One of the best things about music festivals is the opportunity to discover your potential new favourite band, quite often lurking with intent on some smaller side stage with a rapidly growing crowd of inquisitive onlookers being the only indication from afar that they might indeed be worth a listen. Many people still point their […]
While She Sleeps are just one of the many massive bands that are included in the lineup for this year’s Good Things Festival. As such they will be on Aussie soil as of November 30, kicking off their stint here with a headlining show in Melbourne. HEAVY had the pleasure of chatting with bassist Aaran […]
It is hard to fathom that Seattle rock outfit Candlebox have never toured Australia over the course of their 30-year existence. Since emerging from the popular music location during the mid-90s grunge scene, Candlebox have gone from strength to strength, with a remarkable number of record sales and music streams starting with their 1993 self-titled […]
As the saying goes ‘get busy living or get busy dying!’ This is certainly true for Greg Puciato, (the living part that is) multi instrumentalist and vocalist for Better Lovers, The Black Queen, Killer Be Killed, Jerry Cantrell’s Solo Band, his own Solo band and, of course, vocalist for the now very deceased Dillinger Escape […]
MMI is back with the second part of the trilogy of EP/Mini-albums to be released back-to-back with only a year, or less, apart. Following last years highly acclaimed “ESCHATON I. Reckoning Day”, The second EP is titled “ESCHATON II. Judgment Day” and is released by GMR Music. As on previous albums J. Bergman (J.B) have had some help […]
“In Rhino We Trust” continues the identifiable STEEL RHINO’s sound that served the band so well and appealed to all people who love classic Hard Rock. The founder Mikael Rosengren stated: “We could not leave the fans with just one album, so we continued the saga of Steel Rhino. I think this album is more raw and […]
Works on The Future Belongs To The Mad took place over the course of nine months, from December 2022 until August 2023, and was written, produced and performed by the mastermind Benjamin Blank. Containing twelve tracks of industrial metal, IDW and electronic cyberpunk inspired soundscapes, “The Future Belongs To The Mad” is a sprawling, epic, multi genre soundtrack to our […]
After overcoming a number of last-minute hurdles, Killfest 2023 is finally ready to wreak havoc this weekend with a new home and brighter future. After late trouble with the original birthplace of the event, the show will now be held at the Kilmore Memorial Hall this Saturday afternoon/night. All ticket holders and people who buy […]
“Musically, The Summer of Hate became our homage to the sounds of The Damned, The MC5, and probably a bit of the Stooges in there as well,” says Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols. He adds, “The record was the manifestation of our desire to hear a record of heavy raw punk and metal guitar […]
Australia, prepare for a vortex of metal, punk, and reggae in 2024, with Japanese metal punx SiM today announcing their first-ever headline tour down under next year. Appearing as part of their PLAYDEAD World Tour, SiM will arrive armed in Australia with their explosive new album PLAYDEAD. Kicking off on Thursday 12 September at The […]
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH celebrates the 10th Anniversary of The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 & Volume 2 and announced a LIMITED EDITION VINYL 6LP BOX SET, as well as a digital release that will be available on December 1, 2023. In 2013, Five […]
With Good Things Festival now less than two weeks away, we interrupt your regular viewing to announce an exciting new stage to the 2023 proceedings: prepare to enter Stage 666. Leveling up the entertainment alongside the incredible acts already lined up to dazzle you throughout the festival, Stage 666 will feature a karaoke band, circus/freak […]
Australia’s largest and favourite travelling music festival Good Things 2023 is almost here! Headlined by none other than American rock idols FALL OUT BOY, the stacked bumper line-up also includes Florida heavies LIMP BIZKIT to keep the party rockin’ this December and from breaking stuff to whipping it, American new wave legends DEVO will also […]
The Animals announce their 60th Anniversary We Gotta Get Out of This Place – The band’s Final Tour of Australia. The Animals’ impact and influence is undeniable. They created some of the most iconic songs in popular music history including We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place, The House of The Rising Sun, Don’t Let […]
Experimental metal band MR. BUNGLE today announce Australia and New Zealand dates for March 2024 as part of the The Raging Wrath of Australia & New Zealand with fellow pop stars MELVINS. Back in all of their teenage-angst glory, Mr Bungle will kick off the tour at Auckland’s Town Hall before heading to Melbourne’s Festival […]
In 2024, music, art and culture will collide once more in unforgettable fashion. Following its entirely sold out inaugural Australian run in 2023, KNOTFEST, the destination festival brand, will officially make its monumental return down under in 2024. The music and counterculture experience that is KNOTFEST will hit the East coast of Australia starting on […]
Building on their legacy, ANY GIVEN DAY is set to transcend boundaries with their upcoming album Limitless, due for release on January 26, 2024 via Arising Empire. True to its name, Limitless explores themes of boundless potential and unbridled creativity. The album promises to be a groundbreaking addition to their discography, featuring tracks that push […]
Polish rock/symphonic metal outfit Alhena have dropped their new single Scarlet. The newly released track is a sample of the sound that will appear on Alhena’s next full-length album, which the band is currently working on. As the musicians say: “”Scarlet” is the beginning of a new chapter, the beginning of a new path in our music. It […]
MUDSHARK are a three-piece rock/metal band from London, UK combining grooving guitar riffs with soaring, soulful vocal melodies. The band recently released their debut EP ZLV, working with Neil Kennedy (Creeper, Boston Manor) as recording and mixing engineer and Gene ‘Machine’ Freeman (Lamb of God, Clutch, Every Time I Die) as mastering engineer. They have […]
French extreme metal avant-gardists CELESTE have released a video for the song Plisse les yeux jusqu’au sang from their new EP, Epilogue(s), which is out now through Nuclear Blast Records. The EP features three exclusive bonus tracks from their most recent album, Assassine(s) (2022). Epilogue(s) beautifully concludes the transformative journey CELESTE embarked upon two years […]
Australia’s heavy music vanguards Northlane have shared their expansive new single, Dante, out now via Believe. Dante is the first piece of new music since the release of their #1 album Obsidian (2022) and signals a new era for the four-piece. Dante is an instant Northlane classic years in the making. Dubbed by the band […]
Thundering out of the thrash gates comes Arizona’s Never Reborn, a hard-hitting three-piece that released their second album Ashes of Our Past back in March to great reception. Fueled by that momentum, they have a new lyric video out now for the track Existence Denied. The song is about alien abduction, someone who is looking […]
Emil Bulls, renowned for their dynamic presence in the Alternative Metal scene, are on the cusp of releasing their much-anticipated new album, Love Will Fix It on January 12, 2024. This album marks a bold step forward in their musical journey, blending their established sound with innovative elements that promise to captivate both long-time followers […]
When Czech metal band Dymytry brought out their successful, first international studio album Revolt in Autumn 2021, asserting their claim to international fame, the release met with positive reactions from countless music magazines. This coup succeeded thanks to their signing of vocalist Alen Ljubić in combination with a cutting-edge mix of powerful modern metal, intelligent […]
German-based melodic death metal formation HIRAES – featuring former members of DAWN OF DISEASE and CRITICAL MESS – will furiously kick off the new year with the release of their sophomore studio album, entitled Dormant, due out January 26, 2024 via Napalm Records. Wasting no time, HIRAES have just unveiled the first single from Dormant […]
Multi-GRAMMY® winning band Evanescence have released an expanded edition of Fallen in celebration of the stratospheric debut’s 20th anniversary. Out now via Craft Recordings on 2-LP, 2-CD, and digital formats, Fallen (20th Anniversary Edition) offers newly remastered audio — including the album’s global chart-topping singles My Immortal, Going Under, Everybody’s Fool, and the GRAMMY-winning smash […]
After nearly two decades, the wait is over. East Bay thrash metal legends SADUS have returned with a massively anticipated new album, The Shadow Inside, out now from Nuclear Blast Records. It’s been 17 long years since the release of their last full-length, Out For Blood (2006), and the band sounds just as viciously vital […]
CROSSBONE SKULLY – the exciting new project led by mastermind Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band & member of Hollywood Vampires) – shared their explosive single The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard) last month and are excited to return with a third new track, the justice-driven, […]
Today, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE break through the grey November clouds, ready to cure your seasonal blues with their new uplifting track Outer Dimensions. Once again, high energy vibes paired with a catchy chorus and garnished with some heavy riffs and impressive growls, this song is determined to live up to its name and take […]
This Silent Divide are a rock band from Wellington, New Zealand that mix driving drums, wall-of-sound guitars and melodic overtones to create catchy, high-energy songs. They are known for their tight and powerful live sound that gets audiences moving. Their latest single Outside is the band’s third release of 2023, following on the heels of […]
South England fast-paced metalcore band INDEVTH have shared the official music video for their new single LURK, the band’s heaviest offering to date. LURK is three minutes and thirteen seconds of raw aggression that delves into the unrelenting effects of depression and anxiety. “LURK is all about feeling trapped, feeling like you’re unable to escape […]
After dropping their critically praised debut album Postcard From A Living Hell in April, Eora/Sydney-based alt-rock shapeshifters RedHook have just returned with their unapologetic new single Tourist, produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic) and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore). Inspired by a quote from pop culture dad figure Ron Swanson (Parks & Recreation), […]
Brace yourselves, because Neversaid, the up-and-coming post-hardcore crew fronted by a trans trailblazer, is about to drop a musical bombshell. Their latest single, Ghost, is out now, and it’s going to stir your soul like never before. Ghost is not your average song. It’s a deep dive into the murky waters of human emotions and […]
Returning to their emo rock roots, Melbourne quintet Reside share their catchy new single, Eden. Offering up chugging distorted guitars, gristly vocals, synth-soaked ambience and a punchy driving force, Eden is about seeking refuge in a space perceived to be a safe haven, but after time you find that same safe space turning its back […]
Frankenbok have announced a new live album for release on December 15, which will be available on all streaming platforms. Taken from last year’s 25th Anniversary show at The Tote in Melbourne and featuring performances from all five line-ups of the band, this ultimate Frankenbok live show is a must have for any Bok fan. […]
Independent Out Now It’s not often I sit down to review an album from a band I know absolutely nothing about, but a quick glance through the press release for Taliesin’s new album Disciple tells me pretty much I needed to know. Their previous release Faceless was voted Best Australian Metal Album of 2022 on […]
Words by Matt New Pix by Angie New Photography It feels like just yesterday we were treated to the first Sunk Loto shows in over 15 years, but how quickly the past 12 months have flown by. The Gold Coast alternative-metal quartet is embarking on a national tour to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their […]
Words by Simon Russell-White Pix by SquirtyG First off, The Triffid, Brisbane really is a treat, the reason for it NOT ‘being so subtly tucked away in depths of Fortitude Valley’ is due to its instant gritty attractiveness the moment you enter. It’s staple for the Brisbane music scene and yet again it proved to […]
Stan, today announced that the highly anticipated next series inThe Walking Dead Universe, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live will premiere February 26 2024, only on Stan.To watch and share the brand new teaser for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD4umBuCLksStarring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live presents an epic love story of two characters changed by […]
Filmmaker Stephen Osborne chats to Dave Griffiths about his new film Dome House Six which is available on various streaming platforms now. Take a listen to the interview right here:
From celebrated writer and director Christopher Nolan comes the must-see cinematic masterpiece about the man and the moment that changed the world forever. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, OPPENHEIMER will beavailable to own just in time for the holidays on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, & Digital on November 22, 2023, from Universal […]
