Gold Coast drummer CJ Nash is a man of many talents. Drumming, of course, heads the list, but Nash also runs his own businesses Nash Management and BigNote Productions, plus moonlights as a band manager, promotor and muse. The man is an enigma, a true gentleman of the scene, and now he has decided to […]
Spring Loaded has come and gone for another year, and what a fun time it was! And how could it not be, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar and Screamfeeder all on hand? This year HEAVY was granted exclusive backstage access to speak with the bands as their day progressed, and we would like to take this […]
For more than a quarter of a century, Bodyjar have pounded the proverbial punk pavement, churning out attitude-driven, catchy music that has seen the band welcomed into the hearts and ears of music lovers everywhere. With songs like Not The Same, Is It A Lie, One In A Million and Get Out Of My Head […]
Jeff Martin of the iconic Canadian band The Tea Party will release his new solo record The Seven Deadly Sins on the Seventh of the Seventh, 2023. This powerful album addresses each of the 7 Sins, whilst incorporating the plethora of exotic instruments Jeff Martin has accumulated over the years of touring, and living in […]
Throughout the years Akercocke has become known for its savage and prodigious live work. Now, with a stunningly produced and meticulously delivered torrent of high-octane blackened death metal captured live in at the Underworld in London in 2007, Akercocke blast through a collection of tracks lifted from the classic debut, Rape of the Bastard Nazarene, […]
The Midnight Devils are so humbled by the support they have received for their upcoming Australian tour supporting Donnie Vie that they have decided to put on their own show to say thank you! The boys have booked out The Back Room in Annerley on Friday, June 30 for a special FREE show to say […]
In news set to give Australian ALL TIME LOW fans the ultimate high, the multi-platinum Maryland quartet are thrilled to announce their return Down Under this November, with special guests MAYDAY PARADE and LAURAN HIBBERD. A band who have toppled charts, sold out arenas across the globe and consistently conjured infectious anthems along the way […]
HARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents a deadly double crossover thrash bill. DRI and HIRAX in Australia. Hardline are pleased to announce the return of DRI and welcome, for their first time in Australia HIRAX. Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney – Get ready – DRI & HIRAX are coming your way in February 2024. After selling out shows […]
Thrice, the renowned American post-hardcore rock band, is thrilled to announce the local supporting acts for their highly anticipated Australian tour. Joining them on stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album The Artist In The Ambulance will be Wifecult, St Judes, and Shangrila. The tour is set to take place in August […]
American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS are thrilled to announce that they have officially signed a worldwide contract with Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. Recently commanding the metal world with their 11th studio album, Persona Non Grata, EXODUS’ reign began over 40 years ago in 1979. Hailing since as one of […]
In celebration of their 40th anniversary last year, British thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT reissued their latest three studio albums Sounds Of Violence (2011), VI (2013) and Generation Antichrist (2020) as red 180 gram Vinyl editions in gatefold sleeve and a special anniversary edition of Sounds Of Violence as a 2-CD digipak including a bonus CD. […]
Ahead of his upcoming role as part of the Australian NuMetal Mayhem tour that also features former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, original Slipknot singer Andreas Colsefni has put out the following statement. “As many of you are aware, I am not big on social media or talking in the press but with the growing amount […]
Texan prodigies Polyphia arrive on Aussie shores in just under two weeks time. The anticipation of their arrival has reached fever pitch, with Melbourne having sold out in 3 days; Sydney Metro sold out in a week, upgraded to The Enmore Theatre and sold out again; and Brisbane now also etched with the golden stamp […]
An authentic and adventurous exploration in and beyond the blues and alternative rock realms, the brand new album Miracles from revered Australian artist Nathan Cavaleri is a dazzling journey of stylistic evolution and masterful execution. Taking you far beyond the limits of Cavaleri’s trademark creative leanings, Miracles dives headfirst into fresh elements of alternative rock, […]
Melbourne alternative rock group To Octavia release their captivating new single Do Ghosts Dream Like Us? and are set to launch it live tonight to a sold out crowd at Melbourne’s Yah Yah’s. Renowned for their signature infusion of modern rock with synth driven pop-punk sensibility, To Octavia up the ante with their new high […]
Glam or “hair” metal as it has been dubbed is a strange beast. Those who like it, LOVE it, but seldom do you come across anyone who sits on the fence. A large part of that is the stereotypical sounds that most bands of the genre feel obligated to gravitate towards, meaning often such bands […]
LA area rock outfit Centershift will be releasing their new single The Ride on June 21 via Spotify and Apple Music. The group features singer/guitarist Jasan Radford of Onesidezero notoriety and the track comes on the heels of their recent single Fade Away. The Ride will be released by label/distro partner Auspicious Recordings/Wolf Entertainment, and […]
The rising stars from Electric Callboy are set to captivate audiences once again with their latest single, Everytime We Touch (TEKKNO Version). Originally a massive dance hit in 2006 by Cascada, Electric Callboy has given the beloved track their own unique twist, showcasing their creative prowess and readiness to conquer the mainstream. Combining their signature […]
Today BLACKBRIAR announce their new album A Dark Euphony, which will be released on September 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. A Dark Euphony features 11 brand new tracks. Alongside the album, BLACKBRIAR also release a brand-new video for the song Cicada. Zora Cock comments: “It’s said that cicadas were once humans. When the Muses came […]
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE — Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) — have shared the very special video for the new single Misery from last year’s Remade in Misery album, out now via Rise Records. “With ‘Misery’ being the song we named the album after, it obviously holds a […]
Hailing from historic Athens, Greece, W.E.B. loosed their Metal Blade debut album Colosseum upon the world in November 2021. Today, the band is proud to release a new music video for the title track that highlights the band’s hometown headlining show in Athens, Greece. When asked for a comment, the band offered: “W.E.B.’s philosophy was […]
Today, power metal warriors ANGUS McSIX present a brand-new animated music video for Ride to Hell. The track is taken from the band’s recently released debut album, ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power, which has garnered great reception so far and even entered the Official German Album Charts in the Top 10. Additionally, as […]
UK alt-metal band VEXED have revealed their third new single, the dynamic Trauma Euphoria, together with an official music video. This Friday, the fast-rising act will drop their aggressive new offering, Negative Energy – the successor to their disturbingly honest, highly-lauded debut, Culling Culture. Standout track Trauma Euphoria features some of the most impressive guitar […]
Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop—no band knows this as much as Michigan heavy music act Of Virtue. Born from the blistering cold, barren fields of Michigan and erupting into an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed alternative powerhouse, Of Virtue’s […]
Dexys have released their new track Coming Home, the next instalment and lead single from their new album The Feminine Divine which is out July 28 on 100% Records. Capping off the first half of the new record, Coming Home is yet another song written in the early ‘90s with Big Jim Paterson, and is […]
US metal legends FIFTH ANGEL have released a music video for the song We Are Immortal from their brand new studio album, When Angels Kill, which is out now via Nuclear Blast Records. Drummer and producer Ken Mary states: “We are proud to finally see the release of ‘When Angels Kill,’ a concept album over […]
Your favorite punked-up, black metal-adjacent, classic rock-worshipping Norwegian group KVELERTAK are back. Their new album Endling arrives on September 8 via Rise Records/Petroleum Records. Today, the band has shared the lyric video for Skoggnagr. “‘Skoggangr’ was the first song we wrote for Endling. It’s a song about Helmut Von Botnlaus, whose life history and written […]
Loveless, the Los Angeles rock duo comprised of vocalist/producer Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail, share their new single I Hope I’m Not Sick via BMG/Rise Records. Produced by Comeau, the track highlights the duo’s unique blend of emo, alt-pop, and high-velocity hard rock. The song offers an introspective exploration of the emotional landscape encountered […]
Metal legends CAVALERA re-recorded SEPULTURA‘s first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions which will be released on July 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. CAVALERA have released the lyric video for the second single, Bestial Devastation, which you can check out below.
After reigning in the metal scene for almost 15 years, Viking metal giants SKÁLMÖLD will unveil their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Ýdalir, on August 18, 2023 via Napalm Records. First single Ratatoskur is out now, together with an accompanying lyric video. With their first record in five years, the Icelandic six-piece are bound to […]
New Zealand/South African punk rock lords The Transits are back with their edgy new single Renegade Hearts. Packed with infectious synth hooks, stacked vocals and a driving rhythm section with an addictive pulse, Renegade Hearts is a rock-infused punk anthem written for all the outcasts. “Renegade Hearts is a song for those who feel like […]
Baroness return with their highly-anticipated sixth album, STONE, on Sept. 15 via Abraxan Hymns. “An important through line in Baroness is we don’t like to repeat ourselves,” John Baizley (vocals/guitar) explains. “It’s all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to be different, not to do […]
Adelaide based classic hard rock/stoner rock outfit Loaded Billy have just released their explosive new single and music video called Boys Run Wild. The single is the first offering from their forthcoming album Legend (set for release later in 2023.) “Boys Run Wild is written about the marginalisation of young men today who experience long […]
Pagan metal quintet ARKONA have revealed an official music video for their beautiful synth-driven track Ugasaya, just in time for the release of their new album, Kob, also out today. Conceptually, the album is a catabasis depicting humanity’s gradual descent into the abyss. Every problem of humanity is indicated in the album in the order […]
1126 Records is happy to welcome Florida’s Tracheotomy to the roster. Leading the charge on a new wave of deathcore revival, Tracheotomy mix the brutality and production of early Suicide Silence and The Red Chord, the violent live nature of modern hardcore acts like Jesus Piece, and the technicality of Necrophagist. To celebrate their new […]
UK’s Heavy Metal shooting stars TAILGUNNER release their new single for the album title-track Guns For Hire. The song is dedicated to all children of the night, Guns For Hire is about what it means to be a Heavy Metal fan in the modern day. The album Guns For Hire will be released on July […]
Steel Mountain Crossing , the international four-piece band hailing from the US recently announced their new album. The Sins Of Hecate will arrive July 8 via Dragon City Demo. The band – vocalist Mark Huff, bassist Bobby Hahm, guitarist Dennis D., drummer Christain Maninno – has today shared the new single Hollywood Is Dead. “The […]
Coinciding with the release of their brand new single Together Right and their first-ever career-retrospective collection, Greatest Hits, Finger Eleven are set to embark on an extensive North American tour. Today the multi-platinum-selling band announced the first batch of dates for the Greatest Hits North American Tour, kicking off this Saturday, June 17, in Beaumont, […]
To celebrate the release of their new single Let’s Talk, FANGZ frontman Josh Cottreau has attempted to break the Guinness World Record for most hard-boiled eggs eaten in one sitting.* Josh comments on the Guinness World Record Attempt: “After many attempts at releasing music to leave our mark on the world, we had the idea […]
Melbourne alternative rock group To Octavia release their captivating new single Do Ghosts Dream Like Us? and are set to launch it live tonight to a sold out crowd at Melbourne’s Yah Yah’s. Renowned for their signature infusion of modern rock with synth driven pop-punk sensibility, To Octavia up the ante with their new high […]
A band simultaneously capable of breaking your heart and gently picking up the pieces, Sydney’s Dear Seattle return with new single Nothing’s Stopping Me Now, out now via Domestic La La and announce a headline tour in support of the single with tickets on sale now. Bustling with bright guitar tones, soaring choruses and emphatic […]
Following their recent signing with Massacre Records, German punk metal fusionists THE IDIOTS have announced their upcoming, tenth studio album, entitled König der Idioten (engl. King of Idiots), for an August 4, 2023 release. Today, the iconic band has shared a video clip for new album single Downtown Lover. Says THE IDIOTS singer Sir Hannes […]
Eora/Sydney-based alternative-metal band Aurateque has unveiled their new single Renegade. Renegade immediately captures listeners with layers of guitar-fuelled chaos and frenetic drums. The biting vocals of frontwoman Lauren Coleman explore her powerhouse range that shifts from soaring screams to growling whispers. The resonant bridge expands into a hefty breakdown dripping with intensity, before delicately folding […]
Coming straight outta the Bayou, New Orleans-based quintet HourHouse are proudly rap metal. But don’t get it twisted — we ain’t talking about no mall-variety jock-pop; HourHouse have concocted a fully loaded riff ‘n’ rhyme proposition, splitting at the seams with dirty grooves and heavy riffage, thumping beats and fierce spittin’. Their music oozes confidence […]
Internationally acclaimed hard rock/heavy metallers BAD As have released their heavy rock tribute cover The Best, paying homage to the iconic TINA TURNER, a true legend in the world of music. With her unmatched energy, powerful vocals, and electrifying stage presence, Tina captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. In this tribute […]
Public Image Ltd. (PiL) share new single Car Chase, taken from their forthcoming 11th studio album, and first album in 8 years, End of World, due out August 11, 2023 on PiL Official via Cargo UK Distribution/Redeye U.S. The album release will be followed by a 38-date UK and European Tour. The video to Car […]
Out now Words by Greg Walker Adelaide’s alt. have certainly made an impression on the local scene since emerging in late 2019. Despite the seemingly bad timing of almost instantly being shut down due to the Covid outbreak at the end of their first calendar year, alt. have not been held back by the subsequent […]
Words and pix by Robert Forte Sometimes timing is everything in life and unfortunately for Killswitch Engage, timing did everything but land on their side in terms of the Atonement album and tour cycle. The underappreciated Atonement from 2019, Killswitch Engage’s first album for new label Metal Blade Records, saw the band continue to refine […]
I’m going to come straight out of the gates and throw this out there right now. Henry Rollins is a God. Not just for his legendary performances as frontman of Black Flag or the Rollins Band. Not just for his acting chops as seen in television shows like Sons Of Anarchy or movies like He […]
Has there ever been a film that has gone on a bigger rollercoaster ride before its release than The Flash? First there were DC fans unhappy at the fact that Grant Gustin, who plays Flash in the TV series, wasn’t offered the role for the movie. Then that all seemed to have been forgotten when […]
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral story about how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Set before his notorious vendetta with Spider-Man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the titular character in the film. Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe Directed by: J.C. Chandor Based on […]
In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain ranges to investigate in the hopes of finding their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell, alive. FORCE OF […]
The last few years have been a pretty frustrating time for fans of the Transformers franchise. After the success of 2018’s Bumblebee many were expecting more Transformers films to hit cinemas – yet strangely it has taken five years to do so with Transformers: Rise of The Beasts finally arriving now. The good news is […]
Madman Entertainment is delighted to reveal that acclaimed actor and director Rachel Ward will participate in a season of special Q&A events ahead of the theatrical release of Rachel’s Farm in August. Rachel will be joined after screenings of the film for an on-stage discussion with a variety of special guests including Bryan Brown, Joost Bakker, Monique Ryan and more. […]
From the studio that brought you Amityville in Space, The Amazing Bulk, Sharkenstein, Jurassic Shark and Sharkula, MEGA APE pounds the pavement this September! A team of animal rights activists unknowingly release a genetically engineered ape from a top secret research facility, who soon grows to enormous size and embarks on a rampage of total […]
Everyone hates banks, right? Well brand new biography Bank of Dave is all about a man who fought back against the banks. We sent Dave Griffiths to review Bank Of Dave.
Jaggi Entertainment is underway on the new festive romance DESIGNING CHRISTMAS, now shooting at locations across Brisbane. The feature film stars Susie Abromeit (Love In Bloom, When Love Springs) and Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: Vengeance, This Little Love of Mine) in the lead roles, with Jo-Anne Brechin (One Perfect Match, When Love Springs) directing. The movie will be distributed in the […]
A new generation of stars join the world’s top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in The Expendables 4. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Iwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy […]
There are only a few weeks to go before Metro Comic Con lands in Melbourne on 8-9 July, and the pop culture convention has pulled out all the stops to add more popular stars to its line-up, cementing its place as an unmissable event on the winter school holidays calendar. Among the additions is Jamie Campbell Bower from the […]
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony […]
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony […]
Filmmaker Brenda Matthews chats to David Griffiths about her new film – the touching The Last Daughter which is in cinemas now. Take a listen to the interview right here:
Filmmaker Angus McDonald chats to Dave Griffiths about his debut feature Freedom is Beautiful which is screening as part of the Sydney International Film Festival. Take a listen below:
