One of the beautiful things about the Australian music scene being so tight is that members of bands invariably come together and, on special occasions, form a united new group with which to promote their music. One perfect recent example of this is new Sydney hard rock outfit The Rentagades, who are made up of […]
After 2017’s Sect Burner EP, which contained far more elements of their blackgaze approach to metal, OAR underwent a couple of important personnel changes, almost by default altering their approach to their craft and allowing it to veer more into the realms of black metal without losing the essence of the band or their sound. […]
This weekend sees the return of the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music after COVID disrupted the annual event last year. Once more assembling a stellar line-up of bands and musicians – including Brian Cadd, The Angels, Russell Morris and Busby Marou, the festival is a three-day weekend of fun, music and good times not to […]
Todd Hansen is best known as the hard hitting, loveable drummer from King Parrot and F.U.C, but, like many people in the music industry, is also a champion bloke who has given as much to music and related industries as it has to him. Next week, on November 7, Todd will be trading in his […]
Brisbane is currently home to an exceedingly large number of bands that have that elusive quality required for success. COVID has not stopped them – or even slowed them down for that matter – but, if anything, has provided somewhat of a catalyst for the continued growth and nurturing of possibly the fastest and strongest […]
Wildheart have declared that the Global Crisis is here. Their album is out now through Collision Course/MGM Distribution and is out now on all digital platforms at http://ffm.to/globalcrisis with Vinyl and Merch bundles at https://www.wearewildheart.com.au/store. The Meanjin/Yugambeh (Brisbane & The Gold Coast) based quintet make this statement: “Today, we give you ‘Global Crisis’. We hope […]
The Silencio pick up the tempo with their new single Under Lock & Key – an infectious, toe-tapping, upbeat mess of fun that borders on being a punk rock track. The Silencio have been releasing a steady stream of singles from their forthcoming sophomore album flavoured by their ever-evolving unique brand of alt-rock/acoustic-meets-electric-prog. The band have just […]
Gold Coast Rockers Eyethewild release their powerful new single Heavenly Eyes taken from their upcoming album Colours Of The Dark due for release on November 12, 2021. Exploring the isolation and grief that takes hold after a heartbreak, Eyethewild bare it all in this emotional and inspiring rock piece. Opening with a sinister and ethereal tone carried by vocalist […]
In what seems like an eternal rollercoaster of close calls and postponements, Silverback Touring are pleased to re-announce the Devilskin RED Tour with a new set of dates. The hard-hitting Kiwi band released their critically acclaimed third studio album Red in April 2020 and have been trying to make it to Australia to celebrate. Now, with borders finally opening and plenty […]
Today The Screaming Jets have announced a very select run of dates, on their C’MON SUMMER tour of January and February 2022. Kicking off at legendary Adelaide venue The Bridgeway Hotel on January 21, they’ll showcase a vast array of hits and fan favourites. Following Adelaide, they’ll head to QLD and NSW, winding up with 2 shows […]
Adelaide Metal Aficiandos Signv/s are set to embark upon their first National Tour accompanied by Sydney Metalcore Sensations Bury Me for a massive Heavy Metal double bill! Taking their signature infusion of heavy metal, djent and metalcore NATIONALLY in support of their new EP Disgrace, the band is hungrier than ever to hit the road and connect […]
The Jezabels are excited to announce a national tour to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their 2011 Australian Music Prize, ARIA & AIR Award Winning, ARIA #2, iTunes #1, Gold Album Prisoner. For the first time, the band will be playing their most successful record, in its entirety, live on stage. “We couldn’t be more excited to be getting […]
NZ punk-rockers Sit Down In Front have just dropped what is arguably the most Kiwi punk rock tune of all time, Pixie Caramel featuring the legendary Tiki Taane. Named after an iconic Kiwi chocolate bar, Pixie Caramel is another day in the lives of these teenage punks, a fast and upbeat punk rock anthem about […]
After taking a trip down memory lane earlier in the year with In The Clouds, Melbourne-based alternative rock outfit Bad Juju are back and better than ever with a tongue-in-cheek ode to the dark side of life with new single, American Halloween. Bad Juju channel their love for catchy hooks, big riffs and classic popcorn horror movies into a self assuring anthem that […]
Powerhouse Florida quintet Mayday Parade have released their new single Golden Days via Rise Records. “’Golden Days’ is a song about pandemic fatigue,” singer Derek Sanders shares about the song. “After a year of restrictions and negativity I was hopeful that better days would soon be ahead.” Golden Days is the latest offering from their upcoming full-length album, What It Means To Fall Apart, out November […]
Far North QLD’s Australia’s hardest working band The Brazilians have just released a new single and accompanying video for the boisterous earworm Waiting (For Rock n Roll To Come Around). Waiting (For Rock n Roll To Come Around) is the lead single off the bands sophomore album Black Wolf, which is out now. Get the […]
Sydney Alt-Rockers Wicked Envy are back with another high-octane anthem Frantic. Frantic is an eruption of rock peppered with blistering solos, commanding vocals and chant-along chorus’ that will guide your memory straight to a time when grunge changed music forever. This audacious new release shapeshifts between punk, hard rock and grunge genres to serve up a delightfully sinister […]
Sydney Alt-Rockers Bad Moon Born release their monstrous new single Waves (Of The Wild). Waves unleashes a storm of brisk, sharp modern metal juxtaposed with graceful melody and infectious vocal hooks that warrants repeat listens. A glacial shift in style, Waves heralds a whole new era for Bad Moon Born. Showcasing a tantalising blend of heavy rock, metal and […]
Be’lakor display an unmatched feel for heavy, grand compositions, rightfully earning them their spot at the forefront of Progressive Death Metal with more than 20 million streams on Spotify alone. With their latest singles Hidden Window and Foothold getting praise from new and old fans, the Australian Progressive Death powerhouse ignites the final audiovisual inferno from […]
The adage Dirty 30 is no longer a myth or potential term of endearment thanks to Newcastle born Australian rock outfit The Screaming Jets who have ushered in the milestone somewhat quietly thus far, but you just know it’s only a matter of time before the celebrations kick into overdrive. Thirty years ago this year five young Novacastrians tempered all of the rage and angst the world had thrown […]
Out Now Words by Matt Gabites Denied Existence is a term that perfectly sums up that infuriating moment when your smart phone decides it doesn’t want to recognise your fingerprint. It also happens to be the album title for Oklahoma City 5 piece alternative rock mob The Lost End. Denied Existence begins its 7 track […]
words by Matt Gabites It’s that time of year, with summer approaching, that we start to entertain ideas of starting a ‘health kick’. Set the alarm for 30 minutes earlier, go for a jog, get fit, shed the pounds, simple. But then some bastard invented the snooze button, and we’ve been fucked ever since. Until […]
