Music is in the blood. I don’t care what you say. Sure, it can be taught, but if you come from a musical pedigree chances are that passion and talent courses through your veins and more needs to be harnessed than taught. There is perhaps no better example of this than Wolfgang Van Halen, whose […]
Nirvana fans are a fickle bunch. Especially when it comes to frontman Kurt Cobain. The man is revered as a God in the eyes of some, his music elevated to the same majestic heights as a regal force of nature and God help anyone that has an opposing opinion. So when Nirvana fans universally embrace […]
Since forming in High School in Scranton back in 2005, Pennsylvania rock outfit Tigers Jaw have ridden a steady trajectory through the ranks, culminating in the success of their most recent album, 2021’s I Won’t Care How You Remember Me. Brought up and fed on a diet of local DIY punk outfits, Tigers Jaw have […]
UK heavyweights Sylosis are set to unleash their sixth studio album, A Sign Of Things To Come. HEAVY spoke with vocalist/guitarist Josh Middleton about the process behind this new record and what it means to be reconnecting with his musical roots. “The way we sound now is actually closer to how we started, but no […]
As the name would suggest, Mr. Phlyzzz (pronounced Flyzzz) are not your average entertainment machine. More like an amalgamation of every musical genre that your Mother warned you about – and some she should have – Mr. Phylzzz is best described as a noise rock duo, but even that doesn’t do their sound justice. Comprised […]
Having only JUST revealed a staggering second liline-upneup which included some of the industry’s biggest names, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry event BIGSOUND returns with yet another extensive list of conference attendees, set to land in Brisbane this September 5-8. Leading BIGSOUND’s fourth announcement is co-founder and frontman of the most streamed alternative rock […]
Heavy metal titans KREATOR proudly present the Klash Of The Ruhrpott’ festival on July 20th, 2024 at Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. Featuring the long-awaited union of Germany’s legendary Teutonic 4, completed by Sodom, Destruction and Tankard. The one-day thrash extravaganza is a celebration of German metal, expected to welcome domestic and international fans for this once-in-a-lifetime event! […]
MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of the biggest electronic bands of all time, Pendulum, will return to Australia and New Zealand for five huge arena headline shows this October. Promising new music on the horizon and with three Platinum albums to their name so far including renowned 2005 debut Hold […]
Scottish rock outfit VUKOVI have signed to SharpTone Records. To celebrate the announcement, the band has released a video for the new single CREEP HEAT. The single, which had its first play on BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock With Alyx Holcombe last night, is the band’s first new music since the release of their album […]
Grammy-nominated Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — will embark on the Rescue & Restore 10th Anniversary Tour. The North American tour kicks off November 10 in Worcester, Massachusetts and runs through December 9 in the band’s […]
After lying dormant for nearly 15 years, Lambgoat Records is proud to announce: “We’re baaaack!”Today marks the next step in the growth of Lambgoat as an overall brand and company. Lambgoat has spent the last quarter of a century informing fans of news, releases, and drama from within the metal and hardcore community. The revitalization […]
Paul McCartney will bring his acclaimed Got Back Tour to Australia this October/November. Got Back starts with an intimate arena show in Adelaide, the city where The Beatles made history in 1964 on their first visit to Australia. An estimated 350,000 people lined the streets between the airport and Town Hall to catch a glimpse […]
In February 2024, Blind Guardian return to Australian shores for the first time in nine years, and they bring with them new music from their long-awaited latest album, The God Machine. Not only that, but the world’s foremost purveyors of fantasy-fuelled Power Metal will perform in Brisbane and Adelaide for the very first time, making […]
Better Noise Music, home to bands including Five Finger Death Punch, The HU, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and many more, have released their latest edition of The NOISE, their monthly trailer highlighting the label’s newest music. This month, the trailer features: BAD WOLVES Platinum-certified hard rock heavyweights BAD WOLVES fuse unpredictable […]
12th October 1998 – The Living End released their debut self-titled album. It was one of the most anticipated albums from an Australian band EVER! Coming off the back of the massive double A-side single Second Solution/Prisoner of Society, everything The Living End had worked for since their first gig in 1991 was coming down […]
Wacken Open Air‘s 32nd edition is off to a spectacular start: the unforgettable Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister will find another resting place at W:O:A. On August 2, the Motörhead frontman, who died in 2015, will be honoured with an unforgettable symbolic act at the famous Wacken Festival in Wacken, Germany. This forms part of Lemmy Forever, […]
Brazilian death metal unit CRYPTA are preparing to release their second beast of an album, Shades of Sorrow, this Friday, August 4, 2023, by unleashing another new single, entitled The Other Side of Anger. Formed in 2019 by former NERVOSA members Luana Dametto (drums) and Fernanda Lira (vocals), and now featuring guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and […]
Genre-blending Japanese metal, punk, and reggae powerhouse SiM have dropped their new single DO THE DANCE alongside the accompanying visualizer. The track is taken from their upcoming new album PLAYDEAD, out on September 27 (via UNFD). Prior to today, SiM released their track RED which is also the theme song for the new season of […]
Tarja chose The Unforgiven to be the last single before the release of Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church. This kick-starts a series of official live releases that follows Tarja all over the globe, performing in unique and inspired venues. It is unforgettably Tarja at her finest and Rocking Heels, is the journey her thousands […]
Gold-selling hard rockers Of Mice & Men — Aaron Pauley (bass + vocals ), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar), and Phil Manansala (guitar) — will release their new album Tether on October 6 via SharpTone. The band kicks off the new album cycle by releasing the video for the new single Warpaint. “We’re excited […]
Following the scintillating conclusion of the CHRONICLES trilogy earlier this year, a metamorphosis is underway for Melbourne’s Void Of Vision. The human form of Jack Bergin is gone; his whereabouts unknown, for now. I am here to speak in his place, your Angel of Darkness. Human to some. A deadly kind of divine. Transcending boundaries […]
Emerging rock band Mother Kelly is proud to announce the release of their new single, Faces In The Clouds. Faces In The Clouds creates a haunting but lively atmosphere, blending grunge and heavy metal elements seamlessly. Travis Pearman’s raw and emotive vocals coupled with gritty dual lead riffs and melancholic melodies create an intense and […]
After the release of their very successful self-titled album Beyond The Black, which was released in January 2023 the band now share the new single Call My Name with their fans. Beside that BEYOND THE BLACK also announce their Dancing In The Dark tour for 2024. Jennifer Haben comments: ‘’With “Call My Name” we wanted […]
Progressive heavy metal vehicle INTERLOPER is proud to reveal their newest offering in the form of the single, Sanctum. The 6-minute banger is a mix of the band’s more technical elements and its very melodic guitar approach. Sanctum is a glimpse into a new era of INTERLOPER. Andrew Virrueta comments: “We present to you our […]
KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – recently announced the upcoming release of their savage sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, out September […]
Loneliness, addiction, and struggles come forth in the latest release from Horizon Theory, Astronomer. Bringing a heartfelt portrayal of the loneliness that one can experience even in a crowded world, the song delves deep into the emotions that come with multiple life struggles we might experience from day to day. The strength Horizon Theory brings […]
With two days to go until his second album Mammoth II is available worldwide via BMG, Mammoth WVH – the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen – is releasing a music video for another song from the album. The next single I’m Alright is another rocker featuring a driving drumbeat, a hypnotic piano riff and a […]
Thrash metal frontrunners NERVOSA have announced their fierce fifth full-length, Jailbreak, out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. This will be the first NERVOSA album with guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral on vocal duties, and showcasing the band’s mighty new line-up completed by the immensely talented and well-experienced Michaela Naydenova on drums, Hel Pyre […]
Southern California hardcore outfit Cassetta has released their newest single Thin Blue Crime. Preview the new music video here on HEAVY first below. The video was shot by Brad Alexander and Cassetta and features ex/current members of Suicide Silence, Pressure Cracks, Scars of Tomorrow, etc. The band also released a TWO single cassette with Thin […]
Bavarian metal act DUST BOLT has signed a worldwide record deal with AFM Records. The band will release their much-awaited, fifth studio album, titled Sound & Fury, on February 23, 2024. “We are happy and grateful to have found a label & partner that understands the development such as the potential of the band, while […]
Massachusetts multi-genre metal outfit Devitalized have recruited Chelsea Grin’s Tom Barber for what is sure to be one of the hardest-hitting deathcore collaborations of the year in Godslayer. Godslayer is a relentless Elden Ring-inspired track that combines elements of deathcore, slam, and hardcore to showcase the raw musicianship of this talented young band. Featuring one […]
Internationally acclaimed heavy rock/metal band Dream on Dreamer are set to shake the music industry with their highly anticipated comeback single, Surrender, out today. Following an unforgettable hiatus, the Australian powerhouse returns not only with new music, but also a national tour. The recently announced reunion will see the band perform a selection of tracks […]
Review by Jimmy Glinster Pix by Squirty G For once in our lives, Krispy and I both arrived on time to the show, well at least for the Jets. We completely missed the opening act, whoever the fuck they were, but Krispy caught a glimpse of some shirtless bloke onstage. And no, it wasn’t Skenie, […]
Out Now Words by Kris Peters Brisbane metal outfit Adriatic are a difficult bunch to classify. Put loosely they are a hardcore djent-dominated slice of musical aggression, but when you throw traditional Bulgarian leanings and splatterings of raw, unbridled aggression the sonic palate starts to enter more digestible territory. Known for their frenetic live shows, […]
Review by Matt NewPhotos by Angie New Eagles Of Death Metal are a band that have endured a rollercoaster of highs and lows throughout the duration of their 25-year career. A band that is renowned for its incredible energy, but also harnessing the fun and charisma of bands from the golden era of rock. Returning […]
BMG Music August 4 You know the old saying, musicians aren’t taught, they are born? Well, there is no better example of that than Wolfgang Van Halen who was born into musical royalty and spent the rest of his mortal life honing his craft and learning from and playing with the best. Hell, he even […]
Napalm Records July 28, 2023 Sevendust are a band who have played a massive part in my metal listening experience. From the moment I first listened to their self-titled debut in 1997 and the follow-up Home I was hooked, the musical ferocity laced with the melodic mastery of frontman Lajon Witherspoon forever changing my stance […]
Better Noise Music July 28 From Ashes To New have gone backward to progress forward somewhat on their new album Blackout. A prequel of sorts to their 2016 debut Day One, Blackout mirrors the frame of mind experienced during its writing stage, harnessing feelings and emotions that encapsulate the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world referenced […]
August 4 Words by Kris Peters It’s always refreshing to have old friends around for a catch-up, and even though I haven’t yet actually met Jordan Moore, we did cross paths for a chat when his band Warning Order released their last EP With Me…With You in February of last year. So, when the follow-up […]
Thanks to our good friends at Studiocanal we have 10 double passes to giveaway to Dracula – Voyage Of The Demeter. DRACULA: VOYAGE OF THE DEMTER tells the terrifying story of a merchant ship – Demeter – which has been chartered to carry private cargo – fifty unmarked wooden crates – from Carparthia to London. But […]
John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most disturbing installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for […]
This week on Subculture Dave Griffiths, Harley Woods, Kyle McGrath and Lee Griffiths got together and discussed who their favourite on-screen vampires are.
When it comes to how he is viewed by the cinema world director Christopher Nolan is now in rare air. He doesn’t need to make a film with crazy stunts to have one of his movies deemed a blockbuster – just having his name on the poster does that. To be fair there are very […]
It is the film that has the whole world talking right now – Barbie. In the lead up nobody really knew what to expect, except a lot of pink, was it going to be something serious aimed for adults or was it going to be funny and aimed at children? It seems though it wasn’t […]
The Popcorn Conspiracy Radio Show Ep #020 is now online. In this episode David Griffiths, Harley Woods, Kyle McGrath and Lee Griffiths review The New Boy, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, Joy Ride, Other People’s Children, Carnifex and Carmen. They also chat to Adam Morris about Frank & Frank. Take a listen to the […]
ABOUT THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Director/Writer/Executive Producer: David Gordon Green Writer: Peter Sattler Producer: Jason Blum Producer: David Robinson Producer: James G. Robinson Executive Producer: Danny McBride Executive Producer: Ryan Turek Executive Producer: Atilla Yücer Cast: Leslie Odom, Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia Marcum, Ellen Burstyn Exactly 50 years ago this spring, the most terrifying ...
Elevation Pictures and XYZ Films present with the participation ofTelefilm Canada CBC Films and Ontario Creates in association with IPR.VCand The Canada Media Fund a Rhombus Media and Zapruder Films Production “BLACKBERRY” SYNOPSIS: The “true story” of the meteoric rise & catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone, BLACKBERRY is a whirlwind ride through a […]
ABOUT STRAYS Cast: Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Josh Gad, Harvey Guillén, Brett Gelman, Rob Riggle, Jamie Demetriou and Sofia Vergara Directed by: Josh Greenbaum Written by: Dan Perrault Producers: Erik Feig, Louis Leterrier, Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Aditya Sood Executive Producers: Jessica Switch, Nikki Baida, Julia Hammer They say a dog is a man’s best […]
From the studio that brought you Cocaine Bear and Ted, be prepared for a whole new adventure with the release of Strays on August 12. These dogs are bad to the bone, with crazy antics and mischievous behavior, voiced by the hilarious Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx. Doug (WILL FERRELL) is a naive but lovable dog named Reggie […]
