“We wanted something similar to that with a bit of groove, a bit of thrash and a bit of punk and that type of thing with 1000 other things probably thrown into it (laughs).” Paul Doig Brisbane metal outfit Zagtar certainly subscribe to the old-school ideologies of music. Since forming back in 2016 the band […]
“People who are coming to see us for the first time just expect really good, heavy, groovy tunes with a lot of energy.” Rob Giles New South Wales metal merchants Carbon Black return to Queensland after a prolonged absence this weekend for a smash and grab run of shows taking in the Gold Coast, Sunshine […]
Words by CJ Nash Sin Soto are a three-piece music group from Australia. On June 18 2021, they released their debut album MADA, which features 20 tracks spanning across 2 discs and is an energetic, eclectic mix of rock, metal, hip hop, pop and electronica. Lyrically, the band always cover socially aware topics that are […]
“A lot of people call it metal, a lot o people call it stoner metal, a lot of people call it heavy rock and roll…It’s somewhere between Black Sabbath and Metallica and maybe a bit of Down.” Fazz Hellman Melbourne hard rock outfit High As Hell have certainly done it hard as hell in their […]
Hard rock outfit Halestorm are riding high on the universal success of their latest album Back From The Dead, a vicious slab of rock/metal that served to solidify Halestorm’s ever-growing presence on the global music scene. Spawned two decades ago by a mutual love of music between siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale, Halestorm have earnt […]
Buckcherry are a rock and roll good time machine. Pure and simple. Born from the old-school mentality where rock is King and sleaze is Queen, Buckcherry have ruled the roost ever since Crazy Bitch came out in 2006. Theirs is a combination of talent, attitude, charisma and confidence that have combined to create the ultimate […]
Music charity Support Act’s annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, returns tomorrow (Friday 18 November) to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Anyone can get behind the day by simply wearing their favourite Aussie music t-shirt and making a donation to Support Act at ausmusictshirtday.org.au. Participants are also encouraged to […]
Rising Sydney metal outfit Engraved have taken the bull by the horns and decided to start putting on their own gigs with a view to introducing a wider market to their music. They have decided on the Ararat Cultural Centre in Sydney’s Frenches Forest for their first foray into promoting, with a special all-ages show […]
Slowly Slowly, one of Australia’s most adored and beloved bands are thrilled to announce the Daisy Chain Album Tour in May 2023 with special guests Turnover (USA) and Between You & Me, plus support from CLEWS in Brisbane and Melbourne, and Hevenshe in Sydney. The headline run kicks off in Perth on Friday 5 May […]
Direct from Athens, Greece, heavy psych rockers 1000mods make their triumphant return to Australian shores and debut in New Zealand for 11 electric live shows in February 2023. 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 their […]
Woodstock Record, Retro and Rare Wares Fair is back to rock Sydney’s Inner West, on Sunday, November 20. If It’s quirky, collectable or downright cool, you will find it at this event, set in the serene surroundings of iconic heritage mansion, Woodstock, Burwood. Vinyl vultures can flick through thousands of titles covering almost every genre […]
Adelaide/Tarndanya-based alt-rock/metalcore outfit Throwaway are back with their sophomore EP Weight, out now. Since the inception of Throwaway in 2015, the trio has gained a cult following in the Adelaide alternative scene. Independently releasing an EP, an album and a handful of singles, Throwaway are back with their greatest work yet on their sophomore EP […]
Loud metal music in itself is reason enough for celebration, but when you combine that sensation with a worthy cause, then it’s a no-brainer. Which is exactly what is happening on Saturday, November 19 when Unite The Fight touches down at Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Company in Brisbane’s North Lakes. Now in its third year, Unite […]
Aussie heavy rockers AUDIO REIGN have released a heart-warming, emotional video for their latest single Shining Light. After making their name by releasing balls-out hard rock numbers suck as Your Betrayal and Relentless, the decision to release one of their mellower tracks was fuelled by public feedback about the quality of Shining Light. It also […]
Sydney based Indie Rockers Liquid Zoo have released their new double single called Turn Me On/The End Of Us. The band have also announced a single launch show at The Lord Gladstone Hotel in Sydney on December 2 to celebrate the release. “Turn me On is a confident, bombastic rock song that explains the feeling […]
Alda Sky today deliver a blistering new piece of their forthcoming EP with new single, Disconnect. The quintet’s EP, A World Divided will be available Friday, November 25. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, The Last Martyr, Rumours), the wistful tune describes navigating the hazards of desire when what you seek seems out […]
No matter what sh*t is flying your way, a great rock song – and a great rock band – can save you. Enter Australian rock band, Truck who have released their debut album, Exploring The Wah through Reckless Records. Featuring respected rock figures Andy McLean (Horsehead) on vocals and Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) on guitar, […]
Hard rock outfit The Reasons Why, hailing from Melbourne, Australia, started with very humble beginnings as a laid-back local acoustic act. However, it didn’t take long for the band to find its true love of the heavier sound, notably strong grunge influences which would become the forefront of their sound. 2012 saw the release of […]
Perth, Australia-based death metallers Ashen are gearing up for the release of the band’s highly anticipated new album Ritual of Ash, which will be coming out on January 13 via Bitter Loss Records. While the first single Ritual already gave an intense insight into the upcoming album, the band follows up today with a brand […]
Eviscerate The Crown return with a heart stopping heavy hitting track. The Australian Prog outfit have again brought together elements of metalcore and deathcore toproduce an aggressive soundscape, delivering through intense payoffs. Staying true to their conceptbase of chess, Dear Colossus as the Knight piece, is known for his desolation and destruction. Inspiredby the harrowing […]
Legendary Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies returns with a new solo track Apple Fresh, which is unlike anything he’s ever released before. Having co-written chart-topping hits in Silverchair, including the iconic Tomorrow, Ben has a knack for vivid lyrics and left field song structure. Apple Fresh highlights these attributes with surrealist lyrics and vocals reminiscent of […]
Australia’s WINDWAKER have shared the video for their new song Left in the Dark. The band also has a brand new, but old singer. That’s right — they’ve welcomed guitarist Liam Guinane back into the fold — only this time as vocalist. Will King, who served as the vocalist on the band’s Fearless Records debut […]
Following on from the widely-praised release of Hate Club, Eora/Sydney-based punk-rock group Clay J Gladstone have just revealed live dates and their latest energetic cut Where Do Ya Want Me?, produced by ARIA Award Winning engineer Anton Hagop (Silverchair, Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo). With its length and liveliness making it a fitting sequel to […]
Emerging from a turbulent few years armed with rejuvenated focus and ferocity, Adelaide rockers Alt. are closing out 2022 on a huge note, announcing today their signing to Resist Records for Australia, and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world, and releasing a brand new single WRAITH. First emerging onto the scene back in […]
Sydney rockers Whiteford have released The Acoustic EP via XMusic. The Acoustic EP is a collection of tracks from the debut album, in an MTV unplugged style performance, that includes a version of their new single She’s Amazing, She Joins Love and a killer cover of Rocking in The Free World. Whiteford are touring through […]
Brisbane metal outfit Tetrament subscribe to the old school theory of music, in that the band has preferred to do their time on the live circuit refining their sound before releasing material worthy of putting their name to. We got the first taste of the fruits of that patience in August with the band’s debut […]
Pix by Squirty G 1990 was an important year for album releases in rock and metal. Megadeth released Rust In Peace, Slayer put out Seasons In The Abyss, Pantera shocked the world with Cowboys From Hell and Queensryche unleashed Empire, while the world of rock was shaken by albums from Living Colour (Time’s Up) and […]
Out now Words by Jimmy Glinster Symphonic metal is not something that I would usually give the time of day, because synths for the most part shit me to tears. Since Simone Simons and her band EPICA have been doing this for the last 20 years or so, though, I thought that maybe I should […]
With Supports Eye of the Enemy & In Malice’s Wake I’m going to get one thing off my chest first before giving my rundown of the excellent set put on by Soilwork last week. In 2022 or any recent year for that matter there is NO EXCUSE for a major headlining band to have to […]
Words by Jimmy Glinster Photos by After Death Photography In true festival fashion, Krispy and I rocked up fashionably late, but just in time to catch the powerhouse that is Adriatic. The thumping kicks and grinding guitar stabs were slapping me right in the face, which was just what I needed to wake me up […]
Photos by After Death Photography https://www.facebook.com/AfterDeathPhotography Skeletal Remains The Entombment Of Chaos Australia & New Zealand Tour is working its way around the country now. Check out the poster below for dates near you: www.yourmatebookings.com
