Hard rock outfit Halestorm are riding high on the universal success of their latest album Back From The Dead, a vicious slab of rock/metal that served to solidify Halestorm’s ever-growing presence on the global music scene. Spawned two decades ago by a mutual love of music between siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale, Halestorm have earnt […]
“A lot of people said good luck guys, this is not going to work.” Johan Lanqvist Swedish Doom legends Candlemass have epitomised the doom metal movement pretty much since their inception in 1984. Albums like Epicus Doomicus Metallicus and Nightfall catapulted the band into the heavyweight division, and Candlemass have refused to take a backward […]
“When we wrote the record the only thing we focussed on was writing the absolute best versions of our band. We weren’t trying to push some crazy boundary and get some recognition in another sphere.” Joshua Moore People deal with grief in different ways, but as a musician, the power of music is often the […]
Buckcherry are a rock and roll good time machine. Pure and simple. Born from the old-school mentality where rock is King and sleaze is Queen, Buckcherry have ruled the roost ever since Crazy Bitch came out in 2006. Theirs is a combination of talent, attitude, charisma and confidence that have combined to create the ultimate […]
Interview by Erin Eddy It’s a real privilege to be able to speak with musicians that have managed to maintain the longevity that English progressive rock band Threshold have. With thirty-odd years under their belt, they’ve survived the fickle nature of the music industry, albeit with some line-up changes along the way, and are still […]
Music charity Support Act’s annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, returns tomorrow (Friday 18 November) to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Anyone can get behind the day by simply wearing their favourite Aussie music t-shirt and making a donation to Support Act at ausmusictshirtday.org.au. Participants are also encouraged to […]
Direct from Athens, Greece, heavy psych rockers 1000mods make their triumphant return to Australian shores and debut in New Zealand for 11 electric live shows in February 2023. As one of the top bands leading the forefront of the established Greek heavy music scene, 1000mods continue to tour relentlessly around the world and have their […]
Rising Sydney metal outfit Engraved have taken the bull by the horns and decided to start putting on their own gigs with a view to introducing a wider market to their music. They have decided on the Ararat Cultural Centre in Sydney’s Frenches Forest for their first foray into promoting, with a special all-ages show […]
U.K. post punk band NAUT are proud to announce the arrival of their Season of Mist’s debut album ‘Hunt’. Over the long months of restrictions and lockdowns NAUT crafted the demos for their debut album, making the most of the dormant state of the music world, something special was being fashioned. The album is set for worldwide release on […]
Grammy-nominated Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED have a big year ahead of them in 2023. The band will drop its new album Death Below on March 24 via SharpTone Records and have also announced its 20 Year Anniversary Tour, during which they will play material off all nine of their albums as they hit North […]
Nuclear Blast Records are proud to announce the signing of Devil Sold His Soul’s digital back catalogue, which is available on all streaming services. You can listen to Darkness Prevails (2005), A Fragile Hope (2007), Empire Of Light (2012), Belong ╪ Betray (2014) and Loss (2021). Devil Sold His Soul stated, “We’re beyond stoked to […]
Last May British thrash metal force ONSLAUGHT were inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame, being characterized as one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial Metal bands ever to come out of the UK. 2022 sees one of the most influential and respected bands of their genre, led by Nige Rockett, celebrating its 40th […]
Blackmore’s Night were founded in 1997 by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning lyricist and singer Candice Night to stage and explore their love for traditional Medieval and Folk-Rock music. Together, they created a band that like very few others is a prime example of truthfulness and creative integrity. The band’s debut album Shadow Of […]
Aussie heavy rockers AUDIO REIGN have released a heart-warming, emotional video for their latest single Shining Light. After making their name by releasing balls-out hard rock numbers suck as Your Betrayal and Relentless, the decision to release one of their mellower tracks was fuelled by public feedback about the quality of Shining Light. It also […]
AMORPHIS shroud you in more heavy riffs and timeless melodies by launching their brand-new track The Well as part of the Halo (Tour Edition) digipak that is out today, this song was recorded during the band’s latest studio session and is only available on this CD and digitally. “The Well tells a story about an […]
Red Cain, from Calgary, Canada, is a modern progressive metal project with Eastern European roots. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning concept albums and music videos. The next chapter in their ongoing saga is a music video for the single Fisher King that conceptually takes place in the […]
Perth, Australia-based death metallers Ashen are gearing up for the release of the band’s highly anticipated new album Ritual of Ash, which will be coming out on January 13 via Bitter Loss Records. While the first single Ritual already gave an intense insight into the upcoming album, the band follows up today with a brand […]
Platinum-selling powerhouse Pierce The Veil have announced their new album The Jaws of Life. It arrives February 10, 2023 via longtime label Fearless Records. Today, the band has shared the video for the latest single Emergency Contact. Watch it below. “There’s so much desperation underlying the lyrics of this song,” shares Fuentes. “It talks about […]
Atlanta-based rock band ROYAL THUNDER have returned with their first new track since the release of 2017’s Wick. The trio of Mlny Parsonz (vocals, bass), Josh Weaver (guitar), and Evan Diprima (drums) have dropped a new single, titled The Knife, along with a music video. A powerhouse of darting, bluesy riffs and booming, soulful vocals, […]
Highly influenced by discomfort, there can be no compromise in the structure of what Ontario, Canada hardcore/metal quartet TEETH are producing because what flows from them is purely honest, and quite unlike anything that has been heard before. Their adherence to this artistic integrity is a huge part of what caught the eye of heavy […]
Industrial metal outlaws TURMION KÄTILÖT have released a video for Sormenjälki , the second single from their upcoming tenth studio album Omen X that’s set for release on January 13 through Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the new video for Sormenjälki below. In regards to the new single, MC Raaka Pee comments: “The world covers its […]
After MØL released their second studio album Diorama in November last year, the guys from Denmark are back today with their new Instrumental version of the album. Diorama (Instrumental) is available on all digital platforms and as a special vinyl edition to celebrate the anniversary of Diorama’s original release date. The band also release a […]
Legendary classic doom icons CANDLEMASS recently announced the release of their new album, Sweet Evil Sun, to finally see the light of day this Friday, November 18, via Napalm Records. With this top-notch offering, recorded at NOX studio in Stockholm, the Swedish force centered around Leif Edling continue their unmatched legacy, following the inimitable The […]
In line with the current live shows, Stratovarius have released a visually stunning music video for Survive, the title track of their new album. It offers intimate insight into the band’s everyday touring life and increases fans anticipation for upcoming live concerts. “We spent five or six days solid, trying to come up with the […]
Toronto, Canada’s Nihilist Death Cult have its first album coming out this year, and to get listeners riled up they are releasing the video for the single You Get What You Deserve ft. a guest solo from Ian Mumble (Overthrow). Each of the nine tracks on the album is a shot of adrenaline in the […]
Nowra based alternative rockers Love & Able have released their debut album Lucid Dreams, alongside a music video for the title track. Love & Able combines elements of alternative rock, blues and country to create a truly authentic and infectious sound. The band began as a duo consisting of multi-award winning songwriter Emma Jene and […]
Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated hard rock band Godsmack have officially announced details for their forthcoming eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky, which will be out February 24, 2023 via BMG. The album follows the band’s globally acclaimed and gold-certified 2018 release, When Legends Rise, which achieved four No.1 singles back-to-back. Co-produced by vocalist/guitarist Sully Erna and […]
Canada’s All Else Fails recently unleashed their EP The Incident at Black Lake, one of the darkest records they’ve ever written, it comes from a place of despair and torment as vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko battled with his inner demons. The music video for the latest single Devour The Sun ft. Seedy Mitchell (Sleepwraith, ex-All Else […]
From incarceration and addiction to redemption, sobriety and righteous living: Christian hard rock band, Deep As Bones has released a music video for their single Spun, which touches down on breaking free from the strong grip the disease of addiction has and being on the road to recovery and sobriety. With a massive, arena sound; […]
Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA have shared the official video for Pull From the Ghost. It is comprised of live footage from the band’s mostly sold-out, Summer 2022 headline tour. Watch it below. The song features the masterful technical proficiency fans expect from ERRA, while the lyrical concept delves into an interesting aspect of the human […]
Iowa hard rock heavyweights SAUL have returned with the video for the brand new single JACK & JILL. Equal parts catchy and clever, the song hits home with its powerfully pertinent subject matter. “JACK & JILL is the story of love lost — break-ups and divorce are an all-too-common part of life,” the band shares. […]
Ready for some good old fashioned German brutality? Then here you go: With “Flesh for the Insatiable”, the Lower Saxons from Terrible Sickness release their third album, on which they present 11 blast beat hymns inspired by 90s US death metal. Already with the predecessor, the guys managed to cause quite a stir in the […]
Photos by After Death Photography https://www.facebook.com/AfterDeathPhotography Skeletal Remains The Entombment Of Chaos Australia & New Zealand Tour is working its way around the country now. Check out the poster below for dates near you: www.yourmatebookings.com
Out now Words by Jimmy Glinster Symphonic metal is not something that I would usually give the time of day, because synths for the most part shit me to tears. Since Simone Simons and her band EPICA have been doing this for the last 20 years or so, though, I thought that maybe I should […]
With Supports Eye of the Enemy & In Malice’s Wake I’m going to get one thing off my chest first before giving my rundown of the excellent set put on by Soilwork last week. In 2022 or any recent year for that matter there is NO EXCUSE for a major headlining band to have to […]
Pix by Squirty G 1990 was an important year for album releases in rock and metal. Megadeth released Rust In Peace, Slayer put out Seasons In The Abyss, Pantera shocked the world with Cowboys From Hell and Queensryche unleashed Empire, while the world of rock was shaken by albums from Living Colour (Time’s Up) and […]
Getting cast in Wentworth changed Bernard Curry’s life forever. Recently he sat down with our very own Dave Griffiths to chat about the show and to share more stories from his very successful career. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
New Australian short film The Moths Will Eat Them Up has been wowing audiences at film festivals around the world and now it looks like it has even bigger achievements ahead. This week Dave Griffiths sat down and spoke to Tanya Modini and Luisa Matiri about the film. Take a listen to the interview right […]
Our very own Dave Griffiths says this is one of the most powerful docos that he has ever seen. Fire Front is in cinemas now and is not to be missed. Takea listen to his full review right here:
Powerful new doco Gloriavale is in cinemas now. Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz went to see it for us. Take a listen to their review below:
Brand new horror comedy Sissy is in cinemas now. We sent Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz along to check it out. Take a listen to the review below:
Qhy wait until it drops on Netflix? Brand new period drama The Wonder is in cinemas now and this week Alex First, Jacqui Hammerton and Peter Krausz checked it out for us. Take a listen to their review below:
New Australian horror film Sissy has been released in Australia today and we spoke to Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes about how the film came together. You can listen to the full interview below:
Brand new doco Gloriavale is in cinemas today and this week the men who created the film Noel Smyth and Fergus Grady spoke to Dave Griffiths about the film. Take a listen to the full interview below:
It is the film that has been making audiences vomit and pass out so we thought we would test Dave Griffiths’ stomach and send him along to check out Terrifier 2. Take a listen to his full review here:
The Possessed is a horror thriller film with Aussie flavour. It follows ‘accidental exorcist’ Jacob Chandler (John Jarratt), an average bloke with an incredible gift. Over years he has forged a career pulling evil spirits from clients as one would pull a rotten tooth. Along with his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis) the two have seen a […]
In the white-knuckle action movie PLANE, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can […]
Actress Gena Shaw chats to HEAVY Cinema about her brand new film A Savannah Haunting which is available on streaming platforms everywhere. Take a listen to the whole interview right here:
Christopher Hatton talks to HEAVY Cinema about his new film Raven’s Hollow which is out now through Shudder. Take a listen to the full interview below:
Director Lynn Davison this week sat down with Dave Griffiths to chat about her brand new film Mandrake which is now available on Shudder. Take a listen to the full interview below:
Thanks to our friends at Icon Film Distribution we have some double passes to giveaway for Mel Gibson’s latest film ON THE LINE which will be released in cinemas on November 17. For you chance to win a double pass to On The Line simply go to the HEAVY Cinema Facebook page and let us […]
Australian acting legend John Jarratt this week joins us on Heavy Cinema to chat about his brand new film The Possessed. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
With two weeks to go before the 2022 edition of MONSTER FEST launches at Cinema Nova in Melbourne, Monster Fest is pleased to share the Final Wave of Programming including SHUDDER Presents Opening & Closing Night Films along with the release of all ticketing. Monster Fest returns from November 24 to December 4 with the latest must-see genre and cult cinema programming from around the world along with ...
Drawing the curtains to an incredible and overwhelming year of pop culture, Oz Comic-Con is proud to announce the final show for 2022, gifted to the community in the form of a Xmas Edition. Grace Van Dien of Stranger Things fame joins Ross Marquand from The Walking Dead as the first international guests set to […]
Disney+ shared a special surprise today for fans of Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian.” A new, original short, “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies,” from famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, will premiere on November 12, exclusively on Disney+ in celebration of the third anniversary of the streaming service and the debut of popular Star Wars series […]
The Casting Guild of Australia has crowned Australia’s top emerging talent of 2022, revealing its 8th annual list of CGA Rising Stars. Highlighting up to ten extraordinary actors with the potential to break out on the world stage, this year’s CGA Rising Stars include Christopher Bunton (Nude Tuesday, Wolf Like Me Series 2), Hattie Hook (Ten Pound Poms, Savage River), James Majoos (Heartbreak High), Mabel Li(Safe ...
The Asia Pacific Screen Academy announced the winners at the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) at a Gala Ceremony on Australia’s Gold Coast on Friday evening, with nominees able to attend for the first time since 2019. APSA celebrates cinematic storytelling that best reflects its cultural origins, from a diverse region encompassing half the world’s […]
Monster Fest returns to Cinema Nova in Melbourne from November 24 to December 4 for MONSTER FEST 2022 with the latest must-see genre and cult cinema programming from around the world along with some key repertory features. We’re pleased to not only reveal our First Wave of Programming but also this year’s Festival Artwork and the release of our VIP & Multi Film Passes. Inspired by the […]
