Progressive metal outfit Growth are releasing their debut album for Wild Thing Records, The Smothering Arms of Mercy, on December 4. The album is the first of a three-part series of albums that explores the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. With each member of the band battling personal demons of their own as well as collectively, the members â brothers Tristan (guitars/bass/artwork) and Nelson Barnes (drums) plus vocalist ...
Ballarat metal crusaders Nicolas Cage Fighter recently released the single âDead Endsâ from next years EP Cast You Out. While the whole EP collectively deals with mental health and associated issues, each track on the album deals with separate issues and the struggles that go with them. Vocalist Nick Moriarty sat down with HEAVY for a brutally honest and forthright look at the single and the EP. Continue reading NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER Take Aim At Their Demons at HEAVY ...
Tasmanian songwriter Jonathon âJBâ Barwick has brought to a close his epic five-part musical journey with the final single âA Ballad of Heartbreak & Despairâ. Released under Fierce Deity, the song draws a conclusion to The Travellers Meditation that began with his debut single âThe Pathâ in early 2019. JB sat down with HEAVY during the week to discuss the concept series of songs, beginning with what he was going for musically with the songs. Continue reading ...
Itâs Halloween every day over at the Aetherial camp, with the band unveiling a brand new video for their third single “The Grave Empties Itself”, taken from their sophomore album, Nameless Horrors. The track is a furious assault which takes the listener on a wild ride past life and death in search of answers. “The Grave Empties Itself” been described as âthe kind of corpse rotting riffs that want to punch you in the head until youâre smiling in the ...
Best mates and Brisbane sonic powerhouse Walken are stoked to share their reflective new single “Hindsight” – a quirky alt-rock pop gem that touches on themes of broken friendships and a longing to start again. âThis song was written after falling out with a friend that I was really close with at the time,â says frontman Matt Cochran. âWe didnât see eye to eye and in the end, we eventually grew apart.” Watch “Hindsight” ...
Mass Sky Raid are preparing to drop their latest single âBreakthroughâ on December 4. Vocalist Adam Lomas said of the new single’s depth and breadth of musical and philosophical content, “Breakthrough sonically creates a musical intensity through the use of ambient guitar layers supported by a driving rhythm section. Light and shades, both instrumentally and vocally, are explored to create a progressive journey for the listener from melodic progressive verses to ...
It is with a heavy heart that Australiaâs favourite alternative music festival, Good Things Festival wonât be rockinâ up the East Coast this year. To our Good Things family, we know you love your mosh pits sweaty, your t-shirts black and the live shows spectacular. We know Parkway Drive delivered this in spades as our headliner last year, but just wait to see what we have in store for you next year! Continue reading GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL to Return in 2021 at HEAVY Magazine - ...
To coincide with the announcement of their signing to UNFD, Grand Rapids metalcore outfit Hollow Front have celebrated the only way they know how by releasing another killer track. âWearing Thinâ was released today, PLUS the band has announced a special re-issue of their debut album Loose Threads via UNFD early next year. Watch âWearing Thinâ below: Continue reading UNFD Sign HOLLOW FRONT at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Hard rock outfit Laced In Lust have released âHard in This Townâ, lifted off their forthcoming album First Bite which will be out on February 21 next year. Described by many as a sleazy Status Quo with the image of the Sunset Strip, Laced In Lust have been turning heads in Australia since 2012. Now they have set their sights on the rest of the world with their debut album set to drop in the new year. Continue reading LACED IN LUST Release “Hard in This ...
Thy Art Is Murder have rescheduled their upcoming Australian tour. The Human Target tour, due to kick off later this month, will now take place in October 2021. All tickets for the December 2020 tour dates are valid for the new rescheduled shows. Supports will be announced at a later date. Thy Art Is Murder apologise to all fans affected by the postponement. Continue reading THY ART IS MURDER Announce new Dates at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & ...
Voyager have released a new performance video for âSeveromanceâ. The video is taken from the band’s recent online performance Department of Riffs and Synths, which was filmed to help promote latest album Colours In The Sun during the pandemic. Watch âSeveromanceâ below: Continue reading VOYAGER Release Performance Video For “Severomance” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
The Gloom In The Corner recently completed their musical narrative of weaving three intertwining tales over four songs, concluding with the final single âRequiemâ last month. The three-song release titled Ultima Pluvia includes the singles “Violence”, “Warfare” and “Requiem” and is available now for purchase and streaming at http://ffm.to/ultimapluvia The Gloom In The Corner have also put together their Top 5 Metal Chorus list for ...
After an unscheduled break last week, 12 Rounds with Johnny Boxer returns this week with a hilarious chat that sees Johnny fill us in on how his recovery is going, decipher whether or not he likes Christmas, if he watches his performances on screen, who he has roadied for and some funny stories of life on the road, what Christmas song should receive the metal treatment, the possibility of Bobo hanging up the chainsaw and more. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR: â12 Rounds With JOHNNY ...
Steve Hughes has released a special video taking you behind the scenes of his latest release Eternum. It is an informative and entertaining look inside the work of one of Australia’s finest heavy musicians, detailing not only the making of the album, but also highlighting key point from his musical history. Watch “Behind What You See, The Making of Eternum” below: Continue reading STEVE HUGHES Releases Behind The Scenes Video at HEAVY Magazine ...
Sydney-based indie-punk quartet Down For Tomorrow have just revealed a whimsical accompanying video for their latest single “Survive” â shot, written, and directed by videographer Robbie Walcott. Shot between locations at Elanora Heights, and Good Loco in Marrickville, the video clip features the band members portraying characters from 70âs animated television series Scooby-Doo, as they attempt to solve mysteries and unmask villains throughout a series of comedic ...
