Mighty warriors of the galaxy! GLORYHAMMER has returned from an epic quest, and they come bearing their new album, “Return To The Kingdom Of Fife”, beholding 10 tracks of nuclear-fueled high-velocity heroic power metal, the likes of which you’ve never heard in your life! Voyaging from beyond the edge of the universe and through multiple dimensions, GLORYHAMMER embark on […]
Instrumental Brisbane progressive metal band Dr. Parallax certainly can’t ever be accused of rushing things when it comes to releasing music. I remember seeing the band in Cairns more than 20 years ago, so imagine my surprise when their debut EP Stick and String came across my desk last week. It is a release more […]
Few punk bands around the world have had the same impact as legendary California outfit Lagwagon.Since 1989 the brash upstarts have released nine studio albums through Fat Wreck Chords and toured relentlessly all over the globe, each time stepping further out from the underground band status they have been tagged with. Such is the success […]
Melbourne punk upstarts Clowns have epitomised the fun and frivolous side of Australian music since their inception in 2009. Their attitude towards music, coupled with almost legendary live performances, has seen Clowns rise quickly to prominence and notoriety, with their honest and raw appraisal of life through music connecting on a global scale. “I think […]
When a band sends you their press release which contains the line “Dimensionist explores the space that exists at the edge of heavy music” you know you are about to embark on a sonic journey that takes you away from the expected. As it is with new Brisbane progressive metal outfit Dimensionist, who released their […]
Greg Puciato has revealed a killer selection of eclectic local acts for next year’s Australian tour, who together combined create somewhat of an encompassing representation of the broad scope of and diversity within his solo material. Joining the tour are savage chaotic mathcore of She Cries Wolf in Brisbane, brooding post-metal darkness of Mountain Wizard […]
The general rule of thumb when you hear about a movie having a heavy metal soundtrack is that the music can be expected to take a massive back seat to everything else happening around it. There have been only a few exceptions to the rule – Judgement Night and The Crow spring instantly to mind […]
Australian ANBERLIN fans will be in for a treat this summer, with the beloved group set to return for the first time since 2019, in January 2024 making their long-awaited return to a country long considered to betheir second home. For Stephen Christian, the tour will be particularly momentous – the vocalist having recently announced […]
Cut from the same beer-stained cloth as the greats, UK stoner rock metal act ORANGE GOBLIN are still riding high and leading the pack in ‘balls to the wall’ heavy metal thunder. Emerging amid the exhilarating melee of the mid-‘90s stoner rock and doom explosion, ORANGE GOBLIN immediately endeared themselves to a generation of metal […]
In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced their Slaughter The Martøur Australia 2024 Tour. Forgoing their An Evening With… format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will return to Australia and New Zealand after a five year wait, […]
Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey this January as Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth unite for an unmissable series of shows along Australia’s east coast. Dire Straits Legacy (DSL) features many key original members of Dire Straits who contributed towards their unique sound as well as recording and touring with Dire Straits, becoming integral contributors […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
Following their spectacular performances this year across Europe, in Western Canada and at the recent PowerTrip Festival in California, iconic British band IRON MAIDEN will be bringing THE FUTURE PAST TOUR to Australia next year. This will be the first return to Australia since the band touched down on Ed Force One for their 2016-17 […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and […]
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce the next series of dates for the 2024 season from one of Australia’s most sought-after summer festivals. These iconic outdoor shows will take place in various locations across the country, and for series three, this star studded-line-up will feature SUZI QUATRO taking centre stage, playing with international juggernauts […]
The undisputed hottest and most successful rock band in the world, BRING ME THE HORIZON will be heading down under in April 2024 with their biggest Australian headline tour to date with an ultimate stacked line-up supported by SLEEP TOKEN, MAKE THEM SUFFER and DAINE. On the back of unleashing their new single, DArkSide, BRING […]
Here’s your chance to meet the locals – and by locals we mean some of the best crop of emerging bands this side of Tennessee. Mo’s Desert Clubhouse invites one and all to Meet The Locals on Sunday, October 22 for an afternoon/evening session not for the faint of heart. Local masters of metal Tetrament […]
WALLAPALOOZA is coming in hot, and they are very excited to announce TWO new additions to this year’s already impressive Wallapalooza lineup 🙌 Get ready to welcome F.U.C. & Valhalla Lights. Unfortunately, Babybeard had to withdraw from the line-up, which has opened the way for Brisbane two-piece Environmental Nu Thrash Metal/Punk outfit F.U.C (Forests Under […]
Rising Brisbane masked avengers We The Hollow have released their crushing new single Born To Hate. The track ushers in an exciting new chapter for We The Hollow, showcasing a heavier, more technical approach to an already brutal sound. Accompanied by a wicked music video that introduces new masks and uniforms to complement the heavier […]
Newcastle metalcore outfit Vilify unleash a scathing new single Dread Addict and will launch it live across the East Coast on tour with Bare Bones late November. Detailing the emotional turbulence of frequently falling into a baseless cycle of dread and manifesting a reason for the feeling, Dread Addict is about being addicted to the […]
Melbourne based alt rock/metal outfit Order Of Owls have just released their profound new single and music video Freedom(ination). “On a surface level, it’s a cautionary tale of compromising your values in the face of adversity,” the band said. “The 5 of us have spent most of our lives learning to not mask who we […]
Almost one year on from the release of their cult classic debut EP, Hunting God Tapes. Vol 1: Violence, Perth hardcore outfit Pincer+ share new single Closer To God and announce the EP’s long awaited counterpart, Hunting God Tapes. Vol 2: Romance, available on vinyl and out via Greyscale Records on November 24. Closer To […]
The filth and fury that is THE AMENTA have released another cover track from their newly released EP Plague of Locus. This time around it is Killing Joke’s Asteroid that undergoes the scrupulous and noxious THE AMENTA treatment. Boasting ten tracks this ambitious 40 min + EP features new tracks and a selection of cover […]
Melbourne based thrash metal outfit Vault Hill have just unleashed their powerful new single and music video called 27.1. The heartfelt new single was written to honour the lives of those who have become a part of the infamous ’27 club’. “I wanted to tell their story and tragic evolution of what intense stardom does […]
Reinforcing the ranks of the Australian east coast metal scene is Dimensionist, the latest progressive metal act from Brisbane (Meanjin). United by personal reckonings amidst the hangover of a global pandemic, our 5-piece came together with a shared sense of urgency in making our offerings to you, the listener. Dimensionist explores the space that exists […]
Sydney Punk duo Scum Fu have just released their explosive new single called Shannon Lives Next Door. Scum Fu’s bare-bones DIY approach to recording and playing is ever present on their latest single release which was recorded and mixed entirely by the band themselves. “Shannon Lives Next Door is a chaotic mess of anger and […]
After the release and tour of the high, speed, high-energy single Gasoline earlier this year, Melbourne-based hard rockers Ablaze are back and sporting a little southern-rock swagger in the form of brand new single Old Scratch. A modern take on the age-old crossroads duel with the devil, with a twist—it’s a drink-off! A fine blend […]
Out now After showing Australian crowds just how good they actually are on a national run supporting Emperor earlier this year, Sydney metal outfit The Amenta have delivered on their promise with their new EP Plague Of Locus. Essentially an album showcasing the band’s many and varied influences, Plague Of Locus also acts as the […]
Out Now Minos is the latest offering from Melbourne four-piece alternative metal outfit Verona Lights. This is an album that’s been a long time in the making. The band began the process way back in the times of B.C – “Before Covid”. The tumultuous grounds of being a band during a pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, […]
Out Now Since I’m a brutally honest bastard, I’m going to let you all now that I’ve been sitting on this album for a couple of months. And unlike my normal reviews I’ve actually had the odd listen here and there before sitting down to write this. Like every Guns N Roses fan ever I […]
Words by Will Oakeshott “With comedy I can search for the profound.” – Dario Fo. To an outside observer, the musical genres known as Death Metal and Deathcore would in all likelihood provoke a perception of anger, darkness, morbidity and even terror. Although these descriptions have relevance to the acts performing on this night, the […]