Hybrid Nightmares release four-part CD project
Australian Extreme Metal quintet Hybrid Nightmares are releasing their new 4 CD project titled ‘The Ages’ over the course of 2015. The release will consist of over 100 minutes of music with ‘The First Age’ (CD 1) being released on the 15th of January with an Album Launch event on Saturday the 7th of February […]
Soundwave Festival has added more bands for the 2015 line-up
Soundwave Festival has added a further 15 bands to the 2015 line-up. They’ve also announced that a third announcement and timetables will be released by Christmas. Bands announced today include: Animals As Leaders, Bayside, The Devil Wears Prada, Dragonforce, Evergreen Terrace, Fucked Up, He Is Legend, Killer Be Killed, Le Bucherettes, Lower Than Atlantis, Nonpoint, […]
Icecocoon: “It’ll be more like seeing a touring band instead of just a local show.”
By Robyn Morrison Adelaide’s Icecocoon are gearing up for their first live show this Saturday in their hometown. Speaking to vocalist/guitarist Owen Gillett, you sense the enthusiasm in his voice, not only for their first gig but also for the hard work the band has put into their music. “We’ve been preparing for this for […]
Architects Australian tour dates
Architects are heading to Australia in April 2015 with Stick To Your Guns, Being As An Ocean and Stories. Tickets go on sale today, Thursday 27 November 2014 and are bound to move fast. Tour Dates THURSDAY 9 APRIL – CAPITOL, PERTH 18+ Tickets from Oztix FRIDAY 10 APRIL – HQ, ADELAIDE LIC/AA Tickets from Oztix SATURDAY 11 […]
System Of A Down announce arena tour
According to Metalsucks, System Of A Down have announced an arena tour to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide. The ‘Wake Up The Souls’ tour will take in 7 dates, ending in Armenia on 23 April 2015. Full tour dates below. 10 April 2015 – London/UK @ Wembley Arena 13 April 2015 – […]
The Amity Affliction sell out their UK tour
Huge congrats go to The Amity Affliction who have officially sold out their UK tour. The band has alsop sold out shows in Stuttgart, Vienne, Hamburg and Berlin. The band is on tour with The Plot In You, Heart in Hand and Napolean. The sold out UK shows include Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff and London […]
Watch: Ne Obliviscaris – Mid Tour Video
Ne Obliviscaris have released a short mid tour video to capture some of the highlights of their current Australian tour. The band is traveling the country in support of their latest album, ‘Citadel’. They’ve got a few tour dates left if you’re keen to get out and see them live. Tour Dates Wednesday, 26th November: […]
Chaos Divine announce Adelaide and Melbourne shows
Chaos Divine have announced they’ll be playing a couple of shows this weekend in Adelaide and Melbourne. You can catch the band at the Cavern Club in Adelaide this Friday and at the Sonic Forge Festival on Saturday in Melbourne. Friday November 28 – Cavern Club, Adelaide (door only) Saturday November 29 – Sonic Forge […]
Cold Snap sign to Eclipse Records
Croatia’s Cold Snap have signed to Eclipse Records for a worldwide deal. The band has toured Europe extensively including Wacken Open Air Festival. They’ve also just released a new video for Rise Again. The video includes live footage shot during their recent tour this summer. Cold Snap will release World War 3 through Eclipse Records […]
All That Remains to release new album
All That Remains will release a new studio album on 27th February 2015. The new album, The Order Of Things, will be released via Razor & Tie/Cooking Vinyl. You can listen to the first leaked track, No Knock, below.
Graspop Metal Meeting announces 2015 line-up
Graspop Metal Meeting has unveiled its line-up for 2015. Headlining next year’s event is KISS, Slipknot and Scorpions. They’re also joined by: Motorhead, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Korn, In Flames, Five Finger Death Punch, Body Count, Within Temptation, Godsmack, Lamb of God, Papa Roach, Cradle of Filth, Children of Bodom, Black Stone Cherry, Danko Jones, […]
Northlane reveal new vocalist, new single
Northlane have revealed their new vocalist in fine style by unleashing their new single, Rot. Marcus Bridge has joined the fold and made a solid introdution via the band’s first single with the new line-up. Rot (produced via Skype by long-time collaborator Will Putney) was written and recorded by Marcus, guitarists Jon Deiley and Josh Smith, […]
Every Time I Die announce tour supports
EVERY TIME I DIE have announced supports for their Australian tour with Touche Amore. Tour Dates and Supports Wednesday 14 January – Amplifier, Perth w/ Statues Tickets from Oztix outlets and www.oztix.com.au Thursday 15 January – Enigma Bar, Adelaide w/ A Ghost Orchestra Tickets from Clarity Records and www.moshtix.com.au Friday 16 January – Corner Hotel, […]
Wednesday 13 to release new album
Wednesday 13 will release his sixth solo album on January 2015. The album, entitled Monsters of the Universe: Come Out and Plague will be released through 3Wise Records in Australia. Wednesday 13 comments: “I want to do something different and challenging,” states W13. “Take the movies, They Live and Night Of The Living Dead, and […]
Construction work started on Palace Theatre without a permit?
According to The Age, construction workers have started stripping out the inside of the Palace Theatre in Melbourne, and Melbourne City Council hasn’t made a decision yet on whether the music venue should be heritage protected. A construction worker at the Bourke Street property told Fairfax Media that the interior was being removed and the […]
Birds In A Row announce Australian tour dates
French three-piece Birds In Row will hit Australia in January 2015. They’ll be heading out on tour with Calvaiire and Colossvs. Tour dates 17 January – Club 54 Launceston 18+ 18 January – The Brisbane Hotel Hobart 18+/AA 20 January – Animal House Adelaide AA 21 January – Crown and Anchor Adelaide 18+ 22 January […]
Faith No More stream new song
Rolling Stone has premiered Faith No More’s first song in 17 years. Simply titled Motherfucker, it’s the first song from the upcoming album produced by Bill Gould. According to Rolling Stone, Keyboardist Roddy Bottum says, in a statement, “It feels apt that the first track we’re releasing is ‘Motherfucker,’ a song about accountability. Basically we’ve created, […]
Dream On Dreamer announce massive overseas tour
Dream On Dreamer have announced a mammoth tour, which takes in Germany, France, United Kingdon and Russia in January/February 2015. The German leg is supporting Caliban and the rest of the dates are DOD headline shows. If you’re not in that part of the world, you can catch the band during their headline tour of […]
Make Them Suffer announce tour dates
Perth band, Make Them Suffer have announced several tour dates to see out 2014. Dubbed the East Coast Weekender, the tour will kick off in Melbourne on 27 November and make its way to Launceston on 30 November. Tour dates 27 November – Next, Melbourne 18+ 28 November – Black Market, Adelaide 18+ 29 November […]
Lamb Of God are writing a new album
Metal Injection has reported that Lamb of God are writing a new album, and they’ve reported they have proof. The website has posted a tweet from Lamb of God, which simply reads: Something is happening….lamb-of-god.com. They also posted an Instagram photo from Mesa Boogie who claimed the band were in the midst of writing new […]
Suffocation and Decapitated Announce Tour Dates
Suffocation and Decapitated have announced New Zealand and Australian tour dates for 2015. The death metal co-headline tour will kick off in Christchurch on 30 April and wind up in Perth on 10 May 2015. Tour Dates 30 April – DuxLive, Christchurch, NZ 1 May – Bodega, Wellington, NZ 2 May – Kings Arms, Auckland, […]
Periphery reveal artwork and track listing
Periphery have unleashed the artwork and track listing for their forthcoming albums; ‘Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega’, both available on January 23rd via Roadrunner Records Australia. The album artwork reflects the story behind the Juggernaut releases, a tale of birth and re-birth with the first album (Alpha) sharing the origins of the main character and […]
Trivium and In Flames supports announced
Supports for the Australian Trivium and In Flames tour have been announced. LO! will hit the stage in Sydney, SYDONIA in Melbourne on 23 November and DESECRATOR in Melbourne on 24 November and TRUTH CORRODED in Adelaide. Tour Dates Wednesday 19 November – Brisbane, The Tivoli – 18+ www.ticketmaster.com Friday 21 November – Sydney, Roundhouse – […]
Arch Enemy announces new guitarist
ARCH ENEMY has announced they’re bringing a new guitarist into the line-up. Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) will join the band for their upcoming European tour, which is due to kick off on 26 November 2014 after parting ways with Nick Cordle. He’ll be a staple of the band’s line-up for all future tours in 2015. Jeff […]
Hellfest Announces Line-Up for 2015
Hellfest is fast becoming the biggest heavy music festival in the world. Each year they deliver a mammoth line-up and 2015 looks to be no different. They’ve announced 120 bands with Slipknot, Scorpions, Faith No More, Judas Priest, Venom, Children of Bodom, Messhuggah, Body Count, Rise Against and Dead Kennedys heading the three day festival. […]
First announcement for Download Festival 2015
Download Festival has made its first announcement for the 2015 line-up. Slipknot have been announced as headliners and also announced to join them will be Judas Priest as main support, Five Finger Death Punch and Black Stone Cherry. The announced bands will perform on Friday 12 June 2015. Another announcement is expected tomorrow at 8am […]
Architects are heading to Australia
ARCHITECTS have announced Australian tour dates set down for April 2015. Joining them on tour are STICK TO YOUR GUNS, BEING AS AN OCEAN and STORIES. This is set to be a mammoth tour and with tickets going on sale on Thursday, 27th November, it’s sure to sell quickly. Tour Dates THURSDAY 9 APRIL – CAPITOL, […]
Soundwave Festival adds more bands to line-up
Soundwave Festival has added two more bands to its 2015 line-up. Nonpoint and Bayside join the already announced headliners of Slipknot, Slash, Faith No More and Soundgarden. The full second announcement line-up is expected to drop next week. Full line-up and ticket details FAITH NO MORE / SOUNDGARDEN INCUBUS / LAMB OF GOD / MINISTRY […]
Tour Supports Announced for Eyehategod
Eyehategod’s supports have been announced for their Australian tour. The list of supports includes, I Exist, The Ruiner, The Matador, Leeches and Cursed Earth. Tour Dates and Supports Thursday January 29 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth with Leeches and Cursed Earth Tickets from lifeisnoise.com, oztix.com.au and the venue. Friday January 30 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne with […]
Storm The Sky To Release Debut Album
Storm The Sky will release their debut album via UNFD in Australia on 16 January 2015. The Melbourne band’s debut is entitled ‘Permanence’ and is the follow up to their 2013 EP, ‘Vigilance’. “Permanence” was recorded in Arizona by US Producer Cameron Mizell, whose work includes Memphis May Fire and Sleeping With Sirens, amongst others. […]
Help Jericco Hit Their Crowd Funding Campaign Target
Only a few weeks to go before JERICCO’s crowd funding campaign comes to a close but you can get involved and pledge against their cool rewards. The band have put this campaign together to fund their next album, “Machine Made The Animal”, which is due for release in early 2015. You can pledge here.
Red Fang Release Animated Video For Crows In Swine
Red Fang have released an animated video for Crows In Swine. The track comes from the 2013 album, Whales and Leeches. The band was part of the Soundwave Festival line-up also in the same year and has announced they’ll be performing at 2015’s FortaRock Festival alongside Slipknot, Converge, Exodus and Dying Fetus.
Machine Head Release New Video
MACHINE HEAD have released a new video for Now We Die. The track is from their latest album, Bloodstone & Diamonds. You can watch it below.
The HEAVY Music Mag Awards are coming…
The HEAVY Music Mag Awards are coming… Save The Date 12 November 2015 Connect with us to keep up to date and to get involved. Facebook Twitter Instagram All media enquiries can be directed to [email protected]
Have your music featured on the next Heavy Magazine Cover Mount CD
We’re preparing to release Issue 12 of HEAVY Magazine and we’re opening submissions for bands to be a part of our next Cover Mount CD. Being part of this compilation CD is a fantastic opportunity for bands to have their music heard by the Australian Heavy music community. With the potential to reach 3,000+ people […]
