Ghost B.C. to release a new album
Ghost B.C. have announced they’ll be releasing a new album in 2015. The band have taken to their Facebook page to confirm their third album is on the horizon. “Children of the World! We hope that you are enjoying the end…of the year. We would just like to tell you all that we are currently […]
Statues announce tour dates
Perth’s Statues have announced a run of shows for their Together We’re On Tour, kicking off on 16 January 2015. The tour is in support of their debut album Together We’re Alone (Highland/Firestarter), which is due for release on 9 January 2015. Heiress from the Central Coast will be supporting all shows except 7 February […]
Listen: ‘Whiskey Road’ featuring Dimebag Darrell
A previously unreleased track featuring “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott has surfaced today thanks to Guitar World. Whiskey Road features Dimebag on vocals and all of the instruments. It was recorded in 2001 during the last leg of Pantera’s “Reinventing The Steel” tour in the U.S. You can listen to the track below. And read the full […]
Accept part ways with two band members
Blabbermouth.net has reported that Accept have parted ways with guitarist Herman Frank and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann. The band has issued the following statement. “ACCEPT would like to thank Herman Frank and Stefan Schwarzmann for being with us these last four-plus years, for making themselves available whenever needed and for rocking their asses off! “We and […]
The Ocean announce tour dates
The Ocean will be heading back to Australia in April 2015. The band will be performing their album Pelagial in its entirety. Tour Dates Canberra, The Basement – Wednesday April 8 Sydney, The Factory Floor – Friday April 10 Brisbane, The Brightside – Saturday April 11 Byron Bay, The Northern – Sunday April 12 Adelaide, […]
The Smashing Pumpkins unveil their touring band for Soundwave Festival
Billy Corgan will re-unite with Jeff Schroeder on guitars for Soundwave Festival 2015. Alongside him will be Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine on drums and Mark Stoermer from The Killers on bass. In a recent statement, Billy Corgan says, “We’re absolutely thrilled and humbled to have Brad and Mark helping us out…and if […]
Ice On Mercury – Self Titled – EP Review
Ice On Mercury Self-Titled EP Independent Release Release Date: Out Now Review by Dave Griffiths You know that feeling when you discover a new band that you just know that you are going to love for years to come? Well I just had that experience when I took a listen to Ice On Mercury’s debut […]
The final announcement for Soundwave Festival 2015 has arrived
The 2015 Soundwave Festival line-up has just expanded with a third line-up announcement. Nine more bands have been added. THE SMASHING PUMPKINS , STEEL PANTHER, MILLENCOLIN , FALLING IN REVERSE, EXODUS, THE VANDALS, RIVAL SONS, KING PARROT, RAGLANS They join the already announced: ANIMALS AS LEADERS, BAYSIDE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, DRAGONFORCE, EVERGREEN TERRACE, FUCKED UP, […]
HEAVY Staff Top 10 Albums of 2014
Here it is, the HEAVY staff’s picks for the top ten albums of 2014… and yes, there are a couple of unusual (or perhaps totally ridonk) choices in there (Taylor Swift), but we here at HEAVY are crazy ol’ non-discriminatory bunch. So here we go: NICK LORD – EDITOR 10. The Haunted – Exit […]
Rare, unreleased track from Ministry
Al Jourgensen from Ministry has taken to social media to share an unreleased song from ‘With Sympathy?’ You can download the track, here.
Septicflesh announce new drummer
Septicflesh have announced that Kerim “Krimh” Lechner will be the band’s new drummer. Krimh played with Decapitated and Behemoth and will be touring with the band very soon. “I feel very honored to join such a great band which has been one of my favorites since years. Septicflesh’s music is outstanding and unique. It is […]
Northlane, Parkway Drive and a whole stack of bands added to Download Festival
Northlane and Parkway Drive have been named in the latest announcement for Download Festival 2015. This announcement adds another 19 bands to the June 2015 weekend. Billy Idol, Lamb Of God, Black Veil Brides, Rise Against, Godsmack, Eagles Of Death Metal, Clutch, Dragonforce, Hollywood Undead, Body Count, Every Time I Die, Parkway Drive, Backyard Babies, […]
Review: Alkira – Juggernaut
Heavy, vicious and just downright massive, Juggernaut is a fitting title for the debut album from Adelaide thrashers Alkira. These are the kind of tunes conservative Christians are talking about when they refer to metal as “Devil music”; there’s enough brutality here to make Quentin Tarantino shed a tear. Unfortunately, however, there’s no progression past […]
There’s another Soundwave Festival announcement on the way
AJ Maddah has confirmed on Twitter that another Soundwave Festival announcement is on its way this week. The announcement will be the final announcement for the 2015 instalment of the festival. The announcement is set to take place in the afternoon of Wednesday, 17 December. Those added to the line-up this week will join the […]
A Breach Of Silence release new documentary video
A Breach Of Silence have released a new documentary video, which was filmed during the recording of their latest album The Darkest Road. The documentary features candid interviews with members of the band about recording with the infamous production team, as well as their thoughts about the new album. The Darkest Road is out now […]
Free album download from Incendia Music
Incendia Music has compiled the a 13 track album of unsigned and up and coming talent and they’re giving it to you for free. The Christmas compilation features rock, prog, tech, metal and electronic 80s progressive metal. You can download it here. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=3085476066 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Tracklisting 1.Incendia Advert 2.Agent- […]
Judas Priest to release expanded version of Defenders of the Faith
Judas Priest have announced they’ll be releasing an expanded 3CD version of their album, Defenders of the Faith. The new version will be released via Sony Music Australia on 13 March 2015. The new package includes the original ten track album remastered by producer Tom Allom, and a complete live recording from the Defenders tour, […]
Video Premiere: Carach Angren – There’s No Place Like Home
Carach Angren has released a lyric video for There’s No Place Like Home. The video was created by 3rd time Roadburn resident artist Costin Chioreanu and the track is taken from the album, This Is No Fairytale. The album will be released by Season Of Mist/Nervegas on 23 February 2015. You can connect with the […]
Lord return to Melbourne
Sydney metallers LORD, will be returning to Melbourne on 24 January 2015. They’ll be performing one show only at The Reverance Hotel, Footscray. Special guests for this show will be Desecrator, Envenomed, Party Vibez and Toxicon. Lord will be playing a mix of old and new material as well some of the Dungeon classics. The […]
Al Jourgensen to appear on new Coal Chamber album
Ministry’s frontman, Al Jourgensen, has joined forces with Coal Chamber to perform on their new album, due for release in 2015. Coal Chamber has also announced a North American tour with Filter, Combichrist and American Headcharge. The tour kicks off in Tempe, AZ on 6 March 2015. Full list of Coal Chamber tour dates can be […]
Fleshgod Apocalypse release new video
Death metallers, Fleshgod Apocalypse, have released a new video. Epilogue is the latest video from their third studio album Labyrinth, which was released in August 2013.
Soundgarden announce Soundwave Festival sidewaves
Soundgarden have announced they’ll be performing two sidewaves as part of Soundwave Festival 2015. Melbourne and Sydney will be the lucky hosts and there’s no doubt these tickets will go lightning fast. Sidewave dates Tickets on sale 12 December 2014 at 9am AEDT TUESDAY 24 MELBOURNE, FESTIVAL HALL – Licensed and Unlicensed areas available www.ticketmaster.com.au […]
Septicflesh part ways with band member
Septicflesh have issued a statement on their Facebook page today, stating that they’ve parted ways with drummer, Fotis Benardo. This is their statement: SEPTICFLESH have parted ways with Fotis Benardo. We would like to thank him for his contribution all those years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. For the upcoming […]
Thunderheart to release new album
Spanish metal act, Thunderheart, will release their debut album ‘Night of the Warriors’ through German label, Killer Metal Records. The album will be released in February 2015. You can listen to a preview below.
Huge line-up for Bloody Oath! Oz Weekend Festival
Bloody Oath! OZ Weekend Festival has put together a huge line-up for 25 January 2015. The mammoth music day was better known as the Australia Day Extravaganza but because the event is being held on Australia Day eve, the organisers decided a re-branding was in order. BLOODY OATH! Oz Weekend Festival 25 January 2015 Agincourt […]
Marilyn Manson joins The Smashing Pumpkins on stage
NME has reported that Marilyn Manson has joined The Smashing Pumpkins on stage in London to perform two songs. The performance on 5 December at the Camden venue, KOKO featured Manson and Corgan together on ‘Ava Adore’. Read the full story here.
Ne Obliviscaris & Eye of the Enemy Announce Japanese Tour With Fleshgod Apocalypse
Fresh off the back of their hugely successful Australian tour and ARIA charting success, Melbourne’s progressive/extreme metallers, Ne Obliviscaris and fellow Melbournians, the stunning melodic death metal quintet Eye of the Enemy, have announced that they’re touring Japan in support of the mighty Italian symphonic death metal legends, Fleshgod Apocalypse. All three bands latest releases […]
Grammy Award nominees announced for Best Metal Performance
The 57th annual Grammy Awards are fast approaching and the nominees have been announced. Amongst this round of nominees is Slipknot, Anthrax, Mastodon, Motörhead and Tenacious D. They’ve been nominated for: ANTHRAX – “Neon Knights” Track from: “Ronnie James Dio – This Is Your Life” Label: Rhino MASTODON – “High Road” Track from: “Once More […]
Melbourne Soundwave has a new home, sidwaves to be announced
The venue for Melbourne’s Soundwave Festival 2015 has been changed according to festival promoter, AJ Maddah. Announcing on Twitter today, the festival will now move to RAS Melbourne Showgrounds, where it originally started. “I am monumentally pleased to announce that #SW15 is back to its original and still the best home RAS Melbourne Showgrounds :)” […]
Mastodon announce Australian tour dates
Mastodon have announced they’ll be heading to Australia in March 2015. The band will be hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with tickets on sale Thursday, 11 December at 9am local time. Tour dates FRIDAY 27 MARCH – MELBOURNE, FESTIVAL HALL Reduced Mode- All Ages with 18+ patrons having access to a licensed bar www.ticketmaster.com.au SATURDAY […]
The Smashing Pumpkins stream new album in full
The Smashing Pumpkins currently have their new album, ‘Monuments To An Ellergy’ streaming in full over at iTunes Radio. The nine track LP has been remastered especially for iTunes by world renowned mastering maestro Howie Weinberg. The band are currently winging their way around the US and Europe on a completely sold out mini-tour, featuring […]
DZ Deathrays announce The Get Rich or Drunk Tryin’ Tour
DZ Deathrays have announced they going to get rich or get drunk tryin’ on their next tour. The ARIA Award winners for Best Heavy/Hard Rock release will head out on tour in February with Bass Drum Of Death (US) and Hockey Dad. Tour Dates Friday 27 February – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC Tickets available from www.northcotesocialclub.com […]
Enter Shikari release album teaser
Enter Shikari have released a teaser for their new album, The Mindsweep, due for release on 16 January 2015 via Ambush Reality / [PIAS]. The teaser, affectionately named ‘The Mindsneak’, was put together by vocalist Rou Reynolds with video footage edited by Oleg Rooz. The band also recently announced they will be staging their (sort […]
David Ellefson confirms Megadeth is not splitting up
Loudwire have reported that, according to David Ellefson, Megadeth are not splitting up. According to Loudwire, Ellefson participated in an online chat recently where he confirmed the group was not disbanding. “As you can probably tell by me being here today, we are not disbanding. As of right now, we are looking at all the […]
Psycroptic release box set
Australian metal legends, Psycroptic, will release a box set of their early years next week. Titled, Psycroptic – The Early Years: Black Box, the 3 LP and 7 inch vinyl will be available on 12 December via EVP Recordings in Australia and Prosthetic for the rest of the world. The Early Years Box Set contains […]
Megadeth’s David Ellefson announces Spoken Word tour
Megadeth’s bass guitarist and co-founding member, David Ellefson has announced he’ll be heading to Australia next March for a Spoken Word tour. An evening with David Ellefson will feature stories from life on the road and about life as a founding member of one of the biggest metal acts in the world documenting all the […]
Uriah Heep head to Australia in 2015
Uriah Heep has announced they’ll be heading to Australia in 2015. The British legends will kick off their tour in Sydney on 19 March and wind up in Brisbane on 26 March. Tour dates Thursday 19 March – Sydney – Rooty Hill RSL Friday 20 March – Sydney – Metro Theatre Saturday 21 March – Melbourne – Shoppingtown Hotel […]
Venom to release new album
VENOM has confirmed they’ll be releasing a new album in January 2015 via Spinefarm Records/Caroline Australia. The album, entitled ‘From The Very Depths’ is the follow-up to 2011’s ‘Fallen Angels’. This is the fourteenth album for the band and it will be available in double vinyl format shortly after its release. Cronos says: “This album […]
