The seeds for Oceanlord‘s debut album Kingdom Cold were sewn before the world was forced into isolation in 2019. Starting when bass-player Jason Ker joined guitarist and singer Peter Willmott for a serious drink to ponder work, family, mortality, and the hellscape of corporate existence the conversation soon turned to music and with the later […]
Adelaide rock outfit Bad Dreems have taken themselves on somewhat of a musical journey over the course of their four albums. While all firmly entrenched in rock, Bad Dreems have experimented within the confines of the genre, testing their own musical tastes along the way in the elusive search for musical gratification. “We’ve just become […]
Since lighting up the Australian metalcore scene with their debut EP in 2019, Druid have taken a steady path to consolidation, releasing a string of singles rather than putting all of their eggs into one metaphorical basket by putting out a full-length album. The decision has proved fruitful, with Druid sharing the stage with the […]
When it comes to walking your own path musically you won’t find much more of a dominant presence than Sydney metal outfit Mountain Wizard Death Cult. Their music draws from a plethora of heavy metal genres without ever fully darting too deep into any one particular rabbit hole, making it impossible to pigeonhole their music […]
Magic Dirt have been a mainstay on the Australian music scene since their formation in 1991. They quickly became regulars on the touring circuit, appearing at festivals such as Big Day Out, Livid and Homebake, in the process earning a solid reputation as an energetic and formidable live unit, led by the charismatic and highly […]
When news trickled down that Unify 2023 was not going ahead in its usual format music lovers around the country were left shocked and empty. But that was tempered soon after when organisers revealed a bigger picture with plans to take Unify on the road under the monicker Unify Off The Record. The new format […]
There’s something to be said when it comes to nostalgia and Aussie music. Perhaps more so than any other music-listening country in the world, Australia genuinely loves and respects music from eras gone by, recognising not only the current state and crop of Australian artists, but also paying homage to the bands who paved the […]
Wellington, New Zealand four-piece After the Flesh have just released their self-titled 4-song EP, bringing together elements of classic ethereal goth pop, and modern dark alternative rock. After the Flesh comprises the talents of Slovenian-born vocalist and keyboardist MaruÅ¡a Sagadin, veteran local bassist Duncan Nairn, guitarist and vocalist Alec Morris and drummer Sam Leamy. Beautifully […]
Due to overwhelming demand, ELECTRIC CALLBOY has upgraded their Sydney show on Thursday, November 30 to the Hordern Pavilion. All existing tickets remain valid and tickets to the show are on sale now. Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane shows are all sold out so join the hypa train and grab your ticket now to avoid disappointment. […]
When FM radio waves ruled Australia, Boom Crash Opera and Bachelor Girl were the Kings and Queens – and they still fill the airwaves today. They have joined forces and will tour the east coast of Australia later this year, including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Come and hear all the hits, […]
Multiple Grammy wins and two decades on, the debut album Fallen from American rockers EVANESCENCE remains one of the most influential albums of the turn of the century. A critical and commercial triumph, fans can now witness highlights from the gothic beauty of the 2003 debut release and a career spanning set of fan favourites […]
Gold Coast rock outfit Fake News have been announced as support for Guttermouth on two Queensland shows. They will be playing May 24 at The Zoo in Brisbane and May 25 at Vinnies Dive Bar on the Gold Coast.
HOLDING ABSENCE have announced the release of their eagerly anticipated third album, The Noble Art Of Self Destruction. Serving as the third and final entry in a trilogy that began with 2019’s Holding Absence, The Noble Art Of Self Destruction will be released on August 25 via SharpTone Records. In the wake of the album […]
Canadian technical death outfit ARCHSPIRE exude talent, drive, creativity, and absolute dedication. A supremely tight live performance, where impressive speeds come grinding to a halt, and in even less time twist and contort into complex passages rife with beautiful harmonies, juxtaposed against insidious melodies. Do you think you know tech death and do you think […]
In under 3 weeks Japanese metal sensation BABYMETAL will be returning to Australia for their very first headline tour as part of their World Tour 2023. The Brisbane show is now sold out with limited tickets still available for Sydney and Melbourne. Joining them on all 3 dates is Sydney alternative maestros RELIQA. 2022 was […]
Australian doom merchants OCEANLORD release their unfathomable debut album Kingdom Cold on Friday, May 26. Frontman Pete Willmott says “Kingdom Cold is almost upon us! We can hear it in the dark, close, breathing, waiting. We’re so proud of the shadows and melody we have woven, to have captured our souls so clearly is a […]
Brisbane prog-metalcore outfit Citadel are back with their immersive new single Nightmare Frontier. Merging metalcore and progressive genres, Citadel deliver a heavy and haunting number complete with aggressive breakdowns and infectious melodies. Kicking off with syncopated grooves and cascading synths, Nightmare Frontier pendulums between ambient passages, savage riffs and a harrowing crescendo reminiscent of heavyweights […]
Australian rock outfit Leaving Jordan have released their new single MEMPHIS. MEMPHIS is the first single from the band’s upcoming debut album Better Late than Never. Starting with two chords and a melody, Memphis evolved into a diverse soundscape. As the track progresses, ethereal melodies juxtaposed with distorted guitars captures the listener’s attention and provides […]
Meanjin/Brisbane-based rockers Mecha Mecha have done it again with their latest music video for the single My Hero The Homewrecker set to be released on May 18. Following their explosive and personal track, this music video captures the perfected essence of Mecha Mecha’s unique sound. Featuring an extravagant display of theatrics, the video takes viewers […]
The alt-rockers who need no introduction, LOSER, have released their final single, Starting Over, of their Stadium dreams on a Bedroom Budget EP. Having slowly released the 6-track EP since October 2022, they today bid farewell to their cathartic creative endeavour. Known for delivering an electrifying performance with face-melting guitar solos and choruses for a […]
Melbourne metal band True Believer release their powerful new single Knife To The Memory. Produced by principal songwriter & lead singer Gabe Gabriels, Knife To The Memory sees True Believer really finding their niche, writing top class melodic, mid- tempo bang your head anthems. Today the band also drops a video for the new single. […]
New Zealand rock band This Silent Divide arrived on the local scene in 2018 and meld driving drums, wall-of-sound guitars and melodic overtones to create catchy, high-energy songs. The quartet featuring Shaun Jones (vocals, guitar), Kieran Williams (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jonatan Jaworski (bass) and Sunil Jolly (drums) are known for their tight and powerful […]
Melbourne metalcore rising stars The Motion Below unveil their ferocious new single Fast Tracking My Collapse. Experimenting with electronic elements, fierce instrumentation and unforgiving vocal deliveries, Fast Tracking My Collapse is a step in a new direction for the quartet. The snappy metalcore belter reflects on the experience of dealing with imposter syndrome, and navigating […]
Fear: humanity’s great divider, but also its most potent unifier. It’s this very notion that lies at the beating core of Polaris’s third album Fatalism; a record shaped by the sense of despair and dystopia that engulfed the world over the past few years, and the overwhelming accompanying sensation that we were powerless to change […]
Earache Records June 2 Buckcherry are the quintessential rock outfit. Over the years they have delivered songs such as Crazy Bitch, So Hott, Sorry, Lit Up, Check Your Head and Time Bomb, and over the course of nine previous albums have set the standard exceedingly high in their chosen genre. And what does a band […]
Pix by Kaotic Images We could only imagine and speculate just how difficult it would be to carry on playing after someone you love so deeply has passed away in your band. For some artists, it’s deemed impossible. Static-X have managed to not only continue playing and doing what they love, but they have also […]
Words by Jenna Flood Pix by Charlyn Cameron Emperor concluded the Australian leg of their current tour with yet another outstanding performance! Having already seen the Black Wizards in Melbourne and Sydney on this tour, I knew Brisbane was in for the show of a lifetime. The Brisbane date had come as a late addition […]
Out Now Sometimes in life, you just have to take a punt and dive in head first into unchartered waters. As much as this rings true, too often with music we all defer to known bands or artists when it comes to sharing our listening time, and I, for one, am highly guilty of this. […]
