Serj Tankian is one of those rare musicians that needs no introduction. His musical exploits have seen him inspire a generation of artists and fans with his strong and unwavering stance and propensity to speak out against topics that infuriate him a highlight of a dominant career. As frontman for System Of A Down, Tankian was given a platform from which to express his grievances and used that to bring attention to a multitude of crimes against humanity that he has ...
Gilby Clarke is a name synonymous with rock on all levels. Be it from his notorious days as guitarist for Guns ‘N Roses through to his imp[eccable work for The MC5 and everything in between, Clarke has always maintained an enviable swagger that is as richly deserved as it is earnt. After 20 years playing with and for other bands, Clarke is finally unready to unleash his latest solo record, the aptly titled The Gospel Truth, on April 23, with the great man sitting ...
For those that like their metal with a little bit of a harder edge one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2021 is Dead Animal Assembly Plant’s Bring Out The Dead. Many fans thought the band were long over-due for a new album and the band decided not to disappoint by dropping one of the best albums of their career to date. Recently HEAVY Mag’s Dave Griffiths sat down with Zach Wager from the band to chat about the new album and what life is like in the USA in the middle ...
Delete After Death is the latest hard rock sensation to emerge from the U.S of A, formed and fronted by vocalist Seann Nicols (Westfield Massacre, Adler’s Appetite, Quiet Riot, RATT). The music showcases Nicols’ powerful vocals and song production talents combined with guitarist Doug Weiand’s (The Chimpz) distinguished guitar abilities to create an amalgamation of sounds traversing the rock and metal spectrum to create a fresh and modern outlook on a classic form of ...
A pioneer of the industrial scene Julian Beeston has recently turned his attention to his new project Featured. The idea was to deliver a little bit of girl power by bringing in the best female vocalists from around the world to record Julian’s lyrics after his as normal brilliant beats. As Julian talks to HEAVY Mag’s Dave Griffiths he chats about the project itself, why he chose the artists he chose to work with and what it has been like writing music for soundtracks in ...
It has been a wild ride for the boys from Brisbane metalcore outfit Revoid over the past 12 months. While the boys are prepping for big things to come in 2021 the success and interest in their single Cut Me Down saw the band go away and focus on the track so much that they begun to reimagine it. Now after some pretty intense work the band are back with Cut Me Down (Reimagined) and this week while having car trouble they sat down and chatted to HEAVY Mag’s Dave Griffiths about the ...
Brisbane’s thrash metal sensations Warrior Within have unleashed their driving new single “Pagan Spirit”. Incorporating influences such as Sabbat, Exodus and Nuclear Assault, this powerful track commands the listener’s attention with the full force of a sledgehammer throughout the entirety of the composition. Blending classic heavy metal, power metal, and thrash sensibilities in a seamless musical package of cool defiance and taut aggression, ...
This Goes To 11 is a new column hosted by Mark Dalbeth. Mark was born in New Zealand and now lives in Los Angeles, and would be better known in Australia as having been part of the band Bellusira. Following his dreams, Mark moved to LA and has been working on Rav Medic plus an exciting new project he has in the works. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR “This Goes To 11” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Nearly four decades after their unholy conception, masters of Floridian death metal, Massacre, have found a diabolical union with Nuclear Blast Records with plans to release their fourth studio album, and first in seven years, later this year. Commenting on the signing, vocalist Kam Lee states: “I would first like to give my appreciation to Nuclear Blast for signing Massacre. It’s a long-time dream of mine to be a part of the metal family under the NB flag and I am even more ...
Gold Coast outfit Kobrakai have courted controversy and powerful subject matter with the release of their latest song “Vessels”. The song is essentially written about the mysticism of cults… what are they, how they came to be and why certain people are attracted to them. Is it the leader or the cause? Taking inspiration from the events of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas in 1993, the release date for “Vessels” also co-insides with the 28th anniversary of the end of ...
After releasing five songs from their upcoming album Endless Arcade, Scottish alternative rock outfit Teenage Fan Club believe they have covered the expanse of their new offering, giving fans the chance to experience the differing sounds on the album by way of representation across all levels. One of the bands’ two songwriters, Raymond McGinley, sat down with HEAVY to talk about the album and the lengthy process between completion and release. Continue reading TEENAGE FAN ...
Last week, Cannibal Corpse released their fifteenth studio album, Violence Unimagined, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Violence Unimagined, a video for the new single, “Necrogenic Resurrection” can be viewed below: Continue reading CANNIBAL CORPSE Unleash New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Celebrated, genre-redefining rock band Escape The Fate have released their highly anticipated seventh studio album Chemical Warfare, via Better Noise Music. The dynamic offering, produced by John Feldmann (Blink-182, Panic! At the Disco, The Used) and co-produced by the band’s lead guitarist Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, sees collaborations with alt-rock icon and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and award-winning violinist Lindsey Stirling, further amplifying the band’s inclusive ...
Canadian power trio are proud to share their new fan-only single “Flaunt It”, as well as a lyric video to commemorate the band’s 25th Anniversary. The track follows the lead single “I Want Out” released mid-March. Both singles come off of the band’s upcoming album, Power Trio, out August 27 via the Canadian-based record label Sonic Unyon. Continue reading DANKO JONES Release Second Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music ...
Mudvayne – one of the most creative and distinctive bands in the aggressive music world – has announced that they’re reuniting after a 12-year hiatus, and will be performing at all four Danny Wimmer Presents U.S. festivals in 2021: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival (a headlining performance) in Ohio, Louder Than Life in Kentucky, Aftershock in California and Welcome To Rockville in Florida. Continue reading MUDVAYNE Reunion Shows Official at HEAVY Magazine - ...
Liverpool five-piece The Heavy North have unveiled their latest single “Darkness In Your Eyes” the first track to be taken from their debut album expected later this year. Following the release of the band’s debut 12” vinyl EP Dive Bar Blues back in December, The Heavy North’s new single marks the first original release from the band since “Bring Me Love” in September 2020. Continue reading THE HEAVY NORTH With New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
earMUSIC is very happy to announce the latest worldwide signing of iconic US Hard-Rock band Skid Row which marks another outstanding artist addition to the label’s roster. The band just started to work on its new studio album with producer Nick Raskulinecz who comes with an impressive track record from his latest works with bands such as Foo Fighters, Rush, Halestorm, Evanescence, Velvet Revolver and Alice in Chains. Continue reading SKID ROW Sign To Label & ...
Monsters Of Rock, the gold standard of hard rock for over 40 years, welcomes The Dead Daisies to the radio airwaves. Their first radio show entitled Live From Daisyland with host Doug Aldrich is live this Wednesday, April 21 at 3 PM PST. Monsters Of Rock® Radio is home to music’s greatest hard rock & heavy metal! Continue reading DOUG ALDRICH To Host Radio Program at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
2020 was a frustrating year for Chicago punk rockers Indoorsmen. The band formed and were all ready to go but then the dreaded pandemic hit. Instead of wasting time though the band put together some new music and the result will be debut EP Cleaning House Part 1 which is out now… and if you love the sound of that then get ready for Part 2 later this year. Continue reading Cleaning The House With INDOORSMEN at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
The German rock scene has recently been pretty excited by the arrival of Ivy Gold – a band that seems to have found the perfect mix of hard rock and blues. So why the excitement? Well really this is an all-star band. Tal Bergman (who has played for Sammy Hagar and Billy Idol) is on the skins, Anders Olinder (Peter Gabriel) is on the keys while the whole project was put together by Avalon guitarist Sebastian Eder. Continue reading The Dusty Winds Of IVY GOLD at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...
Evanescence have released the brand new music video for their latest single, “Better Without You”, taken from their new album, The Bitter Truth, out now on Sony Music Australia. A kiss-off to the naysayers and the cheats in the rearview mirror, “Better Without You” explodes with the “metal catharsis” that runs through The Bitter Truth (LA Times). Continue reading EVANESCENCE Drop New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Melbourne based Psych Rockers Empirical Prey have released their ambitious new single and music video called “Hypnotise”. The single focuses on embracing your inner child and was inspired by a hypnosis session that lead singer Cail Baroni attended. The music video features animation from acclaimed graphic designer Beeple, who has worked on concert visuals for the likes of Justin Bieber, Eminem, Katy Perry and many more. Continue reading EMPIRICAL PREY Release Single at ...
South Texas alternative metal outfit The Sight Of Impact have released their latest single “Unrealistic”. “Unrealistic” is about staying true to yourself and not trying to be something you’re not. Some people struggle with trying to replicate someone or something else and put on a fake persona/image just got get some sort of attention. This song is about separating those things from yourself and making a difference with your own original influence. Continue reading THE SIGHT ...
Japanese heavy hitters Vaiwatt are best known for their vibrant nature and powerful music that comes from the heart. Combining elements of aggression interlaced with harmonic beauty, Vaiwatt are a force unto themselves, with an entertaining stage show encapsulating all the best elements of rock, metal and punk. During last years pandemic a throwaway line of “I wanna go back to the 90s” resonated deeply with the band who turned it into their latest single “Reverse ...
Delete After Death is the new hard rock project formed by vocalist Seann Nicols (Westfield Massacre, Adler’s Appetite, Quiet Riot, RATT). The music showcases Nicols’ powerful vocals and song production talents combined with guitarist Doug Weiand’s (The Chimpz) distinguished guitar abilities. In an age where the most innocuous of things can send the world into panic and bring countries to a standstill, you can always rely on the age-old and proven currency of ...
Industrial-tinged extreme metal pioneers, Fear Factory are proud to announce their tenth studio album Aggression Continuum will be released on June 18 via Nuclear Blast. The album comes just in time for the band’s 30th anniversary. FEAR FACTORY offer fans the first preview of the album with the music video for “Disruptor” which can be viewed below: Pre-save the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer here: nblast.de/FearFactory-AC ...
The Duke of Spook and his devilish ghouls, Wednesday 13, have returned from the crypt to release a new digital EP titled Necrophaze – Antidote that is out now from Nuclear Blast. The EP features rare and unreleased music from recording sessions for his latest full-length, Necrophaze, including two new songs “Your Mother Still Sucks Cocks In Hell” and “Screwdriver 2 – The Return” and two previously released covers of INXS’ “Devil ...
After their recent comeback with the announcement of a new EP and the great results from the launch of their first single “Osservati”, Thaeia raise the bar again with their new video for “Feather”. As a natural follow up to the concept of their EP Datura Metel, in “Feather” you can feel both pain and catharsis: it’s intense stuff, both sonically and in emotional clout. Continue reading THAEIA Drop New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, ...
Go Ahead And Die – featuring Max Cavalera – have announced June 11 for the release of their self titled album via Nuclear Blast. The project is a raw and unrelenting take on modern society, with their second single “Toxic Freedom” out now. Watch “Toxic Freedom” below: Continue reading GO AHEAD AND DIE Announce Album Release & Drop New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left are finally back with a retro vengeance. The band officially launched the pre-orders for their brand-new album Hyperactive, which will be available on May 21 via Arising Empire. Taking a completely different direction is new single “Creatvres”, a danceable rock song about unity and empowerment. Groovy drum beats, heavy guitars, and bright synths create a solid backdrop for the two vocalists to shine over. Continue reading ONE ...
In 1990 five blokes from Newcastle called The Screaming Jets took the Aussie music scene by the scruff of the neck and gave a red hot shake. Before they had even signed their first record deal with rooArt Records, the Screaming Jets had already clocked up more than 200 live shows, won the Triple J Battle Of The Bands competition and established themselves as an onstage, no holds barred, powerhouse of Aussie rock n roll. Continue reading THE SCREAMING JETS ReHash Debut Album ...
Words by Mitch Poland The beautifully disturbing Gothic vision of a place we call the new world can only describe the contents of the latest album from Arkansan rock band Evanescence. The band hadn’t released anything remotely close to an album in ten years, so to hear something from Amy Lee and the gang is extremely refreshing to these old ears. Continue reading Review: EVANESCENCE ‘The Bitter Truth’ at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
There are plusses and negatives to a film studio deciding to make a film based on a popular video game. The plus is that you have a legion of fans that will be ready to watch the film, the negative is that the legion of fans are gamers… some of the harshest critics in the world. Mortal Kombat is arguably one of the most popular video games in the world despite the fact that previous screen adaptations have been met with scorn by fans of the games. Continue reading MORTAL KOMBAT ...
British filmmaker Andy Goddard chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new World War II thriller Six Minutes To Midnight which hits cinemas tomorrow. In the interview Goddard chats about what it was like researching such a little known piece of war history and what it was like working with Eddie Izzard and Dame Judi Dench. You can take a listen to the full interview here: Continue reading SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT – Andy Goddard Interview at HEAVY Cinema.
HEAVY Cinema’s Dave Griffiths takes a look at the brand new horror film The Unholy. You can take a listen to the full review right here: Continue reading THE UNHOLY Review at HEAVY Cinema.
HEAVY Cinema’s Dave Griffiths takes a look at new music biopic Creation Stories which looks at the life of Creation Records mogul Alan McGee. Take a listen to the full review right here: Continue reading CREATION STORIES Review at HEAVY Cinema.
In the latest episode of the A Critic’s Journey podcast series film journalist Dave Griffiths sits down and takes a look at a film that many people claim is a classic – Cocktail. Take a listen to the episode right here: Continue reading A Critic’s Journey Ep #003: COCKTAIL at HEAVY Cinema.
Australian filmmaker Kurt Martin chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new movie Moon Rock For Monday which is released into cinemas tomorrow. Take a listen to the full interview right here: Continue reading MOON ROCK FOR MONDAY – Kurt Martin Interview at HEAVY Cinema.
In the latest episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy Dave Griffiths and Kyle McGrath take a look at the brand new family film Tom And Jerry. Take a listen to the full episode below: Continue reading The Popcorn Conspiracy Ep #127: TOM AND JERRY at HEAVY Cinema.
When talking about musical history a lot of people consider Elvis Presley to be the first real rock star. You could argue that title should be given to Billie Holiday though. Holiday was a rock star before rock was even thing. As a performer Holiday packed out clubs and had the paparazzi digging into her personal life a long time before Elvis ever put on his blue-suede shoes. And while many people sadly don’t know the life that Holiday had to endure that it all brought out into the light ...
Sometimes when I walk out of a cinema after watching a film I find myself thinking ‘did I like that film or did I not?’ That was certainly the case for me when I walked out of the Lido Cinemas after watching new Australian film Moon Rock For Monday. On one hand I loved the quirkiness of the film, loved its originality but on the flip-side there were a few flaws that were impossible for me to ignore. Continue reading MOON ROCK FOR MONDAY Review at HEAVY Cinema.
HEAVY Cinema’s Dave Griffiths takes a look at the brand new spy thriller Six Minutes To Midnight. You can take a listen to the full review right here: Continue reading SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT Review at HEAVY Cinema.
