In the modern age of music, it is important – almost vital – to maintain a steady output of music and engagement with your fans. People’s increasingly shorter attention spans, coupled with the sheer volume of new bands and music being released daily, combine to ensure bands that aren’t active, don’t survive. Pure and simple. […]
Moldovian metal hybrid Infected Rain are currently riding the wave of global acceptance that has been 16 years in the making. Since debuting in 2008, Infected Rain have often been undervalued in an industry that too often rewards mediocrity, finding themselves caught in musical purgatory on many levels simply because they are a band almost […]
Janet Gardner is a name most hard rockers and metallers have etched into their black hearts. Since fronting legendary outfit Vixen, Gardner has epitomised the spirit of metal with her distinctive vocals, influencing generation after generation of music listeners and performers while always maintaining an approachable and down to Earth attitude. “We spent a lot […]
Hailing from the deserts of Arizona, US death metal outfit Gatecreeper has set the heavy music world alight in their ten years as a band, combining old-school Swedish sounds with American hardcore sensibilities to create a fusion easily identifiable as their own. With a new album set for release this year, Gatecreeper have also signified […]
It’s hard to imagine that a band in its 35th year have never toured Australia. Especially when that band is in the ilk of legendary rockers Slaughter! But that’s precisely the case, with forces conspiring against the band over three and a half decades to keep them out of earshot. “We owe it to the […]
Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has added an extra Sydney show to his In Concert tour of Australia in April to satisfy demand. This new show is confirmed for Sydney’s State Theatre on April 11. Chris Isaak has shared how excited he is to be returning to our shores, saying “I am […]
Norton Music Factory in Caloundra is hosting a special night of music on February 24 when they celebrate Women In Rock with a massive line-up of bands that highlights the talent and diversity of Australia’s growing music scene. Headlined by RedHook, the event also features Krave, Jollee, Veratie, Viper Syndicate, Acid Cherry and Miss L.C. […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, WACKEN OPEN AIR is treating its fans to a lovely bunch of bands full of further highlights for this year’s edition of the festival. First of all, none other than GENE SIMMONS is taking the stage, obviously not with KISS, but with his very own band. It consists of […]
News that the legendary Infectious Grooves will be appearing at BluesFest set the internet alight. To add fuel to that fire, the funk-metal supergroup have announced massive headline shows in Melbourne Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney! Boasting an all-star line-up of incredible players, including Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and […]
Two of the world’s most influential and enduring metal bands join forces for five headline shows in Australia this week. Mudvayne and Coal Chamber – two bands many thought would never perform live again – have landed in our country and kick off the year’s biggest metal extravaganza tonight (February 14) at the Fortitude Music […]
Pearl Jam will release their twelfth studio album Dark Matter on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on April 19, 2024 and launch a 35-date worldwide tour this May. Produced by multi-GRAMMY® award winning producer Andrew Watt, Dark Matter marks the band’s first release since critically-acclaimed Gigaton (2020). In 2023, the members of Pearl Jam—Eddie Vedder [vocals], Jeff […]
The people gave spoken! Responding to huge demand by fans who snapped up tickets across the country last week, selling out shows in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne – with very limited tickets remaining in Brisbane and Adelaide – Frontier Touring is pleased to announce a 2nd & final Sydney show for the Greatest Band That […]
With John McCauley Hands up who actually listens to and digests song lyrics? I mean, who REALLY digs deep and listens? One of the beautiful things about music is its ability to connect with different people in different ways. It soothes, it comforts, it angers, and it saddens – often all within the one song […]
Brisbane’s heavy metal scene has been reignited by the fierce, unapologetic sounds of Ancient Remains, a band unafraid to channel their raw energy into metal tracks with rock and roll vigor and hardcore influences. In their latest release, CTFO (short for “Chill The F*** Out”), Ancient Remains delivers a relentless anthem born from the frustrations […]
Mike and the Molotovs are a country punk band, self-described as “Spaghetti Punk” based in Phoenix, Arizona. As their audience and notoriety has continued to spread (thanks in part to winning the 98KUPD Playdio competition for 2024) the Molotovs paradoxically seem to have no interest in being popular, wealthy or famous. In fact, they are […]
Norway’s trailblazing cosmic voyagers Enslaved released their latest avant-garde creation Heimdal one year ago. To celebrate the studio album’s first year of existence, the band recently announced the Heimdal (Deluxe) digital album, due out on March 1 2024. Heimdal (Deluxe) will include the studio album in full, as well as alternative versions of two album […]
Swedish heavyweight Thrown, following up on their previous singles Guilt and On The Verge – the latter having made a significant impact by hitting the Viral Top-50 in both the USA and Australia this year, and together amassing over 7 million streams worldwide – with their brand new track Backfire. Backfire hits back hard, flipping […]
Fronted by vocalist Severin Sailer, guitarist Philipp Tenberken, drummer Bastian Gölz and bass player Valentin Noack; AVRALIZE [ˈɔːrəlaɪz] follow up on their previous banger LOTUS with another one, called HIGHER that reimagines the love narrative, guiding listeners beyond everyday experiences to delve into intense emotional bonds and connections, moving from the tangible to a deeply […]
Overlooking the ancient lands of sensational heavy metal, Norway’s Coffin Storm is the new band consisting of a trio of Kolbotn veterans, with the line-up of Apollyon (Aura Noir/Lamented Souls) and Bestial Tormentor (Infernö/Lamented Souls) completed by Darkthrone’s Fenriz on vocal duties. Fenriz explains the origins of the band: “Kolbotn is a hilly forest-y place […]
Riding With Killers, the Detroit-based alt/metal trio, has released their powerful new music video for the single Novelty. The track comes from their newest album Full Circle, which is available now on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. With a fiery mix of 90s alt-rock, industrial, and nu-metal, Riding With Killers creates a sound that is […]
In an act of audacious defiance that is sure to ignite controversy, death metal titans DEICIDE have released their provocative new digital single Sever The Tongue today, Ash Wednesday, adding a layer of blasphemy to this day’s observances. This amplifies the band’s notorious reputation for challenging religious conventions, reinforcing their position at the vanguard of […]
Today, L.S. Dunes: vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, bassist Tim Payne, guitarist Travis Stever, and drummer Tucker Rule share a brand-new single, How Dare You. Produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Quicksand) and L.S. Dunes and recorded at Yip’s Studio 4 Recording in Philadelphia, PA., the primal track breaks new ground for the […]
Experimental psychedelic rock sensation Iron Jinn, hailing from Amsterdam, is set to captivate the music world with the release of the first video and track Lick It Or Kick It from their highly anticipated live album. Recorded during their spellbinding performance at the renowned Roadburn Festival in 2023, the album promises to be a musical […]
Astro Elevator, the audacious four-piece band hailing from Melbourne, has unleashed a sonic storm with the release of their new single Kaleidoscopic Trance. This seismic track serves as a tantalizing preview of their highly anticipated second album, Cosmo Vortexia. Formed in mid-2019, Astro Elevator draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of musical influences, ranging from […]
A revitalising sonic spark, the upbeat new single Motivation from beloved Perth rockers Jebediah follows on from the group’s dreamy indie single Rubberman, with Motivation unfurling cleverly simple melodics fused with Jebediah’s hard-wired charm. Also accompanied by a new music video that snapshots the band in their natural element, Motivation will also feature on Jebediah’s […]
You could almost be mistaken for thinking it’s the 90s all over again! But you would be wrong! 2024 sees Dreamkillers in a fresh new light. Starting February 14 the Dreamkillers are releasing a new single every month!!! With nearly two hundred years of live experience collectively within the band / you do the math. […]
Pix and words by RASHID ALKAMRAIKHI I was already inside the venue because Kris and I had come in early to record an interview with tonight’s main support, ERRA, so it was interesting to be standing inside the empty hall and watch the crowd flood in to the venue. And flood in they did, much […]
Words by Matt NewPhotography by Angie New Photography Katatonia has a habit of timing their visits to Sydney when the weather is gloomy and ominous. This serves as an appropriate backdrop to complement their melancholic sound, further enhancing the mystique surrounding this highly respected band. Over the past 30 years, the quintet from Stockholm, Sweden, […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk to one musician, you talk to […]
Late last year, HEAVY had the honour of being invited on board the Royal Caribbean to join Rock The Boat 2023 and moonlight as journalists by interviewing bands on board. Admittedly, it was a little outside of our comfort zone with a more rock and blues-orientated line-up, but you know what they say? You talk […]
Pix by Rashid Alkamraihki Words by Jimmy Glinster After a week of anxiety and self-doubt relating to interviewing a couple of my Nu-Metal idols, it finally dawned on me only yesterday the significance of this event. Not only are Mudvayne and Coal Chamber two of the most iconic Nu-Metal bands ever – who both had […]
Dave Griffiths and Harley Woods take a look at a movie that they both enjoyed – Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers. Take a listen to their full review right here.
From Blumhouse, the genre-defining masterminds behind FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S and M3GAN, comes an original horror that taps into the innocence of imaginary friends – and begs the question: Are they really figments of childhood imagination or is something more terrifying lying just beneath? When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with […]
Genre: Action-ComedyCast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Miranda Cosgrove, Chloe Fineman, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan Screenplay: Mike White, Ken Daurio Director: Chris Renaud Co-Director: Patrick Delage Producers: Chris Meledandri, Brett Hoffman In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, ...
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new […]
A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century, BACK TO BLACK tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, BACK TO BLACK honours Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty, […]
When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in […]
The trailer and poster for riveting ANZAC war epic BEFORE DAWN have been revealedahead of its national release on APRIL 4, 2024. The film is based on real diaries from ANZAC soldiers and centres mateship at the core of Australia’s biggest WW1 victory. Director Jordon Prince-Wright delivers a deeply moving and immersive breakout feature starring Levi Miller, Travis […]
This week Dave Griffiths had a chat with Jake Ryan to chat about his new movie Kane which is on streaming platforms right now. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
Filmmaker Simon Emmett chats to David Griffiths about his brand new film Welcome To The Darkness which chronicles the return of alternative rockers The Darkness. Take a listen to the interview right here:
The countdown to Supanova #100 is on, as Supanova Comic Con & Gaming announces the latest stars to sign on for the convention’s 95th outing in Melbourne (6-7 April 2024) and 96th on the Gold Coast (13-14 April 2024). Headlining the ‘bountiful’ announcements is returning Star Wars Supa-Star Temuera Morrison, a performer whose career milestones come from opposite ends of the galaxy, from the […]
Marvel Studios released the first trailer for the highly anticipated “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.” The trailer, poster and trailer stills are all available now to share with your readers. Shawn Levy directs “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy […]
Genre: Musical Event Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James and Keala Settle Director: Jon M. Chu Written by: Winnie HolzmanBased on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire Producers: Marc Platt, David Stone Executive Producers: David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz, […]
Check out the new trailer for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens in Australian Cinemas on May 9, 2024, and will be available in IMAX® as well as other premium screen formats. Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several […]
Director: Lee Isaac Chung Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, David Corenswet, Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane, Daryl McCormack, Kiernan Shipka, Nik Dodani and Maura Tierney The epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat- gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. From the producers of […]
Director: Adam Wingard Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns and Fala Chen The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their […]
