Catacombs launch debut album at the Central Club (VIC)
Been a massive week for gigs and the fun continues tomorrow night when south of Melbourne metal soldiers CATACOMBS launch their debut record Anguish at the Central Club, 293 Swan Street, Richmond. The self-released album, which has been available via the group’s Bandcamp website since February 22, will be available at the show in a special collectors’ edition CD […]
Hacktivist, Filter and Volbeat Live @ The Espy, Melbourne
Facebook seemed to be populated by only crickets at the mention of tonights show, with seemingly every hard rock and metal enthusiast at every sidewave but. Hence, one would be right in their surprise at the sight of hundreds of black-clad punters lined up out the door, around the corner and halfway down The Esplanade to see […]
Korn, Rob Zombie, Mushroomhead Live @ The Palace, Melbourne 26.02.14
Sidewave acts in their masses saturated the streets of Melbourne this week and on this particular evening, Korn and Rob Zombie’s sold out event was having its turn at The Palace. Momentarily upon arrival, face-paint, gothic associated attire and a sea of dreadlocks were evident. The the venue filled quickly, together with the booze in […]
Clutch @ The Prince Band Room, Melbourne
It was a sidewaves Bonanza in Melbourne on Thursday night. The streets were riddled with St Kilda Twilight market attendees, Richie Sambora fans lining up around the corner of the Espy and of course the Clutch crowd, a crowd in which this particular reviewer was completely unfamiliar with. So for that, this review will be […]
King Parrot Announced For Soundwave Melbourne
STOP PRESS King Parrot have just been announced for Soundwave Melbourne tomorrow! Get your Bonox ready and head to Stage 4A at 8.40pm for what promises to be a blistering, unpredictable set that only these maniacs can deliver. Seriously, how is anyone gonna follow these guys? 8:40-9pm – Stage 4A. Support Australian Metal! Photo By […]
Avenged Sevenfold, Five Finger Death Punch and Asking Alexandria live @ Festival Hall, Melbourne
It’s Sidewave week again and there’s a wide range of choices on offer around town in the lead up Soundwave. One of the biggest gigs of the week is scheduled for Melbourne’s aging but iconic Festival Hall and a fair size crowd has turned out to catch Avenged Sevenfold as they warm up their fans […]
Queens Of The Stoneage Announce Intimate One-Off Show In Hobart
Attention Tasmanian Queens Of The Stone Age fans! Prepare yourself because Frontier Touring are thrilled to confirm that the critically acclaimed powerhouse rockers are set to make an appearance on Tassie shores for a very special one off show while they are down under for their tour of Australia and New Zealand with Nine Inch […]
Alkaline Trio, Panic! At the Disco & Jimmy Eat World Live @ The Forum, Melbourne, Australia
The forum really is a great venue. Everything about it is wonderful; the interior design, the stage, and most importantly, the sound. All of these things combined make for quite an enjoyable experience and over the years I have seen many performances by some of the biggest names in the business. Tonight, Jimmy Eat World […]
Testament and King Parrot Live @ The Espy, Melbourne 25.02.14
With all the sidewave competition that was on last night, it was relieving to see a full house at the Espy for thrash metal’s unofficial fifth party to the Big Four of thrash. Denim jackets, long hair, jugs of beer and all round smiles were the tender sentiments that graced those hard wooden floors of […]
Mastodon, Gojira and Baroness Live @ The Palace, Melbourne 25.02.14
Soundwave week is like Christmas for rock and metal fans and when you get to see three big-name international bands like Baroness, Gojira and Mastodon on the one sidewave line-up, it’s like all of your Christmases have come at once.
Eagles Of Death Metal, Rocket From The Crypt, Mutemath Live @ The Hifi Bar, Melbourne 24.02.14
Arriving early to catch the little known-to-me New Orleans alternative rockers, Mutemath, I was surprised to find out that they are quite a mixture of differing sounds. What started out as melancholic shoegaze jam escalated into U2 territory and quickly became a high energy indie rock band complete with a keytar and an impressive use […]
HAILMARY premiere new music video, “Yellow Light of Death”
Perth hard rockers, Hailmary, are bringing the “Yellow Light of Death” to the masses. Featured on their highly successful debut album “Choice – Path – Consequence Solution”, the band has teamed up with HEAVY Magazine to premiere their new video for “Yellow Light of Death” for 24 hours. The release of the clip also heralds […]
Breaking News: Thy Art is Murder booted off Soundwave?!
Thy Art Is Murder has been kicked off Soundwave 2014, according to tweets made by festival organiser AJ Maddah. Right in the middle of Soundwave’s Brisbane show, the first leg of the national tour, Maddah took to twitter to vent about Thy Art Is Murder’s stage behaviour, adding that the band is now “off tour”. […]
Killswitch Engage Announce Australian Tour
Killswitch Engage’s Alive Or Just Breathing album was a watershed moment in metal in 2002 as it heralded the birth of ‘Metalcore’. Now, more than a decade later, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have reunited with original singer Jesse Leach. “This change is very exciting,” the band said upon announcing Leach’s triumphant return. “We know you’re going to […]
Pantera’s Far Beyond Driven Celebrates 20 Years
Pantera reached a major milestone in 1994 when the legendary metal band’s seventh studio album, Far Beyond Driven, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, becoming the fastest-selling album of the group’s career and its second consecutive platinum release. Not only a commercial success, the album also earned positive reviews around the world for […]
Lacuna Coil bids farewell to guitarist and drummer
With the release of the new studio album Broken Crown Halo due on April 1, Italy’s Lacuna Coil have dropped a Valentine’s Day bombshell by announcing the immediate retirement of guitarist Cristiano ‘Pizza’ Migliore and drummer Cristiano ‘CriZ’ Mozzati. Changes in personal and family life and commitments has been offered as the reason for the departure.
Subscribe To HEAVY And Win Tickets To Lamb Of God’s ‘As The Palaces Burn’
Subscribe to HEAVY at this location between now and competition close on February 25 – and you could win a double pass to Lamb Of God’s As The Palaces Burn documentary movie. Here’s your chance to win big with HEAVY! In conjunction with Event Cinema and Village Cinema, we have 20 double passes to this […]
King Parrot New Video ‘Dead End’
Just when you thought it was safe to venture back onto YouTube, Aussie grindcore and pub thrash band King Parrot has returned with another video, this time for ‘Dead End’, the third single from 2012’s Bite Your Head Off.
Pennywise Announce Sidewave Gig
Get ready to watch history being made, as four game-changing international punk rock bands hit our shores for what’s sure to be an unforgettable night.
A Day To Remember Sidewave
Metalcore fans beware: the following lineup may cause dizziness, dilated pupils and increased heart rate as A DAY TO REMEMBER, THE GHOST INSIDE and I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN announce Sidewave shows
Ronnie James Dio – This Is Your Life
Ronnie James Dio is one of the most beloved figures in rock history. His gifts, both as a singer and songwriter, are instantly recognisable, whether he was with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, or leading Dio. Sadly, Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2010 but his towering voice and legacy live on.
Inside Carnifex Frontman Scott Lewis’ Mind
For Carnifex frontman Scott Lewis the loss of hope has brought with it a brutal new album and record deal with Nuclear Blast. But the past is never that far behind. Die Without Hope. The simple words that represent an album of anguish, hopelessness, defeat and a near inescapable darkness. Straight from the heart and […]
Testament: We Don’t Sound Like A 30 Year Old Band
After a long list of line-up changes, albums, a break up and a new forth coming album, Testament are as relevant and interesting as ever. When you’ve been playing for over 30 years remaining interesting and relevant is a hell of a challenge. Since the 2000s the metal scene has become swamped with genre upon […]
Steel Panther Demonstrate ‘The Burden Of Being Wonderful’
Steel Panther are keeping things sexy, steely and… panther-y in the lead up to their ‘All You Can Eat’ album with new video for single ‘The Burden Of Being Wonderful’ – something Michael Starr, Satchel, Lexxi Foxx and Stix Zadinia know a LOT about. Directed by Kirk Butler, who is best known as writer and […]
Megadeth Cancel Australian Tour Dates
Megadeth frontman and guitarist Dave Mustaine has announced via the band’s Facebook page and website that Megadeth will be cancelling their Australian tour dates. The message on Megadeth’s website and Facebook page reads as follows: “Due to circumstances beyond its control, unfortunately Megadeth has to cancel their Australian dates. Megadeth’s decision is unrelated to the […]
Murder, Metal and I Killed The Prom Queen
Killing prom Queens, slaying the new wave of Metalcore and destroying their last albums, I Killed The Prom Queen are back and they’re better than ever.
I Killed The Prom Queen – Advance Album Stream
Australian purveyors of metalcore, I Killed The Prom Queen are streaming their highly anticipated new album, Beloved, in its entirety one week before the February 14 release date.
A Nostalgic Look At One Of Australia’s Longest Running Festivals
The vast array of acts at this years Big Day Out attracted a corresponding diverse crowd. Whilst there were the younger female demographic all dressed up in glitter, daisy chain headbands and short shorts, there were 60 year old men in cowboy hats, the token metal heads in King Parrot, Carcass, Metallica and Pantera shirts, […]
Avenged Sevenfold & Five Finger Death Punch Announce Sidewave Shows
AVENGED SEVENFOLD achieved worldwide success with a string of best-selling albums — including their 2005 platinum breakthrough City Of Evil, 2007’s Avenged Sevenfold, which topped the Billboard Alternative, Hard, and Rock Charts, and two consecutive No 1’s on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, Nightmare (2010) and their latest Hail To The King — achieving Diamond, […]
Clutch Sidewave With Melbourne’s Don Fernando Supporting
Legendary US hard rockers Clutch will be playing three Australian sidewaves in addition to their national Soundwave spots.
