Gold Coast alternative rock outfit The Silencio are preparing to drop “You’re Not Alone”, the third single from their planned album which will be released later this year. In a fresh and novel twist, the band are planning to release each of the ten tracks as stand-alone singles, but first vocalist/guitarist JNB was eager to run us through “You’re Not Alone” and other happenings within The Silencio camp. Continue reading THE SILENCIO Provide ...
Melbourne heavy metal merchants Katana Cartel are riding high on the success of their latest single āGrenadeā. After a poignant and moving tribute to Dimebag Darryl late last year called āDime A Dozenā, Katana Cartel have followed up with this, the second song from their upcoming album Sacred Oath. Drummer John Price caught up with HEAVY earlier this week to discuss the single and more. Continue reading KATANA CARTEL Explode With “Grenade” at HEAVY Magazine ...
Sydney heavy duo Astrodeath have announced an East Coast tour of Australia starting on February 12 to go along with the release of their latest single āLeviathan Risingā. The song is lifted from the band’s upcoming album Astrodeath Volume 2, with guitar/vocals Tim Lancken joining HEAVY earlier this week for a chat about the tour and single. “Musically I think it’s going a bit like Ozzy Osbourne, old school metal vibe,ā he measured. Continue reading ...
Melbourne hard rock outfit Stonetrip have burst the shackles of COVID induced isolation and hit the ground running with their debut single āSidewaysā, an instant classic that reeks of old school metal to be enticing but then bludgeons you with riff after riff and catchy vocal hooks that give it a more modern feel. After introducing themselves to the metal world via stage performances in 2019, the band refused to let their gathering momentum falter when everything turned to ...
The past twelve months has seen musos locked up like animals in cages and now it is time for those animals to be unleashed on the Australian music public. One such muso isĀ Ella HooperĀ fromĀ Killing HeidiĀ and she recently sat down and had a chat withĀ Dave G about what fans can expect to hear when Killing Hedi takes the stage atĀ Trip The Switch. Continue reading KILLING HEIDI Eager To Hit The Stage at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
The Aussie music scene is beginning to get back on track after the write-off that was 2020 and one of the first events to do that is theĀ Trip The SwitchĀ festival. One of the artists on the bill is the legendaryĀ James Reyne and recently he took the time to chat toĀ Dave GĀ about why this festival is the next important step in post-pandemic Australia. He also chatted about his career to date including what it was like bringing out an album in the middle of a pandemic. Continue reading JAMES ...
The Melbourne festival circuit is now officially open with the announcement of Kilfest ā a one-day heavy music festival which will be held in the grounds of the historic Old Kilmore Gaol on May 1. Presented by Quirky Sounds and HEAVY, Kilfest 2021 features a stellar line-up headlined by King Parrot with Desecrator, Frankenbok, High As Hell, Deadweight 80 and 29 Bones rounding out the local line-up, with Queensland outfits Diskust and Piston Fist making the trek ...
Brisbane punk outfit Stepson are riding high on the back of their signing last year with Sharptone Records. The band plans to drop new album Help Me Help You on March 26 and have released the single āDeeper Sleepā. Watch āDeeper Sleepā below: Continue reading STEPSON Release New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Melbourne alt-rock outfit Belle Haven have released their new single āNobody Likes A Hospitalā. The song is the first to drop from the bandās upcoming EP Time Changes Nothing which will be out via Greyscale Records on April 16. Watch āNobody Likes A Hospitalā below: Continue reading BELLE HAVEN With New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
The Other Festival is rapidly approaching, with the inaugural Brisbane event set to blast your eardrums this Saturday, February 13. To be held at the majestic Fortitude Music Hall, The Other Festival will be spread over two stages with a selection of the best bands Australia has to offer. The Roadsick Main Stage sees COG and Wolf & Cub headline, Redhook, Osaka Punch, Voyager, Hammers, Jay Brown, Total Pace and The Atomic Beau Project all in support. Continue ...
Sydney thrash/death outfit Terrorential have dropped the lyric video for their new single āUnleashā. The song is lifted from the bandsā debut album Visions which will be released on March 15. Watch āUnleashā below: Continue reading TERRORENTIAL Drop New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
With live music starting to rear its not so ugly head once more it is refreshing to see new promotions companies willing to enter the fray and help pull the live music scene out of the forced hibernation it has been forced to endure. One such company is Valkyrie Unchained who will be launching their foray into events with Medusa Rising at the Mansfield Tavern on March 27. Continue reading MEDUSA RISING Set Down For Mansfield Tavern at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music ...
Brisbane Alt-Rock rising sensations Torizon are kicking off the year with a bang by dropping their heaviest track yet, “Burning Away”. This absolute belter was produced by Robb Torres (Robbery Inc.) and Ian Sefchick (Capitol Records) and was heavily inspired by the chaotic events of 2020. āThe inception of this song was from a place of powerlessness as we watched the world literally burn around us.ā says frontwoman Mish Sharma. Continue reading TORIZON Set ...
MMK Music Promotions are proud to launch their 2021 music extravaganza with the Hardcore Valley Show at Brisbaneās Woolly Mammoth on Friday, February 12 from 8 pm. Local hardcore outfits War Bear, Ocean Shores, Harbor The Code, Hollow Doubt and Hang ‘Em High are preparing for an all-out aural assault and with tickets recently cracking the 100 mark, your opportunity to be a part of the night is fading fast. Continue reading HARDCORE VALLEY This Friday Night at HEAVY Magazine - ...
This week sees the concluding chapter in the four-part series My Band Years with Redcliffe bassist Squirty. Developed as a celebration of his musical career to date as well as a study and example to aspiring musicians, the series is supplemented by an album featuring select songs from each of the four bands represented. After starting with Mr. Continue reading My Band Years With SQUIRTY: The LUCID LOUIE Chapter at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Rock Sisters United is a dedicated music event to support and celebrate women in music. Although being a platform open to any females who are involved with bands, Rock Stars United also encourages male musicians who support RSU to be involved. Organised by Stella Daāvaim, the first Rock Sisters United event will be held at The Flaminā Galah in Brisbane on February 27, featuring Seraphic, Krave, Terror Parade, Valhalla Lights and Daāvaim. Continue reading ROCK SISTERS ...
Bad Moon Born are in a phase of rebirth. The Sydney-based five-piece are releasing their newest single, “The Heart From The Hollow”, the first taste of an EP to come in the near future. A shift in style and pace, the new single heralds a whole new era for the band! Bad New Born are debuting the song live in Sydney this weekend at Crowbar on Saturday 13th February and bringing their mates Introspect and Wolf Creek along for the ride. Continue reading ...
One of this country’s most exciting acts RedHook return with their infectious new single āBad Decisionsā. The song is taken from RedHooks upcoming EP of the same name which is due out on April 23. RedHook are quickly earning themselves a solid reputation with a string of catch, high energy singles that capture the band at their enigmatic and snarling best. Continue reading REDHOOK Return With “Bad Decisions” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music ...
Gold Coast rock outfit The Silencio have dropped their latest single āYouāre Not Aloneā. While still maintaining its core sound in the bands’ roots, āYouāre Not Aloneā explores a softer side to The Silencio, delivering a message of encouragement in these tough times we live in. Filmed in Japan during COVID, the video clip tells a corresponding story with a lone woman seemingly out of her comfort zone in a foreign land yet still finding the strength to ...
Taking inspiration from 90’s melodic death metal but doing it faster and angrier than ever before, The Harvest Trail present their debut album Instinct. Intertwined with themes of Australian true crime tales, Instinct is a terrifying rampage packed with non-stop riffs and energetic aggression. The Harvest Trail is a new name on the circuit, but features established musicians from other metal acts such as Claim The Throne and Red Descending. Continue reading THE ...
Following on from his critically praised single “Massive Checks”, Melbourne-based DIY post-punk artist Kai Cult has just unveiled his latest idiosyncratic cut “Cigarette Burns”. The track is two and half minutes of frenetic punk rock, opening with uncompromising drums, fierce guitars and Kai Cult’s striking lead vocals. Watch “Cigarette Burns” below: Continue reading KAI CULT Releases New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
Melbourne heavy metal merchants Katana Cartel are riding high on the success of their latest single āGrenadeā. After a poignant and moving tribute to Dimebag Darryl late last year called āDime A Dozenā, Katana Cartel have followed up with this, the second song from their upcoming album Sacred Oath. Drummer John Price caught up with HEAVY earlier this week to discuss the single and more. Continue reading KATANA CARTEL Explode With “Grenade” at HEAVY Magazine ...