Interview by XEN from Kaosis In a podcast with Kaosis frontman Xen, Anders Colsefni discusses being open to working with his old Slipknot cohorts if the opportunity presented itself. This is a large pivot from his previous statements regarding the topic. In the interview, Colsefni discusses the possibility of extending the current Mate. Feed. Kill. […]
Thirty years in any industry is a massive achievement, but when your chosen field of operations is music then those thirty years can often seem like plenty more. It’s a commonly held belief for those outside of the industry – but an overwhelming fact for those in it – that only the randomly selected few […]
Remember when rock music was pure and real? Before the advent of technology and seemingly magical remedies to remove natural deficiencies in the studio using an invisible golden paintbrush to mask the truth, there was a time where what you recorded stayed recorded, warts and all. While there is no questioning it has helped musicians […]
One enduring quality possessed by the vast majority of Australians is an untenable bond that ties us together and stays through thick, thin or indifferent. Be it the sporting arena or the social or even the blue-collar working mentality there is no denying that if one person can have a good time doing something, then […]
The Superjesus are Aussie icons. Not only are they great musicians, but they are down to earth and the kind of people you could sit with for hours and have amazing conversations with. HEAVY took the chance to have a yarn with long-time bass player Stuart Rudd âRuddyâ -, about their upcoming monster Australian tour […]
Swedish hard rock outfit Avatar would have to be one of the longest overnight success stories of modern music. Their rise as a musical force may have seemed to come from nowhere given the rapid upward trajectory their profile received in 2013 when they scored the coveted touring opportunity to support Avenged Sevenfold and Five […]
Photo by Marcos Hermes Living Colour and Extreme are two of the greatest rock bands to emerge from last century that are still standing. Individually they both hold aloft the rock flame, but together they are an unstoppable force of musical nature that deliver their brand of music with an irresistible charm and swagger rarely […]
âUncompromising, Unending Death MetalâŚTo keep on smashing you all endlessly with Death Metal until we bleed!â In their seemingly short life span, Werewolves, without question, have made an atomic-sized impact on the world of extreme blasting death metal. This trio comprising Matt Wilcock (guitars), Sam Bean (vocals & bass) and Dave Haley (drums) are manufacturing […]
Newcastle band Vilify have recently released their newest single From the Inside and HEAVY took the chance to have a chat with frontwoman Amy McIntosh to see whatâs been happening and whatâs on the cards for the band. If you havenât had a listen already, From the Inside addresses dealing with sexuality and how itâs […]
Ahead of the commencement of their Get Born 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrated rock band Jet have announced a special warm-up show for Melbourne. The band will play Get Born in its entirety on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at THE NIGHT CAT in Melbourne. Tickets for this one-off, limited capacity show will go on sale at 11am […]
You canât make a list of influential bands of 90s grunge without including L7. Formed in the late 80s, L7 were a crucial cog in the machine that was the grunge movement, pushing hair and glam metal aside to create a new branch on the tree of alternative music. The fact that they were an […]
Sydney, Grindhead Productions, in association with Cadman Cruises, proudly presents the highly anticipated debut of Simo’s Maiden Voyage â Sydney’s first-ever floating dive bar boat, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Guests are invited to join us aboard the stunning Simoâs Dive On The Water on Sunday, September 24 from 12 noon till […]
Individually, theyâre two of the most beloved musicians to have ever graced the Australian music scene, but together⌠well, thereâs a first time for everything. Now, Jebediah frontman Kevin Mitchell will be making Aussie music history today announcing a national anthology concert tour, When Kev Met Bob, which sees him teaming up with his own […]
Get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other as Rock the Boat 2023 sets sail once again, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and cruise enthusiasts alike. The highly anticipated music-themed cruise will take place aboard Royal Caribbean‘s stunning Brilliance of the Seas, departing from Sydney on November 24 and returning […]
Eora/Sydney-based Music Services Company Good Intent are excited to announce their fifth birthday celebrations, to be held at Black Bear Lodge, Meanjin/Brisbane on the eve of industry mutual admiration society event BIGSOUND. The night is set to feature live sets from Yugambeh/Gold Coast-based party starters Bootleg Rascal and local alt-pop darlings JUNO, plus DJ sets […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Good Things season is upon us – and if you thought 2022 was huge, thatâs not all folks! Australiaâs largest and favourite travelling music festival, Good Things Festival, returns this December with a bumper line-up set to descend on the East Coast, bringing a horde of new […]
Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) is an event like no other and this September 26 and 27 it returns to Brisbane. The two-day event includes a Conference program looking at some of the unspoken issues impacting on women, non-binary and GNC working in the Australian Music Industry, the power-packed First Nations Women’s Music Showcase […]
Beyond The Darkness: Benefit Concert For The GI Cancer Institute is almost upon us, with an awesome line-up of bands set to descend on The Back Room in Annerley on Saturday, September 16. Headlined by Brisbane metal monsters Diskust, entertainment will also be brought to you from Krave, Dirty Brew, The Crypt Daddies, Depuration and […]
Melbourneâs biggest rock ‘n’ roll street party, LuliePalooza returns to Abbotsford this November. After a sold-out debut in 2021, and an even bigger return in 2022, LuliePalooza is now an unmissable event for music fans across Naarm, keen to celebrate boot-scootinâ, butt-shakinâ good times! Taking over a massive chunk of Lulie Street and Victoria Park […]
Following hugely successful seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane, the thrilling 360-degree multisensory DARKFIELD experience, FLIGHT, is preparing to land at HOTA, Home of the Arts in Surfers Paradise on September 7 2023 for a strictly limited season. Tickets are now on sale at www.darkfield.com.au/goldcoast Already FLIGHT has captivated over 88,000 people across the […]
Get ready to rock and roll at LAGERFEST 2023, the ultimate fusion of heavy metal and Oktoberfest revelry! Presented by Kegstand Productions, Music Management Inc., and Wall of Sound, this extraordinary music festival is set to take Australia by storm. Prepare yourself for a mind-blowing experience as we bring you world-class bands, delicious beers, and […]
Devin Townsend is a relentless force, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. A genius, an eccentric mastermind, an orchestrator, and a comedian all rolled into one. All of the above and more will be on display when he delivers a show that celebrates his legendary career, drawing not only from his brilliant new album […]
Right from the start, Planisphereâs ethos has always been to push the bounds of their creativity, drawing inspiration from all sources and bending genres to create their heavy sound. New single White Rabbit sees the band poised perfectly in a well-balanced fusion of electronic and modern alt-rock. The result is a groove-laden riff fest reminiscent […]
Kill TV are a grunge/punk three-piece from Melbourne who formed in 2013 featuring Kat-vocals/guitar, Lauren-bass/vocals and Danny-drums. During their original incarnation, the bandâs catchy tunes and high energy shows made a mark on the local scene, impressing audiences and industry who cited the bandâs chemistry as mesmerizing. Such was the hype the band came close […]
Adelaide’s enigmatic alt-rock outfit Wolf & Chain has taken their artistry to a chilling new level with the release of the haunting music video for their recent single, Phantom. The music video, directed by Colin Jeffs of Ten of Swords Media, released Thursday, August 17, offers a suspenseful experience into the paranormal. After creating ripples […]
Haast Hunter are a diverse collective of musicians emerging from the depths of Hamilton, New Zealand. The band is constantly evolving in their craft. Jovial in person but serious in the writing room, their music is a catharsis of expressing their deeper rawer emotions. Their sound intertwines atmospheric melodies, thick and raw 90s drenched guitar […]
In 1995, The Mark Of Cain released their breakthrough album Ill At Ease. 28 years later and 20 years since its last physical release, Cooking Vinyl Australia are proud to announce the first-ever vinyl release for this seminal album. Produced by Henry Rollins, a fan since his own band played with TMOC in 1992, and […]
Australia’s extreme metal titans Thy Art Is Murder have revealed their turbulent new single Blood Throne, taken from the band’s forthcoming album, Godlike, out September 15 via Human Warfare. “AND SO THEY ROT!!” growls a menacing CJ McMahon as he ushers in Blood Throne with a maniacal glint in his eye. From here, Thy Art […]
Ten years on from the release of their sophomore album, The Catalyst Fire, Brisbane icons Dead Letter Circus are commemorating the powerful 2013 release with the announcement today of a special edition vinyl via UNFD. The Catalyst Fire will be available as a zeotrope vinyl, bringing the album’s iconic mandala artwork to animated life and […]
Following an ambitious multi-year tour that saw the band bring their heavy metal power to Europe, Canada and the USA, Australian heavy metal band ELM STREET finally return with their third studio album The Great Tribulation. The album will be released as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on October 27, 2023 via […]
CLOWNS, the renowned punk rock powerhouse hailing from Melbourne, Australia, are lighting the fuse once again with their latest single, THANKS 4 NOTHING. The track marks the third release from their highly anticipated album ENDLESS, scheduled for release on October 20 through their DIY ran label Damaged in Aus/NZ and Fat Wreck Chords everywhere else […]
New Zealand punk rock outfit Six Two’s have released their new single Cuts. The song finds a home in the 90’s Punk Rock sound familiar to those who know bands like No Use for a Name and The Offspring. Cuts started life as a distorted chord progression, a melody, and the simple lyrical line “I am because we are” […]
Pix by Fozz Gibson Marshall As sure as water is wet and the sky is blue, you just know that Queensland rock machine The Poor are going to deliver live. And then some. The first time I ever saw these guys live was at a bike run called Purga Creek way back in the 1990s. […]
UNFD 18 August 2023 Learning How To Live And Let Go is the fifth album by UK alternative three-piece The XCERTS, but itâs my first encounter with this band. Before we jump into a review, letâs talk about music and moods, shall we? I donât mind admitting that my mental health hasnât been in tip-top […]
August 25 Better Noise Music Asking Alexandria are one of those bands that I have never listened to enough to have the right to form an opinion. From what I have heard they are a band who are unafraid to experiment musically, with my lack of past interest in the band more a time and […]
The expectation must be set pretty high when your old man was a legend of the 6-string but luckily for Wolfgang Van Halen I know fuck all about his old man apart from the following few âfactsâ. Anyway, enough of that rubbish. Iâm here to review Wolfgangâs band Mammoth WVH which has fuck all to […]