By Olivia Reppas Sydney hard-rocking outfit Red Sea have never been a band to sit and wait for things to fall their way. Through relentless touring, stunning live performances and a refreshingly approachable attitude, the band have spread their name and music across this country and have solidified that statement of intent with their latest EP Sanguine. Continue reading Parting The Waters With RED SEA at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Widely regarded as among the Top 10 guitarists in the world, Australian guitar extraordinaire Plini is preparing to release his second studio album Impulse Voices on November 27. During the week he sat down with HEAVY to discuss the album. “It’s got a lot of different things going on,” Plini smiled. “I tried to put as much as I can into every release that I do – which is not necessarily always a good thing (laughs) – but in this case, I think ...
After a 20-year absence, Elephant Gun are back to reclaim the airwaves with a healthy dose of rock music that has only gotten better with age. Their return album Now To Survive comes out today and manages to capture a raw rock sound that offers a seamless transition back into the music industry. Around the turn of the century, Elephant Gun were flying high, touring constantly and enjoying the deserved accolades heaped on them for their debut album Albino. Continue ...
With his project Fierce Deity Tasmanian songwriter Jonathon ‘JB’ Barwick has developed his own unique style with melodic hooks and an outside-the-box approach to music. His latest and fifth single “A Ballad of Heartbreak and Despair” brings an epic conclusion to a series of singles he has dubbed The Trials which began with first single “The Path”. The song features guest vocals from Andrew Hudson from Harlott. Continue reading Premiere: FIERCE DEITY “A Ballad of ...
Melbourne-based DIY post-punk artist Kai Cult has just revealed his warped new single “Massive Checks” – produced by the artist himself and mixed by Ashwin Rao from the Singaporean Garage Rock band Knightingale. Opening with grinding basslines, atmospheric guitar vibrato and commanding sung-spoken lead vocals, “Massive Checks” is a party punk anthem for the dystopian present. Foreboding tones scatter across the record as the track takes a momentary ...
Punk trio Scabz have revealed their debut album Pressure, a ten-track collection of rebellious, high octane punk rock that slaps you in all the right places. Self-proclaimed as “Newtown’s shittest band”, Scabz have an attitude to go with their music and almost dare you to defy them with this release. Listen to “Pressure” here: https://gyro.lnk.to/PressureSCABZSCABZ Continue reading SCABZ Unveil Debut Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & ...
After storming onto the music scene recently with their debut single “Outsiders”, East York have wasted no time in ramming the point home with the follow-up, “Circus”. “Circus” is the first official music video from the band, utilizing blazing colours of red, blue and white to create a carnival-like atmosphere complete with the horrors of a macabre, almost House of 1000 Corpses type, feel. Continue reading EAST YORK Release Second Single “Circus” at HEAVY Magazine ...
Hailed as one of the top 10 best prog guitarists in the world today, Sydney’s independent instrumental progressive solo artist, Plini, has released his long-awaited sophomore record, Impulse Voices today. Impulse Voices was mixed and co-produced by Simon Grove, with artwork designed by long-time collaborator Alex Pryle. The album features Chris Allison on drums, Simon Grove on bass, with guest contributions from Dave Mackay on piano & synthesizer, John Waugh on saxophone, ...
In Malice Wake have released the third and final visualizer from their new album The Blindness Of Faith. “Gehanna” is actually a synonym for Hell itself, have been the site south of Jerusalem where the corpses of prisoners and criminals were disposed of. The song showcases a slower, heavier side to In Malice Wake and can be viewed below: Continue reading IN MALICE WAKE Release Final Visualizer For New Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Alternative metal outfit Wolf Creek have unleashed their latest single “Viral”. A deftly produced slab of metal, “Viral” sets a cracking pace throughout, punctuated by manic distortion, frenetic drumming and powerful vocals. Watch “Viral” below: Continue reading WOLF CREEK Unveil New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
After impressing with debut single “Habit”, Newcastle hardcore trio Vilify return to show it was no fluke with the impressively crushing “Deadweight”. “Deadweight” is lifted from the band’s forthcoming EP Clarity which is out on December 4. Watch “Deadweight” below: Continue reading VILIFY Return With “Deadweight” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Ocean Grove have unleashed a double barrel of goodies, with new single “Dream” coming out as well as a reimagined cut from their latest album with “SUNNY (Remix)”. “Dream” was originally a hidden track on Flip Phone Fantasy and written long before the events of this year yet still feels strangely current in an uncertain landscape. Watch “Dream” below: Continue reading OCEAN GROVE Unveil New Single And Video “Dream” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, ...
Australia-based, tech-death masters Psycroptic reveal a music video for the title track off their new EP The Watcher Of All, which comes out this Friday, November 27 on Agonia Records (physical release) and Prosthetic Records (digital release). Seven albums deep and with absolutely nought chance of slowing down, Psycroptic continue to reinvent themselves and the genre they are well entrenched in. Continue reading PSYCROPTIC Premiere Music Video For “The Watcher Of ...
The Silverback Agency is a full-service artist and talent agency offering artist services in management, booking, touring, artist development, digital distribution, merchandise, publicity and media. The agency was developed as the next phase in the evolution of Silverback Touring – the touring agency – which was founded in 2018 and has established itself, in a short time, as a serious player in rock touring in Australia. Continue reading The Silverback Agency ...
The Bennies very own Anty has announced his debut album Rudeboy will be released on December 11 via Disdain Records. Rudeboy is boldly unique from start to finish, showcasing Anty in a way only hinted at with his work in The Bennies. With a blending of his better-known style of music and the sounds of Jamaican reggae, Anty has produced an album relevant to the times while still maintaining a sense of belonging in a world currently embraced in turmoil. Continue reading ...
Nicolas Cage Fighter are rapidly making a name for themselves, much like their almost as famous actor counterpart. To capitalize on this, the band is releasing their latest single “Dead Ends” which is taken from their forthcoming EP Cast You Out that is set for release early next year. Watch “Dead Ends” below: Continue reading NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER Release “Dead Ends” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Melbourne hard rockers Shotgun Mistress have released the official music video for their latest song “Collide” which is out now through Crusader Records. Riding high from previous singles “Save Me From Myself” and ‘Glorious Machine”, Shotgun Mistress combine all that you love about hard rock and more. Watch “Collide” below: Continue reading SHOTGUN MISTRESS Release “Collide” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
This summer in Newcastle is set to get hotter as Scene & Heard Festival returns with another epic line-up, featuring the cream of the Australian 90s/noughties alternative music scene. Following up its successful 2018/19 events, with Covid putting a stop to live music throughout most of 2020, Scene & Heard had set its sights on 2021 to bring you more of your favourite classic acts – jam-packed into a full day of live music & entertainment. Continue reading ...
Brisbane rock outfit Lucid Louie have released their latest single “It’s Alright”. Featuring ex-Snake vocalist Larry Attard, guitarist Jesse Attard, Squirty on bass and Dakka on drums, Lucid Louie play old school rock in the vein of Thin Lizzy, with an exciting sound that is familiar yet fresh. Watch “It’s Alright” below: Continue reading LUCID LOUIE With New Single “It’s Alright” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
Words by Audrey Gerrard Red Sea are an emerging heavy melodic band from Sydney, Australia. Recently, off the back of their debut EP and some [epically fun] touring, this exciting four-piece have been igniting the curiosity of heavy music fans across the country. Luckily for us, during the trials of the pandemic, they’ve taken the opportunity to release their second EP, Sanguine, and it’s a rollercoaster journey of from searing, soul-burning clean vocals to hard-rocking ...
There are just some bands that really take you back to a time and place whenever you hear them. Yes, I am going to sound like an old codger when I say this but one listen to the brand new Elephant Gun album and I was transported back to my uni days. Back to a very well spent youth that saw me in live music venues every Friday and Saturday night eager to hear bands like Magic Dirt, The Mark Of Cain and Spiderbait plying their wares. Continue reading ELEPHANT GUN “Now To ...
