“It changes every year. We’ve had a tonne of different band members, and that was always the idea.” James Morley AC/DC and their music will forever be a part of Australian rock and roll history. Although the band are still producing new music, Father time is inevitably catching up with them, but their legacy remains […]
By Coco Le Sex Bomb Rising from the remnants of Wake The Blind, Melbourne metalcore outfit Liar are just taking their formative steps into the wider musical landscape. With a blending of genres weaving hardcore, emo, hip hop and metal, Liar are an amalgamation of the many styles that have influenced them, delivered with a […]
While coming from a small town might appear on the surface to be advantageous, in many instances – particularly when it comes to music and choices of musicians – it is actually more of a hinderance. As with everything in life, however, it’s what you make of it, as Albany, Western Australia alternate/heavy rock band […]
Interview by CJ Nash Victorian metal titans Frankenbok have witnessed somewhat of a rebirth since COVID, with their latest album Overdose emphatically proving that the band still have plenty to offer despite spending a quarter of a century doing the rounds. Sonically, Overdose sees Frankenbok veering into fresh musical territory, drawing influence more from the […]
While many bands experience musical growth, particularly over the first few albums, usually such efforts are unwelcomed by fans of the band who expect them to stay pigeonholed in the box that first drew their attention. It is a complex debate, but one which will always be won by the artist because, let’s face it, […]
Hailing from the Australian Capital Territory, Facecutter is a frenetic 5 piece Grind Violence outfit. For the last few years they have been grinding along the east coast of Australia supporting the likes of Justice for the Damned, Caged Existence, Burn in Hell, Kid Presentable and many more. The band today released their album Die […]
The Hard-Ons kicked off their I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken tour – their first tour with new singer Tim Rogers – in March, only to hit a hurdle after the first three shows. Covid hit the band, and while they were able to go on and play later dates, their entire NSW run had to be postponed. Those shows […]
Voodoo Bloo have today released two new singles, We’re Here, Love Is Somewhere Else and Default – both from their upcoming sophomore album, THE BLESSED GHOST, being released on July 15. Lead single We’re Here, Love Is Somewhere Else is a dreamy uplifting rock track, speaking to how much space paranoia and social pressures take […]
Sydney alt-rockers Wicked Envy just announced their debut EP What The Hell Am I Doing, due for release on June, 15 2022. Accompanying this exciting news, the group also unveiled their emotive goth rock gem I Can See. Representing a bold and assertive new direction, the group has taken a brooding turn away from their usual high-energy rock anthems. I Can See’ is […]
Featuring members of legendary bands such including Blood Duster, Captain Cleanoff, The Kill, Fuck I’m Dead, King, and The Day Everything Became Nothing, Melbourne maniacs Remains burst onto the scene recently with their debut single, Bloodthirst. Continuing the brutality, the band are back with, second single, the self titled, Remains. Frontman Tonebone comments on the track: “This self-titled track “Remains” tells the tale of the ...
With the countdown to Blacken Open Air 2022 entering its last two months, HEAVY felt it high time to start chatting with a few of the bands who will be playing. Not that there is a shortage to choose from! How’s this for a line-up? Revocation (Exclusive Australian Show), Amyl and the Sniffers, Psycroptic, Shepherds […]
Featuring members of legendary bands such including Blood Duster, Captain Cleanoff, The Kill, Fuck I’m Dead, King, and The Day Everything Became Nothing, Melbourne maniacs Remains burst onto the scene recently with their debut single, Bloodthirst. Continuing the brutality, the band are back with their second single, the self titled, Remains. Prepare yourself and watch it below.
Australian metal pioneers Sunk Loto sold out both Queensland shows within 24 hours of announcing their return to the live stage. In addition to adding a second night in Brisbane, they plan to keep up the momentum in Sydney and Melbourne by announcing shows for later this year. Check out the new dates below.
Celebrating 40 years of Bad To The Bone this September, iconic rock legends GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS have announced their return to Australian shores this October and November for shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra, with additional regional shows in NSW and Queensland. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday 27 May, 12pm […]
If you’ve ever endured an anxiety or panic attack – you will know that it SUCKS. Perth’s Ratking are tackling that issue with the video for their single Panic Station. They also announced their EP Nervous Nature will be out on Friday June 17 (with vinyl to arrive later on in 2022), released via Collision […]
Thornhill will release their second album Heroine on June 3 via UNFD. The band, which just wrapped a successful U.S. tour with Dayseeker, has shared the video for Raw. Watch it below. The new single from the Melbourne rock band peels back yet another layer of the upcoming sophomore effort, and it oozes with blistering charm and towering soundscapes. Driven by odes to classic Hollywood and cinematic ...
Recently celebrating their 40th anniversary, The Sisters of Mercy are one of the most important bands to emerge from the post punk scene, with the imposing presence and the heavily melancholic voice of Andrew Eldritch giving their mark. They are a reference point for the dark rock sound and the dark culture in general with their music […]
Lookout Australia, ALESTORM cannonball a long overdue return to P.A.R.T.Y.! Come to Australia we asked, and come to Australia they will, for what will be hot on the hooks of the release of their seventh album Seventh Rum Of A Seventh Rum. Under blackened banners, ALESTORM, along with their inflatable ducks, will conquer the seas […]
Suburbiasuburbia have released their latest single, Bad Day Loser. The track is a song about losing the lot, but finding a way. It refers to the much vaunted slippery slide of compounding conditions thrown up by life. Specifically the lyrics mention a traffic vignette featuring a couple who upon being stopped by Police for a […]
Independent Out now While the music loving public constantly craves new music from bands they enjoy, such releases also offer something for the musicians themselves. Albums, EP’s and singles represent a snapshot in the timeline of any artist, offering not only a glimpse into their musical state of being at that moment but also a […]
sonaBLAST! Records 27 May 2022 Until recently, I thought a Belushi Speed Ball was just something that killed one of the greatest actors of our generation, but it turns out it is actually something that has the potential to kill many more people before it is brought under control. Sonically that is. Belushi Speed Ball […]
Napalm Records Out Now Words by Michael Naidos The new album from Gothenburg’s EVERGREY, A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament), is the thirteenth studio LP in the bands 25 years together and their legacy is as strong as ever. Over the decades they have crafted skilfully executed prog metal powered by founder and frontman TOM […]
With the trailer for brand new suspense thriller Beast being released today we decided to sit down and have a chat with director Baltasar Kormakur. We spoke about what we can expect from the film and what it was like throwing Idris Elba to the lions. Take a listen to the full interview below:
It is the biggest release of this week so of course in this brand new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy Dave Griffiths and Kyle McGrath take a look at Top Gun: Maverick. You can take a listen to the episode right here:
SUNJIVE STUDIOS, Australian horror distribution specialists MONSTER PICTURES and Chris Brown’s PICTURES IN PARADISE have partnered in the $12 million production fund for an initial slate of three elevated horror films aimed at the international market. The slate is financed by HEAD GEAR FILMS, AMCOMRI PRODUCTIONS and SUNJIVE STUDIOS and distributed globally by 101 FILMS INTERNATIONAL. The first film in the outfit’s ...
A new trailer and poster are now available for Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder,” revealing new details about the God of Thunder’s latest adventure—including a trek to Olympus where Zeus (Russell Crowe) reigns supreme. The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a search for self-discovery. But his retirement is interrupted […]
Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) stars in a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator. Elba plays Dr. Nate Daniels, a recently widowed husband who […]
The teaser trailer for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning has just been released. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes, Indira Varma, Mark Gatiss, Charles Parnell, Greg Tarzan Davis and Frederick Schmidt the […]
ELVIS is an epic, big-screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the lens of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom […]
Production on Heath Davis’ latest feature film CHRISTMESS is underway in Campbelltown, Greater Western Sydney. Written and directed by Davis (Book Week, Broke, Locusts), the film stars Steve Le Marquand (Last Train to Freo), Darren Gilshenan (No Activity) and musician and vocalist Hannah Joy of alternative indie rock band Middle Kids, in her feature film debut. Fresh […]
Stan today announced that all seven episodes of the highly anticipated series Everything I Know About Love will premiere Wednesday 8 June, same day as the U.K, only on Stan. Based on Dolly Alderton’s internationally bestselling memoir of the same name, Everything I Know About Love stars Emma Appleton (The Witcher), Bel Powley (The Morning Show), Marli Siu (Alex Rider) and Aliyah ...
The Love Wins Film Festival, celebrating the power and magic of film as an art form and as a medium for multi-cultural exchange and social responsibility, is on again this year – in both physical and virtual formats. The hybrid event includes Films featuring Woody Harrelson, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, Gisele, Ian Somerhalder, David and […]
Gerard Butler returns to the big screen in new suspense thriller Last Seen Alive and we sent Dave Griffiths to check it out. Take a listen to his thoughts right here:
Stan today announced that Yellowstone – the global phenomenon led by Oscar®-winner Kevin Costner and the #1 drama on U.S. cable television – will return for a highly anticipated fifth season on 14 November, only on Stan. Kevin Costner confirmed the news this morning, telling fans: “Hope you’re ready for another wild ride.” The fifth season of the acclaimed SAG and PGA nominated […]
Expanded Media/LBI Entertainment and 101 Studios announced today that two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner will star as Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist David Armstrong who – through a riveting and perilous journey – uncovered the secrets of how the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma fueled a national nightmare. Over a four-year investigation, Armstrong discovered evidence that, […]
Stan today released the brutal full trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the critically acclaimed criminal drama series Gangs of London. Starring Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù, alongside a renowned ensemble cast, Gangs of London Season 2 is coming soon and will premiere same day as the U.K. and only on Stan. To watch and share the full trailer, click here: https://youtu.be/XSZ8Wtbw6H4 One […]
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge join Tom Cruise, and co-stars Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Lewis Pullman, Greg Tarzan Davis, along with filmmakers Joe Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer & Christopher McQuarrie at the Top Gun: Maverick Royal Film Performance & UK Premiere in London.
