TOOL Postpone Tonight’s Adelaide Gig
The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that Tool’s Adelaide’s performance scheduled for this evening has been postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday 1 May. Lead singer Maynard James Keenan, who has been under the weather for most of the tour, has been advised by doctors not to perform tonight. Tonight’s concert will be rescheduled to tomorrow […]
Black Sabbath Live @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Their first Melbourne show in 40 years was met with huge anticipation. Upon entering the venue, we were greeted with the classic War Pigs. First thing noticeable was just how good the sound was. Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals were, to be honest, surprisingly note perfect while the mix was rounded out with Tony Iommi’s solid riffs […]
Cradle of Filth Opening Band Winners Announced
Over the last month, local bands have been submitting their expressions of interest to win the opening slot for the upcoming Cradle of Filth tour. Tonight four lucky bands were called live on air on andrewhaug.com to be told that they were the band that lead singer Dani Filth personally chose to open the shows […]
Rock Thy Neighbour
A Swedish elderly couple have gotten themselves in strife with local police in Stockholm by blaring Iron Maiden towards their neighbours at all hours of the night. Spurred on by what they say was a “whistling sound” coming from next door, the husband and wife aged 81 and 71, respectively, placed their speakers on their […]
New Witchgrinder Video & Album
The new Witchgrinder album and tour is only days away! Are you getting as excited as we are? Our new film clip to the title track of the album is out now and can be seen and heard below! You can also download the track for free via our Bandcamp page HERE. New album The […]
Youth Of Today Australian Tour
The legendary New York City hardcore band Youth of Today are heading to Australia this July, bringing with them the energy and emotion that make them one of the underground music scene’s most important groups ever. Formed in Connecticut in 1985 by Ray Cappo (vocals) and John Porcelly (guitar), with the aim to start a […]
Long Distance Calling: The Flood Inside
Sit down; you’re in for a ride. Coming in at just under an hour, this eight-track album from German post-rock outfit Long Distance Calling is an audibly enjoyable experience that is at once captivating, disquieting and dreamily nostalgic. The album gets off to a slow, ambient start with meandering, bluesy guitar and poignantly gentle drumming. […]
Soundwave 2014 Line-up Rumours
HEAVY has painstakingly trawled through the tweets of Soundwave promoter, AJ Maddah, along with information from various other sources and contacts, to bring you this list of Soundwave 2014 line-up rumours, which will be updated as and when we hear any juicy new gossip. We’ve had the second line-up announcement and Soundwave head honcho, AJ […]
Unida The HEAVY Interview
Vocalist John Garcia is well known for desert rock band Kyuss, who’ve evolved into Vista Chino. Now his other monster, Unida, is back, and as loud as ever. John Garcia’s work with Unida is some of his strongest, and it stands alongside the group’s debut album, 1999’s Coping With The Urban Coyote as one of […]
Voivod: Target Earth
There’s something uniquely unhinging about this album. There’s such a mix of genres in here I don’t even know where to begin, but whatever part of Voivod it is that you like, you’ll find it on Target Earth. There’s some wild guitar, along with strange, shifting time signatures and dissonant rhythms that keep you listening […]
What Would Jello Do?
Returning to Australia for his first band shows since 1983, former Dead Kennedy’s frontman Jello Biafra has now added a handful of talking shows to his extended schedule. Entitled What Would Jello Do?, the talking shows follow on from Biafra’s youtube series of the same name in commenting on contemporary political issues, democracy, government conspiracy […]
Corey Taylor Sees Ghosts
The Slipknot/Stone Sour vocalist has had his second book, titled A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven (Or How I Made Peace With the Paranormal and Stigmatized Zealots and Cynics In The Process) pencilled in for a July 16 release by publisher De Capo Press. This will be Taylor’s second book since he […]
Ne Obliviscaris Announce Headline Shows
Melbourne and Sydney will get a symphonic delight in July when progressive black metal band Ne Obliviscaris play two exclusive headline shows. Taking a break from writing the follow up to their long awaited first full length, Portal of I, these will be their only headline shows for 2013. The band plan on showcasing some […]
Otep Live @ The Hifi Bar, Melbourne, Australia
Overheard in the audience before Otep hit the stage was a seemingly innocent enough question: ‘Who do you reckon would win in a fight between Otep Shamaya and Maria Brink (In This Moment)?’ – The answer: riotous laughter, and rightly so. Otep Shamaya is the epitome of furious female rage, spitting venom with every word, […]
TOOL Live @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
The pedestal that I place TOOL on, has them elevated to heavenly proportions. They are masterful musicians that create songs with intricate layers that others couldn’t even try to emulate. To see them live is such a privilege because they are geniuses beyond their years. Every time I have seen them has been monumental and […]
Bleeding Through Final Australian Tour
After over a decade as fulltime touring act, Californian metal-core giants Bleeding Through have called it a day and have announced a FINAL Australian this July. Having firmly cemented themselves atop the metal pantheon with the release of 7 genre defining classic albums including metal-core staples ‘ This Love, This Is Murderous’ and ‘The Truth’ […]
Dying Fetus, Putrid Pile, Whoretopsy Live @ The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne
Dying Fetus took over The Evelyn Hotel alongside Putrid Pile and Melbourne’s own Whoretopsy for a night of absolute chaos. The night started off with a huge line at the front when doors opened which definitely gave off a good vibe. Walking in there were swarms of death metal fans itching to hear some brutal […]
Slipknot New Album
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) has confirmed Slipknot are planning a new album in an Ask-Me-Anything session on Reddit this morning. When asked if they would ever consider a tour with rivals Mushroomhead, Taylor replied, “We’ve run into each other over the years, and the drama has definitely subsided. I would say yes, there would […]
First Track From New Megadeth Album Released
The title track from Megadeth’s upcoming Super Collider album is now available to listen to on Youtube and can also be purchased on iTunes. As previously reported, the album will be released through Dave Mustaine’s new label Tradecraft and is now available to pre-order through the band’s Cyber Army website.
Will Pantera Ever Reunite?
At the rate that the tit for tat wars between the former band members is escalating to school yard levels, things are looking more and more unlikely that the former southern metallers will reform. As the 10 year anniversary of the death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell approaches in December next year, rumblings and the ‘reunion’ […]
Heaven The Axe Representing Australia
Heaven The Axe has just been announced as the Australian winner to represent the country in the HARD ROCK CAFE GLOBAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS known as HARD ROCK RISING. There are 96 bands from all around the world competing to be one of the final 25 who will be reviewed by an industry panel […]
Crashdïet Manager’s Bizarre Death
Another sad passing has rocked the metal world, this time with the announcement that the manager of Sweden’s Crashdïet died unusually last week. Although suspicious circumstances have been ruled out, the bands manager, Michael Sundén died on April 19th while at Swedish music venue Rock City Club during a Saxon show. The cause of death has […]
MANIFEST AT THE CORNER (Feat King Parrot, Dreadnaught, Bronson, Elm Street)
Introducing the ugly cousin of Saltar Hype’s “At The Corner” events: Manifest At The Corner. On Friday May 24, nine of Melbourne’s best heavy acts will thrash it out over The Corner Hotel’s two stages. Prepare to have your face melted as King Parrot, Dreadaught, Elm Street, Bronson, Voltera, Contrive, They, Cold Divide and Diprosus all light […]
Eternal Rest: Prophetic
Recorded and mixed by Joe Haley of Psycroptic, Eternal Rest’s debut album, Prophetic, is a heavy dose of extreme Australian death metal. Clearly drawing influences from bands such as Nile and Immolation, Eternal Rest offer up an album of relentless riffs and blistering blast beats. Don’t expect to find much else here though, as the […]
Authority Zero: The Tipping Point
Pop punk is emblematic of the teen struggle for individuation. Yet the music itself marches in disciplined ranks, each band appearing near identical in spite of its message. Authority Zero plucks three-part harmonies from Bad Religion and zips along with the boppy optimism of Jimmy Eat World, delivering warm n’ fuzzies via sing-along single For […]
Glenn Hughes Live @ The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
If I had to name the greatest voices of all time in rock, Glenn Hughes would be on my list – and pretty high up. Well that’s not just me, as he is praised for his unique singing skills by many fans and critics, and has been indeed labelled ‘The Voice of Rock’ at some […]
Prolific rock album cover artist Storm Thorgerson passes away
Some of you might not know him by name, but go through your music collection and you are bound to own more than one album with a cover designed by Storm Thorgerson. Sadly, the famed artist passed away on April 18th after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Growing up at school with […]
Untruth Offer Free Download Of New EP
Australian melodic death metal band, Untruth, are offering a free download of their second EP Act II – All Things in Perspective. Yep, you heard right, a whole EP and you’ll only have to pay zero dollars! Download Act II – All Things in Perspective HERE or check out the song All Things in Perspective […]
Black Sabbath’s ’13’ Available For Pre-Order Via iTunes
In advance of the much-anticipated release of Black Sabbath’s 13, the album is now available for pre-order on the iTunes Store. Fans who pre-order either the standard or the deluxe edition, with three additional tracks, will immediately receive a download of ‘God is Dead?’ the album’s first single.
The Putrid Pile HEAVY Interview
Shawn Lacanne is the one man death metal machine in charge of the gruesome Putrid Pile. How is that possible you ask? Well Shawn uses a drum machine and backing track while churning out the sickness on guitar and vocals of his juggernaut project. I caught up with him to discuss the pros and cons […]
An Evening With Zakk Wylde
When he’s not busy practicing his 25 minute guitar solo’s or touring the globe to showcase said guitar solo’s, Zakk Wylde has also found the time to sit with his long time friend and bestselling author, Eric Hendrikx, and write a book about the debauchery that comes with being a traveling rock star on the […]
Dying Fetus Speak To HEAVY
Maryland death-heads Dying Fetus are bringing their extreme style to Australia in April for their first headline tour Down Under. Drummer Trey Williams gives fans an idea of what to expect. Dying Fetus have taken their sound to even greater heights with 2012 release Reign Supreme, which serves up the band’s usual flare with an […]
Lynchmada Take #2 Spot From Bring Me The Horizon On iTunes
Gold Coast band, Lynchmada, has stolen the number 2 spot away from metalcore’s band of the moment, Bring Me the Horizon, in the Australian iTunes metal singles chart. In less than a week since its release, Lynchmada’s new single ‘Green River’ has sky-rocketed up the Australian iTunes metal singles chart overtaking fellow Australians, Parkway Drive with ‘Atlas’ […]
Party With Municipal Waste In Melbourne
You’re no one if you tour Melbourne and don’t do a show at The Bendigo. That’s just what Municipal Waste have decided to do with the announcement from Heathen Skulls Touring that a third show has been announced for the Virginian punk thrashers. With Sunday 23rd of June already locked in at the Corner Hotel […]
Judas Priest Final World Tour DVD Teaser
Judas Priest are set to release Epitaph on May 28th. The live concert, filmed at the famed Hammersmith Apollo in the U.K on May 26th 2012, was the final night of their last ever world tour, ending the touring chapter of the bands 40 year career. Confirming on their official website back in January 2011, […]
Disentomb Announce New Bassist
Brisbane’s Disentomb just got a whole lot brutaller. Jim Parker, best known as bassist for folk metal band Claim the Throne is definitely no stranger to brutality, also being guitarist for Perth brutal death band Entrails Eradicated. The band just announced that Parker will now be joining their ranks of brutal death metal. Speaking about the announcement, […]
Airbourne Know How To ‘Live It Up’
The new album ‘Black Dog Barking’ is imminent! As a teaser, check out Airbourne’s new video for the track ‘Live It Up’ below. Crank this one nice and loud and do it some serious justice ‘cos no one rocks harder than these guys!
Special Report: Original v Remastered
In 1982, Sony and Phillips joined forces and revolutionised the way we listened to music. The compact disc was born and audio would forever change. Over the years, albums that were only ever intended for vinyl were then released into the new format to stay afloat with the times. With all this technology at hand […]
Phil Anselmo To Release Solo Album ‘Walk Through Exits Only’
Philip H. Anselmo, legendary frontman of PANTERA and DOWN, will release his first career solo album, ‘Walk Through Exits Only,’ on July 19th via Season of Mist in partnership with Anselmo’s own Housecore Records. ‘Walk Through Exits Only’ features artwork from Vance Kelly (DOWN, THE SWORD, HUNTRESS) and will be available on limited digipak CD […]
Body Count’s In The House
Ice T will enter the studio in May to begin recording on the bands 5th studio album. It’s been 7 years since their last release, Murder 4 Hire and although they have never reached the heights of success that they had with their debut self titled album, released in 1992, the band have garnered a […]
Iced Earth Live In Ancient Kourion DVD Released
When you write songs as epic as Iced Earth do, then it’s only fitting that your first full concert live DVD was filmed in a 6000 year old amphitheater. Yes, there’s a DVD release of their Alive In Athens concert from 1999, that their then label Century Media released in 2006, but main man Jon […]
Necrotorture: Gore Solution
Italian Splatter Brutal Gore Massacre.These are the words that lay inside the sleeve of the debut album from Necrotorture and it perfectly sums it all up. Being active for well over a decade now, Gore Solution provides a vicious assault encased with the brutality one would expect from Italy’s extreme underground scene. The album does […]
New Dark Tranquility Song: ‘For Broken Words’
Leading up to Dark Tranquility’s much-anticipated 10th studio album ‘Construct’, the band is now debuting the first track ‘For Broken Words’. ‘Construct’ will be released on May 27th in Europe and on May 28th in North America via Century Media.
Every Time I Die Gig Ends in Shootout
One thing is certain, when you go to a live performance, you do not expect there to be gunfire. Even if the band’s name is called Every Time I Die. But sadly, this is what occurred over the weekend during the metalcore’s set at the Jamboree Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
Black Sabbath ‘God Is Dead?’ Out This Week
“God Is Dead?”, a brand new single from Black Sabbath, will be made available digitally on April 19. The track, which clocks in at eight minutes and 52 seconds, comes off ’13’ — the band’s first album in 35 years to feature bassist Geeezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne — due out […]
Black Majesty Recording New Album In Europe
Melbourne power metal quartet, Black Majesty are about to head back to Grapow Studio’s in Slovakia to record their next album. The studio, owned by former Helloween guitarist Roland Grapow, will mark the third time the band have worked with the now famed producer. Grapow first worked with them on 2010’s In Your Honour and […]
Ten Years Of Parkway Drive
Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, Parkway Drive are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September. Turning 10 is yet another milestone in the career of the quintet, who’ve set benchmark after benchmark since playing their first show at Byron Bay Youth Activity Centre back in 2003. Major […]
Record Store Day 2013
“WHEN I’VE GOT THE MUSIC, I’VE GOT A PLACE TO GO!” – ‘Radio’, Rancid. For many of those who still buy physical copies of music, the third Saturday in April is bigger than Christmas. It’s a day when a number of limited items by both popular and lesser known bands are scattered across the world […]
Obscene Extreme Festival
On a night of purely extreme music, fans witnessed some of Australia’s finest playing alongside grindcore talent from all over the globe with headliners Blood Duster leaving The Tote wanting more. Starting off the experience was seeing the end of Dark Horse’s set who seemed to get a great response from the crowd compared to […]
Deftones Chi Passes Away
Deftones lead singer Chino Moreno has posted on his Facebook page of the passing of their bassist Chi Cheng, age 42. Chi, who was seriously injured in a car accident in California in November 2008, had never fully recovered and remained in a semi-coma for well over 4 years. By 2010, the then 40 year […]
