Australian metal outfit Dream On Dreamer were an international sensation in the early part of this decade, playing, amongst other things, 24 different countries and sharing the stage with bands such as Avenged Sevenfold, Pierce The Veil, Memphis May Fire, A Day To Remember and plenty more. With four chart-topping albums to their name, including […]
For the past few years, Melbourne heavy outfit Tiger Driver have paced themselves nicely, releasing a succession of singles to test the water and generate interest. But, entering 2024, the death metallers have decided to increase the tempo, first releasing the track Eternal on December 31 before following up earlier this week with the crushing […]
Aussie rock outfit Shotgun Mistress exploded out of the blocks with their debut self-titled album in 2021, showcasing an old-school approach to songwriting that saw them instantly branded amongst rising bands to keep an ear out for. Spawning a string of chart-topping singles such as No Friend Of Mine, Save Me From Myself, Glorious Machine, […]
Every city anywhere in the world has bands that are considered legendary within their geographical area, but might not be so recognised much further than the next border crossing. For Brisbane that band is Boondall Boys, a band featuring a gentleman that goes by the name of Macka who also happens to be in a […]
Metal has a new home from today, roughly halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Thanks to MHF Presents and HeartFeltSelf Productions, The Boiler Room in Yatala is hosting their first metal line-up featuring Eat City, Odius, Rhino, Ancient Remains, Magnertron, Head 1st, 308, Vomit Bomb and Defiant Ground. With doors opening at 4.30pm today, […]
Mona Foma and Queens of the Stone Age have announced a unique and intimate benefit performance at Mona’s Nolan Gallery on Thursday, February 15 in addition to the now sold-out performance on the lawns. All proceeds will be split evenly between Royal Hobart Hospital Children’s Services and 24 Carrot Gardens, with additional fees for all […]
US Metal Titans Coal Chamber are touring Australia next month and fans now have an opportunity to not only meet the band and receive a bunch of goodies and special privileges as part of a VIP Upgrade, but to also help raise funds for one of Australia’s best loved charities, Camp Quality. Camp Quality is […]
Award-nominated independent rock and metal event Takedown Festival has today announced that Australian rockers Trophy Eyes will perform as special guests at the 2024 edition following the triumphant release of their 2023 album Suicide and Sunshine. Trophy Eyes will be performing live at the festival on Saturday, April 13, 2024 on the Total Rock stage […]
Melbocalypse has heeded Melbourne’s rallying cry for a summertime celebration of all things heavy and rockin’! Brace yourselves for the grand arrival of Melbocalypse on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Get ready for a sonic onslaught with two stages of pure mayhem, where The Bendigo Hotel will transform into the ultimate battleground of riff, kicks & […]
It’s time to crank up the volume, don your favourite schoolboy outfit, and celebrate five decades of electrifying rock ‘n’ roll! Bon But Not Forgotten is hitting the road this July for an epic Australian tour to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic AC/DC. This high-voltage show promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, performing […]
For their second time down under, Spain’s most highly successful thrash metal act ANGELUS APATRIDA will grace our shores once again, including headlining Adelaide’s Churches Of Steel VII – a huge honour for the fest! Signed to Century Media Records with no need to regain momentum, ANGELUS APATRIDA are more ready than most to let […]
Wednesday 13 returns and will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls and their triumphant 2010 return, Women And Children Last, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year Award. To open the proceedings for each evening […]
Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inaugural Pandemonium Festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April! Pandemonium is a rock fans dream come true, with an unparalleled line-up of rock legends including: Alice CooperBlondiePlaceboDeep PurpleWheatusThe Psychedelic FursDead KennedysGang Of FourPalaye Royale plus Australian iconsWolfmotherCosmic […]
In the same vein as their heroes, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, Australian rock outfit Wicked Things deliver another Rock N Roll Anthem that is just as infectious as the song title. With its crunchy mid-tempo riff and larger-than-life chorus, Venomous is an instant rock classic that will have you raising your fist in […]
Never ones to do anything in halves, Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha Wolf return with the announcement of their third full-length album Half Living Things, officially set to unleash on Friday 5 April via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records. Leveling up the group’s infamous ability to smash expectations and genre boundaries without breaking a sweat, Half […]
BELETH are an extreme metal band hailing from the east coasts of Australia delivering a dark, heavy, driving punch, with an element of groove, catchy riffs, and ferocious, guttural vocals. Releasing their debut album titled Silent Genesis in June 2021 via Wormholedeath Records, BELETH now unshackle a brand new single Abysmal Mind showcasing their massive […]
Ancient Remains (formed in 2019), is a Brisbane heavy metal band that encompasses a unique sound comprising groove, old-school thrash and metalcore. The boys have released the track Burn It All, which is the title track from their upcoming E.P. This song aims to bring wisdom to anyone going through a tough time or a […]
The Wreckery‘s new album Fake Is Forever is finally now out on the band’s leader Hugo Race‘s Helixed label, with LP’s and CD’s coming on February 9. The album features the new single and video, Smack Me Down. In Australia, the new album is available in Australia only from the band’s Bandcamp and at the […]
Tasmanian rock outfit Infected have recovered from their hibernation and declared war on the music scene as they prepare to reclaim their status amongst the country’s next crop of emerging talent. Mixing melodic hooks, ballsy riffs, dark lyrics, and a solid dollop of teenage humour, the band are currently working on their third album but […]
Super Realm Park is the new single from the new sleepmakeswaves album It’s Here, But I Have No Names For It, due out Friday 12 April. From the band: “Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the new single from sleepmakeswaves. The main riff and synth on this track was inspired by […]
Gooooood morning and welcome to Flinders Street Station… Over the last couple of months Melbourne commuters have become familiar with that phrase accompanied by some brilliant musings from Flinders Street platform announcer Laurence Hewson. His feel good public addresses have become the stuff of legend and went viral just before Xmas with Laurence being interviewed […]
New Zealand metal stalwarts Just One Fix have released their monstrous new single, Gods & Devils. Gods & Devils is a colossal punch in the face, sonically battering your ears into submission with its Slayer-like ferocity. Thrash metal at its heart, the track has equal parts weight and groove as well as deadly murderous intent. […]
Ten years in the game brings with it a sense of maturity. Unbound by any defined genre of metal, FLAMING WREKAGE is a force stronger than the sum of its parts. Bringing a staggering range of influences to the table, the Sydney quartet create a sound that transcends the typical subgenres of heavy music. With […]
Armed with their first new music since their 2022 EP, Sydney alternative band Yours Truly return today with Call My Name, out now via UNFD. Loaded with driving guitars, sleek yet potent vocals and salient hooks, Call My Name is as much a sharp earworm as it is a stirring exploration into self-discovery, flexing a […]
After their much-anticipated return with The Frost, The Pineapple Thief continue to tease their new album with second single Every Trace Of Us. The single is accompanied by a lyric video based on the artwork from the forthcoming album, It Leads To This. Bruce Soord: “The idea for this song came out of writing sessions […]
Pix by Rashid AlKamraikhi Words by Simon Russell-White Exactly 5 years ago to the day Brisbane punters were treated with the (then) new electro-pop project The Black Queen by the man himself Mr. Greg Puciato. That night those who were at the Black Bear Lounge, Fortitude Valley witnessed something very intermit and something downright cool. […]
Words by Matt NewPhotos by Angie New Photography NOFX (1983-2024)R.I.P. NOFX was a fun band, a peculiar band, and a downright hilarious band, but most importantly, they were one of the most influential punk bands of the modern era. It is extremely sad to see them call it quits after 40 years of music and […]