We’ve just kind of expanded what we know.” Matt Fack Melbourne instrumental outfit The Omnific are a band who have managed to traverse the boundaries normally separating instrumental music from that with vocals, blending a variety of techniques and impossible-to-resist musical precision that appeals to all lovers of music. Following the release of three groundbreaking […]

“When I listen to music I connect with it so deeply.” Alex Centofanti Preparing for a debut album – for any band – is an arduous task. Once you make that firm decision and commit to laying down your tracks for others to digest, it seems like, in many respects, everything is violently taken from […]

“We’ve introduced seven-string guitar as well, so it’s getting heavier.” Siana Davis If work ethic and dedication to your craft were the only parameters of success in the music industry, then Brisbane hard rock outfit Krave would already be nestled comfortably somewhere towards the upper regions of the proverbial tree. The trio have spent most […]

There has been a lot going on in the world of Canadian modern power metal icons Unleash The Archers over recent months. Their latest two singles have been screaming up the streaming charts while the release of their sixth studio album, Phantoma, on May 10th absolutely blew away their fans. Now the band are preparing […]

“I do love Cancer Bats shows because the pit isn’t intimidating.” Liam Cormier After an absence of five years, Canadian hardcore punk outfit Cancer Bats are finally returning to our shores next month for an eight-date run of shows in a belated celebration of the band’s most recent 2022 album Psychic Jailbreak. That album marked […]

Los Angeles-based punk band Militarie Gun are hitting the road this June & July, playing their first-ever headline shows in Australia. Militarie Gun will take their Winter 2024 tour to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Barwon Heads, Newcastle and Sydney. If this news wasn’t exciting enough, the band announced their headline tour with a double […]

British metalcore legends While She Sleeps have climbed their way to being one of metal’s biggest stars, and their legacy transpires across the ocean and into Australia, where they have just announced they’ll headline seven unmissable shows across the nation this September and October. While She Sleeps will be joined by very special guests Stick […]

Frontier Touring are delighted to announce iconic Aussie rockers Spiderbait will hit the road this August, September and October for an extensive run of shows to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their seminal 2004 album, Tonight Alright and standout track, Black Betty. Taking in ten dates across the country, the Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour […]

MUNICIPAL WASTE finally announce their triumphant and probably somewhat inebriated return to Australian shores for the first time since 2013! Formed in Richmond, Virginia, the homeland of the American Civil War, Thrash Metal Crossover party dudes Municipal Waste rose from the salty remains of a New Years Eve Keg Party in 2000/2001, in which they […]

Capturing an addictive alliance of melodic, alternative and emotionally heavy music is Brisbane’s fast rising alt-metal rock band KRAVE, a hard rock power trio that continually churn out game-changing music. After concentrating their efforts more on the touring side of band life in recent times, KRAVE returns with their sophomore single and video for Charade, […]

The world’s most prominent bass-driven instrumental rock act, Australia’s The Omnific, have unveiled a modern prog masterpiece, Will-O’-The-Wisp, off their forthcoming new album, The Law Of Augmenting Returns; an audacious and magnificent triumph – to be released on June 7, 2024 via Wild Thing Records. The band’s most progressive song to date, Will-O’-The-Wisp, is a […]

Melbourne rockers Chasing Lana have premiered their new single Light It Up, a song vocalist, songwriter and guitarist, Dave Cutting describes as a very ‘dark, emotional yet inspirational’ song lyrically. Light It Up is about everyone who lives and fights every second of every day with their inner demons that are buried deep within. Fighting […]

Entering the ring are femme-punk outfit Arabella and The Heist, coming out alive, fierce and biting with their new single Electric and pumped up music video to match. With overdriven electric guitar and amped up drums, this follow-up to 1769 is an unrelenting headbanger that is available with its predecessor on a limited edition vinyl […]

Legendary rockers Grinspoon are back with their new single Unknown Pretenders. Unknown Pretenders marks the first new music from the band in 12 years. The track’s unbridled power is quintessentially Grinspoon – heavy riffs, pounding drums, and charismatic vocals from one of Australia’s most highly-regarded frontmen, Phil Jamieson. This single ushers in a new era for Grinspoon: […]

Among The Restless have earned their stripes and done the hard yards over the last few years. They have proven they are here to stay and can mix it with the big guns of the music industry. ATR are a Modern Alternative-Rock outfit that blends today’s modern pop sensibilities with emotive, guitar driven music. Cheap […]

May 24 Often you can tell a lot about an album from the title alone. Although there is no set formula, as a general rule if the title is ambiguous and/or has many potential meanings, then the band has obviously put some degree of thought into the naming rights. Which is why when I came […]

Independent Out Now Often you have more fun with reviews from bands you know little to nothing about, mainly because you go into the listening experience with no expectations or preconceived ideas about how the album should or shouldn’t sound. So it is as I settle in to listen to Aussie progressive metal outfit Age […]

Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) 17 May 2024 When Slayer played their last official show on November 30, 2019, many fans thought the music that had defined most of their existence would be lost forever, etched into the memories of a time gone by. While able to find solace in the fact they could revisit past […]