With the recent release of their album Darkness Visible, Brisbane progressive metal outfit Sunset Junkies joined HEAVY for a Q&A session to bring us up to speed on developments. HEAVY – Sunset Junkies recently released the album Darkness Visible. How has the early response been? Sunset Junkies – I’ve been very humbled by an incredible response, […]
“I dont know that we think too much about it, it’s just what we are.” Australian music has always had that timeless feel about it. From the grass roots up, the good old Aussie battler ethos has seen countless bands and musicians fight for their dreams, in the process creating a plethora of musical unions […]
“We’re here to make good music. Everyone in the band is music focussed” Melbourne post-hardcore outfit Alera are riding high on the back of their recent debut EP Beware The Snake. More than five years in the planning, Beware The Snake is more than your traditional debut EP. Over many months that led in to […]
“I can present as many guitar riffs and tunes as I want to the boys, but it really isn’t a song until they kick in all the pieces that they would like to hear in a song.” Far North Queensland rock outfit Clam Sandwich are no strangers to the scene. Over three previous albums the […]
Windwaker has steadily built a following and reputation by mixing hard rock sensibilities with memorable melodicism. It’s a potent cocktail, and it is why they are one of the most exciting bands in Australia. The quartet comes storming out of the gates with their rock ‘n’ roll cover of Britney Spears‘ iconic anthem Toxic. Rare is […]
Brisbane death metal powerhouse Disentomb are set to unleash their unique brand of dissonant brutality NATIONALLY for the first time in the post-pandemic era. With a multitude of international tours under their proverbial belt, the group is hungrier than ever to deliver their blistering live shows jam-packed with ferocious riffs, bludgeoning breakdowns and spine-chilling vocals to their […]
Hailing from rural Victoria comes the 4 piece thrash metal act Firing Squad. What started off as an idea during the middle of a pandemic quickly came to life when they all got in a rehearsal room with their instruments and a case of beer. Just like the riffs, the songs came fast too. By […]
It’s been a red-hot minute since Gold Coast leviathans HELM last took to the stage, erupting onto the scene back in 2008 and taking no prisoners ever since with their potent brew of sonic brawn and brooding might. While it’s now been just over eight years since fans last laid ears on brand-new material from […]
Queensland singer-songwriter Bobby Maguire has released his heaviest track yet with hard hitting single Vigilante. This high energy rocker is accompanied by a hilarious video clip featuring some of Cairns’ most notorious characters. Inspired by a less than favourable experience with authorities, Vigilante is an intricately deceptive combination of musical elements pulling together to raise […]
Brisbane hardcore outfit Zukø is proud to present their debut track, Roe Ct. The song is essentially about the pressures of trying to be a man at a time when you can’t really define what that is. It deals with self esteem and confidence issues and the lasting effects toxic people can have on your […]
You heard it right, Wacken Metal Battle is back in all its rousing glory to give up-and-coming Australian and New Zealand Artists a chance to play at the Metal Mecca. Joining forces with Destroy All Lines, one lucky metal band will be getting the chance to perform at the grandest stage of them all, the holy […]
UnDead Downunder presents you with an evening of thrash, death, groove and swing metal courtesy of four of Brisbane’s finest and fastest rising acts. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the Mansfield Tavern will host Amicable Treason, Odius, Barrel House and Death Plague in a diverse bill that caters to metal lovers of all tastes. Amicable […]
Hailing from Cairns in Far North Queensland, rock outfit Clam Sandwich are a power trio with a sound of their own, harnessed over three previous albums and a mountain of local shows sprinkled with select interstate outings. After spending over five years establishing their name and sound in their hometown, Clam Sandwich have declared themselves […]
Perth’s premier prog/pop outfit, Voyager, are today announcing that they are going to be a part of Eurovision – Australia Decides. They will be up for selection to be 2022’s Australian contingent to take on the best of the best in Eurovision 2022. After years of petitions for the band to be selected to represent Australia […]
It was only last week that The Hard-Ons announced the Sydney leg – part of Great Southern Nights 2022 – of their March/April I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken Tour, but it seems like they couldn’t restrain themselves. The band’s new line-up – co-founders Ray Ahn and Peter ‘Blackie’ Black, longtime drummer Murray Ruse, and new kid on the […]
The Mansfield Tavern will awaken like the Walking Dead! The Festival that was scheduled to take place among 2021’s Halloween festivities in October and that COVID restrictions put a bullet in, will now celebrate all things spooky in April, just a few weeks shy of the celebration of that *other bloke* who rose from the […]
Years ago, two friends set out on tour and almost never returned. It’s a tale that has become legend in Melbourne’s DIY punk scene and, now, Luke Seymoup has immortalised it in song as Maple Road. In 2015, Luke Seymoup and Joe Guiton knew each other, but not well enough. They were new friends and […]
Brisbane Alt-Rockers Patient Lounge recently released their immersive new single Treehouse. In honour of their new release, they are back with an official music video accompanying this multi-layered anthemic voyage. The beauty of Treehouse is the atmospheric story telling immersing the listener in a momentary reminiscence of the golden days. The group brings this mesmerizing image to […]
My Chemical Romance (aka MCR/My Chem) have today announced additional shows to their 2023 Australian arena tour. These shows will be the band’s first Australian shows since their appearance at Big Day Out festival in 2012. MCR are thrilled to announce new shows at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday, March 13, followed by Rod Laver Arena in […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Nu-Metal x Heavy Rock, now that sounds a bit different to the million and one core releases we get sent for review over here. Hopefully this is a fresh change and an adventure away from the token core formula which has made my ears bleed of late, but as […]
Out Now Words by Matt Gabites Well, here we are at last, staring at the arse end of 2021 whilst being buried beneath an avalanche of ‘Best of 2021’ lists. Best album, best song, best covid advice etc etc etc. So it is with great pleasure that I can announce the winner of this year’s […]
Independent December 10, 2021 Words by Matt Gabites Metal can be accused of many things – just ask Judas Priest – but mixed messages isn’t normally one of them. It almost always does what it says on the tin. Ed Repka design? You know it’s gonna be a thrasher. Illegible band title font? Some seriously […]