Adelaide post-hardcore group EMECIA have just dropped a single that no radio presenter wants to try and announce on air – Jouska. When HEAVY Magazine’s Dave Griffiths caught up with the band’s vocalist Scott Middin he laughed at how people have tried to pronounce the title. “I think most people struggle with our band name […]
Since forming back in High School in 2018 Brisbane’s very own WITH BLUE have been making a name for themselves within the city’s music scene and now they have branched out even further with the release of their Pleasure Lies EP. Recently HEAVY Magazine’s Dave Griffiths sat down and had a chat with Jarryd Pollock […]
As Australia begins to open back up Perth’s Nautical Mile are eager to get things rolling again. While the country has been lockdown they have signed a deal with a US record label and have released an EP that many are saying is there best yet. Now as the band prepares to do some local […]
The music industry needs more bands like Suburbiasuburbia. Bands who sing music about real life happenings that others might shy away from, but adding a touch of humour and individuality in the process. Playing a fusion of hard rock and blues that the band has described as “raspy, passionate screams from your next door neighbour’s […]
Get a jump-start on summer when the Airlie Beach Festival of Music plays stages across the tourist town with a jam-packed line-up of incredible artists and headline acts from November 5 to 7, 2021. Party in paradise with big-name musicians and emerging local talent performing in Airlie Beach’s best party venues across three epic days when the Festival […]
Take one listen to Melbourne artist LALCHAND’S brand new The View From Here EP and the first thing that hits you is not only his own talent but also the skills of the amazing people he managed to bring together to work on it. Of course by now you have probably heard his brand new […]
Another great show has fallen victim to the dreaded C word, with The Poor‘s Grand Final show at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse this Sunday postponed because a big crowd is allowed at the football but not for live music…! Tickets sales have already accepted revised capacity laws, so the band was left with little choice. In […]
Punk rock Sydneysiders Whatever, Forever deliver the most refined take on their alternative punk sound with latest single Ghost Of Me and team the release up with the announcement of the bands new EP, Slowly Dying With You, releasing Friday, October 29. After a battering and relentless year within the group and externally with the pandemic, Ghost Of Me is […]
Sydney-based pop-punk quintet Afterthought have today returned with their vibrant new single Homebound, which was produced by Rich Mammoliti (Breakaway, Our Past Days). Homebound begins with a crescendo before launching into a colourful burst of bouncing drums and vibrant instrumentation. Graceful vocals accentuate the verses as the song progresses into the infectious chorus, brimming with soaring melodies and virulent energy. Delving […]
Old school Brisbane metal outfit Deliverance G.M have reformed after 23 years and are straight back into the thick of things with new single Amnesia. A staple on the local live circuit before their hiatus, Deliverance G.M are currently recording their E.P Analysing Dirt so keep an eye on social media channels for updates on […]
Hardcore newcomers Dead Mall have dropped a fiery first taste of their upcoming EP with Cough It Up, an aggressive and commanding debut release. Formed in Newcastle in early 2020, Dead Mall came together after guitarist and main songwriter Joe Willis finished up a tour with his previous band Split Feed. Willis found that writing […]
Gold Coast instrumental duo The Sea Shall Not Have Them are stoked to unveil their first new music in seven years, with new single Everything Melts. Recorded at Airlock Studios, Brisbane, the song finds the band expanding on their sonic palette to incorporate swirling keys and 6 string bass, and features Ian Haug (The Church/Powderfinger) […]
After 12 years, countless shows around the world and a lifetime of experiences that can never be replaced, Desecrator are taking a bow. Next year’s announced Summoning album shows will be Desecrator’s last, so they hope to see you all for a gut full of red steel at a show before they go. Statement from […]
Following the release of his singles, I Believed In Us, Be Here, My Love, My Love and High On Us, charismatic Gold Coast singer-songwriter/guitarist, Alex James Bowen has confirmed one exclusive performance at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse on October 22, featuring special guests Amela, René Le Feuvre and Sofia Isella. This newly announced headline show is set to take place just weeks after the hugely […]
Melbourne’s rising stars of Symphonic Metal, Victoria K, are bringing their live show on the road as earlier announced today the band is proud to announce that Sydney’s Symphonic Metal legends from Carmeria are joining most of the tour. The band will support their latest release ADVENAE. In other news the band had to announce that regarding COVID19 travel […]
Mirrors are today announcing the re-scheduling of their The Ego’s Weight release via Resist Records, which will now be out on November 19. Pre-Orders available https://mirrorsband.lnk.to/TheEgosWeight and https://mirrorsband.com. In a statement from the band, they said that: “Unfortunately, due to manufacturing delays of The Ego’s Weight, we have had to move the release date back and will now be released on […]
October 1 Words by Simon Russell-White It seems strange referring to the year that was 2004 as “a while ago”. In the scheme of time itself it really is not but in the music world it most certainly is! A bands longevity gifts the punter with wrapped presents of content to debate with fellow heavy […]
Napalm Records Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Here we have our buddies from across the ditch, the mighty, and mighty young, Alien Weaponry. Once rated as the “Hottest Young Metal Band In The World” and one of “5 Bands Most Likely to Break Out In 2021” the young kiwi lads have dropped a brand-new […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster This will be the second one of these collaboration projects that I’ve reviewed lately. Is this the latest fad that I just haven’t caught up with yet? Who knows, and who really cares, the last one I checked out by Planet of the 8’s was pretty damn rad. Let’s […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Hatescape, this sounds like it could be heavy! And the truth is, after a quick intro titled Exordium which bleeds into the title track Truth or Consequences, the band rips straight into some heavy riffage and non-stop double kick. The low thick vocals blend in under the mix with […]
Words by Lewd Scoff “Go and review a rock show” the boss said. “Oh I’d forgotten all about rock” farted your reviewing hero, Lewd Scoff. So, armed with the presumption that Rock was at least a little under the weather, I headed to The Zoo in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, where I found a decent crowd […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Out now The Ascended, sounds like this could be a Christian rock band, but with an album name like The Dark I’m thinking this might be a metal band because those good Christian blokes don’t like to mention spooky dark things. Some good old-fashioned metal riffing opens the album and is […]