Listen: Space Bong – In Doom We Crust
Adelaide doom/drone band Space Bong, have released a new single, ‘In Doom We Crust’. It’s the first single from their upcoming album, ‘Deadwood To Worms’. The single is out now, and you can listen to it below. The new album is due for release in September 2015. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=2568665871 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 […]
All Tomorrows release new video
Progressive metallers, All Tomorrows, have released a lyric video for ‘Undying Seasons’. If you’re partial to a bit of Gojira, Meshuggah and Tool, then you might like to wrap your ears around this. ‘Sol Agnates’ is the second album from the Chilean band and will be released on 19 May 2015. The band says “Sol […]
We Were Giants release lyric video
We Were Giants have released a new lyric video featuring Garret Rapp of The Color Morale. ‘Dead Society’ is from their forthcoming EP. We’ve been working hard on this EP for over a year now and we’re really excited about all of the collaborations. This song is one of our favorites and it’s an honor […]
King Parrot announces new album, new video and tour dates
King Parrot will release a new album on 15 May through EVP Recordings. The new album, ‘Dead Set’, was recorded by the legendary Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down) at his Nodferatu’s Lair studio in New Orleans. Ahead of their album release, King Parrot have released a video for ‘Like A Rat’, which you can watch […]
Witchgrinder announce single release date
Melbourne’s Industrial Thrash metallers, Witchgrinder, have announced they’ll be releasing the first single from their upcoming album on 27 March 2015. ‘Bloodlust’ is tale about a vampire’s thirst for warm human blood, according to the band. “They crave it and must drink it to survive. I find something somewhat appealing and sexy about this. That […]
Interview: Psycroptic
By Rod Whitfield This absolute pillar of the Aussie metal scene is set to release their sixth album. With more than a decade and a half, this many album releases and countless Australian and international tours behind them, mainstay drummer and co-founding member Dave Haley and the rest of the members of the band have […]
Unify Gathering announces dates for 2016
The inaugural Unify Gathering was only a few months ago but the organiser have already reminded us to save the dates with 16 and 17 January 2016 earmarked for next year’s event. We’ve trawled the Facebook comments to garner as much information as we can. It’ll be in the same location – Tarwin Lower, South […]
Philip H. Anselmo and horror actor Bill Moseley join forces
Philip H. Anselmo has reportedly recorded some new material with horror actor Bill Moseley. According to Metal Hammer, the two paired up on the collaboration called ‘Phil And Bill: Songs Of Death And Despair’. Moseley tells Little Punk People: “The music that I made with Phil Anselmo, we’re gonna put out like a mini-CD. We did […]
Malakyte has a change of line-up
Malakyte’s kit hitter and co-founder, LG, has decided it’s time to call it a day and has departed the band. According to the band the severing of ties is amicable and mutual. “It was a most ultimately bodacious pleasure to have shared the stage and the road with such a rad friend and bandmate. We’re […]
Sworn In to release new album
US metalcore quintet Sworn In will release their sophomore LP, ‘The Lovers/The Devil’ through Razor & Tie/Cooking Vinyl Australia on 10 April 2015. The band have previously toured with Thy Art Is Murder, Emmure and I See Stars in support of their 2013 debut, ‘The Death Card’. You can listen to a preview of the […]
Heavy Mag Isssue 13 – CD Feature – Kitties Of Death
Track 9: Kitties Of Death – Never Be Happy Band Name: Kitties Of Death Song: Never Be Happy Genre: Avant-garde black metal Location: USA/Australia Website: www.facebook.com/kittiesofdeath [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=604750948 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small track=3514079060]
Interview: Chaos Divine
By Rod Whitfield Perth based progressive rock/metal act Chaos Divine are all set to release their superb new album. Entitled Colliding Skies, the album very much lives up to its epic sounding name. Also rather epic was the writing and recording process, apparently: it has been four long years since the band’s last record The […]
Photos: Hellions + supports, Sydney
Hellions + Void Of Vision + Justice For The Damned + Our Past Days + Lifes ill Blacktown Masonic Hall, Sydney 15 March 2015 Photos by Melissa Rochfort
Exclusive: Open Shores release debut video single
Open Shores have released their debut video single, ‘Day by Day’. The Newcastle Upon Tyne band were previously known as We Have A Touchdown and we reckon you’ll like them if you dig Parkway Drive, Architects and August Burns Red.
Karnivool announce Themata Decade tour dates
It’s been ten years since Karnivool released their first album, ‘Themata’ and to mark the occasion the band will be heading out on tour this April and May. The band will be performing all the tracks from that album as well as others from their catalogue. The tour kicks off in Wollongong and winds up […]
Coffin Carousel release new EP
Coffin Carousel have released a new EP, titled ‘Fiend’. The band released their first single ‘Sinister’ some months ago and are now back with ‘Fiend City’. Mixed by Grammy award winning Neil Kernon (Judas Priest, Sex Pistols, Queen) and mastered by Alan Douches (Misfits, Motorhead, GWAR). ‘Fiend’ is available worldwide at all digital music stores […]
Deez Nuts release new video
Deez Nuts have released a new video for their next single, ‘Face This On My Own’. The single is lifted from the forthcoming album, ‘Word Is Bond’, which is out on 24 April via UNFD. The video was shot in Melbourne earlier this year in just one take, along frontman JJ Peters’ own street. Says […]
Cause of Wayne Static’s death revealed
The cause of Wayne Static’s death has been revealed today. According to Blabbermouth, the Static-X frontman consume a mix of Xanax, other prescription drugs and alcohol, which caused his death on 1 November. “On November 1, at approximately 0700 hours, [Wayne] and his wife went to bed. His wife stated that just prior to going […]
King Parrot signs record deal, new album on the way
King Parrot has signed a deal with EVP Recordings for Australia, Housecore Records in the US and Agonia Records in Europe for their new album to be released in May. The album was recorded by the legendary Philip H. Anselmo at his Nodferatu’s Lair studio in New Orleans, and he says of KP: “King Parrot is not […]
Motley Crue announces second Melbourne show
Motley Crue have announced a second show on their upcoming Australian tour with Alice Cooper. The band’s final show will be in Melbourne on 13 May at Rod Laver Arena. Tickets for the show will go on sale on 20 March. *Fan Club pre-sales: 10am Monday March 16 until 5pm Tuesday March 17 *My Live […]
Photos: Graveyard, Brisbane
Graveyard Crowbar, Brisbane 7 March 2015 Photos by Charyln Cameron
Chainsaw Hookers announce album tour dates
Perth’s bastard sons, Chainsaw Hookers, have announced a run of national tour dates. The tour is in support of their new album, ‘We Want Your Blood’. Tour Dates Friday, 10th April 2015 Claim The Throne, Emu Xperts, Bounty Hunter Amplifier Bar, Perth Oztix Thursday, 16th April Meatbeaters, Standard Union, Soberphobia Crown & Anchor, Adelaide Friday, […]
Decimatus and Envenomed announce national tour dates
Decimatus and Envenomed have teamed up for a national tour over several dates between March and June. Tour Dates March 21: Barwon Club – Geelong April 5: Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne April 10: Metalcastle, Newcastle April 12: Frankies Pizza, Sydney May 8: Club 54, Launceston May 9: The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart May 15: Musicman Megastore, Bendigo […]
A Wilhelm Scream add extra shows
A Wilhem Scream have added two extra shows to their upcoming Australian tour in Sydney and Melbourne. The extra two shows will be ‘fan request’ shows and you can have your say on the following social media pages. Sydney – http://on.fb.me/1GJ0TkH Melbourne – http://on.fb.me/1wCvavq Punk rockers Anchors will be joining the tour excluding Adelaide and […]
In Malice’s Wake – Visions of Live Destruction – CD/DVD Review
In Malice’s Wake Visions of Live Destruction Independent Release Date: Out Now Review by Joshua Bulleid I’ve long held that In Malice’s Wake’s most recent record, The Thrashening, is the best thrash metal album of the last ten years – ranking right up there alongside the best of the genre. Whatever your feelings about their […]
Blind Guardian announces tour supports
Blind Guardian have announced supports for their upcoming Australian shows. Divine Ascension and Bane of Winterstorm will open in Melbourne with Divine Ascension and Taberah opening in Sydney. Tour Dates Friday 19th June – The HiFi, MELBOURNE (18+) Tickets from www.metalobsession.net / www.thehifi.com.au w/ Divine Ascension & Bane of Winterstorm Saturday 20th June – The […]
Blind Guardian announce tour supports
Blind Guardian have announced supports for their upcoming Australian shows. Divine Ascension and Bane of Winterstorm will open in Melbourne with Divine Ascension and Taberah opening in Sydney. Tour Dates Tickets From www.metalobsession.net Friday 19th June – The HiFi, MELBOURNE (18+) Tickets from www.metalobsession.net / www.thehifi.com.au w/ Divine Ascension & Bane of Winterstorm Saturday 20th […]
Slipknot’s guitarist stabbed in fight
Slipknot’s guitarist, Mick Thomson, has reportedly been stabbed during an altercation. KCCI reports the fight occurred between Thomson and his brother while they were allegedly intoxicated. Thomson sustained a stab wound to the back of the head. The injuries are not life-threatening. You can read the full story here.
KISS announces Australian tour dates
KISS have announced they’ll be heading to Australia this October. The stage production called ‘The Spider’ will be moved by 38 computer controlled winches, featuring 220 automated lights, weighing in at 43,000 kgs, incorporating 900 pieces of pyrotechnics and powered by 400,000 watts of sound. The band are on their way Down Under as part […]
Bam Margera announces Australian and New Zealand tour dates
Professional Skateboarder and star of Jackass, Bam Margera, has just announced that F*ckface Unstoppable will return to Australia for another national run comprising of capital city and regional dates. The tour kicks off on 6 May in Auckland and winds up in Perth on 17 May. Tour Dates Wednesday 6 May | ANU Bar, Canberra, ACT www.ticketing.co.nz Thursday 7 May | Manning […]
Heavy Mag Isssue 13 – CD Feature – Chainsaw Hookers
Track 8: Chainsaw Hookers – Make Them Die Slowly Band Name: Chainsaw Hookers Song: Make Them Die Slowly Genre: Rock Location: Perth WA Website: www.facebook.com/chainsawhookers
In Hearts Wake announce tour with We Came As Romans, Beartooth and Storm The Sky
Byron Bay metal / hardcore outfit In Hearts Wake have announced a national tour to launch their third album, ‘Skydancer’, released May 1 via UNFD. The new album is the second half of the project they’ve been planning since ‘Earthwalker’, and will emerge 364 days after its predecessor. Both albums were recorded in the same […]
Voyager announce national tour dates with Klone
Voyager have announced a run of national tour dates with Klone. The band will kick off their tour in Adelaide on 21 May. Klone are another French success story having toured with Gojira and Orphaned Land several times, are regulars on Hellfest, France’s biggest metal festival and will be playing Euroblast fest later in the […]
Heavy Montreal announces line-up
Heavy Montreal has announced its line-up with Slipknot, Faith No More and Korn leading the charge. Alexisonfire will also make an appearance at the festival. Other bands on the line-up include Lamb Of God, Iggy Pop, NOFX, Billy Talent, Mastodon, Bullet For My Valentine, Meshuggah, Within Temptation, Gojira, Testament, Arch Enemy, Lagwagon, Lita Ford, Marky […]
Antagonist A.D. – Haunt Me As I Roam – Album Review
Antagonist A.D. Haunt Me As I Roam Unified Release Date: 27 March 2015 Review by Alexander Sievers New Zealand: the neighboring land of book tie-in movies, killer sheep, Nek minute, Lorde, and the always unintentionally funny Haka. It’s also the homeland of hardcore heroes, Antagonist A.D. This is a band who are going to obliterate […]
Uriah Heep: “We broke KISS in America. We broke a number of bands.”
By Paul Southwell When hard rock Uriah Heep formed in London England back in 1970, their similarity in blues based hard rock styles to say Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple effectively gave them a solid fan base that stuck with them one way or another for decades to come. As a result of their initial […]
Gold Coast’s Wallapalooza Festival Goes National, With Epic Special FX
Australia’s most cinematic rock and metal festival, Wallapalooza, is going national. Since launching five years ago, the Gold Coast event has become one of the most successful and long-running independent festivals in Southeast Queensland, drawing crowds in excess of 1000 people. And now, it’s taking on the East Coast. The festival will hit Byron Bay, […]
Photos: Soundwave Festival, Sydney – Day 2
Soundwave Festival, Sydney 1 March 2015 Photos by Onur Karaozbek Apocalyptica, Barebones, Butcher Babies, Coldrain, Confession, Crossfaith, Dayshell, Fall Out Boy, Fucked Up, Godsmack, Judas Priest, Killer Be Killed, King 810, Lagwagon, Marilyn Manson, Mayhem, Nonpoint, Papa Roach, Slash, Slipknot, Tonight Alive, Twin Atlantic
Photos: Soundwave Festival, Brisbane – Day 2
Soundwave Festival, Brisbane 1 March 2015 Photos by Gerry Nicholls Atreyu, Deathstars, Dragonforce, Emily’s Army, Fear Factory, Gerard Way, Hollywood Undead, Lamb Of God, Le Butcherettes, Lower Than Atlantis, Ministry, New Found Glory, Sleepwave, Soundgarden, Steel Panther, Terror Universal, The Aquabats, The Bennies, The Interrupters, The Treatment
Photos: Soundwave Festival, Sydney – Day 2
Soundwave Festival, Sydney 1 March 2015 Photos by Christian Ross Butcher Babies, Conditions, Dayshell, Escape The Fate, Fall Out Boy, Fucked Up, Godsmack, Judas Priest, Killer Be Killed, Marilyn Manson, Mayhem, Papa Roach, Slash, Slipknot, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Wonder Years, This Wild Life, Tonight Alive
Heavy Mag Isssue 13 – CD Feature – Tensions Arise
Track 7: Tensions Arise – Maniac Band Name: Tensions Arise Song: Maniac Genre: Groove Metal Location: Sydney NSW Website: www.facebook.com/tensionsarisemetal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj0Zi3980zY
Chaos Divine – Colliding Skies – Album Review
Chaos Divine Colliding Skies Firestarter Release Date: 6 March 2015 Review by Rod Whitfield 2015 marks the ten year anniversary of the formation of this excellent Perth based melodic progressive rock/metal act, and they are celebrating in no uncertain terms with the release of their rather magnificent third full length album. On Colliding Skies, the […]
Jericco release new album, tour dates
Jericco will release a new album on 13 March, titled ‘Machine Made The Animal’. The band will also head out on a national tour in support of the new album. The band successfully completed a crowd funding campaign, resulting in a final target of $10,500. To salute their supporters, the band will be releasing their […]
Watch: In Hearts Wake – Breakaway
In Hearts Wake have released a new video for ‘Breakaway’. The track is the lead single from their new album, ‘Skydancer’, which will be released though UNFD on 1 May.
Listen: Sock Puppet Parody cover Slipknot
Sock Puppet Parody have covered Slipknot’s ‘Wait And Bleed’. Have a listen below and tell us what you think.
Heavy Mag Isssue 13 – CD Feature – Bloodklot
Track 6: Bloodklot – Hate Will Prevail Band Name: Bloodklot Song: Hate Will Prevail Genre: Death Metal Location: Perth WA Website: www.facebook.com/bloodklot666
Interview: Norma Jean
By Jeremy Vane-Tempest Norma Jean vocal chord-shredder Cory Brandan hasn’t had the best start to 2015. Not only was his brother the victim of serious theft, his daughter was involved in a head-on collision and spent a couple of weeks in hospital. For the moment, Cory’s just looking at getting the year back on track […]
Review: Soundwave Festival, Brisbane
Soundwave Festival, Brisbane 28 February and 1 March 2015 Review by Callum Doig Soundwave Festival returned with a massive change of pace for frequent punters and newcomers by turning into a 2 day festival in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Headlining the festival were Soundwave newcomers Soundgarden and The Smashing Pumpkins, and coming back for […]
Gig Review: Sydney – Ministry + Godflesh
Godflesh + Ministry Metro Theatre, Sydney 27 February, 2015 Review by Gary Grim The Metro in Sydney packed out quickly in anticipation of witnessing two bands that were forerunners in the industrial metal scene. It’s no wonder because it’s not everyday you get to see two trailblazing acts whose music helped set the scene for […]
Interview: Bellusira
By Rod Whitfield The career of Melbourne female fronted alternative rock outfit Bellusira has been an unbelievable journey so far, and it’s really only just beginning. They were already pursuing a rather respectable career here in Australia, however things have kicked up several gears for the band since they received interest from The States and subsequently […]
