It doesn’t get much bigger in metal than Judas Priest and DIO. Judas Priest will go down in history as one of the most influential heavy metal groups EVER. Their music has shaped generations of music and become synonymous with the term heavy metal the world over. Although Rob Halford will always be seen as […]
After three previous well-received albums – Void, Deathwish and Yōkai – Slovenian aggressive metal outfit Within Destruction have now begun their next music cycle with the release of their new single Nightmare. Not only that, but the band have also announced their debut Australian tour later this month and are champing at the bit to […]
Arizona metal outfit Incite recently released their sixth album, Wake Up Dead. Featuring Richie Cavalera on vocals – who is, of course, the son of Soulfly vocalist Max Cavalera – Incite are a brutally heavy band who somehow manage to up the intensity levels with each release. Despite the temptation of utilizing his Stepfather’s extensive […]
After a prolonged absence due to COVID, Australia’s favourite funk metallers Mammal have returned as only they know how. With a statement of intent. Mammal are back to point the funky finger of blame at those responsible for some of the atrocities of the world, with recent single Crime Scene introducing new bass player Kade […]
”What is DAMPF?” you may ask. ”Who, and what, is behind these huge riffs, brutal metal and catchy choruses?” DAMPF is a supergroup of heavy metal royalties, leaded by almighty A-tron who you may know from his career as Martin ”E-Type” Erikson. Years ago Martin had an idea to combine the power of dark metal and pop melodies, but it […]
Without question, Australia’s premiere thrash band, Mortal Sin have a legacy that harks back over 35 years! The first Aussie metal band to take their music to the world, Mortal Sin amassed a massive following across the globe and are regarded as pioneers to this day. Cherry Red Records are proud to release the very long overdue reissues of […]
While Uncaged Festival officially kicks off this weekend, the show itself has taken far longer to bring from idea to reality. In a musical climate where many promotors were having to be selective about which shows to put on, Silverback Touring, and particularly the man behind it all Danny Bazzi, was thinking more about the […]
In four short weeks, Swiss-based rock quintet CORELEONI will release their new album III on May 13, 2022 via Atomic Fire Records. Following the introduction of new Albanian lead singer Eugent Bushpepa with two stomping tracks – Let Life Begin Tonight and Purple Dynamite – it’s time for the band to represent their slightly mellower side in the form of third single Sometimes. Shot and edited by Maurizio Del […]
Savannah, Georgia five-piece VATICAN have announced their new album ULTRA, out June 17 via UNFD. Pre-order it here. Today, the band has shared the video for Reverence. Watch it below. The fast-action video boasts a cinematic and apocalyptic vibe, as it features tight shots, hand-to-hand combat, and swordsmanship mixed with performance footage. “To me, this song has just about the whole package,” […]
Today, ARCHITECTS have unleashed a crushing new single and video when we were young. “when we were young is a song that recognises what is gained and what is lost as we get older” says Dan Searle. “As the world unfolds around us we can become overwhelmed by its endless complexity. when i was 20 I thought I had […]
After 15 years, 4 albums, and coming hot on the heels of their recent music video Light the Match, hard rock band Saturate (Houston, TX) is out with a brand new offering for the fans. The band’s latest track Thank You is a hard-hitting, unabashed letter of gratitude to those who have offered a hand to the band through the years. The […]
Hailing from the Central Coast of NSW, Alt-Metal rockers, Glasshawk, have just released their second single, Robin The Hood. Listen to it here smarturl.it/robin-the-hood An animated video for Robin The Hood will be released soon, detailing Robin’s recalcitrant ways. Frontman Aaron Smith says of the forthcoming clip, “We were initially going to create a video with real […]
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch have just released AfterLife, the title track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new studio album. The band’s longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Skillet) helmed the producer duties of the ninth and arguably most diverse record of the band. Watch the lyric video below.
Powerhouse Florida quintet Mayday Parade kick off their Australian tour this Friday in Brisbane. The band will be celebrating the 11th anniversary of their Self-Titled, third album, 2011’s Mayday Parade, by performing it IN FULL along with a stack of fan favourites from their stellar discography including tracks from their latest album What It Means To Fall Apart. Joining them on the road […]
The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced today that it has partnered with Slipknot, the most enigmatic, provocative, and aggressive band of the modern era, to bring Knotfest into the metaverse- creating KNOTVERSE, a Web3 home for Slipknot/Knotfest metaverse experiences, concerts, and lifestyle, in The Sandbox. The collaboration brings together innovators in […]
Nu-Core quintet Tallah, one of modern metal’s most explosive and unbridled forces have dropped the second single from their recently announced new album , The Generation of Danger, today. Titled The Impressionist, the track comes accompanied with an official music video, which can be viewed below. Speaking on the release of their latest track, frontman Justin Bonitz shares “Tss,tss, […]
SLAY SQUAD, one of the most exciting and unique forces currently making waves in the world of heavy music, have dropped brand new track BEAM today, accompanied by an official music video which can be watched below. Speaking on their latest track, Slay Squad vocalist Keilo shared the following “For me BEAM speaks on the never-ending sacrifice of living in this […]
Formed more than three decades ago in 1989 only to fall into a slumbering hibernation lasting until last year, Swedish hard rock outfit NESTOR decided to reunite, reinvent the iconography of rock and restore its glory in 2021 with their debut album – yes, their debut album – Kids in a ghost town. With friendship as the fundament of this […]
Hardline Media could not be more thrilled to relaunch both international Metal music in Australia and Hardline Touring with Polish legends Nuclear Blast’s VADER and THY DISEASE! Playing a selection of songs from throughout their massive career, VADER will hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne stages with THY DISEASE in October 2022. After a very quiet couple of years, this is the way to […]
Ascending above a multitude of challenges that the past few years have spewed up, last month, Bleed From Within officially launched the most extraordinary chapter of their career, revealing that new studio album Shrine will be released on June 3. Stunning first tracks I Am Damnation and Levitate have forcefully staked their intent, cementing their place as one of the most exciting prospects […]
Notorious European diabolical death metal squadron BELPHEGOR have announced that their new studio album entitled The Devils will be released on June 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The pre-order for this 12th full-length in their massive discography starts today and in celebration, BELPHEGOR are proud to unleash a lyric video for the unrelenting first single, Totentanz – Dance Macabre. HELMUTH states: “Hail Diabolical Death Magick! Today we […]
Critically celebrated Mongolian rock band THE HU have today announced their return to Australia in August 2022. Beginning in Melbourne on August 3, before travelling to Brisbane, Adelaide and ending in Sydney on August 7, the Black Thunder Tour will give fans the chance to hear new music from The HU’s highly anticipated sophomore album, […]
Head of Clay have been flat-out releasing killer rock tracks for the past two years, which brings us to their seventh single –Until Tomorrow. The new single encapsulates the signature Head of Clay sound with emotive vocals, rocking guitars and of course an epic singalong chorus. Until Tomorrow could be described as a throwback to […]
Finnish hard rockers Temple Balls have released a new single today entitled Strike Like A Cobra. The song was recorded during the band’s ongoing sessions for their next studio album, which they are currently working on with producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T, New Horizon, Crowne). Tee also produced Pyromide, their well-received 2021 album that was their […]
In Dying Arms have returned with their new metalcore single Dark Days lurching straight into ascending charge – with an assault of guitar chugs, a punk-driven rhythm and bass to boot – before the centrepiece chorus emerges and immediately injects itself into the listener’s memory. The band pulls no punches either, with the riffs and […]
Metal Blade Records May 6 Motor Sister are possibly one of the major so-called supergroups that have somehow slipped under the global radar. Led by vocalist/guitarist Jim Wilson (Mother Superior), with the guitar royalty of Scott Ian (Anthrax), the majestic bass playing of Joey Vera (Armoured Saint), the drumming prowess of John Tempesta (White Zombie, […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Here we go, another post hardcore disc. This one by the UK lads Seek Harbour is Far From Home. Oh, and that’s what it’s called, too. It kicks off sounding nothing like a post hardcore album and more like a pop album by someone like Coldplay. Then it gets […]
Believe April 22 Words by Jimmy Glinster Admittedly, NORTHLANE are a band that I know fuck all about. Why? Probably because they emerged at a time where everything that emerged from the Australian metal scene was some kind of “core”.A few years ago, I would have straight up said “Fuck Core” and threw this review […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Cut my life into pieces, this is my last retort. That’s a lie, because I like to think I’m a bit of a witty cnut, having perfected the cnut part in recent years. Anyway, if you got the reference in that horse shit attempt at humour earlier, you’ll probably […]
Released: January 7, 2022 Label: Independent Words by Simon Russell-White To be honest it was refreshing to hear that a new band had formed and one of the first moves they made was to give (to be) future punters a taste of the band’s work right off the bat. No build up, no fancy promo […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Now, you all know how much I hate when bands call their genre Post something or other, and I make no exceptions for this mob of hooligans. Unfortunately, the world’s first Post- Nu-Metal supergroup has arrived, and they go by the name of The Violent Inzident. And yes, that’s […]
It is one of the action films of the film and has landed in cinemas this week. Alex First, David Griffiths, Greg King and Peter Krausz take a look at Michael Bay’s latest – Ambulance. Take a listen to their review right here:
A new trailer and poster are now available for Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder,” offering long-awaited clues to what’s in store for the God of Thunder. The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as […]
Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis with Ed Harris and Val Kilmer and directed by Joseph Kosinski Top Gun: Maverick will hit cinemas on May 26th. Today we take you behind the scenes with this […]
Disney+ has revealed a first look of the upcoming Original film “The Valet,” starring Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”), Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”) and Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”). “The Valet” premieres on Disney+ and Disney streaming services globally on May 20th, 2022. In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces […]
Are you a Nicolas Cage fan? A really, really serious Nicolas Cage? If you answered yes then this is the giveaway for you. Mr Cage returns to the big screen as himself alongside fan favourite Pedro Pascal in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent which hits Australian cinemas on April 21st. Thanks to our good […]
Director Audrey Diwan received a BAFTA nomination for her new film Happening. The film is released in Australian cinemas this week so Dave Griffiths sat down and spoke to Diwan about the film. You can hear the full interview right here:
Brand new horror film The Cellar is about to be released on Shudder tomorrow but today we spoke to the film’s director Brendan Muldowney about it. You can take a listen to the interview right here:
Red Rocket has landed on home entertainment and Dave Griffiths says it is one of the movies of the year. Take a listen to all his thoughts on the film right here:
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Align and Aniventure Present In association with HB Wink Animation and GFM Animation A Flying Tigers Entertainment Production in association with Aniventure In association with Cinesite SYNOPSIS: A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s (Ricky Gervais) […]
With The 355 landing on home entertainment here in Australia this week we got Dave Griffiths to take a look at it. Take a listen to his review right here:
