Melbourne rock outfit Torrential Thrill have always conveyed the sound and image of life. While undoubtedly deep in terms of lyrics, the band has never proclaimed to have an agenda despite the fact their subject matter has roots in events that affect each and every one of us on a daily basis. After teasing their […]
Interview by Jimmy Glinster Videography, editing and graphics by Squirty G Good Things Festival 2022 was so much fun for a lot of different reasons, but for HEAVY it also marked a significant milestone. We were granted unprecedented backstage access for the final show of the tour in Brisbane on December 4, and didn’t we […]
HEAVY had the honour of conducting backstage interviews with a selection of bands for the final Good Things Festival show in Brisbane recently, which we are going to drip-feed you just because we can! We have already published the audio of these interviews, but now we offer you the full video experience unlike no other. Early in the […]
Interview by Kris Peters Videography, editing and graphics by Squirty G Good Things Festival 2022 was so much fun for a lot of different reasons, but for HEAVY it also marked a significant milestone. We were granted unprecedented backstage access for the final show of the tour in Brisbane on December 4, and didn’t we make the most of […]
Today, Architects announce supports for their upcoming headline Australian tour in February. Joining them will be Canadian melodic hardcore quintet Counterparts and Australian ARIA-nominated act Thornhill. Presented by Live Nation, Unify and Triple J, the tour will see Architects hitting our shores in February 2023 for the first time since their ARIA No.1 album For […]
The lineup for the fifth installment of the Sludge on the Seas boat cruise event has dropped, with headliner Astrodeath making their way up from Sydney for the annual event. Showcasing some of Australia’s finest sludge, heavy rock and metal acts the SOTS event first took place in 2018. Organiser Pete Saunders of local sludge […]
Brisbane supports for the 1000MODS show at The Zoo on February 18 have been announced. PistonFist, Emu and Fumerole have been named, with tickets on sale now from http://foundrytouring.com/1000modsAUNZ/ As one of the top bands leading the forefront of the established Greek heavy music scene, 1000mods continue to tour relentlessly around the world and have […]
After a successful run of shows in late 2022 Idle Ruin are hitting the road again in 2023 in support of their album The Fell Tyrant. The Brisbane three-piece will be launching their album in Brisbane on January 21, before embarking on a run of interstate shows in March. These will be Idle Ruin’s last […]
American rock legends Wig Wam will be hitting Australia for the first time ever later this month thanks to Titans Touring, with support bands recently announced for each show. The entire tour will feature Australian rock pioneers Taste, who are celebrating the release of their new album Fighting Gravity. Tickets from www.titanstouring.com.au. Supports are as […]
The Other Festival was one of the highlights of last years Queensland touring circuit, with organizers jumping at the chance to repeat the dose again. This year’s event has shifted to The Tivoli in Brisbane and will be held on Saturday, January 28. Once more COG will headline The Other Festival, with a massive support […]
Borderline Destruction Festival makes its debut later this month, with a series of shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne headlined by Unearth with King Parrot, The Ascended and Complexant all playing the three shows as well. It looks to be a massive addition to the Australian touring calendar, starting at The Zoo in Brisbane on […]
The full line-up for this month’s Churches Of Steel Festival at Adelaide’s UNI Bar is in! Almost Human will headline, playing their first show in over 10 years, with Mat Maurer ft Hidden Intent filling out the top of the bill playing a full set of Mortal Sin tunes. They will be joined by Darker […]
Counterfeit: Australian Limp Bizkit Show and MeteoraAUS Australian Linkin Park Show join forces next Saturday, January 14 at The Wallaby Hotel for a nu-metal double-header guaranteed to take you closer to the real thing than ever before. Also on hand will be DJ Lethal WEPN2 spinning all the latest and greatest hits so get in […]
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce two very special Australian shows for multi-platinum selling alt-electro pioneers Empire Of The Sun (Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore) in February 2023. The long-awaited shows will be the first time the band have played live in Australia since 2017. Known for their larger-than-life live production, the multi–ARIA Award winning […]
Young Lions are back with a vengeance. It’s been five long years since the band’s critically acclaimed album Mr Spaceman, and on Friday, January 6, 2023, they return with their highly anticipated fourth studio album, titled Make a Rainbow and Put It in the Sky. “The name ‘Make a Rainbow and Put it in the […]
A festival like no other, The Other Festival is set to triumphantly return later this month, bringing all of the rock, riffs and rollicking good times to The Tivoli in Brisbane on Saturday 28 January. Following its inaugural event in 2021, The Other Festival has rapidly built a solid reputation as a one-of-a-kind musical experience. […]
Melbourne hardcore outfit HEAVENSGATE today announce their anticipated debut EP, AND ALL I LOVED, I LOVED ALONE, out Friday February 24 via Greyscale Records in partnership with 1126 Records. The extended release will feature six tracks that take listeners on a pummelling journey through reflection and self discovery. “AND ALL I LOVED, I LOVED ALONE’ […]
Canberra based metalcore outfit A World In Colour are back with the release of their emotive new single In The Blue. The band have also announced that they will be sharing the stage with industry heavyweights Unearth on Jan 24 at The Basement, Canberra. “In The Blue is a song about losing someone but being […]
Melbourne metal act Primitive have dropped a new video for the second single God Is Beneath Us from their new EP With the Rats and Snakes, all the while announcing they’ll be touring Australia with metalcore legends Darkest Hour in February. The bands adds: “God Is Beneath Us is considered in our camp to be […]
Since dropping their debut single Propaganda some 18 months ago, Queensland metal outfit Distorted Views have made it their mission to reach the ears and hearts of a nation. By playing select shows and heightening interest, the band have managed to create an untouchable aura around their music and have decided to welcome in the […]
Hartagram Records/Spinefarm Records January 13 Words by ERIN EDDY Ville Valo’s name is synonymous with HIM, the iconic gothic rock band he fronted from 1995 until 2017. HIM really peaked in the years when all things emo were embraced and for a short moment in time, alternative aesthetics were the mainstream. I’ll admit that at […]
