The Butterfly Effect are possibly one of the greatest rock outfits to emerge from this country. Since releasing their self-titled EP in 2001 which led to their superb debut album Begins Here two years later, The Butterfly Effect have epitomised the Aussie battler in musical terms, often punching above their weight but invariably taking the […]
Dreamkillers are somewhat of an institution in the Brisbane underground metal scene. They are a band who are revered in many circles and misunderstood in others, but throughout all have always maintained an integrity and staunchness that have separated them from the rest. Their mixture of punk and metal was groundbreaking in the early 1990’s […]
Even the biggest metal bands in the world can divide their fans when it comes to different eras of music. Even Iron Maiden. The band has had two main frontmen throughout their career – as in two that fans identify with the most -, Paul Di’Anno – who sung on the band’s debut self-titled album […]
Since first making their way to Australia in 2009 Orange County hardcore outfit Stick To Your Guns have almost made it their mission statement to return back as often as possible. Their music for some reason resonates well with Australian music lovers, and despite a five-year gap between visits, this time the band has vowed […]
As Australia prepares for a massive influx of international touring bands in the first three months of this new year, punters are becoming increasingly torn over which shows they will go to – borne purely out of financial reasons. While many upcoming events are struggling to sell as many tickets as they should or would […]
Melbocalypse has heeded Melbourne’s rallying cry for a summertime celebration of all things heavy and rockin’! Brace yourselves for the grand arrival of Melbocalypse on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Get ready for a sonic onslaught with two stages of pure mayhem, where The Bendigo Hotel will transform into the ultimate battleground of riff, kicks & […]
It’s time to crank up the volume, don your favourite schoolboy outfit, and celebrate five decades of electrifying rock ‘n’ roll! Bon But Not Forgotten is hitting the road this July for an epic Australian tour to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic AC/DC. This high-voltage show promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, performing […]
One of the legendary pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), Paul Di’Anno, will be in Australian during January 2024 for a run of must-see metal! As the original voice behind Iron Maiden‘s iconic first two albums, the 1980 self-titled masterpiece and the legendary 1981 release Killers, Di’Anno has left his indelible […]
For their second time down under, Spain’s most highly successful thrash metal act ANGELUS APATRIDA will grace our shores once again, including headlining Adelaide’s Churches Of Steel VII – a huge honour for the fest! Signed to Century Media Records with no need to regain momentum, ANGELUS APATRIDA are more ready than most to let […]
Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inaugural Pandemonium Festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April! Pandemonium is a rock fans dream come true, with an unparalleled line-up of rock legends including: Alice CooperBlondiePlaceboDeep PurpleWheatusThe Psychedelic FursDead KennedysGang Of FourPalaye Royale plus Australian iconsWolfmotherCosmic […]
Australian comedic legend Steve Hughes has returned to Australia after spending the past 4 years in the UK. Due to overwhelming demand, Steve has added a 2nd show at Sydney’s Crowbar on Wednesday, January 24. Steve’s return to the country will be celebrated with these exclusive shows in Melbourne and Sydney. They will be his […]
Dying Wish (USA), currently on tour in Australia with The Acacia Strain, have been turning heads in the heavy music scene. They will be performing their first-ever intimate Australian headline show, exclusively at The Bendigo Hotel on January 21. Tickets are on sale now, get yours while they last. You won’t want to miss this.
Wednesday 13 returns and will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls and their triumphant 2010 return, Women And Children Last, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year Award. To open the proceedings for each evening […]
The Dungeon Lord returns in March 2024 to Australia. Mortiis….. the OG Ex Emperor from Norway Hits Australia again, playing Fodt til a Herske in its entirety. Født til Ã¥ herske Born to rule is the debut album, released on Malicious Records in 1994. It consists of one long song, split into two tracks. With […]
HEAVY took to the open seas towards the end of last year, boarding Rock The Boat 2023 for a fun-filled adventure with Australian rock legends like Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens, Chocolate Starfish, Sarah McLeod and Black Sorrows. It was a little different to most interviews we have done over the years, but a tonne of […]
ARSE kick off 2024 with a new single, Shame Bomb. A highlight of the band’s live show for almost two years, the track RAGES against a country hell-bent on annihilating itself in the name of so-called progress. Shame Bomb is the second single from the Sydney trio’s forthcoming EP Kaputt., out February 23 via Grupo […]
After their much-anticipated return with The Frost, The Pineapple Thief continue to tease their new album with second single Every Trace Of Us. The single is accompanied by a lyric video based on the artwork from the forthcoming album, It Leads To This. Bruce Soord: “The idea for this song came out of writing sessions […]
Jovi Skyler is a Sydneysider vegetarian punk-rocker singer-songwriter and DIY music video maker who has dedicated many years to his craft as a songwriter since picking up the guitar. After releasing his debut self-titled EP around the onset of the pandemic, Skyler followed up with his debut album Nothing To Do last year, which spawned […]
51st Avenue are back with a brand new track to kick off the new year and a new chapter, with a single fittingly titled, Chapters. The song is the first release from the band since the track Find Me further positioned the Sydney trio as ones to watch. A formidable entry into the band’s growing […]
New Zealand metal stalwarts Just One Fix have released their monstrous new single, Gods & Devils. Gods & Devils is a colossal punch in the face, sonically battering your ears into submission with its Slayer-like ferocity. Thrash metal at its heart, the track has equal parts weight and groove as well as deadly murderous intent. […]
Armed with their first new music since their 2022 EP, Sydney alternative band Yours Truly return today with Call My Name, out now via UNFD. Loaded with driving guitars, sleek yet potent vocals and salient hooks, Call My Name is as much a sharp earworm as it is a stirring exploration into self-discovery, flexing a […]
Ten years in the game brings with it a sense of maturity. Unbound by any defined genre of metal, FLAMING WREKAGE is a force stronger than the sum of its parts. Bringing a staggering range of influences to the table, the Sydney quartet create a sound that transcends the typical subgenres of heavy music. With […]
Out January 19 https://linktr.ee/veronaonvenus Inside every successful musician lives an artist with a desire to push their scope of musical endeavours and explore other sonic realms. But, of course, when you are in a successful band your musical output is governed somewhat by fan expectations, so ultimately a large number of artists go their whole […]
Out now My Kingdom Music Words by Lewd Scoff When in Rome, do what the Romans do. If that was the case, fresh-faced millennials straight out of high school on their gap year holiday would be forming awesome gothic rock/post-punk inspired bands like Rome’s ARTIFICIAL HEAVEN and giving the Mona Lisa and other European tourist […]
Better Noise Music January 12 Asking Alexandria have always been a band that not only advocates for serious issues in society, but also backs it up with relatable lyrics and songs that highlight their beliefs and stance and act as a beacon of hope for music lovers worldwide. To coincide with Blue Monday on January […]
Frontiers Music Out Now Words by Greg Walker Jack Russell and Tracii Guns should need no introductions, being cornerstones and stalwarts of the Los Angeles hard rock scene. Seasoning legendary statuses under their respective groups Great White and L.A. Guns, a host of other musical partnerships throughout the decades sealed their reputations among peers and […]