It is one of the hottest soundtracks of the year and if you are a fan of heavy music you need to have a copy of The Retaliators Soundtrack in your collection – but what does it feel like to not only have a song on the soundtrack but to have also had the opportunity […]
After starting his career under the more straightforward name of Jack G McDonald, the Albury based musician earlier this year changed it to Twisted Horizon, adding a sense of wonderment to the name and also mixing it up a little more musically. Keeping the guitar-driven structure from previous work, McDonald also experiments with glam metal, […]
Glam rock is back ladies and gentlemen, and it has a new name. The Midnight Devils. Described as a glam, slam, boogie woogie rock and roll band, The Midnight Devils have been carving up the Sunset Strip for a number of years now, taking ass and kicking names the whole time. Following the success of […]
Metal Gods are coming to Australia! Comprising Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens from Judas Priest (and many others) and Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio), Metal Gods isn’t a tribute so much as a celebration of music from one of the best periods of music.Ever. Playing songs from Judas Priest, Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath, Metal Gods takes you […]
LA alternative, pop-punk rock outfit Soundhoose play a brand of music as strangely diverse as their name. The band have been cranking out rebellious anthems for the last couple of years, broaching subjects such as mental welfare from a sincere and personal view relating to their own experiences. After the success of their recent single […]
It’s not often you find metal singers releasing albums full of lighter material as another project. While the practice itself is quite common, you generally find that singers will collaborate with another artist or guest on their track to showcase that side of their musical make-up. When Being As An Ocean vocalist Michael McGough announced […]
US punk legends Pennywise are returning to Australia this month, smashing their version of musical madness across the country for the first time since the 2019 25th Anniversary tour in honour of the album Straight Ahead. That whole tour sold out across the nation, and this time around the band feels confident they can do […]
I Am are a band whose music is so unique and dominating that their fans have created a new term to describe their sound. With riffs, speed, precision and ferocity, the band carve out a frenetic blending of thrash and death metal to lift you out from whatever rock you are hiding under or whatever […]
Following the announcement of their forthcoming studio album Wrong Side Of Paradise, masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders are thrilled to announce the second single taken from the new record Pay Dirt, out globally on September 7, 2022, via Earache. Pay Dirt further showcases the band’s songwriting evolution and is the perfect sneak peek of what fans can expect from […]
Accept just wrapped up a three-month tour of European festivals and now have their sights set on their first US tour in 10 years, the Too Mean To Die – Tour North America 2022. The band members reflect on the successful tour of Europe: Wolf Hoffmann: “We just finished an amazing three months run of European festivals. Wow […]
2017 saw Brussels-based rock sensation BLACK MIRRORS take the world by storm with the debut of their awe-inspiring Funky Queen. Feverishly acclaimed live appearances and a powerful festival showcase later, the band, fronted by extraordinary vocalist Marcella Di Troia, quickly inked a worldwide deal with leading rock and metal empire Napalm Records, soon gaining further praise with the […]
Australian-based international extreme metal band Gangs Of Old Ladies have announced that whilst they are experiencing delays that have pushed the release date back, the song is still firmly underway! The track which is aimed to propel the band to new heights is set to guest star Dani Filth from Cradle of Filth and G.O.O.L‘s lead guitarist David Andersson (Soilwork) is currently […]
After the Revolution had settled, the city was split into two factions. The ones who will stand up and fight, the ones that will cower in fear and obey. Burn This City follows the story of this world after the Revolution, in with the new, out with the old. A dystopian crumbled city, taken over […]
In conjunction with their upcoming Good Things Festival appearances, TISM have released three albums at the same time. Head to www.TISM.shop to collect all of the below. Firstly, there’s the COLLECTED VERSUS – THE TISM SINGLES COLLECTION, which collects 24 of the band’s best-known tracks together in a lavishly packaged 2LP coloured vinyl set, or card wallet 2CD set. Then there’s the […]
Better Noise Films and Better Noise Music will release the upcoming horror-thriller THE RETALIATORS on September 14 in theatres worldwide. It stars Michael Lombardi (FX’s ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘The Deuce’), Marc Menchaca (‘Ozark,’ ‘Black Mirror’ ) and Joseph Gatt (‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Thor’) alongside appearances from some of the biggest names in rock music including Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Ivan Moody (Five Finger Death Punch), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine ...
As BETTER NOISE MUSIC gears up for the release of THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK on Friday, September 16, following the horror-thriller THE RETALIATORS’ global theatrical release on September 14, they’ve unleashed a new single from rap rocker HYRO THE HERO, HYRO’s previously unreleased track Who’s That Playing On The Radio?. The song features MICK MARS from MÖTLEY CRÜE and DANNY WORSNOP from ASKING ALEXANDRIA and was ...
Rising from the ashes of the chaos and wastes called the collective human experience of the last three years, Sydney metallic hardcore juggernaut Justice For The Damned return to the stages with their biggest headline tour to date this November, and bringing their friends Kublai Khan (USA), Sanction (USA), and Honest Crooks along on their aptly named Emerge From The Fire Australian Tour. Tickets […]
Swedish melodic metal rockers CYHRA return with an explosive new single and video Ready To Rumble on September 2 via Nuclear Blast. The band which was founded by vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES) are thrilled to finally release new music after having their No Halos In Hell (2019, Nuclear Blast) album touring campaign cut short due to the global pandemic outbreak. Watch […]
Curse of Existence, the seventh studio album from MISS MAY I, explodes with the life experience of an established band, the uncertainty of mental health struggles, the isolation of the global shutdown, and the perspective gained from the most extensive time away from the road of each man’s adult life. Levi explains “Curse Of Existence is exactly what it […]
Suede have released That Boy On The Stage, a new track taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Autofiction, due September 16 via BMG. As That Boy On The Stage lurches with classic Suede swagger, the song sees Brett Anderson taking an outer view on the persona he adopts for a Suede performance. “It’s about persona”, says Brett. […]
Today, Rochester, New York-based trio King Buffalo is celebrating their fifth full-length, Regenerator, issued by the band directly in North America at http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com, and in Europe via Stickman Records. The seven-song outing is the third in King Buffalo’s stated ‘pandemic trilogy,’ following Two of 2021’s Best Albums in The Burden of Restlessness and Acheron. Both of those albums – like […]
Death Metal Overlords DYING FETUS share the Compulsion For Cruelty music video to kick off their September US/Canada tour! Watch the full music video HERE. Listen and save Compulsion For Cruelty on all streaming services AT THIS LOCATION. DYING FETUS TOUR DATES Dying Fetus Only Sep 02 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Sep 03 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground […]
Epic and A & R Ops September 9 Ozzy Osbourne is finally ready to deliver the follow-up to 2020s critically acclaimed album, Ordinary Man. While the mans recent health problems have been well documented he has been quietly toiling away in the studio in readiness to deliver his latest metal masterpiece, and this time he […]
Review by Matt NewPhotos by Angie New It is revitalizing to see live music back in abundance after spending the past few years on life support. Not only small venue shows, but touring festivals have returned with keen interest and support from a hungry music community ready to sink their teeth in. The Monolith Festival […]
Words by Erin Eddy Australian heavy music royalty The Butterfly Effect have released the aptly titled IV and I feel extremely privileged to be in the position to review it. Just in case you’re new to The Butterfly Effect (a perplexing concept to me, but one I’ve found is legitimate!) these guys were the darlings […]
Michael Lombardi’s new film The Retaliators is the talk of the town at the moment ahead of its Australian cinema release. This week Dave Griffiths sat down with Michael to chat about the film. Take a listen to their chat below.
Dave Griffiths and Kyle McGrath are back with a brand new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy and this time they look at brand new English drama True Things. Take a listen to the full episode below:
Brand new Irish film The Quiet Girl is set to be released in cinemas this week and today Dave Griffiths sat down and interviewed the film’s director Colm Bairead. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
In this new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy Dave Griffiths and Kyle Grath take a look at the brand new Australian film Blaze. Take a listen to the episode right here:
Arcadia has today announced the release date for SISSY – revealing the official trailer and poster. Directed and written by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes and starring Aisha Dee (The Bold Type, Look Both Ways), Barlow (For Now), Emily De Margheriti (Ladies In Black), Daniel Monks (Pulse), Yerin Ha (Halo) and Lucy Barrett (Bloom), the darkly comedic horror is set to arrive in Australian cinemas ...
Brand new documentary The Lost City Of Melbourne is in select cinemas now and this week we sat down to have a chat with the film’s director Gus Berger. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
One of the most important documentaries to be released this year is the new film Embrace Kids. This week the film’s director Taryn Brumfitt sat down to chat to Dave Griffiths about why this is the one film that no family should miss. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
A brand new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy has just landed and in this episode David Griffiths and Kyle McGrath take a look at Girl At The Window. You can take a listen to the whole episode right here:
Her band, Eva Under Fire, has a song on the soundtrack and Amanda Lyberg has an acting role in the new horror film The Retaliators so this week Dave Griffiths sat down for a chat with her. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
Cannes hit Armageddon Time to make Australian Premiere at Jewish International Film Festival 2022 with tickets on-sale today Australia’s longest running Jewish Film Festival Returns this October with James Gray’s Armageddon Time headlining the event’s biggest line-up to date Artistic Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF), Eddie Tamir today announced Armageddon Time, starring Anthony Hopkins, Anne […]
While learning to dive, young Abby befriends a magnificent wild blue groper, beginning her life-long journey to save the world’s coral reefs. When the quiet reef at her coastal hometown is threatened by commercial fishing operators, Abby and her activist Mum take on poachers and developers to save her friend. BLUEBACK is a feature film […]
Today, Disney+ released a new trailer for season two of “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.” The Disney Branded Television series, produced by ABC Signature, will premiere Wednesday, September 28 with new episodes dropping weekly on the streaming service. After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, our squad-with-heart and their coach Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham) take to the […]
Stan today released the thrilling trailer for the brand new fantasy drama series Vampire Academy, based on the bestselling series of novels and from the creators of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. The series will premiere 16 September, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan. To watch and share the trailer, click here: https://youtu.be/7K2v-b8Pfhk Starring Sisi Stringer (Mortal Combat) and Daniela ...
Today, Disney+ unveiled the key art and trailer for the sophomore season of the Original series, “The Mysterious Benedict Society,” from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, which will return with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, October 26 on Disney+. This season, Reynie, Sticky, Kate and Constance, the four gifted orphans who were recruited by the eccentric Mr. […]
How do you make a gangster film during Covid restrictions? Brand new crime thriller The Outfit answers that question and we sent Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to their review below:
Director George Miller’s new film, Three Thousand Years Of Longing, is in cinemas right now and we sent Alex First, Dave Griffiths and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to the full review right here:
New drama Both Sides Of The Blade is in cinemas right now and we sent Alex First, Greg King and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to the full review right here:
Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits heragainst a mother who will protect her family from […]
Starring Isabelle Fuhrman and Julia Stiles, Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a […]
