Words by Kyra-Jade Coombs After teasing with singles “Cyr” and “The Colour of Love”, The Smashing Pumpkins are finally ready to unleash their 11th studio album, Cyr, on the world. The 20 track, double album by alternative rock royalty will be out on November 27, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin sat down with HEAVY during the week to discuss the album and many other surprises. Continue reading Feeling Refreshed With THE SMASHING PUMPKINS at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music ...
Widely regarded as among the Top 10 guitarists in the world, Australian guitar extraordinaire Plini is preparing to release his second studio album Impulse Voices on November 27. During the week he sat down with HEAVY to discuss the album. “It’s got a lot of different things going on,” Plini smiled. “I tried to put as much as I can into every release that I do – which is not necessarily always a good thing (laughs) – but in this case, I think ...
Periphery have for the past fifteen years consistently risen to the top of the heavy djent dependant spectrum prog tree thanks to their strong songwriting ability, all the while reinventing themselves without ever having to reinvent the wheel. Since 2005 founding member and guitarist Misha Mansoor’s vision has been focused on crafting incredibly intricate albums, accompanied by for the most part of a decade, Jake (Bowen – Guitar), Matt (Halpern – Drums), Mark (Holcomb – ...
With his project Fierce Deity Tasmanian songwriter Jonathon ‘JB’ Barwick has developed his own unique style with melodic hooks and an outside-the-box approach to music. His latest and fifth single “A Ballad of Heartbreak and Despair” brings an epic conclusion to a series of singles he has dubbed The Trials which began with first single “The Path”. The song features guest vocals from Andrew Hudson from Harlott. Continue reading Premiere: FIERCE DEITY “A Ballad of ...
Words by Mark Dalbeth This Goes To 11 is a new column hosted by Mark Dalbeth. Mark was born in New Zealand and now lives in Los Angeles, and would be better known in Australia as having been part of the band Bellusira. Following his dreams, Mark moved to LA and has been working on Rav Medic plus an exciting new project he has in the works. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR: “This Goes To 11” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Words by Matt Bacon Bacon’s Slices is a new monthly column brought to you by Matt Bacon designed to assist and give tips to help you grow your band and reach that sometimes seemingly unattainable next level. Matt is a music marketer, social media expert, and label exec for folks like Prophecy Productions, Plastic Head, Blacklight Media (Metal Blade subsidiary) and Ripple Music. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR “Bacon’s Slices” #1 at HEAVY Magazine - ...
This summer in Newcastle is set to get hotter as Scene & Heard Festival returns with another epic line-up, featuring the cream of the Australian 90s/noughties alternative music scene. Following up its successful 2018/19 events, with Covid putting a stop to live music throughout most of 2020, Scene & Heard had set its sights on 2021 to bring you more of your favourite classic acts – jam-packed into a full day of live music & entertainment. Continue reading ...
Finnish folk sensations Korpiklaani have released the single “Mylly” from their upcoming album Jylhä that is due out on February 5 via Nuclear Blast. The song is accompanied by a stunningly dark and atmospheric film clip. Watch “Mylly” below: Continue reading KORPIKLAANI Release New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Due to production delays currently affecting the music industry, Craft Recordings announces the new comprehensive reissue of George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ Live in Boston, 1982 will now be available worldwide on December 18 (as a four-LP set on 180-gram vinyl, a two-CD set, and across digital platforms). In addition, the special deluxe edition (pressed on four red-marbled vinyl, including an eye-catching poster, and limited to 1,800 units) is still being released as a ...
In a joint venture with Save Our Stages (US), Let The Music Play (UK), Save Live Events Now (US), Stagehand (UK), Red Alert (DE) and more, In Flames have released the video for “Stay With Me”, the closing track from their 2019 album I, The Mask. The film clip celebrates the live energy scene pre- COVID and is a call to arms that United We Will Mosh! Continue reading IN FLAMES Release Music Video For ‘’Stay With Me” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
After the successful release of their latest album Existential Reckoning, Puscifer have now premiered the video for single “Fake Affront”. The film clip features footage from the bands recent Livestream concert from the heart of the Arizona desert, Existential Reckoning: Live at Arcosanti. Watch “Fake Affront” below: Continue reading PUSCIFER Release Video For “Fake Affront” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Join Foo Fighters on a journey 25 years in the making as they present “Times Like Those”, a package containing some of the bands most memorable moments onstage and off. Each member contributes to the production, paying homage to their individual and collective achievements throughout the lifespan of this legendary band. In other Foo Fighters news, the band will release their latest album Medicine at Midnight on February 5 2021. Continue reading FOO FIGHTERS Release 25 ...
Death metal merchants Fuming Mouth have released a ferocious new EP titled Beyond the Tomb via new label Nuclear Blast. Check out one of the songs “Beyond the Tomb” below: Continue reading FUMING MOUTH Release EP And Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Extreme metal outfit Scour have unleashed their latest single “Propoganda”, taken from upcoming release The Black EP which is due out on November 27. Made up of Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, En Minor), John Jarvis (Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Continue reading SCOUR Unleash New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Firstborne may be the worlds first inter-continental heavy metal band. Shred master Myrone, vocalist Girish Pradhan, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Chris Adler are strewn across both coasts (and a few continents – Pradhan currently resides in India), but the music they create together couldn’t be more cohesive. A mix of classic heavy metal, thrash and rock; the band recalls acts like Anthrax, Dio, Judas Priest and Eternal Champion while retaining a unique sound ...
Diamond Head’s 1980 album Lightning to the Nations pioneered a massive shift in momentum in heavy metal, directly linking the band to the future New Wave of British Heavy Metal and forever earning them a place in metal history. Re-recorded and re-imagined for the modern era, Lightning to the Nations will be re-released, giving fans a fresh, crisp sounding album which will include four cover versions from other notable metal bands. Continue reading DIAMOND HEAD To ...
French metal giant Gojira will be performing at Tuska 2021 as one the headliners. These progressive metal trailblazers were due to shake things up in Finland already in 2020. We’re extremely happy to announce that the stars are finally aligned and Gojira’s visit to Finland in summer 2021 is now confirmed. Gojira will also perform at Provinssi in Seinäjoki. Confirmed acts so far for Tuska 2021: Korn, Gojira, Deftones, Devin Townsend, Bodom After Midnight, Insomnium, ...
The kindred of Yorkshire, My Dying Bride, raise the curtains: Their new MLP Macabre Cabaret, following the band’s highly acclaimed album The Ghost Of Orion (March 6th) is out now. Singer Aaron Stainthorpe states: “The latest offering from Yorkshire’s finest merchants of misery features new music composed in the style the band have made their own over three decades which continues their relevance within the scene today. Continue reading MY DYING BRIDE Release ...
To celebrate 50 years in the music industry, Michael Schenker will release his latest MSG album, Immortal, via Nuclear Blast on January 29. In the lead-up, Schenker has released a lyric video for “Drilled To Kill” which features vocals from Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear) and an entertaining guitar verse keyboard dual between Schenker and Derek Sherinian (Black County Communion). Continue reading MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP With Single and Album Announce at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
Hardcore progressive punk outfit Abertooth Lincoln blend punk with aggressive, spaced out, genre flipping abandon with a unique and refreshing sound for the modern music climate. Following recent single “Hell House”, the band have now released “Soup For My Family”, which can be heard below: Continue reading ABERTOOTH LINCOLN Release Latest Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Brisbane rock outfit Lucid Louie have released their latest single “It’s Alright”. Featuring ex-Snake vocalist Larry Attard, guitarist Jesse Attard, Squirty on bass and Dakka on drums, Lucid Louie play old school rock in the vein of Thin Lizzy, with an exciting sound that is familiar yet fresh. Watch “It’s Alright” below: Continue reading LUCID LOUIE With New Single “It’s Alright” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
Morgan Rose is best known for his work behind the drum kit with Sevendust, but the man maintains a high profile behind the scenes, acting as producer and appearing on many other artists’ releases. Until now the notion of him releasing a solo album outside of Sevendust has not even rated a mention but that’s not to mean it isn’t warranted. Combining with Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery (who also co-wrote) and Jason Christopher (Corey Taylor, Prong) on bass, ...
The longing for getting sweaty together in a hot room watching bands we love with the scent of warm beer teasing our nostrils is getting harder and harder to keep at bay. We all miss seeing bands we love don’t we? With 2021 fast approaching and bringing vaccines to hopefully eradicate some virus we’ve heard a little about this year, the gatherings of black-clad metalheads may soon again share the same space without considering masks or some shitty 1.5-meter rule. Continue reading ...
I have always been a great believer in the theory that great cinema does not always have to leave the audience feeling comfortable watching it. Think of movies like Silence Of The Lambs or Schindler’s List – both masterpieces but they are hardly films that leave you with a warm, fluffy feeling as you watching them. Now joining that list is the brand new thriller from director Thomas Bezucha (Monte Carlo) – Let Him Go. Continue reading LET HIM GO Review at HEAVY Cinema.
When it comes to cinema, bigger isn’t always better. In fact sometimes something very simple can be the best. Sure big explosions and car chases are fun, but nothing works quite as well as a simple film that is just easy to sit back and enjoy. Filmmaker Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides) has been making those kinds of films for over twenty-years now and to be really honest should be included as one of the finest directors in Hollywood at the moment. Continue reading ON THE ROCKS Review at ...
Take a little bit of Asian cinema quirk and charm and mix it with a strong dose of Guy Ritchie street crim thuggery and the result is the delightful Lucky Grandma. While I was unsure what to expect from this film I have come away from it hailing Grandma Wong (Tsai Chin – Memoirs Of A Geisha) and Big Pong (Hsiao-Yuan Ha – Acting Out Of Love) as my heroes of 2020. Continue reading LUCKY GRANDMA Review at HEAVY Cinema.
Horror film fans are some of the most unforgiving cinephiles there are. They are never afraid to tell a filmmaker what is ‘wrong’ with a film and if someone dares make massive changes to a horror franchise then you better believe that everybody on social media is going to hear about. While many filmmakers have come unstuck through the passion of the genre’s fans one group has managed to avoid any of that fury over the past few years – Blumhouse Studios. Continue reading THE CRAFT: LEGACY ...
Have sex. Have a fight. Have sex again. Fight again. There you go, I have pretty much saved you from having to waste 100 minutes of your life on After We Collided because that is the sequence of events that play out on repeat all throughout the movie. That might sound harsh, but I am sorry this film really deserves it because even shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill never had as much teenage angst as this film manages to deliver to the screen. Continue reading AFTER WE COLLIDED ...
If you’ve dug deep into some of the movie themed accounts on YouTube then you’ve probably come across a few movie mash-ups during your time. Normally they are short videos put together by obsessed movie fans that have cut scenes or pieces of dialogue together from a number of movies to create a short film. Now a kind of cinematic movie mash-up is about to find its way onto the big screen. New horror/comedy Freaky sees the world’s busiest film studio, Blumhouse Productions, take the ...
In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden, X-Men franchise) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again… and inspire a new family business. Tim and his wife, Carol (Eva Longoria), the ...
