The phrase âpay your duesâ is never more applicable than in the music industry. Unfortunately, sometimes those dues take what seems like a lifetime to pay off, with some talented and promising outfits throughout history succumbing to defeat before attaining that elusive grail. While to many it is a cop out, in itâs purest form […]
Melbourne hard rock outfit The Last Martyr are currently riding the crest of a wave that has seen them elevated into the top echelon of emerging Australian artists. The band’s 2021 single Hindsight provided the impetus for a successful assault on the local music scene, opening The Last Martyr up to an expansive fan base […]
Darwin heavy act We Burn Bridges deliver a thundering blow on latest single Death Curse featuring rapper and ex-member, BxK. Returning to the fold of Australia’s heavy music scene with previous single Predator, which secured the band as feature artist at triple j Unearthed earlier this year, We Burn Bridges it follow up with another adrenaline pumping single. Consistent in groove and riffage, Death Curse features rapper BxK who spits honest […]
Melbourne based metal outfit Alpha Wolf are one of Australiaâs hardest working touring bands. They are recognized as a band who will take their music to whatever part of the world that will feasibly have them, delivering time and time again with a live show that beautifully reflects their commitment to metal. Following the success […]
UK rock outfit Nova Twins are no strangers to expectation. Since starting in London in 2014 the girls have constantly been stereotyped, typecast and often underappreciated in a musical landscape that likes everything wrapped up into an easily digestible and identifiable package. Blending equal parts punk, rap, pop, hard rock and beyond, Nova Twins not […]
Independent Aussie rockers, The Butterfly Effect today release their long-awaited fourth studio album, IV, the bandâs first new LP drop in over 14 years after its predecessor, 2008âs The Final Conversation of Kings. Set to hit the road in late September and October, the bandâs first full tour since 2019, fans can catch old and new favourite tunes across the […]
Brisbane heavy outfit We The Hollow today unleash the lead single Lie To Me, taken from their upcoming EP Self Revelation which is due out on September 16. We The Hollow have been steadily building towards this release for the last 18 months, playing countless shows in preparation for their debut EP, and you can […]
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which the monsters inside a persons mind are brought to life, leading them to question reality from illusion. Brisbane progressive rock quartet The Atomic Beau Project dig deep into the experience on haunting new single, GHOSTS. The band will showcase their new single live at BIGSOUND Festival next week. “GHOSTS portrays the fundamental fear we have […]
Brisbane-based, five piece high-octane punk/hardcore outfit Stepson return with brand new single, Eraser out now on SharpTone Records. “Eraser explores the sense of isolation experience over the last two years and how self-destructive tendencies & vices lead to some of the lowest points of our lives.” explains the band Watch the music video for Eraser […]
Featured photo: Marcus Bridge –NORTHLANE Photographer: Lucinda Goodwin Words: Jimmy Wah, Sense Music Media When I say the name Moshcam Iâm sure most of you know exactly what Iâm talking about. Those awesome live music videos that have popped up on YouTube from time to time over the past 15 years. Whether itâs PARKWAY DRIVE, KARNIVOOL, BODYJAR, […]
The countdown is on in earnest and anticipation is high, for the most exciting new offering on the Australian Festival calendar â Pambula Beachâs Wanderer Festival, September 23-25. With the finest Australian talent set to take the stage â from Ziggy Alberts to The Teskey Brothers, Sarah Blasko to Isabella Manfredi, Wolfmother to DMAâs, alongside celebrated […]
Fresh from decimating crowds in Victoria, Adelaide and New South Wales, Melbourne rock outfit Hellz Abyss have now set their sights on South East Queensland with three shows spread across the region this coming weekend. From all reports, these guys put on one hell of a show, with vocalist Lisa ‘Hellz’ Perry drawing universal praise […]
Adelaide powerhouse rock trio Feed The Fire are set to release their newest single SHAKE on September 2. The track is a straight up old school rock n roll banger! Free of any samples or new wave musical sorcery. Itâs proudly, cranked guitars, big raw drums, fat bass and fiery vocals. Singer and guitarist for […]
MR RECORDS and HEAVY MAGAZINE are proud to present AUDIO REIGN…Â Set to blow the roof off the Top of The Ark! Itâs been almost a year since Audio Reign put on a show in Adelaide, and now theyâre ready to bring their âexplosiveâ live performance back to the big stage. During the downtime Audio […]
Another colourful dose of angst-themed pop-punk from Adelaide/Tarndanya-based newcomer Killed by Cupid is out on September 2, titled Sugar feat. Jack Cumes. This is a brand new solo project by Jesse Cumes, allowing them an opportunity to fully master their independent vision. As the name suggests, Killed by Cupid is a vehicle for raw feelings surrounding breakups, self-destruction and mental health. These emotions are ...
Darwin metal outfit We Burn Bridges return with their crushing new single Death Curse. The track features former band member and rap artist BxK who provides his talented rap style vocals in conjunction with a brutally heavy nu metal underbelly that defies conventional music. Following on the heels of previous single Predator, Death Curse is […]
We are witnessing music history in the making; despite âgrowing upâ in the same scene, Social Distortion and Bad Religion have never toured together! Both bands have been excited about the possibility and have worked towards this end for YEARS. Last week, the Los Angeles Punk and Orange County Rock nâ Roll legends announced an Australia and New Zealand co-headlining tour. […]
Eora/Sydney-based heavy metal seven-piece Battlesnake have today unbridled their ferocious new single I Am The Vomit â self-produced by the band themselves, and mastered by Steve Smart (The Living End, Parkway Drive). Launching into action with hammering guitar riffage and mantra-like vocals from frontman Sam Frank, I Am The Vomit pays superb homage to the likes of Judas Priest and Slayer. Brilliant harmonies and […]
Classic rock gets a mighty modern makeover via the punchy new track RIDE from Melbourne youngsters INSTYNKT. An upbeat anthem for positive self-belief set against rock and roll served straight up, RIDE also comes belting in today with an accompanying music video, marking the bandâs first ever official music video released into the wild. RIDE […]
Just because Darwin is miles away from the major entertainment hubs of Australia, it doesnât mean the locals have to miss out. Not when you have bands like We Burn Bridges obliterating stages and flying the flag for metal at the top end of the country. We Burn Bridges are on the cusp of unleashing […]
Review by Matt New Photos by Angie New Eager music lovers flocked to Crowbar Sydney on Friday for a jam-packed night of interstate prog prowess. Headliner Voyager have been riding the wave of recent success, having only just missed out on representing Australia in Eurovision this year. They were beyond keen to share their new […]
UK shoegaze pioneers, Ride, will tour Australia and New Zealand this November, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their debut full length album, Nowhere, by playing it in full for their fans. Originally released in October 1990, Nowhere is been called one of the ‘greatest albums of the shoegaze genre‘ by AllMusic and a ‘Masterpiece‘ by Rolling Stone. It has also […]
Sydney rockers Teddy Rizzo debut their unstoppable new lineup with their scorching new anthem Lizard Queen. Featuring raw fuzzy riffs, evocative vocals and an unapologetic energy comparable to the likes of WAAX and Violent Soho, Lizard Queen warrants repeat listens. This bold new release shapeshifts between punk, hard rock and grunge genres to serve up a delightfully sinister concoction that will leave […]
Sydney Post-Hardcore newcomers Violette debut their crushing prowess with their entrancing single New Dawn. Showcasing a tantalising culmination of influences such as Dayseeker, Dream State, Alexisonfire and Tonight Alive, the group elevates post harcore to a whole new level of authenticity and dynamism. New Dawn is an invitation into the mind of the broken. In a series of […]
Californian Stoner Rock Legends Sasquatch will make their way back over to Australia and will finally make their debut in New Zealand this September to celebrate the release of their latest album Fever Fantasy. Christchurch based Primal Rocker Pieces of Molly will join them on all dates where they will hit the cities of Southport, […]
Words by Erin Eddy Photos by Robinson Digital Media I first came across Perth metalcore band Patient Sixty-Seven in September 2021, when they released their single Damage Plan and when the continued disruption to the live music scene by Covid lockdowns had well and truly carried me to the point of despair. I made it […]
Words by Erin Eddy Australian heavy music royalty The Butterfly Effect have released the aptly titled IV and I feel extremely privileged to be in the position to review it. Just in case youâre new to The Butterfly Effect (a perplexing concept to me, but one Iâve found is legitimate!) these guys were the darlings […]
Words by Lewd Scoff *Photos are taken from previous shows on the tour* A quick inspection of the line-up and I knew I was in for some quality songs about drinking and rock n roll, and final support band Dirty Brewâs battle vest drenched take on southern sludge core did not disappoint.  A very tight unit led […]
Review by Matt New Photos by Angie New Eager music lovers flocked to Crowbar Sydney on Friday for a jam-packed night of interstate prog prowess. Headliner Voyager have been riding the wave of recent success, having only just missed out on representing Australia in Eurovision this year. They were beyond keen to share their new […]
Words and photos by Robert Forte After an absence spanning over two decades, the ground breaking Tattoo the Earth Festival returned to New England this past weekend to once again prove to the masses this is quite literally where it all began. These days, it’s rather easy to find seemingly countless hard rock and metal […]
Out Now Fearless Records I Prevail are a band who has polarized opinions on just about every track they have recorded. Unafraid to fully embrace the term musical expression, these Michegan rockers have not only raised the bar for excellence, they have pushed it so far northwards that bands for years to come will be […]
Out Now Words by Michael Naidos My relationship with concept/theme albums is bittersweet as I love the idea of a linear narrative over an album’s length, though I find myself feigning interest in most. My first impression of EATEN BY SHARKS on paper was a mix of intrigue and cynicism, but on further investigation it […]
The Poor photos by Lisa Perry KISS photos thanks to Jimmy Wah from Sense Music Media After several stop start efforts to get their End Of The Road World Tour to Australia due to the pandemic that shall not be named, KISS â the hottest band in the world â finally arrived on our shores […]
