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, […]
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 […]
Following the release of last year’s album Dreams And Lies, LA-based rock singer/songwriter John Demena found his career on an upward trajectory. With his music now circulating in the right circles – including album opener and single I The People making Loudwire‘s Weekly Wire Playlist as one of the Best 50 Rock & Metal Songs […]
Canadian metal outfit Striker are a band not known for taking the safe approach to music. While old school fans bemoan the fact they refuse to continually churn out albums of pure thrash metal, Striker understand the importance of allowing their musical growth to be reflected with each fresh body of work. “Our biggest reward […]
Legendary rock band The Black Crowes have announced their hugely anticipated new album, Happiness Bastards, set for worldwide release March 15 via the band’s own Silver Arrow Records. Produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning producer Jay Joyce, the project is The Black Crowes’ tenth studio album and their first original music in 15 years. Happiness Bastards is […]
To celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary in 2024, Germany’s hottest band, FEUERSCHWANZ, will release the special album, Warriors, with all lyrics in English, on April 19, 2024. It features the brand new song The Unholy Grail, a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic Valhalla Calling by Miracle Of Sound, as well as ten of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Progressive rock/metal enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a rare musical sonic journey. Sweden’s Quantum, the innovative and boundary-pushing progressive rock band, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated full-length debut album, Down the Mountainside. Scheduled for release on April 19 this musical odyssey offers eight elaborate and intense compositions, spanning 45 minutes of […]
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 […]
Critically acclaimed, 3x-Grammy-nominated rock mainstays NOTHING MORE ignite 2024 with their emotionally riveting and cathartic new single If It Doesn’t Hurt out today digitally via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Focusing on the hard truths of a fractured and toxic romantic relationship, NOTHING MORE have teamed up with director Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, Spiritbox) to emphasize the […]
Sweden’s most promising new rock band, THE GEMS, gear up for the release of their highly anticipated debut album Phoenix by revealing their fifth single Fruits Of My Labor. The trio consisting of three ex-Thundermother members, Guernica Mancini, Emlee Johansson and Mona “Demona” Lindgren, caught the attention of the music industry even before they had […]
KEYGEN CHURCH will release its stunning Nel Nome Del Codice full-length on March 22 via Metal Blade Records. KEYGEN CHURCH is the brainchild of technologist/songwriter Victor Love (Vittorio D’Amore). Love, also of 8-bit phenoms Master Boot Record (MBR), is a one-person outfit, writing, and recording via undisclosed real-time stream events, where the dedicated (and lucky) […]
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 […]
Born and raised in the din of Paris’ suburbs, JIRO is a Molotov cocktail, a mix of antagonistic emotions, a quest for meaning through the new millennium’s false pretence. With Covid 19 falling onto the world, all perspective of an artistic career is shut down, and the future is very uncertain for those five musicians, […]
After the critical acclaim and success of their debut track Lead The Way, XIII Doors are delighted to release their second single Unleash The Beast. This heavy, hard-hitting track showcases the band’s ability to blend heavy instrumental music with melodic, catchy vocals. Much like their debut track, Unleash The Beast aspires to motivate listeners to […]
Psy-core metal act Dymytry is currently gearing up for the release of their much-awaited, new album Five Angry Men, due out on January 26, 2024 via AFM Records. A music video for their new single, a cover version of Legends Never Die, is now premiering below. Dymytry vocalist Alen Ljubić comments: “We enjoy doing covers, […]
Myrath presents Into the Light, an emotionally charged anthem that embodies the transformative journey from despair to empowerment. Lyrics like “Overcome the weakness and the pain, how much of your life you’ll lose in vain, now it’s your call either embrace the night or dive into the light,” describing the struggles against inner darkness, capture […]
February 23, 2024 sees instrumental psych rock maestros MONKEY3 release their much-awaited new album Welcome To The Machine via Napalm Records. Once again, MONKEY3 envelop listeners in their unique, cosmic auditory haze with their newest release. Welcome To The Machine’s musical themes are inspired by movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, Sunshine, […]
Progressive rock/metal enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a rare musical sonic journey. Sweden’s Quantum, the innovative and boundary-pushing progressive rock band, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated full-length debut album, Down the Mountainside. Scheduled for release on April 19 this musical odyssey offers eight elaborate and intense compositions, spanning 45 minutes of […]
Hamburg-based heavy hittters Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their highly acclaimed debut album SOMA blending metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. Their distinct sound, marked by powerful riffs and reflective lyrics, garnered immediate acclaim and a loyal following. Now they are back and more heated than ever, following up […]
Mike and the Molotovs are a country punk band, self-described as “Spaghetti Punk” based in Phoenix, Arizona. As their audience and notoriety has continued to spread (thanks in part to winning the 98KUPD Playdio competition for 2024) the Molotovs paradoxically seem to have no interest in being popular, wealthy or famous. In fact, they are […]
“This guy is like Howard Jones…Howard Jones reincarnated” said YouTube and Twitch personality Finn McKenty after reacting to Widow Anchor’s single Contest. The Alabama-based metalcore band has used this motivation to record their first EP with producer Jose Del Rio of The Word Alive. They are in the process of releasing each single with an […]
Soal, led by Miika Arvola, are excited to present their latest single Salvage. Building on previous releases like Hue, Salvage continues to explore a unique fusion of influences across genres, while focusing mostly on the metal side of music. Formed in late 2019, Soal has been steadily experimenting with their sound. Singles like Illusory, Reminiscence, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grammy-nominated extreme power metal frontrunners DRAGONFORCE have unveiled their new single, Astro Warrior Anthem, together with an official music video. The breathtaking opening track from the epic new album, Warp Speed Warriors, out on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records, lives up to DRAGONFORCE’s reputation as the world’s fastest band – captivating the listener from […]
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 […]
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. […]
Frontiers Music Out Now Words by Greg Walker Jack Russell and Tracii Guns should need no introductions, being cornerstones and stalwarts of the Los Angeles hard rock scene. Seasoning legendary statuses under their respective groups Great White and L.A. Guns, a host of other musical partnerships throughout the decades sealed their reputations among peers and […]
The stars of Night Swim Kerry Condon and Wyatt Russell chat to Dave Griffiths about Night Swim which is released in cinemas on January 4th. Take a listen to the interview right here:
Director Bryce McGuire chats to Dave Griffiths about his brand new movie Night Swim. Night Swim opens in cinemas on January 4th. Take a listen to the interview right here:
They may have had questions after watching the trailer but Dave and Lee still took a risk and went and checked out Anyone But You. Take a listen to their review right here:
It is the biggest blockbuster release this holiday season and Dave and Lee Griffiths have gone and taken a look at Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom for us.
David Griffiths and Lee Griffiths take a look at one of the films that is guaranteed to be mentioned around awards time – One Life. Take a listen to their review right here:
David Griffiths and Lee Griffiths take a look at one of the most talked about films of this holiday period – Poor Things. Take a listen to their review below:
Dave Griffiths, Harley Woods, Kyle McGrath and Lee Griffiths are back with a new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy Radio Show. This time they take a look at Poor Things, One Life, IMAX Arctic 3D: Our Frozen Planet, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom and Anyone But You. Take a listen to the episode right here:
