Rock outfit Clutch are one of the finest ever exponents of their craft, laying down repeated slabs of musical gold that differ enough from the previous album to showcase their musical diversity within what has increasingly become a limited genre. They have consistently pushed the boundaries of rock/hard rock and turned their music into a […]
Australian born musician Leah Martin-Brown is one of those rare success stories for Australian artists abroad. After receiving interest from a major US label, Leah relocated herself to America early on in her career and through hard work and tenacity managed to form Evol Walks in 2014 and the rest, as they say, is history. […]
UK pop punk upstarts You Me At Six have nothing left to prove to anyone – much less themselves – when it comes to music. They have the runs on the board and consistently break down musical barriers with their accessible brand of rock, emo and punk, striking nerves the world over with their anthemic […]
“Perfection makes things boring, I’m imperfect and I hope I’m interesting…Life’s not perfect, that’s why it’s so fucking exciting! So why make things that are so fucking polished? I don’t get it especially in extreme metal music. You’ve got to be weird, you’ve got to be dangerous. Where’s the danger factor?…I really wanted to bring […]
Stray From The Path are a band who have never pulled punches. Not even close. Their ideals and idealogies are poured throughout their music, making a stand where it counts and in an unflinching manner that allows no room to doubt their intentions. “This is our best record, it’s just now up to everybody else […]
Connecticut metalcore innovators CURRENTS have shared the video for the new song The Death We Seek. Watch it below. “‘The Death We Seek’ is about the weight of our choices and our responsibility for their outcomes,” singer Brian Wille offers. “The video follows two individuals attempting to stop a looming apocalypse, only to be sabotaged […]
Ska-punk heavyweights Less Than Jake have announced the deluxe version of their hit album Silver Linings. The album is set for release on October 21 via Pure Noise Records and includes two rare full-band tracks as well as four acoustic versions of album tracks. Fans can pre-order Silver Lining Deluxe here: https://lnk.to/LessThanJake The announcement comes […]
Melbourne’s alt metal titans Circles deliver the pinnacle of Australian progressive metal with their new single Dig. Illustrating this next chapter via Wild Thing Records on September 14, they are also announcing and starting pre-orders for their long-awaited EP The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1. The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1 is the first instalment of an epic two-part EP, […]
Today, Melbourne alternative rock band Terra share their cracking new single and video Perfect Crime. The track premiered last night on Triple J’s Home & Hosed with the video premiering this morning on highly influential / tastemaker Youtube channel Dreambound. In conjunction with the release, tomorrow the band kicks off their first headline Australian tour, details below.
After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive. When the franchise relaunched in 2018, Halloween shattered […]
New Zealand’s neanderthal horde Vicissitude come rampaging forth from the depths of the void, to unleash their debut album Neolithic Necrocannibals upon surface dwellers, smashing bones and rending flesh with bestial, bludgeoning riffs and a ferocious barbaric vocal assault. The first track in NN VI has been released, indicating the dark and impending signs of […]
The summer may almost be over, but Finland’s leading gothic rockers THE 69 EYES once again let you enjoy a dark summer night in California with this last single off their EP Drive that is digitally available now. “I usually have lots of riffs, but these ones never left my mind and sounded exiting every time I […]
The Devil Wears Prada – Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (vocals, guitar), Mason Nagy (bass), Kyle Sipress (guitar), Jonathan Gering (keys, synthesizers), and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) – recently announced their eighth album Color Decay. It arrives this Friday September 16 via Solid State. PRE-ORDER COLOR DECAY HERE Prior to the new album’s release, the band has shared the video for their new single Broken which you can check out below.
Bathurst isn’t the first regional town you think of when it comes to in your face guitar shredders but thats where you will find Dave Webb. The Dave Webb Project have recently released their debut EP, A Second To Surface. Inspired by a 15 year long journey that began with Dave’s band A Second to Surface, which is where the title […]
From their formation back in 1986, to becoming one of Norway’s finest and enigmatic musical exports (with a number of highly revered black metal masterpieces released in the early 90’s helping to solidify their legacy), Darkthrone has continued to evolve and challenge in equal measure, throughout their illustrious recording career spanning over three decades. And now, the […]
Swedish sleaze metal titans Hardcore Superstar return to Australia on the back of their new album ABRAKADABRA in November. If you have seen these guys live before, you know what you are in for. If not, get familiar. This is one of the best rock shows currently out there. Tickets selling fast: https://www.silverbacktouring.com.au/hardcore-superstar-2022/ Check out the video […]
As Canadian hardcore/punk collective FUCKED UP prepares to release their new EP, Oberon, through Tankcrimes in early October, the band presents a new video created for the record’s volatile title track. Named for the king of the fairies, as depicted in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oberon serves as a pummeling curveball from the collective channeling the world of hardcore that birthed […]
Ska Nation 2022 will bring some of the best ska-centric acts to the small regional town called Warrion, just outside Colac, Victoria. This year’s festival will be headed up by some of Australia’s and the world’s best exponents of Jamaican-inspired music together for a two-day dance party – including one of the originators of ska […]
One of the most successful bands to emerge from the UK in recent years, You Me At Six, today release a brand new single titled No Future? Yeah Right via Underdog Records / AWAL Recordings. Complete with a soaring, defiant chorus, the track – featuring Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari – is an anthemic ode to taking a stand for yourself. “‘No Future? […]
After breaking the silence with their recently released standalone single Reborn alongside introducing a new line-up, German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA continue this next chapter, promising adventure with a brand new song, titled You Will Never Be Our God. The exciting, fresh offering features none other than Primal Fear frontman Ralf Scheepers, whose heavy voice scintillates along with the dynamic range of […]
Dark melodic metal masters EVERGREY commenced a new era with their thirteenth studio album, A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament), released via Napalm Records recently – demonstrating once again that their musical force and sophistication knows no limits. Following the release of their meticulous latest production, they now bestow another artistic offering upon us with a new animated […]
Sharpen your knives and prepare yourself for another BLOODBATH. Massive death metal beasts BLOODBATH are prepared to annihilate with their sixth full-length album, Survival Of The Sickest, out now via Napalm Records. Vicious, unrelenting, and thrillingly violent, the critically-acclaimed, cult-followed band has no limitations, leaving the scene in shreds while skillfully fusing old-school Scandinavian harshness with a […]
Progressive death metal outfit Revocation have released their eighth full-length, Netherheaven, via Metal Blade Records. A video for the new single Nihilistic Violence (directed by David Brodsky) can be viewed below. Revocation songwriter/front-man Dave Davidson comments: “‘Nihilistic Violence’ is probably the meanest song we’ve ever recorded. It’s got a dark and menacing quality to it that the MyGoodEye […]
Pittsburgh’s 156/SILENCE have just released one of the year’s most explosive hardcore/metal albums, Narrative. Out now via SharpTone Records, the band’s 3rd full-length album is an evolution of heavy music as the band pushes the barriers of their sound further than ever before. As heavy riffs collide with brooding synth and frantic, volatile vocals, the […]
As the band’s current single, Silver Tongue, moves up the rock radio charts worldwide and its music video crossed a million plays in less than a month, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE are back with another track from their upcoming album, Pawns & Kings. Sin After Sin is the latest epic track released by the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy […]
Bay Area masters of atmospheric technical death metal FALLUJAH have unleashed their monumental 5th studio album, Empyrean, today with Nuclear Blast. Receiving rave reviews from critics around the world and legions of fans championing their return, FALLUJAH has emerged with one of their best records to date. On their latest epic journey the band explores new sonic realms while revisiting […]
A few weeks ago, Swedish modern metal sensation AMARANTHE began to release a series of very special interpretations of songs from their 2020 hit album, Manifest. Today, the band are proud to present the latest and final entry in this sequence of unique singles: a new version of the song Make It Better which now features BEYOND THE BLACK‘s Jennifer Haben on […]
Gold-selling hard rockers Of Mice & Men — Aaron Pauley (bass + vocals ), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar), and Phil Manansala (guitar) — have shared another remix of a song from last year’s critically acclaimed Echo album. Today, they have shared Gravity (The Forgotten Remix).
Metalcore legends WE CAME AS ROMANS have today released their latest track and accompanying music video Golden. The track is taken from the band’s long-awaited forthcoming album Darkbloom set for release on Friday, October 14 via Sharptone Records (pre-save here). A very special run of vinyl (limited to only 1000) featuring an exclusive layout with a 10-page booklet is available now […]
Arkansas avant-garde doom quartet, Pallbearer, have released a live video for their track Vengeance & Ruination, taken from their formidable latest record Forgotten Days. The footage was recorded at St Vitus in Brooklyn, last year, during a particularly sublime performance. Watch Vengeance & Ruination (live) below.
Australian heavy stoner rock outfit Dark Blues Project have dropped a music video for their new single Lost in the Dream. This is the third single release from the upcoming five track EP, Howl At Her Light An offering to the Red Queen Babalon.
Solid State Records September 16 Words by Kyra Jade-Coombs The Devil Wears Prada have been busy recording their eighth full-length album that’s due to be released on Friday, September 16 through Solid State Records. Since forming in 2005 we’ve heard all kinds of offerings from the band. Their newest album Color Decay is no exception. […]
September 16 Words by Erin Eddy Calling fans of Periphery, Karnivool and Spiritbox! If you like your music deliciously djenty with a sprinkling of prog, you’re going to want to check out the new EP by Sydney’s Reliqa. Sharing the title of the opening track, I Don’t Know What I Am is approximately 23 minutes […]
Words and pics by Paul Miles “Rock’n’Roll can save the world, all of us together. And the chicks are great!” Almost Famous After a 3-hour road-trip from Houston–detouring via the city of La Grange, while of course cranking ZZ Top, I pulled my hired, black Dodge Charger into a San Antonio parking lot and strolled […]
Epic and A & R Ops September 9 Ozzy Osbourne is finally ready to deliver the follow-up to 2020s critically acclaimed album, Ordinary Man. While the mans recent health problems have been well documented he has been quietly toiling away in the studio in readiness to deliver his latest metal masterpiece, and this time he […]
Michael Lombardi’s new film The Retaliators is the talk of the town at the moment ahead of its Australian cinema release. This week Dave Griffiths sat down with Michael to chat about the film. Take a listen to their chat below.
Stan today released the thrilling trailer for the brand new fantasy drama series Vampire Academy, based on the bestselling series of novels and from the creators of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. The series will premiere 16 September, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan. To watch and share the trailer, click here: https://youtu.be/7K2v-b8Pfhk Starring Sisi Stringer (Mortal Combat) and Daniela ...
Today, Disney+ unveiled the key art and trailer for the sophomore season of the Original series, “The Mysterious Benedict Society,” from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, which will return with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, October 26 on Disney+. This season, Reynie, Sticky, Kate and Constance, the four gifted orphans who were recruited by the eccentric Mr. […]
Starring Isabelle Fuhrman and Julia Stiles, Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a […]
From Damien Chazelle, BABYLON is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early […]
This week Dave Griffiths sat down with Benny Eggmolesse and Scott Wilson to chat about their brand new venture Yoowarni Productions. We also had a chat about how we get a copy of their brand new comic, Dark Heart, at Oz Comic-Con. Take a listen to the full interview below:
Mela Lee has down voice artist work for everything from Mortal Kombat through to Avengers Assemble and now she is travelling down under for Oz Comic Con in Sydney and Brisbane. This week she joined us on HEAVY Cinema to chat about why she is so excited to be heading to Australia and what her […]
During his illustrious career as a film director American filmmaker Ron Howard has shown repeatedly that when it comes to telling stories of historic moments on the big screen few can capture emotion and life-changing moments the way he can. From Apollo 13 to Frost/Nixon Howard’s eye-for-detail has proved the perfect to capturing history for […]
DC have just dropped their brand new animated flick – DC League Of Super-Pets so we sent Dave Griffiths to check it out. Take a listen to his review below:
It is the latest documentary to be released at IMAX and this week Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz went along to review Back From The Brink: Saved From Extinction. Take a listen to the review below:
Some are saying it is good and some are saying it is bad. But what do our reviews think of True Things? Take a listen below to hear what Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz thought.
It is Ireland’s official entry into The Academy Awards this year, but how is The Quiet Girl as a film. This week Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz went to check it out. You can listen to their full review below:
Is it just for teenagers? Well we sent Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz along to check out After Ever Happy. Take a listen to their review below:
Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer and key art for MICKEY: THE STORY OF A MOUSE from Disney Original Documentary. The announcement comes out of D23 Expo in Anaheim, which launched the official kick-off to the 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. The feature documentary will premiere globally on Disney+ on November 18 – Mickey Mouse’s […]
Actor, Eric Bana and Director, Robert Connolly, have reunited for Force of Nature, the sequel to the 2021 Australian box office hit The Dry. The film is based on the bestselling series by Jane Harper and sees Bana reprise his character, Aaron Falk. Bana will be joined by cast members Anna Torv (Mindhunter) as Alice Russell, Deborra-lee Furness (Jindabyne) as Jill Bailey, Robin […]
The magical teaser trailer for the all-new live-action musical comedy “Disenchanted,” which premiered at the D23 Expo 2022 in the Anaheim Convention Center over the weekend, is here! The eagerly-anticipated sequel to “Enchanted,” which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette […]
From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure “Black Adam.” The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”). Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and […]
Disney+ is pleased to share the thrilling, final “Andor” trailer that debuted at D23 Expo today during the Lucasfilm Hall D23 presentation. “Andor,” a spy thriller from Lucasfilm filmed over two 12-episode seasons, takes place five years before the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The era featured in “Andor” is filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian […]
