Words by Jimmy Glinster Every so often a band comes along that almost seems too cool for school. Bands with a laid-back, almost flippant attitude and enough nonchalance to almost make them sound French. Of course, most bands that come across like that generally get caught up in their own self-importance and soon fall by […]
Sydney post hardcore outfit HEISTS epitomize the working spirit of the typical Australian. With a firm DIY ethos the band hit the ground running and full of momentum with their first two singles Outrage and Revenant, laying the platform for debut EP Disquiet and announcing the band as something special on the local market. Wasting […]
Interview by CJ Nash from Local Band Smokeout New Zealand experimental metal outfit Kaosis are crossing the waters back to Australia this June for a series of showcase events alongside some of this countries best and most promising acts. One of these shows is Gold Coast Carnage Fest, to be held at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh Heads on Friday, June 3. Kaosis […]
Words and interview by Coco Le Sex Bomb As the release date for their second album The Blessed Ghost – out on July 15 – draws nearer, New Zealand rock outfit Voodoo Bloo are ramping up the promo, recently releasing the album’s second track Small which follows last years Skin. The announcement of the new […]
Northern Beaches rock outfit Edgecliff have got their swagger on with new single I’ll be Gone. Laced with harder edge sounds over a rock and roll landscape, I’ll Be Gone takes you back to the days when rock and roll ruled the roost and songs were dictated by the sweet sounds of guitar. The song […]
After a number of successful singles and years of anticipation, the debut album from New South Wales based indie punk band Raised As Wolves arrives through Resist Records on vinyl and digitally June 10, 2022. The rapidly growing band have released a string of successful jangly, guitar-driven singles over the past few years leading up to the release of […]
Groglords.com have once again teamed up with the almighty King Parrot to bring you their latest spirit…the King Parrot Disgrace Yourself Absinthe. Shipping out from June 1, the King Parrot Absinthe is like a kick in the teeth from a concrete boot ….named after the Ugly Produce track Disgrace Yourself it is a fitting title […]
Perth metalcore sensations Sedative just dropped their unflinching new single Unlove taken from their upcoming record Death Romantic due for release on Friday, May 20. Unlove is an unapologetically heavy anthem showcasing Sedative’s signature balls to the wall approach with its bludgeoning breakdowns, unrelenting rhythms and caustic vocals. Infusing tech elements and lit with green […]
Regional Victorian metal outfit ATLVS add another crushing single to their collection with new release Broken Bonds, streaming everywhere today. With an arsenal full of new and upgraded material in collaboration with recording, mix and mastering engineer Scottie Simpson (Alpha Wolf), ATLVS are set for a big year ahead. Broken Bonds is the second single for 2022 after the tormented […]
Northern Beaches rockers Edgecliff are back today in toe-tappin’, riff-smashin’ fashion with a brand new single I’ll Be Gone. Laced with classic rock flavours and plenty of warm swagger, I’ll Be Gone embraces the group’s evolving hard edge aesthetics, while also perfectly setting the scene for what’s in store at the band’s impending show at Avalon RSL on Saturday June 11. I’ll […]
After two years away from the stage, Melbourne hardcore punk legends Vicious Circle return to where they belong with a show at the Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar in Melbourne on Friday, June 17. Joining them will be K-Mart Warriors, The Opposition and Rattleback in a night of musical mayhem that many only dream […]
Are you ready to Rock!? Four of Brisbane’s best are coming together on May 13 for a special show at the Backroom, Chardon’s Corner. Get sleazy with the kings of sleaze rock, Snake Bite Whisky, get down and dirty with glammers Hit N Mizz, get rocked by the guys from Crown and get punk’d by […]
Start digging your bomb shelters: Australian death metal trio Werewolves have announced their return with a third full-length album, From The Cave To The Grave. Alongside the album announcement, the band have shared a new track for the wrathful single, Crushing Heaven’s Mandate. Bassist/vocalist Sam Bean (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker) comments: “This shit again. Seriously. I should be […]
Young Henrys, Jameson Whiskey, together with Tiny Minds Agency, are combining forces for the second time to announce Tailgate Festival, taking over the Burleigh Bazaar on Saturday, June 4. Back bigger and better than ever, Tailgate Festival promises a stacked musical agenda, great food, and kickin’ hot rods for a killer afternoon on the sunny Gold Coast. Co-headlining the Burleigh Bazaar and making their very […]
Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm have announced they will return to Australia in February 2023. The news comes in hot after the release of Halestorm’s brand new album Back From The Dead on May 6 and what better way to experience all the new Halestorm anthems than as intended: live and loud! Tickets go on sale at 12pm, Thursday […]
Australia’s Premiere Faith No More tribute act FNM feat. Lucius Borich (COG, Juice, The Hanging Tree) are back at the Covertly Cool Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads on Friday May 20 for their Frivolous, Fun, Frisky Frothy Friday Sessions. FNM is not your typical tribute band. You will not see any costumes or wigs comically trying to look like the original line-up. Instead, […]
The single isn’t even released yet, and the hype is R E A L. Brisbane’s Babirusa, touted as one of the world’s rising stars in Deathcore by Revolver Mag, is today announcing their Mandatory Malevolence Single release tour dates in September 2022. They are bringing along with them Portueguese death metal outfit Analepsy. Babirusa and Analepsy are traversing […]
Sydney’s sludged-out groovers Black Rheno hit Vitoria this weekend for the last round of shows on their Vengence of the Hound tour. Teaming up with some of VIC’s absolute finest heavy acts, including FrankenBok, High as Hell, Protospasm, Munitions, Goat Sharman, Life Deprived and Vexation, these shows are stacked to the brim with a slew […]
May 13 Seldom do local metal bands garner the same passion and following as Brisbane groove/metal/hardcore merchants Massic. From the outset, Massic have been a marked band, with the undeniable talent oozing from the vocal chords and fingers of the five members commanding respect, but also heightening expectation. Live on stage, Massic have always been […]
Out Now Words by Glen Thomas Although new to the scene, Sydney based hardcore metal act Sugar Spine is already achieving recognition amongst critics and fans alike, paving the way to be considered one of the finest metal acts to come out of Australia. If their 2021 single Go Outside didn’t already have you involuntarily […]
Pix by Ivan Scheffer Kiwi rock machine Devilskin played the final show of their Red Australian tour last weekend in Melbourne, supported by Melbourne metal titans Frankenbok and Shepherd’s Reign. Check out the photo gallery below to catch up on all the fun. FRANKENBOK
Out Now Housecore Records / Dead Set Records Words by Jimmy Glinster What better a way to kick off my Sunday morning then to review a split EP by two Aussie bands that tend not to fuck around with their songwriting furiosity and intensity. And luckily so, because I’ve got a baby shower and a […]
Words by Matt New Pix by Angela New Brisbane’s very own Caligula’s Horse have played a very patient hand, waiting almost three long years to reconnect with their fans to showcase their latest offering Rise Radiant. Joining them for the much anticipated tour were Central Coast natives Reliqa and Acolyte from Melbourne. The Sydney show […]
Pix by Squirty G Fist Full Of Rock promised plenty on the first stop of two scheduled shows, and with bands of the calibre of The Poor, Rose Tattoo, Baby Animals and The Angels you KNOW you are going to get bang for buck! In fact, the show was THAT GOOD, the only way HEAVY […]
Today, Disney+ announced that Searchlight Pictures’ film FIRE ISLAND, the directorial debut from Andrew Ahn, will premiere on Disney+ under the Star banner in Australia on June 17. Set in the gay vacation destination off of Long Island, New York, FIRE ISLAND is an unapologetic, modern day romantic comedy showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired […]
Director Rob Jabbaz has turned away from his amazing animation work for awhile and produced one of the most gruesome horror films of the year… and don’t we love it. His film The Sadness is about to be released on Shudder and this week Rob sat down with Dave Griffiths to have a chat about […]
Award winning filmmaker Taneli Mustonen has just released his first English speaking film The Twin. Starring Aussie Teresa Palmer The Twin is now screening on Shudder and this week our very own David Griffiths sat down with Taneli to talk about the film. Take a listen to the interview right here:
Marvel are back with one of the biggest films of 2022 with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. This week Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Kraus went to check it out. Here are their thoughts:
The Drover’s Wife is one of the most eagerly anticipated Australian films of 2022. So in order to see if it lives up to expectations we sent Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz to check it out. You can hear their thoughts right here:
It has been a film that has had cinema lovers talking this week so got Alex First and Peter Krausz to check it out. Here are there thoughts on Petite Maman.
The teaser trailer and stills for 20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which first debuted in cinemas on May 5, is available now. James Cameron’s first follow-up to his “Avatar,” the highest-grossing film of all time, will open in Australian cinemas on December 15. Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: […]
Principal photography has commenced on Better Man, the highly anticipated musical feature film based on the life of Robbie Williams, with Australian filmmaker Michael Gracey at the helm. Gracey’s debut film, The Greatest Showman, is one of cinema’s most successful live-action musicals with over $435M at the global box office. The project marks Williams’ feature film debut […]
Disney+ has released the trailer, key art, and images for “Rise,” based on the triumphant real-life story about the remarkable family that gave the world the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league – Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo, […]
Crunchyroll has today announced it will release Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO in cinemas globally, including Australia, starting August 2022. This is the first truly global theatrical release for Crunchyroll and will be released in Japanese with subtitles and dubbed. Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise, after […]
Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Original film “The Valet,” starring Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”), Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”) and Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”). “The Valet” premieres on Disney+ on May 20th. In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi […]
This week on Subculture we chat to director Keith Thomas about his new film Firestarter. Keith talks about what it was like making an adaption of Stephen King’s novel and how much he enjoyed working with Zac Efron. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
Today, to celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney+ released a brand-new trailer and key art for “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” offering a riveting look at the highly anticipated limited series. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, May 27, with the first two episodes. Following the premiere, the series will stream weekly on Wednesdays, until the […]
Emma Waters is the front-woman of post-punk band Ewah & The Vision Of Paradise. Recently the band put together a brand new film – titled Finding Paradise – and this week Emma spoke to us all about it.
