Hailing from the relatively serene US town of California, hardcore outfit Xibalba are living proof that not all people are shaped by their surroundings. Known more for things like Hollywood and Disneyland, California, on the surface, is an idyllic place to call home. The many beaches and chilled way of life hardly seems like the […]
Just like the marauding Vikings which dominate their music, Amon Amarth have conquered lands without fear or remorse – but more so sonically rather than by the force wielded by their ancestors. Since forming in Sweden in 1992 the band have swept all before them with a blending of ferocious yet melodic tidings awash with […]
Three decades ago the musical landscape was far removed to what we know today. All of the modern genres and associated sub-genres had not even gained a sniff of fresh air and music pretty much stayed in its own lane and keep to its own kind so to speak. A fresh wave of bands began […]
Shock, horror metal outfit Gwar have been scaring the pants of metalheads for over three decades now, but beneath the exterior and musical talent the band have seldom been seen in their natural light. The metamorphosis from man to monster that goes with being part of a Gwar experience is one which usually transpires behind […]
South African death metal outfit Vulvodynia are set to decimate Australian audiences when they make their long-awaited return in November. Vulvodynia have left no stone unturned since the easing of restrictions, having recently returned from Europe before taking a few weeks to recover and heading back for a US assault. Their growing reputation is reward […]
Norma Jean will drop their ninth album Deathrattle Sing For Me onAugust 12 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here. Today, they have shared the video for Sleep Explosion which you can check out below. “Destruction is a variant of completion,” says Cory Brandan, vocals. “We were nearing the end of a tour in January 2022, after a series of house shows. It […]
It is with much sadness that we announce Therein can no longer perform at HEAVY’s 10th Birthday Bash at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse this Sunday, July 24. But rather than dwell on the negatives, we still have a massive line-up for you spearheaded by Byron Bay extreme metal monsters From Crisis To Collapse who will be […]
Genre-bending instrumental band Polyphia have released the second track from their fourth studio album, Remember That You Will Die. Neurotica, produced by guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, is Polyphia’s take on a rage beat (originally made popular by artists like Playboi Carti and Trippie Redd). Featuring collaboration from Sims Cashion, Luke Holland, and Brady Watt, Neurotica […]
Ritual collective HEILUNG are proud to release Asja, the second new track, taken from the band’s upcoming album Drif set for worldwide release on August 19, 2022 via Season of Mist. Check it out below. HEILUNG commented on the track: “This is a love song. Maria sings to the listener of love, recovery and prosperity, chasing away evil and welcoming love. […]
Better Noise Films and Better Noise Music will release the upcoming horror-thriller THE RETALIATORS on September 14 in theatres worldwide. It stars Michael Lombardi (FX’s Rescue Me, The Deuce), Marc Menchaca (Ozark, Black Mirror ) and Joseph Gatt (Ray Donovan, Game of Thrones, Thor) alongside appearances from some of the biggest names in rock music including Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Ivan Moody (Five Finger Death Punch), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) and ...
Perth based Indie Punk outfit The Mess Around are proud to premiere their new single Still Broke, via HEAVY Mag. The band have also announced a huge run of WA tour dates to celebrate the release that kicks off on July 29 at Lucy’s Love Shack, Perth. The Mess Around are a collection of five […]
Multi-platinum band Panic! At The Disco have released their new single Middle of a Breakup. The song was produced and written by Brendon Urie alongside Jake Sinclair and Mike Viola. The video, directed by Brendan Walter (Viva Las Vengeance, High Hopes) is out now and can be seen below. Middle of a Breakup follows the release of Viva Las Vengeance, the title track off the band’s upcoming […]
Orange County, California hardcore band Stick to Your Guns will drop their new album Spectre on July 29 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-order it here. Today, the band has shared the video for Open Up My Head which can be seen below. Stick to Your Guns will embark on a headline North American tour. It kicks off on September 1 and runs through […]
As A Rival return with their latest offering, LOST AT SEA. Honing in on what has become their trademark sound, with powerful drums, soaring riffs and anthemic melodies, Lost At Sea hooks you in and forces you to sing at every opportunity. This is a more refined outfit, taking all that they have learned and fusing it into […]
Rising Newcastle-via-Athens quintet October Ends have unleashed the video for their new song Destroy Us All. Watch it below.. Whereas Play Time, their debut single for new label home UNFD, was in turns brooding and soaring, Destroy Us All finds the quintet in swaggering, aggressive form — as a series of thundering grooves branch out from a swirling lead riff, before hitting an […]
The wait is almost over. NILE mastermind and multi-instrumentalist KARL SANDERS will finally unleash the impending third chapter of his haunting Eastern-ambient Saurian solo project, Saurian Apocalypse, this Friday, July 22, 2022 via Napalm Records. After revealing the album’s cinematic first and second singles, The Sun Has Set on the Age of Man and Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition), KARL SANDERS provides […]
After two long years of on-again, off-again, more on-again, more off-again announcements, the world’s most beloved big haired heavy metal outfit Steel Panther have officially confirmed new dates for what is set to be the wildest, wettest, dirtiest, hardest, heaviest most rocking heavy metal tour to land in Australia. Having previously announced shows for 2020, […]
Denver-based rock band The Dangerous Summer have announced details surrounding their new upcoming album Coming Home, due for release on Friday, August 26 via Rude Records. Today, the band have also shared their new single and music video, Someday. “‘Someday’ was a song that came extremely organically to us; Matt started playing this riff, and our drummer Christian started jamming to it,” says vocalist […]
GRAMMY Award-winning Iowan icons SLIPKNOT have announced details of their widely anticipated new album, THE END, SO FAR, which will be released September 30 on Roadrunner Records. Today the band has shared the album’s lead single The Dying Song (Time To Sing), which is available on all streaming platforms with an official music video streaming on Slipknot’s YouTube channel. Directed by […]
Grammy-nominated band TRIVIUM have announced their Fall 2022 tour plans. The band will embark on the Deadmen and Dragons Tour, a headline run of North America produced by Live Nation, with support from Between the Buried and Me, Whitechapel, and Khemmis. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 22 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. To herald the news, there […]
Japanese genre-blenders CROSSFAITH are thrilled to announce their return to Australian shores. That’s right, their Atlas Of Faith World Tour will be hitting the east coast in October with special guests DREGG. “We had so many great memories from festivals such as UNIFY, Soundwave and also supporting ‘The Amity Affliction’ to ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ and ‘In Hearts […]
Clutch shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore Clutch are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection. To love Clutch is to feel a sense of ownership, membership, and belonging. Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil […]
Acclaimed heavy groove metal pioneers DEVILDRIVER are ready to usher in a new era of the band’s venerable history. Today, the group is excited to welcome back original bassist Jon Miller after more than a decade’s long absence from the scene! In addition to this epic reunion, DEVILDRIVER has also added guitarist Alex Lee (Holy Grail) to the lineup, […]
THRESHOLD return with their 12th full length album Dividing Lines, which is set to be released on November 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.Dividing Lines marks the second album since the return of former vocalist Glynn Morgan, who reunited with the band on their previous effort Legends Of The Shires (2017). A darker album than Legends Of The Shires, the band have described it as “Legends’ darker, moodier older brother”. Get your first taste of the album with […]
ANTHRAX XL, Anthrax’s 40th-anniversary livestream concert is out now. The release is now available digitally in the UK/Europe (Nuclear Blast), followed by a Blu-Ray release (inc. 2CD + 1Blu-Ray) on July 22nd. Orders can be placed HERE. Local versions will also be available. Also released today is the third track / video from the Livestream, Bring The Noise, […]
Palaye Royale will release their highly-anticipated new album Fever Dream on October 28 via Sumerian Records. Made in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Chris Greatti (YUNGBLUD, WILLOW), the 13-track set came to life over the course of a year, with the band working in deliberate seclusion and taking abundant time to sculpt each lavishly orchestrated track. The resulting set […]
US rockers Of Virtue will release their new EP Sinner on August 12 via Arising Empire. Produced by Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens) and Evan McKeever (VRSTY), mixed and mastered by Dan Braunstein, known for his work for Spiritbox, Dayseeker, Volumes this ground breaking new EP by modern metal experience Of Virtue will hit you straight in the face and leaves no doubt that this 4-piece is going to blow up pretty […]
THE BLACK CROWES have today announced two Australian headline shows in Sydney (13 November) and Brisbane (16 November). To the delight of fans, the reunion will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s 1990 breakthrough album Shake Your Money Maker. Show-goers can expect to see the album played in its entirety along with other classics. Tickets go on […]
HAMMER KING continue to prove themselves as an unstoppable force in the German heavy and power metal world and report back on the journey to their new full-length, Kingdemonium, delivering another taste of what fans can expect with new single Invisible King. The second offering from the new album offers powerful vocals, heavy guitar elements and a catchy […]
Heavy rock titans Seether have shared a brand-new version of What Would You Do? featuring famed rock vocalist Gavin Rossdale of Bush. Seether’s lead vocalist, Shaun Morgan and Rossdale, trade verses and meld seamlessly on the track’s ferocious choruses. Watch the visualizer for What Would You Do? featuring Gavin Rossdale below. Seether’s What Would You […]
Pain Is Forever And This Is The End, the anticipated new full-length from German metal duo MANTAR, is out NOW on Metal Blade Records. Earning critical accolades both stateside and abroad, Decibel Magazine hails a, “burning Molotov cocktail of black metal, sludgy hardcore, and classic metal hooks,” adding, “their latest studio album may be their […]
Following their successful UK headline tour in April, modern rock outfit Twister have released their brandnew single Own Worst Enemy. The band is now excited to show fans the music video for the track, which is available below. Singer and guitarist Stevie Stoker comments: “Twister are evolving and progressing with everyrelease and the momentum we’re […]
Austin-based rock band Fire From The Gods have dropped their fierce new single Soul Revolution and premiered an official lyric video via Better Noise Music. The band masterfully blends feelings of inspiration and aggression with soul searching in the song. Lead singer AJ Channer sings “Life can beat you to the fucking ground, You gotta get mad and you gotta […]
ASSIMILATOR, formerly DEATH ON FIRE, have unleashed a horror-inspired video for their new single Burial Hymn. The quartet’s brutal sound manifesting through the new incarnation of the band brings a grimier, American thrash edge. The band comments: “The video is inspired by a “B movie” horror idea. It was a lot of fun to make and […]
20 Buck Spin July 29 Words by Erin Eddy The first thing I did before sitting down to ingest Black Magnet’s record Body Prophecy, was jump on YouTube to check out their music video for the single Floating In Nothing. Straight up I was met with strong Tool-meets-Aphex-Twin vibes. “Ok, sick,” I think to myself, […]
Out Now We might not all admit it, but I’m betting a fair chunk of people reading this don’t mind being dealt the occasional form of punishment. This can manifest in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways, but these days I prefer my punishment served up in the sonic form. I’m too old for […]
Reason And Rage Records Out Now Australian hardcore outfit Outright have never been backwards in coming forward. After starting their own label Reason and Rage Records to release their debut 7” Dedication, Outright quickly marked themselves as serious contenders with an unapologetic and almost ruthless approach that commanded respect. By 2014 they had released their […]
Four time Oscar nominated actor Ethan Hawke has delivered some pretty memorable characters to film audiences over the journey – but there has been one thing very unique about his career – he has rarely played a villain. Now that is all about to change as he plays one of the most terrifying characters in […]
UK actress Jennifer Castle chats to HEAVY Cinema about what it was like voicing a rhino in brand new animated film Riki Rhino. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
Aussie filmmaker Andrew Traucki chats to HEAVY Cinema about his new thriller The Reef: Stalked which will be released in Australian cinemas next week. You can listen to the full interview right here:
This is Laurie Strode’s last stand. After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive. Icon […]
In this rowdy and rambunctious musical dramedy, Red (Krew Boylan) is at a crossroads in her life. A vivacious and hilarious redhaired woman grappling with high expectations and low selfesteem, she pours herself a cup of ambition and trades her 9 to 5 career in real estate for a life under the spotlight as a Dolly Parton […]
The Walt Disney Company hastoday announced that principal photography on the Disney+ Australian original “Last Days of the Space Age”, from writer/creator David Chidlow, has begun in Australia. “Last Days of the Space Age” is an eight-part dramedy series set in 1979 Western Australia, when Perth was at the center of the world’s headlines. A power strike […]
Filmmaker Danis Goulet chats to HEAVY Cinema about her new film Night Raiders which will be released in selected cinemas across Australia tomorrow. You can listen to the full interview right here:
The 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF46) will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of Andrew LAU and Alan MAK’s Infernal Affairs with a marathon screening of the complete epic crime trilogy, now restored in 4K. This special screening of The Infernal Affairs Trilogy, details to be announced on 27 July with the unveiling of HKIFF46’s complete programme, […]
Today, Disney+ revealed plans to stream Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” beginning August 3, 2022. “’Lightyear’ looks amazing on the big screen, of course, but we are so excited to bring it to Disney+,” said Angus MacLane, who helmed the film. “We devoted years of our lives to this film and we are so proud of […]
Universal Pictures is thrilled to announce that Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen will visit Melbourne and Sydney next month to launch his highly anticipated MOONAGE DAYDREAM. Moonage Daydream, Brett Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature length experiential cinematic odyssey, explores Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey. Told through sublime, […]
Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and key art for FX’s “The Patient,” the riveting new drama starring Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson, premiering exclusively on Disney+ under the Star banner on August 30. “The Patient” is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (“The Americans”) about a therapist, “Alan Strauss” […]
Shelley Smartly and Floyd Strayer chat to HEAVY Cinema about their award-winning comedy series The Smartlys which is on Tubi now. You can listen to the full interview below:
Simon Curtis has extensive experience as a theatre director and directed the popular television dramas David Copperfield and Cranford. His feature films include My Week with Marilyn, Woman in Gold and Goodbye Christopher Robin. He directs the second Downton film, Downton Abbey: A New Era… Was it a challenge to maintain the emotional balance in […]
Stan today released the official trailer for the brand new drama series American Gigolo, starring Jon Bernthal (We Own This City) in the titular role of Julian Kaye. A present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film, the eight-episode series will premiere 10 September, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan – with new episodes weekly. American Gigolo follows Julian Kaye (Bernthal) after his […]
The fourth and final chapter in the AFTER franchise finds Tessa and Hardin at a crossroads: Does Tessa continue trying to save him and their relationship, or is it time to save herself? While Hardin remains in London after his mother’s wedding and sinks deeper into darkness, Tessa returns to Seattle and endures a tragedy. […]
Crunchyroll, the ultimate experience in anime serving fans worldwide, today announced the first international guest for Crunchyroll Expo Australia, Ricco Fajardo, with tickets to the Expo now on sale at crunchyrollexpo.com.au Ricco Fajardo is an American voice actor known for voicing some of anime’s most dynamic characters, including the goofy but accomplished Mirio Togata in […]
Stan today announced the acclaimed medical true crime drama series Dr. Death has been renewed for a brand new season. The second season of the anthology series will continue to be based on the hit Wondery podcast of the same name and will premiere same day as the U.S. and only on Stan. The second season of Dr. Death comes from showrunner, writer […]
Two-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America limited series, The Big Sick) star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that helped launch the #Metoo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject […]
Brand new UK drama-comedy The Phantom Of The Open is in cinemas now and we sent Alex First, David Griffiths and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to their review right here:
