Old is straight up heavy hardcore mixed with elements of death metal in what is the bands […]
August 19, 2022 will see Melbourne-based hard rock act DEAD CITY RUINS release their fourth studio album, entitled Shockwave, via AFM Records. Following their much acclaimed, third album Never Say Die in 2018, Shockwave will not only introduce new vocalist, Steve Welsh, but showcases the band’s exceptional songwriting talent and high voltage rock ’n’ roll at its best! After previously-released album singles, Preacher […]
Aussie Theatrical Glam Rockers, CROSSON, have released their second video / single Fallen From Grace’ from their upcoming album Ready, Aim… Rock !! With Fallen From Grace,  CROSSON deliver a slower, catchy, uplifting rock anthem with a powerful ear-piercing guitar riff and big sing-along harmonies. The song was mixed by Duane Baron ( Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper) and […]
Karen’s Diner: A pop-up with great burgers and rude staff has opened in Surfers Paradise. Sit down and shut up.. Round up your Karens because an immersive, pop-up dining experience has opened its doors in Surfers Paradise, and it is not one to be missed, especially if you enjoy complaining! Karen’s is a diner like […]
Already a burgeoning force to be reckoned with in the modern Australian musical landscape, Sydney alternative maestros Reliqa are taking no prisoners in 2022, with a string of high profile live shows already under their belts this year as well as the announcement today of a brand new EP I Don’t Know What I Am, […]
Queensland heavy outfit Deliverance GM are preparing to unveil their new EP on August 12. Originally formed in 1997, Deliverance GM disbanded at the turn of the century without a proper release to their name but have returned two decades later to finish what they started. Check out Evil Eyes off the EP below. deliverancegm.bandcamp.comÂ
The newest project from two founding members of the most influential Desert Rock band of all time KYUSS return to Australia as STÖNER. With two studio albums under their belt Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri and Ryan Gut are a formidable force of Stoner Rock.  These shows are not to be missed, coming with them is Desert Rock legends Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson, Yawning Man) […]
Gippsland heavy hitters, Ocean Sleeper will release their highly anticipated new EP, Is It Better Feeling Nothing on August 19 via BMG. Pre orders are available now from https://Ocean-Sleeper.lnk.to/IIBFN Fresh off the back of two monstrous singles, Forever Sinking and Your Love I’ll Never Need, OceanSleeper will also tour across August and September in support of the release. Coming along […]
Relentlessly driving towards their goal of sharing their ‘pedal to the metal’ sound and music as far as they possibly can, PistonFist are back with their latest single release, and we recommend that you don’t hesitate, just Dig In right now. With a smoking hot new track and a music video to go along with […]
Sharptone Records August 15 Words by Lewd Scoff 2021’s A Quiet Place to Die saw Melbourne, Australia’s Alpha Wolf nominated for an ARIA (Australian Record Industry Award) in the category of Best Hard Rock or Metal Album category. Losing out to Tropical Fuck Storm (yes, who?) was a travesty to say the least, but now […]
I have been immersed in the new Psycroptic album Divine Council now for the past few weeks and played it endlessly, which should state clearly that this new slab of extreme excellence from the Tassie Devils is fucking magnificent! If you caught a glimpse of the first video and opening track from the album Rend […]
Nuclear Blast Records Out Now When Soulfly came into existence around a quarter of a century ago, there was a large number of music fans that gravitated to the band and their music simply by virtue of the fact it was fronted by Mr. Max Cavalera. His was/is and shall always be a name synonymous […]
