Words by Kyra Jade-Coombs When it comes to Architects in recent years, fans sure do have a lot to say. Is it a sense of ownership they feel they have over the band? Or perhaps an idea of what they THINK the band should be that they just won’t let go of? Who knows, but […]
“The fastest way to turn people off is by chasing their approval.” Jim Adkins As far as tours go this one is a ripper. Not only do Australian fans get My Chemical Romance for a run of shows this March, but they also get the added bonus of Jimmy Eat World as part of the […]
Sydney-based merchants of death metal Anoxia are about to unleash their debut EP, a crushing four-track metal journey called Languish In Suffering. Still a band in their infancy, Anoxia have been swiftly making a name for themselves, scoring a number of high-profile supports and festival slots based solely on the strength of their 2020 demo […]
Despite the fact the COVID period is a part of our lives most would rather forget, there were a number of people who spent their time more productively due to the enforced lockdowns and regulations. Refusing to be defeated by an unseen adversary, Tim Coutts-Smith – vocalist for Melbourne fuzz-rock outfit Jack Harlon & The […]
Seldom does a band undergo such a sonic metamorphosis so early in their career as Brisbane doom riff machine Dark Moon Society. Starting life in 2017 as more of a punk-influenced band – as evident by their debut single Night Demon – Dark Moon Society recently released their second track The Reaper, a more sludge-driven, […]
Setbacks and complete failure are part of trying to do something extraordinary. “It seemed like the right thing to do at the time.” This might be the single line that sums up my life. Henry Rollins Legendary performer Henry Rollins will be returning to Australia in June and July for an 18-date spoken word run […]
Interview by Erin Eddy Newcastle hardcore kings Honest Crooks have just dropped a metric ton of ‘heavy AF’ (which is surely a legitimate unit of measurement by now, right?) with their latest album The Sounds Of Hell. HEAVY sat down to speak with vocalist, Brodie, about the release and the tour the band is about […]
The trilogy is complete, and now at last fans can witness Void Of Vision’s overarching vision for their CHRONICLES saga. Following the previous release of three EPs, CHRONICLES I: LUST, CHRONICLES II: HEAVEN and CHRONICLES III: UNDERWORLD, the Melbourne metalcore mavericks are today unveiling the release of CHRONICLES in full on streaming services, along with […]
The Melbourne Guitar Show has added another haul of artists to the already impressive lineup, with the iconic show set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on March 4 and 5 – tickets are on sale now from www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au. It’s been 3 long years since the last show was devoured by over 5,000 guitar and music loving […]
One of Brisbane’s most beloved music acts is hitting the road once again to usher in the new era of OSAKA PUNCH. Over the last decade Osaka Punch have forged a reputation as one of Australia’s most wildly entertaining live acts. Their distinctive fusion of catchy pop, jazz chops and dank grooves sets them apart […]
The law are on tour! Unwritten Law are embarking on a huge 17-date Australian tour with primary support from Mickey Avalon. A rapper from the mean streets of Hollywood who screamed to fame with signature sausage song My Dick, Avalon uses his past as a sex worker and drug dealer to wax lyrical in his […]
Gold Coast Music Venue of the Year, Mo’s Desert Clubhouse presents its annual festival Double Baked, back for its fifth edition next week. Located in the heart of the Burleigh Heads industrial estate the venue is known for presenting loud and exciting outdoor activations. Double Baked 5 will see your musical appetite filled with nothing […]
Brisbane’s iconic party venue The Paddington Tavern – The Paddo as it is affectionately known – welcomes live music back through its doors with a special album launch party for local rock outfit Infectious Rogues on Sunday, April 23. Not only will Infectious Rogues be showcasing their new album The Alpha Display, but they have […]
YOUR band could be opening for The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction at The World Is A Vampire Festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast on Sunday, April 30! Rebel Fm and One World Entertainment are giving one lucky local band the opportunity to open on the biggest stage of all with a special band […]
The lights are equally bright away from the city, and Melbourne Oddworld heroes Ocean Grove are set to bring their luminous live show on an 11-date regional East Coast tour this April. Kicking off their BORED OF THE CITY East Coast tour in Newcastle on Wednesday 12 April, the OG trio will then head to […]
It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album in Amazing Things, had four hit singles with Manchester Super Reds, Gumshield, One True Prince and Fingernails; headlined the Slam Dunk Festival; and impressively were one of the four artists selected to […]
Formed in 2001 in San Diego and citing Japanese psych bands like Blues Creation, and Krautrock bands like Amon Düül II as early inspiration, Earthless have risen to the top of the hard rock/heavy psych scenes in recent years. Comprised of guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, drummer Mario Rubalcaba, and bassist Mike Eginton, Earthless continue to deliver […]
As the book The 100 Best Australian Albums highlighted, “The Angels can lay claim to being Australia’s longest-lasting band.” And when you’ve been around since 1974 and had 13 classic albums, the hardest part of any gig is compiling a setlist. It’s a problem that’s now been solved. Welcome to … Brewster Brothers Electric – […]
As diverse and as electrifying as their name, ELECTRIC CALLBOY is thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia for their first headlining tour as part of their TEKKNO world tour this November. “Australia! After playing the sold-out club shows and the amazing shows at the Good Things Festival at the end of 2022, […]
Fresh off the successful release of the single Emteevee in November 2022 which garnered Spotify editorial playlisting and independent radio airplay across Australia, Perth based nu metal outfit Indigo Blaze have today released the single We Don’t Miss plus announced a single launch show at the tight and intimate Rosemount Hotel to boot. After a […]
Australia’s beloved alt-rockers The Beautiful Monument, known for their raw and vulnerable lyrics, return with the new single and video for Hellbound via Greyscale Records. The single, produced by Callan Orr, is the first taste of music since the band’s 2019 release I’m The Reaper. “This track is about perseverance through self-doubt,” says the band’s […]
Melbourne outlaw grind act Choof have been busy making a name for themselves over the past few years as one of the most outrageous, yet entertaining and extreme bands Australia has produced in years. Now the fruits of their labour have come to a head with the release of their debut 10” vinyl EP Dimwitted […]
Queensland’s Fake News have a Valentine’s Day present for you all. The music video for the track Rise & Fall which comes from their forthcoming EP, Take Me Away, to be released on March 16. The track is another slab of punk rock goodness with a video that perfectly captures the band’s good time spirit. […]
Melbourne rock trio Sisters Doll, are having the times of their lives right now! At the tail end of 2022 they played five shows on the legendary Kiss Kruise in the US. They also shared the stage with Kiss icons Peter Criss, Ace Frehley and Bruce Kulick and opened for Stryper. They also dropped a […]
It’s been a cold and dark 6 years, but don’t worry, Frenzal Rhomb are back! And they’re taking you on a journey. So put the child seat in the back of the Hyundai Accent, drop the bottom string down to C# and let’s go to a place where the train line ends, and you have […]
Morningstar is the latest release from Sydney-based hard rock band The Grand Union. It is a blues-drenched ode to the pioneers of rock n’ roll, inspired by the life and times of the greatRobert Johnson. Listeners are taken to the Mississippi with thumping guitar riffs and soulful singing about the tales of those gave their […]
Switzerland-based Australian rock outfit Poor Little Things have released their latest single One For The Road. The track sees Poor Little Things go in a slightly heavier direction, touching on the soul of the 70s metal scene Check it out below.
Introducing Brisbane/Meanjin’s hottest pop-punk revivalists, Two Times Shy, with their third single Tearing Up Inside, out now ahead of their debut EP, It Looks Better Than It Sounds (March 10). After the release of their debut single Lonely, Two Times Shy hit the ground running with their debut music video surpassing 35,000 streams on YouTube. […]
Review by Kris Peters Pix by Helheim Photographic The koala, or, more inaccurately, the koala bear (Phascolarctos cinereus), is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is easily recognisable by its stout, tailless body and large head with round, fluffy ears and large, spoon-shaped nose. Plus they are cute as fuck. You are probably […]
Words and pix by Robert Forte Anthrax has been plying their thrash metal wares to the masses for over four decades. Much like most long-standing outfits, Anthrax has had their fair share of up and downs from a popularity standpoint, band member turnover, inner strife and more close calls with retiring the band for good […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Pix by Helheim Photography Before I get started with this one, I thought I’d better mention that I’ve been a fan of (hed) P.E. since their 2000 album Broke, which in my opinion was one of the best Nu-Metal releases of its time and is still one of my favourite albums […]
February 24 Words by Jimmy Glinster Love ‘em, or hate ‘em, you’ve gotta love this band, or hate them. That will mostly depend on if you’re offended by a guitar pedal named the Pussy Melter and/or are a complete fucking snowflake. Enough of that snowflake business though, but if you don’t find sexual innuendo comical […]