Dreadnaught’s 21st Birthday Party
The 21st of September marked a special occasion for some. There was a 21st birthday party that no Melbournian should have missed. Dreadnaught had invited a few mates around for beers, tunes and a great time together. Just like a 21st Party, but beefed up on Metal Steroids – this party was set over two […]
Deftones Release Video for ‘Romantic Dreams’ off album Koi No Yokan
After a hugely successful Australian tour and the popularity of their 2012 album, Koi No Yokan, Deftones are not just sitting around riding that wave of success. Yesterday they released a video for the song ‘Romantic Dreams’ off Koi No Yokan. Check it out below.
Birds of a feather stick together: King Parrot added to Soundwave lineup
HEAVY’s own legal eagle has been looking out for her fellow birdmen King Parrot by tweeting (how many bird puns can we possibly get in here?) to AJ Maddah, that the thrash/grind quintet be added to the Soundwave line up. A campaign started by a group of friends at the Lamb of God/Meshuggah show, including […]
Meshuggah and Lamb of God Live @ Festival Hall, Melbourne
It seemed like almost every metal fan in Melbourne was spending their Sunday afternoon eagerly awaiting the opening of Festival Hall’s doors at Lamb of God/Meshuggah o’clock (otherwise known as 7pm), or at least that’s what my Facebook newsfeed indicated. Unfortunately, there seemed to be some confusion about the time that the doors opened and […]
Live Review: Living Death Fest
The array of live music concerts and entertainment options around Melbourne last night left Living Death Fest with some considerable competition. But even with the variety of shows on around town, fans of all things macabre and brutal were really only left with one truly viable option. Kiss Or Kill and Heavy sponsored event Living […]
Oriental metal pioneers Orphaned Land touring Australia in March 2014.
Prognosis is positive as Middle Eastern progressive heavy metal band Orphaned Land announce Australian shows in March as part of their “All Is One World Tour”, which will include Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The Cult: virile, aggressive, and gutteral
The Cult are one of the the most iconic and enduring rock bands going around. With a new Australian visit just around the corner, HEAVY caught up with frontman Ian Astbury to talk about their plans to perform the entire 1987 Electric album live. Words: Karl Lean It has been a busy time for The […]
WORLD PREMIERE: HEAVEN THE AXE NEW VIDEO “Good Things Come To Those Who Hate” Feat. Matt Young, Dan McDougall, Richie Poate
“…fucking hell. watch out for the new Heaven The Axe single…I was privvy enough to hear it and it knocked my fucking head off. Well done Phoebe Pinnock and Steve Watts” – Liv Repas, HEAVY MUSIC MAGAZINE, Publisher “FUCK YEAH!! I got fucking goose bumps when I watched this. Then I watched it again. You […]
MESHUGGAH: More Evil Than Ever?
Meshuggah are returning to Australia for their first headlining show since 2008. With the tour kicking off in under a week, drummer Tomas Haake says fans are in for a performance like never before.
CROSSFAITH: APOCALYZE
It’s a very fragile line to walk incorporating dance music with the metal genre; it can either accentuate the music befittingly ultimately co-operating with the heavy sounds to create something original and memorable. Or on the other hand be completely inappropriate, overused, clichéd and vulgar, prime examples including these horrid outfits: Woe, Is Me, […]
REVIEW: Taberah – Necromancer
The amount of amazing metal bands that emerge from Australia is not a surprise, given the amount of talent and the passion for metal peppered throughout the country. Taberah is out to prove once again that Australian metal is top shit and that there’s more to their home state than just the Tasmanian devil or […]
Join The Amish – The Rumspringa Diaries
Neck tattoos, sailor shoes, Shane Warne and “the corporate routine” are just a few things that the Amish crew hate. But the band has put that hatred into six menacing tracks of thrash/hardcore crossover, with their debut EP The Rumspringa Diaries. The band name being a spin-off of the classic Suicidal Tendencies album Join The […]
FACE THE MUSIC IS COMING!
Face The Music 2013 will be held over two days at Arts Centre Melbourne 15 and 16 November. With last year’s conference selling out to a record number of local and global industry attendees and featuring keynote speakers AJ Maddah and Kimbra, Face The Music 2013 promises to be yet another stellar line up. With 150 high […]
WEDNESDAY 13 AUSTRALIAN TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
WEDNESDAY 13 is the undisputed leader in Horrorpunk and will be will be bringing his gore-filled, ghoul-fest, sleazy live shows to Australia in October just in time for Halloween! TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 9AM LOCAL TIME WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER – BRISBANE, THE HIFI – 18+ www.thehifi.com.au THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER – SYDNEY, THE METRO […]
KVELERTAK SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED
Taking the intensity of both modern death metal and traditional black metal, Queensland destroyers KYZER SOZE are a primal force. Since forming, the band have very quickly conquered their home state and wasted no time in devastating stages across the country. KYZER SOZE will open for Kvelertak in Brisbane. After 6 months with very little […]
BEHEMOTH: Blood, Sex, Kitesurfing and Krimh
According to Behemoth frontman Nergal, The Satanist has “the most of a human in it yet.” And he’s not lying.
Howl
HOWL – “Bloodlines” (Relapse) From the over the top cover art that strikes a resemblance to the work by Baroness frontman, John Baizley, right through to HOWL’s punishing sludge metal riffs, there is nothing to really fault about this album, and believe me, I’ve tried. HOWL’s sophomore release is the perfect follow up to 2010’s […]
Japanese electro-metal entrepreneur Crossfaith tells HEAVY about mistaken identities, Jägermeister, world domination and how dub-step is a dirty word.
The beautiful country of Japan is mostly recognised for its prosperous businesses, traditional cultural elements, Mount Fuji, technological advancements, animation, samurais and video games amongst a collection of other fascinating attributes resulting in the nation being such a prominent global attraction. But beneath the surface of this captivating exquisiteness lies a mysterious and almost underground […]
Gorefield: As Dawn Bleeds the Sky
As Dawn Bleeds the Sky is the debut from the promising Aussie band Gorefield. Forged in the fires of ’80s metal with touches of thrash, it is a welcome trip down memory lane – with a fresh twist. The ’80s revival is nothing new, as it’s been going on for more than 10 years. But imitating […]
Violent Soho, Damn Terran LIVE @ The Liberty Social, Melbourne
Violent Soho have such an awesome buzz around them, so it’s no wonder that this Hungry Ghost album preview show sold out. Supported by one of Melbourne’s fave’s Damn Terran, fans have been psyched for this gig since the announcement! I hadn’t been to The Liberty Social before and it was kind of crazy; […]
Rotting Christ To Headline The 2nd Annual Heavyfest
The second annual HEAVYFEST will be headlined than no other than the Greek masters of extremity, Rotting Christ.
HELM – Endless Storm Tour
National Album Launch Tour w/ special guests DUMBSAINT and more!! FRI SEPT 6, SYD: W/ DUMBSAINT, ADRIFT FOR DAYS SAT SEPT 7, MEL: W/ BRONSON, DUMBSAINT, ANNA SALEN FRI SEPT 13, PER: W/ SERIAL KILLER SMILE, FORSTORA, LAW OF ATTRACTION SAT SEPT 14, ADEL: DUMBSAINT, TABULA RASA SAT OCT 5, GOLD COAST: DUMBSAINT, WIDOW THE […]
Clowns first full-length album and national tour
Victoria’s Clowns are set to embark on a national tour in support of their first full-length album, I’m Not Right.
Post-Metalcore titans Norma Jean on doing no wrong and justifying milk as a bad choice.
After any significant venture or endeavour it is a beautiful human quality that we become reflective of what has been achieved. This appreciation and gratitude is only cemented further in the instance of the artistic realm, more specifically the music element where performers can ponder over a recorded output or live show. This is where […]
Chimaira: Crown Of Phantoms
Mark Hunter proves Chimaira still have the goods after a rough year.
REVIEW: Naberus – Reveries
After years of launching EPs and demos that conquered the underground, Naberus’ hard work finally paid off and their debut full-length Reveries has hit the shelves. The result is an aggressive, loud and bone-breaking sequence of nine torpedoes that blend almost all the most daunting trends in modern metal. Their fast riffs and hallucinating sequences […]
Electrik Dynamite: Showgirls / Steel of Fortune
Melbourne’s party metal kings, Electrik Dynamite are back with two new electrifying songs. Their double A-sided vinyl release is the first to feature their new vocalist, Dan Brittain. The band’s last release was the ultimate mixture of Iron Maiden-meets-Ratt-styled ’80s heavy metal, with punk/hardcore influenced drumming. The epic guitar/keytar harmonies and massive choruses are still […]
Norma Jean: Wrongdoers
Norma Jean’s Meridional (2010) was, simply put, an outstanding album with a great balance of raw metalcore heaviness, infectious melodies and just left of centre trimmings. It was a pinnacle for Norma Jean. TheAnti Mother (2009) was slightly eschew, but an eclectic mix of harmony, metal and high profile guests, which confused fans but still showcased […]
