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Electrik Dynamite to Launch Showgirls/Steel of Fortune on 7″ Vinyl

Following on from their 2011 release, Hair.Denim.Sex.Metal, Electrik Dynamite are set to blow 2013 away with their latest release Showgirls/Steel of Fortune. Showgirls/Steel of Fortune, which incorporates elements of ’70s hard rock and ’80s heavy metal, is to be released on a double A-side 7″ vinyl and is the first recording with new vocalist, Dan […]

Edenbridge: The Bonding

The Bonding is the 8th studio album from Austria’s Edenbridge, and it’s very much an album in the modern symphonic/gothic metal style. Fans of Nightwish, Xandria, or Within Temptation will find plenty to like here. All the required bases are covered, the ballads, the up tempo guitar driven tracks, the epic song arrangements, the use […]

Kataklysm Tour Confirmed

Canadian death metal machine Kataklysm will be blasting their way back to Australia this December with a five date tour. The last time they toured here was in 2008. Metropolis Touring will be bringing the band’s self proclaimed ‘northern hyperblast’ sound to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and touring with them nationally will be […]

Chimaira To Release New Album Crown of Phantoms

Chimaira have been around for more than a decade, have sold more than a million albums and are now set to release another album filled with their brand of eclectic, hard hitting heavy metal. Over the last few years Chimaira has been plagued with lineup change after lineup change, but that hasn’t slowed them down […]

Stratovarius Touring October

Finnish power metal gods Stratovarius will be gracing our shores in October for two exclusive shows in Melbourne and Sydney. This will be their first time heading to Australia and will be celebrating the release of their fifteenth studio album, Nemesis. Supporting them in both cities will be two of Australia’s most respected bands of […]

Sneak Peak of Zebrahead’s New Album Call Your Friends

California based punk rockers, Zebrahead, have released a sneak peak up of their upcoming album Call Your Friends. Call Your Friends was produced by Cameron Webb (Pennywise, Megadeth, Motörhead) and will be released 16 August, 2013 on 3Wise/Sony Music. Check out the sneak peak below.

Cattle Decapitation @The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Worth the Wait: Cattle Decapitation in Australia at Last!  With a fervour and determination characteristic of their many years touring throughout the United States and Europe, Cattle Decapitation have on their first visit to Australia ploughed relentlessly down the east coast, with shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Dave Lombardo To Appear On New Sepultura Album

A stroll along Venice Beach, California with his children and dog led to Dave Lombardo stopping by producer Ross Robinson’s nearby studio and lay down some drum tracks on the currently recording Sepultura album. Just a lazy afternoon when you’re one of metal’s most famous drummers really. Lombardo contacted Robinson who then invited him to […]

I AM DUCKEYE: HUSBAND

After releasing five EP’s, Melbourne’s very own iconic punk pranksters, I am Duckeye, have unleashed their debut full length album, Husband. With some killer riffs, crazy vocals and such an amazing over use of the urban thesaurus, it’s an awe inspiring release!   The first song sets up the album perfectly; both musically and lyrically. […]

Lynchmada Release Green River Film Clip

HEAVY is proud to present the exclusive debut of the film clip for Green River, the latest single from gutsy Gold Coast metallers, Lynchmada. Heavy metal veterans, Lynchmada, released their first EP, The Biggest Disappointment is You, in 2003 and have since shared the stage with the likes of Lamb of God, Testament, The Black Dahlia […]

Annihilator Set August For Next Release

Canadian thrashers Annihilator will release their fourteenth studio album Feast this August through UDR Records. Formed in 1984, the band currently only consists of two official members, founding guitarist Jeff Waters and vocalist Dave Padden, who joined Waters in 2003. The live line-up consists of bassist Alberto “Al” Campuzano and drummer Mike Harshaw, who have […]

Gojira Albums Get Vinyl Pressing

Prosthetic Records has announced that  From Mars To Sirius and The Way of All Flesh, the two albums that put French tech metallers Gojira on the global metal map, are to be released on limited edition vinyl on August 27 and are taking pre-orders now. Both albums will be on double LP gatefold  with Mars […]

Victorian Government Calls for Feedback on Underage Live Music Events

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has released a paper on underage live music events in licensed venues and is seeking feedback in order to alleviate the problems  that licenced venues face when holding underage events. In the early ’80s to late ’90s Victoria had a vivacious live music scene which was available […]

Atsuo from BORIS talks about Flood in full ahead of their Australian tour.

BORIS are a band unlike anyone else. They have successfully garnered a cult following across the globe and stretched the boundaries of what is commonly classed as heavy music. With a plethora of releases under their belts, they have decided on touring the album Flood; an hour long mix of mellow soundscapes and heavy drone, […]

Every Time I Die Australian Tour

Soundwave Touring has, today, announced that US metallers, Every Time I Die, will be touring Australia in October on the back of their latest album Ex Lives. Start saving your cash because tickets go on sale at 9am (local time) Thursday 20 June 2013.  Tour details are as follows: FRI 18 OCTOBER – BRISBANE, THE HI-FI […]

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: C’mon Take On Me

One word can be used to describe Hardcore Superstar: Energy. C’mon Take on Me is no exception, even though it contains two ballads. The first ballad: Stranger of Mine feels like an interruption in the constant energy flow, but the second one: Long Time No See is a powerful ballad that fits in to the […]

JORN: Traveller

The themes for Jorn’s lyrics range from the typical metal subjects of  the power of drugs and rock’n’roll, to references to George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, to the most serious and unusual lyrics about slowly dying of cancer. Even with the highly varyied lyrics, Traveler feels like a unity, […]

Black Sabbath Release Video for God Is Dead?

Following the release of their latest album, 13, Black Sabbath have, today, released a video for God Is Dead?, the first single from the album. 13 was released 10 June 2013 in Australia and features eight tracks that are reminiscent of ’70s era Sabbath.  The track listing is as follows: End of the Beginning God […]

Ziltoid Returns

Baristas better be on full alert as Ziltoid the Omniscient has earmarked a return to planet earth to find that elusive perfect coffee he craves so much. Devin Townsend has announced that he will be releasing a second album based on the adventures of puppet Ziltoid who hails from the planet Ziltoidia 9. Ziltoid landed […]

Metal Blade Records Streaming The Black Dahlia Murder’s Everblack For Free

 The Black Dahlia Murder’s  new album Everblack is currently available via their label Metal Blade Records as a free stream. Their sixth studio album is about to be released on June 11 and the band and their label have decided to let fans have a listen of the entire album before it comes out. Available […]

Kill ‘Em All Played In Its Entirety At Orion Festival

Well isn’t every metal head that ever lived kicking themselves that they weren’t at Belle Isle, Detroit this weekend for the second annual Metallica Orion + More Festival? For this years event, Metallica announced they were only going to close the event on the second night as opposed to last year when they headlined both […]

Fans Save New MSI Record

New York’s renowned electronic punk quartet Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI) are flying after the success of a Kickstarter campaign in which fans paid to stop the band’s new album How I Learned To Stop Giving A Shit And Love Mindless Self Indulgence from being destroyed. Frontman Jimmy Urine spoke to HEAVY about doing just that: […]

Dino Cazares Discusses Demanufacture Australian Tour With HEAVY

Australian fans are a cluey bunch, and they’re not always ready to get on America’s bandwagon. Yet our ongoing affair with Fear Factory is a testament to the band’s pervasive influence as the timelessness of their music secures an eternal spot in the CD racks of metalheads everywhere.

Lamb of God & Meshuggah Australian Tour

Following this morning’s announcement of a Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice and Men and Crossfaith Australian tour, Soundwave Touring have now announced that Lamb of God and Meshuggah will be touring Australia in September. Tickets are on sale 9am (local time), 14 June 2013 and the tour dates are as follows: FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER […]

Bring Me the Horizon, Of Mice and Men & Crossfaith Australian Tour

Triple J has just announced that Soundwave Touring will be delivering metalcore band of the moment, Bring Me the Horizon, along with Of Mice and Men and Crossfaith to our shores in October. Tickets are on sale 9am, Friday 14 June 2013. The tour dates, hot off the press, are: SAT 5 OCTOBER – BRISBANE, THE […]

Northlane: Singularity

An intense and incredibly listenable metalcore release, Singularity is characterised by thundering, deep low-end riffs and swimming, reverb-laden guitars. With expressive vocals and abrupt chops and changes, the dynamic record is pleasingly reminiscent of metalcore leaders, Underoath. But Northlane’s likeness to the American act gets awkward – Windbreaker’s intro sounds scarily similar to Underoath’s the […]

Behemoth Drummer Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Polish blackened  metallers have had to cancel all their upcoming appearances at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Tour in the U.S. due to drummer Zbigniew ‘Inferno’ Prominski having surgery for appendicitis. With recovery likely to take Inferno a few months, the band have decided that,  rather than have a temporary drummer fill in, they will […]

Randy Blythe Fan Death Ordeal Officially Over

Randy Blythe’s not guilty verdict delivered during his March trial for the manslaughter of fan, Daniel Nosek, has been upheld by the Czech High Court. A three judge panel delivered the verdict at the original trial and the State Attorney then immediately filed an appeal. The High Court’s verdict yesterday is now final and no […]

Sierra Leone: Hello To Your Mind

Sierra Leone’s Hello To Your Mind starts out with ‘Baby Cakes’ and it’s a bit like the Eagles Of Death Metal struttin their thing with J-Devil doing the “OWWW”. The vibe is raw and gutsy ’70s guitar, it reeled me straight in. On the other hand it also seems strangely like something that that Yo […]

The Devil Rides Out: The Righteous Walk Single

The Devil Rides Out are known for their heavy riffs and husky vocals as well as their bluesy guitar driven tales, the new single The Righteous Walk, does not pass this by. A Tom Wait’s style vocal ponders sadness and regret over the top of a swampy blues style soundtrack.  This is the most emotional […]

The Neptune Power Federation: Mano A Satano

The Neptune Power Federation are everything you love about 80’s heavy metal; the leather pants, studded cod pieces, howling vocals, screaming guitar solo’s and killer riffs all rolled into one. Their debut album, Mano A Satano, is appropriately released on “Hellfire Red Vinyl” and sounds all the better for it; the warmth of the vinyl […]

The Black Dahlia Murder: Everblack

Everblack flourishes with fluently crafted guitar solos and misleading melodies that combine together to create an album that is both catchy and insanely brutal at the same time.

New Jack Rubys: Clams!

New Jack Rubys have unleashed their second album, Clams!, with a vengeance. Clams! is a powerhouse of 80’s and 90’s infused garage, fuzz and explosive indie pub rock guitars. It features the previously released single Cardini which instantly gets under your skin. You need to play it over and over. It’s a gutter driven addiction; […]

BRUCE!: BRUCE!

BRUCE! have an accurate tag line, “Your new favourite band!” and they’ve got it pretty spot on. It may sound a little arrogant, but they have the lineage (including members of Hytest and Life Adjustment Disorder), the know how and the sense of humour to easily pull it off plus the guys are blazing out […]

Voltera: Coordination

A combination of metal, industrial, electronic, experimental and everything in between, Voltera’s frenzied arrangements showcase original riffs, bold synth sounds, effects, death growls and perverted pop hooks. Voltera’s album, Coordination, is a collection of their three previously released EPs entitled Coordination 1, 2 and 3. Coordination is creative, disorientating and incredibly unique, with bizarre song […]

Watain Release ‘All That May Bleed’ Video (Teaser)

Swedish black metal stalwarts Watain have posted a teaser for their new single All That May Bleed from their impending album The Wild Hunt, set for release in Europe on 19 August and in America on 20 August 2013. On 3 June Watain made the following statement via their website:

OUROBOROS DEPART WITH GUITARIST

Sydney tech metal band Ouroboros have released a statement via their Facebook page that guitarist Barry Feeney has decided to move on. Feeney, who joined the band last year and previously also played in Canberra band Aeon of Horus, will return back to his hometown. “It is with sadness that we are announcing the departure […]

Former Killswitch Engage Vocalist’s New Band

Howard Jones’ new project is to be called Devil You Know and the band is currently working on a new album. Made up of All Shall Perish guitarist Francesco Artusato and Australia’s own John Sankey, the two musicians have been working on material since early this year when they approached Jones to join them on […]

Chimaira Crown of Phantoms Fan Edition CD/DVD

There’s just 51 hours to go to get yourself a piece of the upcoming Chimaira Crown of Phantoms CD/DVD. The band undertook the tried and tested fan funded route to raise funds for the new release and set their target at $30,000 USD. With less than 2 days to go, the band have far exceeded […]

Tim Lambesis Posts Bail, GWAR Front Man Not Happy

Just when things in the Tim Lambesis camp went from the bizarre to the ridiculous, GWAR front man Oderus Urungus has gone on an epic Twitter rant to reveal his disgust in the whole murder wife for hire saga that the As I Lay Dying singer is embroiled in. Lambesis  finally posted his $2 million […]

Obituary To Perform Pay Per View Event Of First Three Albums

Missed the recent Obituary tour when the band came to Sydney and Melbourne and played their first three albums live? Or maybe you were there and just want to relive the killer night it was. The Floridian death metallers have announced they will perform Slowly We Rot, Cause of Death and The End Complete in […]

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