It’s hard to believe that just six months ago, Sydney metalcore band Engraved were standing side of stage at the Crowbar, feeding off the nervous energy that only a debut performance can ignite. I remember speaking to them moments earlier, their excitement tempered only by their absolute terror of the unknown, months worth of practice […]
“The more Aussie bands that are exposed the better.” Melbourne thrash metal outfit Incrypt are gearing up for a landmark 2022. After two decades of building their brand and their music, Incrypt’s efforts have finally been noticed by a major label, with Wormholedeath singing the band late last year. On February 25 the band will […]
A four headed Irish-Australian rock hydra from Sydney’s inner west, Flickertail, (formerly The Bitter Sweethearts), played guitar-fuelled rock and roll exactly the way it’s supposed to be played. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Thin Lizzy, the Dubliners, Airbourne and The Darkness, the band honed their sound in the garages and booze dens of Sydney before hitting the road in 2015 to […]
The countdown to double digits is on! On January 26, HEAVY officially celebrates 10 years hard rock and metal in this country with two special birthday parties to show our appreciation, one at the Bendigo Hotel in Melbourne on that date, and one at Frankies Pizza in Sydney on January 29. Both shows have been […]
In late 2021, Perth prog/pop sensations Voyager announced that they officially were launching their tilt towards becoming Australia’s choice for Eurovision. They will take part in Eurovision – Australia Decides on February 26, 2022 on the Gold Coast in Queensland – and today they are unveiling the video and song that they will be performing. […]
A thud of heavy, a splash of colour, a brood of mood. Part Paladin is a project created by Sydney-based (Gadigal Land) indigenous instrumentalist/producer Dux Newton. Today, Dux announces the release of his new single, Koedal. It will be released on all digital stores and streaming platforms on Friday, January 21 at https://ditto.fm/koedal. Koedal, pronounced […]
The countdown to double digits is on! On January 26, HEAVY officially celebrates 10 years hard rock and metal in this country with two special birthday parties to show our appreciation, one at the Bendigo Hotel in Melbourne on that date, and one at Frankies Pizza in Sydney on January 29. Both shows have been […]
Exciting Sydney metalcore outfit Engraved have today released their debut EP, Unleashed. Containing five tracks of unrelenting fury that harness the sound of a young band hungry for success, Unleashed is a heavy slab of brutality layered by contrasting melodic vocals that showcases the talent and diversity within this emerging five piece. Check out Unleashed […]
Ocean Grove have announced details of their visionary third album Up In The Air Forever which will be out on April 22 via UNFD. Birthed straight from the belly of Ocean Grove’s creative engine — none other than their own Oddworld™ universe – Up In The Air Forever is a 10-track, genre-bending epic musical journey. An evolution of the trio’s early heavy sound, the record finds Ocean […]
Every decade of heavy metal is defined by the quality of bands that released music in that ten year span, but one thing they all have in common is great metal will always be great metal. Most people of the current generation would have to agree that the 1990’s were of particular importance. Bands such […]
New Hailmary single Ruin Me takes the band into some uncharted territory with its sludgy metal overtones and aggression. Â Hailmary has been a key figure of Australia’s underground Hard Rock scene for the past decade. They have toured nationwide multiple times, playing festivals across Australia including Rock The Bay, Rock N Load, Brewtality, Wallapolooza and […]
Music industry charity, Support Act, has today launched a 2022 COVID Emergency Appeal in response to the growing crisis within the industry as the latest wave of Omicron infections sweep the country. Since the start of the pandemic, Support Act has allocated more than 15,000 Crisis Relief Grants to music and live performing arts workers valued at more than $35 million, thanks […]
To wind up our 10th Birthday celebrations in Melbourne, HEAVY mag has assembled a diverse line-up of rock through hard rock through heavy metal as a way of thanking you for your support at the Sound Systems Studio Bar in Sunbury on Friday, January 28. Melbourne rock outfit Shake The Temple will be joined by […]
Newcastle metal outfit Hatescape have recently released their latest track, The Aggressor. This is the bands first release with their new line up and is self produced. Hatescape have changed direction with the band, steering away from true crime stories and now covering self growth and empowerment with a new age metal-core sound which incorporates […]
Sydney’s Raising Ravens have released debut EP In My Room along with an official music video for the title track by regular co-conspirator Lord Tim. Not one to rest on her laurels during lockdown, Raising Ravens’ Jess Finlayson has been busy launching her own record label Interloper Records, with this EP as the first release. In My Room is […]
What’s the next best thing to hanging with a rock star? Drinking like one! And that’s where the good folk at Groglords offer their services by bringing the best of the best not only Down Under, but delivered to your door! Free of charge even…(delivery that is). For many years the closest most Australian music […]
Sydney hard-rock outfit Bad Moon Born unveil their timeless new single Light Leaves The Day, a track that sees the band lean more into an acoustic and melodic rock direction for their first offering in 2022. The song’s theme and honest lyrics shine a light on Jordan Von Grae’s (Vocalist/Lyricist) personal struggles with addiction, whilst […]
Beautiful Wreck is the new single from heavy rock band Red Bee. Juxtaposing multiple different musical styles, the ambitious and complex piece is underlined by theatre, beauty and chaos as it takes its listener on an unpredictable journey. Beautiful Wreck is the second release of a series of singles recorded and co-produced in Red Bee’s […]
Out now Words by Jimmy Glinster DisKust, a name you would have heard over the last few years in the Australian heavy music scene. A name that’s had a fair share of haters due to social media comparisons to Slipknot, which were equally defended by their dedicated fanbase of Maniacs as they call them. Let’s […]
Resist Records January 14 Words by Matt Gabites 2021 wasn’t the worst year for heavy music, but nor was it an ‘86. So will 2022 just hold the line or break the mould? Let’s see. The first band with a chance to answer this is Melbourne based five-piece metal outfit Pridelands with their new album […]
Out Now Debut releases from a band generally go one of two ways. They are either full of promise but still a little rough around the edges, or they are a welcome breath of fresh air from a band still young enough to not give a fuck and still green enough to think that their […]
