Coheed & Cambria are possibly one of the most important bands to emerge in this generation. Essentially a progressive metal outfit, Coheed & Cambria are also a fully immersive sonic beacon of hope in a world that is too often void of such feelings. While musically the New York based prog rock icons sing about […]
Steve Harris is going to be an incredibly busy man touring Australia at the same time for both British Lion and Iron Maiden but he still found time to sit down and have a chat with Subculture’s Dave Griffiths. Take a listen to the interview right here:
“It’s not just about creating mosh pits or having the most wild show. It’s about what we are as a band.” EDDIE BERG Good Things Festival is back for another year, and that can only mean one thing. More world class live acts! Featuring the likes of KORN, Kerry King, SUM 41, Billy Corgan, Electric […]
“I’d rather spectacularly fail than be reliable.” Manuel Gagneux To steal a line from their bio, “ZEAL & ARDOR isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity.” Since announcing their arrival with 2017’s album Devil Is Fine, Zeal & Ardor have transgressed almost every musical parameter known to man, exploring sonic realms through […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
UK Ska Legends BAD MANNERS have announced their Greatest Hits Tour. Fronted by the larger than life Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners have a huge set of non-stop pop ska classics – Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew, Walking In The Sunshine, Lorraine, Just A Feeling, My Girl Lollipop, Inner London Violence and the ultimate knees up […]
Good Things Festival 2024 tickets on sale now! GOOD THINGS 2024 TICKETS Are you ready for the madcap chaos of Australia’s largest travelling music festival? Good Things season returns with a head-spinning line-up fit for a fever dream. Across three East Coast dates, this year’s Good Things Festival will deliver a trip down the rabbit […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, are returning to Australia & New Zealand next March to mark their monumental 50th Anniversary. First formed in 1974, The Stranglers no bullsh*t attitude was embraced by the punk movement of the late 70s. But their musicianship and menace transcended the genre, creating a sound unique […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
It’s appropriate to skip the fluff on this one, for goodness’ sake it’s Steve Harris (Bass/ Keyboards) we’re talking to here and the importance of his “other band” (insert laughter here) Iron Maiden needs no explanation and/or justification. The focus tonight? The band he helped put back together piece by piece… Yes, I’m talking about […]
Continuing to expand its territory around the globe Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) announces the signing of Greek outfit INNERWISH, and to celebrate the event the Hellenes launch their brand new single Cult Of The Blind. INNERWISH comment, “We think we can say that INNERWISH went thrashy up to a point here! It’s one of our […]
With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to the bands playing on the day, two at a time, starting from today until the day of the show. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, […]
One of the year’s most highly-anticipated debut albums, Better Lovers’ Highly Irresponsible, arrives October 25 via SharpTone Records. In the lead-up, the band – comprised of Jordan Buckley, Goose Holyoak, Stephen Micciche, Greg Puciato, and Will Putney – has offered up a second preview with the release of Future Myopia. Check it out below.
When old-school Brisbane death metal outfit Crypt announced they would be playing at this Saturday’s Necrosonic Festival at the Mansfield Tavern, the excitement bordered on hysteria. In limbo for almost ten years, fans were glad to just get one last chance to see the band live, but that got the boys to thinking and their […]
After announcing one of the most ambitious tours of the year, Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have revealed the accompanying music video for Same Old Story – shot and directed by Rhys Bennett (DZ Deathrays, Totally Unicorn). Combining footage from headlining tours, Thrashville Festival, and traversing the country with the likes of Cancer Bats (CAN) […]
Metalcore bands are defined by the quality of their breakdowns. A good one will cause absolute carnage in the pit; a bad one will languish in the deepest recesses of the internet. A fact that Lost Souls know all too well, given it’s their weapon of choice to save the world. When the band dropped […]
ZEAL & ARDOR isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity. Like any sentient being, it consumes, evolves, and transforms from one season to the next. It has only sharpened its claws, lengthened its teeth, and steeled its nerves over the years, growing more undeniable and unpredictable in the process. The band dropped […]
Reigniting their roots while stepping dauntlessly into a new era, today Melbourne heavy enigmas Ocean Grove announce their fourth studio album ODDWORLD, due out on November 22 via ODDWORLD Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world. Recently showcasing insatiable creativity and a renewed sonic identity via the nu metal-soaked singles […]
ENEMY INSIDE continue their musical journey with a powerful message for those who feel suppressed and bullied. Their latest single, Sayonara, urges fans to take a step back and reflect on themselves, rather than remaining trapped in toxic environments and relationships. The track opens with sharp, staccato-like riffs, building tension throughout the verses before erupting […]
Alleviate has officially launched their debut album DMNS, now available via Arising Empire, along with a mind blowing music video for the title track. This release follows their hugely successful earlier singles, which have collectively amassed over 3 million plays on Spotify. DMNS marks a pivotal debut, showcasing Alleviate’s commitment to blending intense heaviness with […]
Swedish heavy act Awake the Dreamer unveils their latest single, Take My Hand, marking a thrilling preview of their forthcoming album Holocene, set to release on September 27 via Arising Empire.Take My Hand features a blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs, complemented by dynamic vocals that weave through a narrative of internal struggle and […]
Skid Row and earMUSIC have shared Piece of Me, the second single and video from Live In London, their first official live album and concert film. earMUSIC will release the concert (which took place on October 24, 2022, at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town) as a 2LP set and CD/DVD digipack worldwide on September 20. […]
Cali alternative rock/metal band KINGDOM OF GIANTS has revealed the latest single, Bloodworm, from their upcoming EP, Bleeding Star, that will be released September 20 with SharpTone Records. Commenting on the single, vocalist Dana Willax states: “We all have had the unfortunate experience of a leech in our lives at one point or another. Using […]
The wait is over. Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have returned with their massively anticipated album, Opera, today! Available for stream and purchase now from Nuclear Blast Records, the baroque operatic band’s 6th record is a ferocious collection of intense, volatile tracks directly inspired by frontman Francesco Paoli’s 2021 near fatal mountain climbing […]
As they prepare to release their ninth studio album The Surface Seems So Far next month, rock titans Seether have released their atmospheric new single Illusion. Illusion follows the album’s Top 10 rock single Judas Mind, which has quickly made an impact at radio where it’s currently #7 on both the Mediabase Active Rock chart […]
In anticipation of their upcoming Scandinavian run with labelmates SONATA ARCTICA, Swedish symphonic metallers TUNGSTEN have unveiled a new single, taken from their upcoming album The Grand Inferno, due on October 18, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Children’s voices from a world beyond introduce Lullaby, an infectious track which turns into a driving, industrial-dominated […]
Aussie hard rock band SkinInc. has today released a video for their authentic version of Australia’s greatest ever punk rock song, (I’m) Stranded by The Saints. This comes two weeks before the release of the new SkinInc. studio album, Another Crack, out September 6 on Rue Morgue Records. With this iconic punk single born in […]
Sydney nu-metalcore rising stars Broken Earth return with vulnerable new single GHOST, and will launch it live across the East Coast on tour supporting Noctica this September on the Dysphoria Tour. Tickets on sale now. GHOST sees Broken Earth dive deeper into honest and open songwriting with their emo hook-laden nu-metalcore tune inspired by the […]
Self doubt and anxiety bubble up to the surface on The Beautiful Monument‘s fierce yet haunting new single, Duerme, out now via Greyscale Records. Yearning for the quiet that sleep brings, Duerme is a vulnerable return for the queens of emo rock, and will be launched live across Australia on RedHook‘s Breaking Up With Tour […]
Continuing to expand its territory around the globe Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) announces the signing of Greek outfit INNERWISH, and to celebrate the event the Hellenes launch their brand new single Cult Of The Blind. INNERWISH comment, “We think we can say that INNERWISH went thrashy up to a point here! It’s one of our […]
5X Platinum-selling and Juno Award-winning rock outfit FINGER ELEVEN reveal the music video for their latest single Adrenaline, a rousing, intense anthem about banding together – even in tough times – to push forward. The track was released digitally earlier this month via Better Noise Music. Adrenaline was one of the Most Added tracks in […]
Words by Lady Des Pix by Fozz Gibson Marshall While the anticipation for Greta Van Fleet‘s Australian leg of the Starcatcher World Tour was always of a high degree, it wasn’t until the night of the Brisbane show that the magnitude of what was about to transpire fully set in. The band had booked themselves […]
Hopeless Records Out now Words by Angela Croudace Stand Atlantic‘s newest album, WAS HERE, highlights the Aussie pop punkers’ daring approach and skilful fusion of different musical styles. While their signature pop-punk edge remains a central thread, this album sees them boldly navigating a diverse sonic landscape, hopping between genres with each track. WAS HERE […]
Words and pix by Rashid Alkamraihki I love checking out new venues, even more so when it’s one that’s hosting the return of live original music to the Brisbane CBD. I arrive at Alice Bar on Elizabeth Street pretty much at doors, but there’s one big problem. I can’t find the doors. After double checking […]
With brand new family film Bookworm hitting cinemas today Dave Griffiths sat down with the film’s director Ant Timpson for a quick chat. Take a listen to the interview right here:
Last Summer – the brand new film from director Catherine Breillat and starring Lea Drucker – lands in Australian cinemas on the 5th September. Thanks to our good friends at Potential Films we have some double passes to giveaway. For your chance to win one just jump onto our Facebook page and send us a […]
Bren Foster is a man who can do anything. Not only has he written and directed Life After Fighting but he also stars in it and does all his own stunts. This week David Griffiths sat down with him to find out a little more about the film. Take a listen to the interview right […]
David Griffiths, Harley Woods, Kyle McGrath and Lee Griffiths are back with a new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy. This time around they review Deadpool & Wolverine, Trap and The Watchers. They also interview star of 200% Wolf Ilai Swindells. Take a listen to the episode right here:
David Griffiths and Harley Woods check out what they say is on of the most surprising horror films of 2024 – The Watchers. Take a listen to their review right here:
Fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event just got a look at the teaser trailer and poster for “Disney’s Snow White,” which opens exclusively in Australian cinemas in March 2025. Stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, who portray Snow White and the Evil Queen, respectively, were on hand to give fans exclusive details about […]
TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, TRANSFORMERS ONE features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, […]
