Described as the most isolated touring band in the world, Southeast Desert Metal are a band who truly knows no boundaries. Since forming in 2013 the band has released two successful metal albums with a third mixed, mastered and ready to go in the back half of this year. This week Southeast Desert Metal released […]
Legendary German metal outfit Sinner return this month with their latest album Brotherhood, three years after the previous album Santa Muerte and a staggering 40 years after the band’s debut album. Formed and fronted by Mat Sinner, who, along with guitarist Tom Naumann also perform with Primal Fear, Sinner have survived two generations of musical […]
HEAVY is used to being the one in the driver’s seat when it comes to interviews, but on rare occasions, the tables are turned, and we get to take our place in the hot seat. Such was the case recently when Jordan and Cam from Queensland metal outfit Distorted Views invited us to be a […]
Interview by Coco Le Sex Bomb Kreator are one of the few bands on the planet who genuinely play by their own rules. They are a musical enigma and force unto themselves, but, despite the fact they have carved their own deserved slice of metal history, continue to produce quality albums rather than live on […]
It is hard to pinpoint an exact sound for Melbourne’s very own HZED. Some have said that their style of rock conjures up memories of Chrissy Amphlet while others say they have had the unique ability of capturing 50 years worth of rock all in one track. While a lot is said about them one […]
Seldom does a band as young to the metal scene garner as much attention and respect as British outfit Conjurer. With their debut album Mire in 2018, Conjurer bludgeoned their way into the souls of the metal family with a brilliant and pulsating slab of music that belied their fledgling status. Mire forced its way […]
When US punk/thrash outfit Cycotic Youth first hit the music scene with a crushing straight jab to the jugular in 1983 the whole crossover thrash/punk/metal scene was still simmering angrily beneath the more established and traditional forms of metal. The band released a blistering self-titled album in 1985 which led to them sharing the stage […]
Global phenomenon Bring Me The Horizon resume the next chapter of their hugely successful journey with the release of a new single entitled sTraNgeRs out now via RCA / Sony Music Australia. The track is the second to be released from their critically acclaimed POST HUMAN EP series. Oli said “The song came out of a long writing trip in LA, […]
Silverback Touring is stoked to finally announce the rescheduled dates for the long-awaited tour by THE IRON MAIDENS in May 2023. The Iron Maidens will be back to satisfy the craving for all things Maiden on their second Aussie visit following their debut sell out tour in 2018. The Iron Maidens are regarded as one of the world’s finest […]
They are Sweden’s premiere purveyors of thrash metal meets sleaze rock; they are HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and due to popular demand they are bringing the party back to Australia in November thanks to Silverback Touring for their 3rd consecutive tour in four years previously headlining in 2018 and with Buckcherry in 2019. Fusing a base of hard, aggressive heavy metal with the catchy, […]
Norma Jean recently announced their ninth album Deathrattle Sing For Me, out August 12 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here. Today, they have shared the video for Spearmint Revolt. Watch it below. “There is no editing stage,” says singer Cory Brandan about the track.“Every edit is a new creation, and some songs write themselves. This song was thrown out, retrieved, reworked, and thrown out again a […]
Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA have shared the brand new and previously unreleased song Pull From the Ghost. The song features the masterful technical proficiency fans expect from ERRA, while the lyrical concept delves into an interesting aspect of the human psyche and looks at almost the reverse of Stockholm Syndrome.
Blackened death metal band Consciously Dying released the first track, Denial, off of their debut album Bereavement A Guide To Loss & Grief which was released on July 1, 2022. The music video was produced by Consciously Dying’s lead guitarist Denis Šerifovč and co-directed by Denis and Johannes (Burgi) Burgstaller of Vicious Eye Media.
German post-hardcore experience known as VENUES have released the video for the new brand new single Reflections, which is out now worldwide. Watch it below. The new track follows Venues’ critically acclaimed and most recent album Solace, available via Arising Empire. “With Reflections, we describe the process of self-knowledge — when you realize over time that you’re the only one who […]
Event Horizon is the new single from alternative metal band, Mountain Eye and is available now on all digital platforms via Crusader Records. Musically, it doesn’t get any catchier than this. The band explores new territory and demonstrates they are capable of so much more than brutal metal. Event Horizon associates the emotional trauma as to that of a black hole. Once […]
Australian metal juggernauts PARKWAY DRIVE are pleased to announce their seventh album, Darker Still. The record, which is the first full-length since their #1 Gold-certified album, Reverence (2018), arrives on September 9 via Parkway Records. Parkway Drive have also shared the masterfully cinematic video for The Greatest Fear which features the band’s galloping guitar work, moshy breakdowns, and guttural vocals amidst a stunning backdrop that will […]
Verticoli, the three piece alternative-rock band from Tassie need no introduction. Known for delivering an absolutely killer live set, they are the perfect combination of invigorating, raucous and delightful. True Love is the second single pulled from their forthcoming sophomore album, highlighting the ferocity with which the band has taken 2022. Finding inspiration from an […]
With his captivating debut Gothic Electronic Anthems in 2003, Gothminister Bjørn Alexander Brem took the dark music scene by storm, unleashing a thunder of pitch-black magic. Powerful metal riffs march relentlessly arm in arm with huge orchestras and heavenly choirs, while the master himself reveals an astonishing range of vocal art: from the deepest gothic-dungeons up to […]
Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have today announced their return to Australia for 4 massive stadium shows in early 2023. The tour will commence in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on January 29 before heading to Accor Stadium, Sydney on February 2, followed by Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on February 7and concluding in Perth at Optus Stadium […]
After an explosive first year, Melbourne metal outfit, Observist are back with another brutal offering in the form of, Human. It’s a track that incorporates stylistic elements of djent and the low-tuned discordance of Thall to perfectly illustrate the somber longing for self-acceptance present in the track’s lyrics. Vocalist Chris Conroy explains, “The song it’s […]
Progressive metalcore head-turners Invent Animate have dropped their brand new single Shade Astray. The song cycles through many moods, tempos, and extremes in the space of five minutes. It’s a sonic journey that leaves the listener breathless and thrilled. It examines love lost and the difficulty in accepting that you’ve reached the point of no return. Check it out below.
Gold Coast, it’s your turn next to join in the celebrations as HEAVY keeps delivering the goods as part of their 10th year. On Sunday, July 24, Mo’s Desert Clubhouse will feel the wrath of a wall of heaviness led by Byron Bay extreme metal legends From Crisis To Collapse who look finally set to […]
After releasing singles BLACK HEART, RISE, BRAINFCK, and DESTINY and generating over 4.5 million streams on Spotify in the process, From Fall to Spring have now shared the video for Beastmode. Watch it below. From Fall to Spring offer their modern take on the nu metal genre by going full BEASTMODE and jumping from blasting 808’s to heavy breakdowns. The German band features identical […]
Ghast is a metal/hardcore band hailing from Qqeberha in South Africa. Originating as a DIY project by members Justin and Matt during the COVID-19 lockdown, the band recruited additional members and eventually self-recorded and released their debut album Dawn in 2021. After a follow up ‘split-ep’ release with South African hardcore outfit Boiling Point, Ghast […]
Birmingham, UK metal quintet OCEANS ATE ALASKA — James Harrison [vocals], Chris Turner [drums], James “Jibs” Kennedy [guitar], Adam Zytkiewicz [guitar], and Mike Stanton [bass] — have shared the visualizer for the brand new song New Dawn. Watch it below. The song meshes hard-hitting vocals with relentless rhythms. “Does a new day bring light or darkness to those who endure?,” muses Harrison when speaking about the song. “Within the past two […]
Bad Wolves, the critically acclaimed and multi-platinum band, released their new single The Body today via Better Noise Music, along with a lyric video for the song. The track haunts the listener, talking about how far one must go to commit an unthinkable crime. It is the first new offering from the band’s upcoming EP, set for release […]
Fresh off their previous album release, Fading Cinders, Fall and Resist are back with a 4 track EP called Darkness of Now that expands their musical horizons with their latest release. Fusing post-metal, thrash and melo-death elements, Fall and Resist are looking to break new musical ground with their authentic blend of aggression and sadness while still nodding to […]
Are the band names System Of A Down, Korn, Slipknot, Sepultura, Pantera and Machine Head like red flags to a bull? Does 90s metal take you back to a better time with louder music? If you even thought before answering, then book yourself a date with Vulgar Display Of 90s at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Before I go too deep with 800 Throats, I’ll clear my throat and start by saying I have no idea who these blokes are. All I know is that they are from Seth Efrica, and are influenced by the likes of Fear Factory, Static-X, Ministry, and Rammstein. Now, let […]
Out Now Napalm Records Words by Jimmy Glinster I’m not goona lie, I’m really not that into Pirate Metal, or any kind of theme metal really. And after the last month or so of the Johnny Derp vs Amber Turd trial, I’ve just about had enough of the peg legged, triangular hat wearing fucks. Prejudice […]
Prosthetic Records Out Now Words by Metal V If you are a follower of my on/off again contributions to this fine HEAVY publication, then you may have come across my musings of death metal South AusTasBourne (just made that accurate living destination of the members up on the fly – LOL) brutal bastards WEREWOLVES. Album […]
Out Now Words by Michael Naidos Themes from the occult possibly attracted guardian demons when this Canadian genre-hopping extreme metal band recorded their debut. Vocalist/guitarist GRAHAM K. MILES speaks about “weird shit” happening during recording such as the constant flickering of studio lights and the noticeable drop in temperature. “I’m not superstitious, but it felt […]
Today on HEAVY Cinema we spoke to actress Aimee Garcia about her role in the brilliant new Western flick – Murder At Yellowstone City. The film has just been released by Defiant Screen Entertainment and you can listen to our full interview with Aimee below:
A $2 million investment by the Malinauskas Labor Government will see the internationally renowned Adelaide Film Festival held annually from 2022 and lead to significant program growth. Annualising the festival will grow its reputation as a destination for international film culture and cement it as a fixture on the global creative calendar. Arts Minister Andrea Michaels said […]
Dave Griffiths and lee Griffiths return with another episode of He Says/She Says Film Reviews and this time they are taking a look at Thor: Love And Thunder. Take a listen to the episode right here:
Brand new French film Haute Courture has just been released in cinemas and we sent Dave Griffiths along for a look. Take a listen to his full review rigght here:
The trailer and poster for “Amsterdam,” the latest film from acclaimed writer/director David O. Russell, have arrived. A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, 20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the centre of one of the […]
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 […]
Netflix has just released a new film called Spiderhead which stars Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller. HEAVY Cinema’s Dave Griffiths delivers his verdict. Take a listen to his full review right here:
The 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by bringing home the world-touring Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema programme in August this year. Co-presented with Create Hong Kong, HKIFF46’s Making Waves programme will start with an exhibition of film and behind-the-scenes stills by […]
In a brand new episode of He Says/She Says Film Reviews Dave Griffiths and Lee Griffiths take a look at Jurassic World Dominion. Take a listen to the episode right here:
This week on HEAVY Cinema we were joined by Oscar Harding and Dominik Platen to chat about their new doco, A Life On The Farm, which is screening at this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
Today on HEAVY Cinema we were joined by Fabian Weston who joined us to chat about his latest project – The Protist Lab. You can check out our full interview below:
I love the fact that we live in an era of television where the small box now has the power to draw big name stars to its product, but that it is also a time where producers and directors seem to want to make each episode of a television show feel like you a feature […]
The found-footage sub-genre inside the horror genre has always been a somewhat interesting prospect to explore. When done correctly I have found it is a type of film that can completely take its audience into the world that it is exploring and make them feel like they are right there alongside those that are fighting […]
Crunchyroll has announced it will re-release the critically-acclaimed classic Princess Mononoke in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 14 July 2022 to celebrate the iconic film’s 25th anniversary. The film, from celebrated animation studio Studio Ghibli, will be available in both Original Japanese with English subtitles and English Dub. To celebrate the 25th landmark milestone, participating […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural have released the trailer and poster art for the upcoming Shudder Exclusive from Australian filmmaker Andrew Traucki, The Reef:Stalked, a follow-up to his critical acclaimed film The Reef,will premiere on the platform on Friday 29 July. Written and directed by Traucki the film stars an Australian cast […]
British romantic drama Ali & Ava has just been released in cinemas and this week we sent Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to teh full review right here:
Brand new black comedy The Woodcutter Story will be screening as part of the 2022 Scandinavian Film Festival and this week Alex First and Peter Krausz checked it out for us. Take a listen to their review right here:
