Sydney-based hard rock/metal outfit Temtris are finally beginning to see reward for effort. Over six previous albums the band has built a strong fan base off the back of a relentless touring schedule and never-say-die attitude. They have always stayed in touch with their fans and pillaged the best parts of the metal genres to […]

After a long hibernation during which time the future of the band was uncertain, Northern Irish rock outfit The Answer are back, and, as the saying goes, are back with a vengeance. But this time that phrase isn’t just bandied about as an expression. It is a welcome fact. “We all felt like we had […]

If, like me, you haven’t heard of a US band called Aftermath go and lock yourself in a cupboard for five hours and have a good think about what you have done with your life to this point. It seems these guys have been around since 1985 and despite going through a long period of […]

Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett & Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström and bass player Christian Höijer; Imminence just released the digital side of their brand newHeaven In Hiding Deluxe Edition, out now worldwide and present another masterpiece performed in the Studio Mega. Heaven In Hiding Deluxe Edition will be released […]

One can question the existence of tribute bands on the musical landscape, but there is no denying the impact they have had on music in general over the last five years in particular. They provide an affordable option for fans to hear the music of their favourite bands – and often at places and venues […]

Dave Lombardo, inarguably one of the most influential, innovative and prolific drummers of modern music, releases his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion, on May 5 via Ipecac Recordings/Liberator Music. The 13-track collection, previewed with the release of Journey of the Host, is the result of a 40-year career that saw Lombardo rise to prominence […]

In celebration of the release of their #1 Independent Australian album, High Price Deed and hot on the heels of their second European tour within 12 months, Aussie rockers The Poor will hit the road for shows along the East Coast throughout May. Featuring performances of their latest singles, Payback’s A Bitch, Cry Out, Lover […]

Morta Skuld are proud to present a special 2CD and limited edition red vinyl LP edition of their classic 1993 debut. The release marks 30 years since its release and the 2CD features Morta Skuld’s influential early demos Gory Departure and Prolong The Agony as well as rare rehearsal tracks. The band had the following […]

U.S rockers Supersuckers hit Vinnies Dive Bar this Saturday night, armed with a stellar supporting line-up guaranteed to rock your socks straight off! On March 17, over three stages and two bars, Supersuckers will be joined by The Stripps, 6ft Hick, The F1-Elevens, The Wrath, Goatzilla, The Fat Bastards and The Whisky’s for a night […]

Alberta, Canada’s LOUD AS HELL is ready to unveil its most stacked lineup to date with its 2023 edition featuring JUNGLE ROT, NARCOTIC WASTELAND, INCITE, NECRONOMICON, THE CONVALESCENCE, ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN and lots more (full lineup listed below). Being held from August 4 to 6 at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB, this […]

Over the last decade Osaka Punch have forged a reputation as one of Australia’s most wildly entertaining live acts. Their distinctive fusion of catchy pop, jazz chops and dank grooves sets them apart from most heavy acts, and allows an element of humour and satire in an otherwise very serious scene. They’ve honed their live […]

S P A C E is coming to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse for an exclusive ONE NIGHT ONLY Australian Show to showcase new songs set for 2023 release.  Featuring Jason ‘Space’ Smith on lead vocals/guitar (Seether, Memento, Hoax Party, Digital Daggers, TOWER) and backed on stage by a killer rhythm section of Dave Amphlett on drums […]

Japanese metal sensation BABYMETAL are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia for their very first headline tour in June as part of their World Tour 2023. Kicking off in Brisbane on Thursday, June 8 at the Fortitude Music Hall, the tour will make its way down the east coast to Sydney on […]

Perth alternative singer-songwriter RinRin is set to bring her unrelenting infusion of pop-punk, nu-metal and J-rock across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the Protagonist May 2023 Tour. Featuring exhilarating fretwork, vibrant synths and a groove-oriented rhythm section bolstering RinRin’s powerhouse vocals, the group delivers infectious melodies akin to Paramore, BabyMetal and Avril Lavigne. Having established […]

Polyphia have announced their first Australian headline tour. The band will play Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this June. “We’re all very excited to be back and are look forward to seeing all of your beautiful faces. Be ready to party!” – Scott LePage. Since their formation in Plano, Texas in 2010, Polyphia have made a […]

Hungary’s hottest upstarts THE HELLFREAKS are ready to serve another dose of their skillfully-combined modern metal blend, featuring heavy post-hardcore and skate-punk influences galore. Topped with a mix of delicate clean vocals and aggressive screams, they are primed to drop jaws around the world. With over a million Spotify spins of their most popular hit […]

Remember when THE ACACIA STRAIN said they might just surprise fans again after announcing their new album STEP INTO THE LIGHT, out May 12 via Rise Records? Well, they just served up said surprise by announcing ANOTHER new album on deck this year. The band will also drop failure will follow on May 12, as […]

Italian horror metal veterans CADAVERIA unveil their latest video for La Casa dell’Anima. The dark and atmospheric new hymn is taken from the band’s sixth full-length record Emptiness, out now via Time To Kill Records. Cadaveria comments: “In my heart I have wanted to write a song in Italian for years. I always hesitated because […]

Today, multi-platinum headliners Avenged Sevenfold (comprising M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman) unleash Nobody, their first new single since 2016. The triumphant track and its accompanying stop-motion video offer the first taste of the Huntington Beach, CA band’s forthcoming eighth album, Life Is But a Dream…, which drops June 2. […]

After unveiling, Relentless, Parasites and the classic rock Tracks of The Week runaway winner that was Hit & Run, Empyre continue their trajectory into the stratosphere with a brand new single Waking Light. Known for their DIY ethics, Empyre have long been creating their own artwork and videos but when it came to their new […]

Following the first single of Bortgang, Mork reveal Tilbake Til Opprinnelsen the second offering off Dypet. Representing a musical journey that reveals more as the track goes on, Tilbake Til Opprennilsen begins with melancholic Black Metal tones that are accompanied by an eerie synth theme, which as Thomas Eriksen describes “is representative of the nerves […]

What’s that old saying again? “The more things change, the more they stay the same”—right? When it comes to Michigan based metal outfit For The Fallen Dreams, perhaps a more fitting—but just as timeless—adage would be “change is the only constant.” With a career defined by constant progression and dedication to refining and rejuvenating their […]

Though metal band Black Moon Lilith members range in age from 15 to 19, their skills, creativity and passion are ageless. From Ventura County in the 805 of Southern California, Thomas Hemmens (guitar), Nathan Hokom (bass), Jason Maser (drums) and Emrys Mellinger (vocals/guitar) produce high-level, distinctive, complex, jazz- flourished metal characterized by prominent and multifarious […]

British Heavy Metal legends Saxon have unveiled the first single, The Faith Healer, from their upcoming album More Inspirations, set for release on March 24 via Silver Lining Music. Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving of the influences which have fed the mighty Saxon’s immensely successful […]

The brand-new OUTLANDERS track ECHOES features Jennifer Batten as a special guest on guitar. Inspired by the love for Africa and its people, ECHOES is a tribute to this beautiful land. The emotional and strong lyrics, wrapped in Tarja‘s soulful vocals, send a clear message about the endless abuse of this continent throughout the years. […]

Buckcherry have announced their tenth studio album entitled Vol. 10. The 11-song album features 10 new Buckcherry originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic Summer Of ’69. The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at Sienna Studios in Nashville, TN. Premiering today is the video for the […]

MISSION IN BLACK release the first single What Does It Take To Be Alive from the upcoming album Profit Reigns Supreme. Already this first song shows where the journey of the quintet goes – aggressive growls paired with melodic choruses show more than ever the vocal versatility of frontwoman Steffi Stuber. Songwriter and guitarist Eddie […]

In celebration of their 35 years as a touring and recording act, multi-platinum artist WINGER have announced the release of their new album Seven on May 5. The 12-track album, produced by Kip Winger and recorded in Nashville, will be distributed worldwide by Frontiers Records. Seven, the band’s first new release since 2014’s Better Days […]

Blue Light Effect is a local Long Island band that was forged in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This story is one that demonstrates the situation when a seemingly frivolous hobby becomes a vital necessity. Realizing the therapeutic impact and mental reprieve music had on the aspiring musicians, they immediately began writing songs and […]

March 31 Words by Kris Peters Music is basically always a sum of what has gone before. Pretty much every song or album draws influence from classic (or sometimes not so classic) bands of yesteryear, but it’s how you use those influences and make them into something more your own that generally determines the levels […]

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Zoid Entertainment March 17 Words by Kris Peters As much fun as it is reviewing albums from the heavyweights of the music industry, I also find the opportunity to have a listen to something fresh and unknown to me often has merits. So it is with an excitement of the unknown that I sit down […]

Wormholedeath Records March 17 Words by Kris Peters Despite having this album in my possession for a number of weeks I have resisted the growing temptation to have a quick listen so that I could enter this review fresh and uninfluenced. Sydney metal outfit Temtris are no strangers to the Australian metal scene, having released […]

Century Media RecordsRelease: 24 March 2023 Words by Greg Walker I didn’t even mean to catch Electric Callboy at the Brisbane date of Good Things Festival in December; it was an accident I swear! Shoehorned between two bands I wanted to see, they weren’t even a curiosity, they just happened to be there before Lacuna […]

It is hard to imagine that the film that filmmaker Kevin Williamson made back in 1996 aimed at lightly mocking the slasher horror genre turned into what we now know as the Scream franchise – a franchise that has just released its sixth film and had a spin-off television series. Williamson’s involvement with the series […]

Brand new Australian film True Spirit is currently available on Netflix and this week Dave and Lee Griffiths took at look at it. Take a listen to their review:

It looks like Kylo Ren vs Dinosaurs… but how does 65 pan out – Dave Griffiths, Harley Woods, Kyle McGrath and Lee Griffiths take a look.

Brand new film Fishermans Friends: One And All has landed in cinemas and this week we sent Dave Griffiths to go and check it out.

Oz Comic-Con is returning to Perth on April 1st and 2nd, marking a long-awaited return to the West Coast since 2017. Showcasing the latest and greatest in pop culture, Oz Comic-Con Perth will host two spectacular days of interactive activities, panels, workshops, and opportunities to brush shoulders with local and international guests. Perth Oz Comic-Con […]