Photo thanks to ChrisC Imagery Melbourne metal legends Frankenbok celebrated their 25th anniversary at The Tote on December 12, 2022 in the most positive and emphatic way possible by assembling every one of Frankenbok’s many line-ups from over the years to perform songs from their era. It was a unique and highly ambitious project that […]
Obituary are deservedly known as one of the pioneering forces behind death metal. In a career spanning almost four decades, the band have redefined the term heavy metal and consistently led through actions, leaving words to go down in history amongst their brutal lyrics. “We’re very proud to say that these last two albums, the […]
Brisbane rock/metal outfit Torizon have made a triumphant return to music over the last couple of months, re-acquainting themselves with fans with the single Damaged in August before pulverizing them with recent track Martyr. After taking a year off to focus more on what makes Torizon special moreso than how special they could be, the […]
Gold Coast heavy outfit Kaosphere have been quiet by their standards of late. Once known for their prolific output and presence, Kaosphere decided to reevaluate their goals around 18 months ago and knuckle down with the emphasis of quality of quantity with devastating results. The band recently released the single Chain Breaker, the first of […]
2023 has been a busy year for While She Sleeps. Not only have they just been a major played at Good Things Festival, but the band has also released the single Self Hell, which is taken from the band’s sixth studio album, which is slated for release next March. The Sheffield quintet have risen quickly […]
By sheer virtue of the fact they were hand-picked by Foo Fighters for the Australian support slot, Hot Milk just HAVE to be a good band. But it’s not until you sit back and listen to the band that it becomes evident that they are actually shit hot and if the Fooeys hadn’t chosen them […]
When the line-up for Good Things 2023 was announced there was the usual excitement over bands that have not been to Australia for a number of years, but, surprisingly, some of the biggest cheers went up for a band who had only been out here less than 12 months earlier. After a largely sold-out our […]
Brisbane’s most beloved Prog act Osaka Punch have put a lid on 2023 in epic style. The band recently played their last show of the year which saw them rack up an insane 20 000 kilometres on the road! Armed with their new album, Mixed Ape, the guys brought their distinctive fusion of catchy pop, […]
Underground legends RUSSIAN CIRCLES have announced an array of local support acts for their return to Australian & New Zealand shores in 2024. The instrumental trio will bring their brooding and intense live show to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne during February 2024 with doom-jazz quartet TANGLED THOUGHTS OF LEAVING joining […]
Bon But Not Forgotten will perform AC/DC‘s greatest hits with deep cuts, and performing a track from every AC/DC album ever made. Formed in Sydney in 1973, the band has become a global phenomenon, with their distinct brand of rock ‘n’ roll, they have influenced countless artists and shaped the landscape of rock music. AC/DC’s […]
Gold Coast metal outfit Kaosphere have released Chain Breaker, the first single taken from their upcoming debut album In Scars We Trust, to be released in the first half of 2024. Chain Breaker is about domestic violence, Kaosphere frontman Ricci grew up with it very severe domestic violence towards his mother which he had to […]
The C Word from TISM is available on streaming services, CD and 12” vinyl, today. With caterwauling commentary and a cracking chorus, The C Word takes us up crap creek in the colloquial canoe. TISM recently announced forthcoming live shows. Sign up here for earliest news on East Coast dates.
Melbourne based songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Vinny Galactic has released his new single, Alone, today via XMusic. Alone is dedicated to a close friend of Vinny’s who has recently passed. On the extremely personal nature of the lyrics, Vinny comments, ‘This track was written about my personal experience dealing with my unwanted separation from my […]
Canberra’s standout metalcore-rock group, St.Sinner, is making a welcomed return today, teaming up with David De La Hoz of Belle Haven. The new track Dysphoria is a testament to the band’s versatile sound palette, assuring to resonate with a wide spectrum of heavy music enthusiasts. Dysphoria strikes listeners with an emotionally charged blend of emo […]
Rising Melbourne rock outfit The Revolation have just released their eight single, The Fix. Coming together through the joint skills of bandmates Dean and Damien, The Fix is a rock-drenched slab of meatiness that only serves to further The Revolation’s credentials. Keep an ear out for more new music in 2024, and in the meantime […]
Forged deep in the fiery pits of the underworld, Battlesnake have risen up to take the earth by storm…. And what a storm it has been. Just over 18 months ago, they were playing at a small, sweaty dive bar in Sydney on a Sunday night. By August of 2022 they were opening for the […]
Release date December 15 Words by Jenna Flood Besomora emerged onto the Australian metal scene in early 2021. Despite the world shutting down for that year, the Sydney-based four piece has since been making up time on the live circuit and is developing an ever-growing fan base. This includes myself. Besomora have a high-energy live […]