Brisbane metal outfit Diskust have been turning heads for a number of years now. After scaring fans with news of an imminent disbanding in late 2019 the band rallied in early 2020 and came back with not only a fresh line-up but also a renewed vigour to decimate all in their path. To say they have thus far achieved that mission is an understatement, with the band releasing numerous songs, completing two tours of FNQ with a Southern tour on the way, plus an upcoming EP ...
Sydney based hard rock outfit Redhook have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride over the last 12 months – as have we all – with a series of singles coming out in and around the COVID period and tours being cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond their control. Now, on the eve of their performance at The Other Festival, it finally looks like the band will be able to fulfil their desire to return to Brisbane with vocalist Emmy Mack joining HEAVY for a chat about the ...
It is rare that a new band will come across the HEAVY desk that almost takes your breath away from the first listen. That is made even rarer when you throw in the fact that the song is the first-ever release from an up and coming band. That moment arrived last week when new Brisbane outfit Distorted Views sent in their debut single ‘Propaganda” a swirling mishmash of 90’s influenced Nu-metal music with enough subtle variations and nuances to make it sound fresh even to ...
New Zealand rock outfit Electric Universe return with a fresh line-up and renewed vigour to capture the rock community by storm. To commemorate their assault on the scene, Electric Universe have released their latest single “Time” which, from the first guitar-driven note, signifies their intent. Featuring three-part harmonies – both male and female – and a strong guitar pedigree, “Time” is the perfect vehicle to launch Electric Universe to a global market and is taken ...
Adelaide thrash machine Hidden Intent have dropped their ferocious new single “Breaking Point”, which is lifted from their upcoming album Dead End Destiny that is due out of February 26. Bass player and frontman Chris McEwen sat down with HEAVY during the week to talk about the new single. “With this one when we were writing it we wanted to go a little bit more on the old school Annihilator groove side of thrash metal,” he said, “so we came up with this ...
Sydney’s Housefox Studios kicks into gear with new monthly live studio recordings and interviews being released via their Youtube and podcasting channels. Housefox Studios owner & producer Ryan Miller tells us: “After a year of such pure turmoil with its massive ups and downs, I simply wanted to get something positive cranking again. So I decided it was time to get the old YouTube Channel back up and running, interview some bands, make some live recordings and ...
Since their inception in 2011 Adelaide built thrash metal brutes Hidden Intent have been working harder than a meat mincer in an Aussie pie factory, nabbing themselves a whopping fan base worldwide with their 80’s thrash style deeply rooted in the Bay Area and Teutonic thrash scenes. Fuelled by a firestorm of riffs, frenzied guitar solos, frenetic drumming and gritty vocals all mashed together with a solid slab of party, Hidden Intent punch on ruthlessly on the live front as ...
The legends over at Groglords are offering a special Kirk Hammett guitar to one lucky customer. Valued at $1399, this ESP LTD KH-202 will be drawn randomly on February 13. To be in the running simply buy a bottle of Blackened American Whisky from Groglords HERE. Each bottle purchased equates to one entry, with all existing pre-orders automatically being automatically entered. Continue reading Win A KIRK HAMMETT Guitar Thanks To Blackened American Whisky at HEAVY ...
Due to overwhelming demand and an unprecedented response to the announcement of Full Tilt Festival in Brisbane with over 80% of the tickets sold, Australia’s most exciting new Alternative music festival is expanding. Melbourne get ready to go Full Tilt on July 3 at the Coburg Velodrome. Uniting from across the nation is a who’s who of the Australian metal, punk and rock spectrums, spearheaded by ever-evolving metalcore luminaries and Aria Award winners ...
Calling the East Coast of Australia their home, Distorted Views brings you their fresh fusion of 90s inspired nu-metal nostalgia coupled with the latest in electro-rock anthems. This eclectic four-piece have burst out of the blocks with their debut single “Propaganda”, a swirling and aggressive beast of a tune that will have your neck snapping and the pit bouncing. Freedom of expression through music can be a powerful tool and Distorted Views have come out firing from ...
Australian death metal three-piece Werewolves have today released their second album What A Time To Be Alive via Prosthetic Records. Accompanying the release day celebrations, the band have also unleashed a music video for “Sublime Wartime Voyeurism”. What A Time To Be Alive follows Werewolves’ 2020 release, The Dead Are Screaming, and steps boldly deeper into the mix of black and death metal and showcases the band at their most extreme. Continue ...
Adelaide’s theatrical emo/ punk/ rock outfit Wolf & Chain made a huge debut in the first half of 2020 with the release of their debut EP An Honest Mistake. The band filled a giant hole for those searching for something comparable to that of the mid-2000s while naturally placing themselves at the forefront of what will be the next-gen emo/ rock resurgence. Continue reading WOLF & CHAIN Release New Video at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Every generation throws up a musical force to be reckoned with. One which defies convention and embraces the sum of its parts without replicating – subconsciously or otherwise – the very forces that brought it together. Often such bands are left to wallow in their own musical haven, failing to reach their target audience and sadly fading quickly into the metal quagmire that spawned their very existence. Continue reading Premiere: DISKUST “Cut-Throat” at ...
Often when I listen to modern albums I heard music that has been put together with no heart or soul. Sure it is musical and at times it is even catchy, but the issue is there are no depths to it, it sounds like a musician going through the motions. That is something that certainly can’t be said for brand new Aussie black metal outfit EOS. Their debut album The Great Ascension has been ten years in the making and the result is an album where every moment of music has been delivered with ...
