Video Premiere: Grave Pleasures – New Hip Moon
Grave Pleasures have released a new video for New Hip Moon and we’ve got the Australian premiere right here. The track comes from the upcoming album Dreamcrash, which will be released via Sony Music Australia on October 2nd. You can pre-order the album from this link.
For Today sign to Nuclear Blast
For Today are the latest signing for Nuclear Blast. The label will release the band’s next album and we’re assured more details will be revealed soon. “I am very happy to work with one of my absolute favorite American bands, FOR TODAY. This band is unique in their mission, style and message. They have delivered […]
Frankie’s Pizza is holding another vinyl fair
Frankie’s Pizza is back with its third instalment of its vinyl fair. Frankie’s Vinyl Fair 3 is bigger and better this time and you can grab a slice of it on Sunday 16 August. Frankie’s will be open from midday in it’s transformed state as a ‘bazaar’ style vinyl fair. The focus will of course […]
Parkway Drive add another show to their Ire tour
Things are hotting up for Parkway Drive ahead of their release of the new album Ire, and to prove they’re hot property the band have added another show to their September tour. This will be their second and final show in Byron Bay with Thy Art Is Murder, Memphis May Fire and The Word Alive […]
Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society announces tour dates
Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society has announced Australian tour dates this November. Tour Dates 25 November – Metropolis, Fremantle 27 November – HQ, Adelaide 28 November – Roundhouse, Sydney 29 November – The Tivoli, Brisbane 1 December – 170 Russell, Melbourne Tickets on sale 9:00am local Friday Aug 7 from www.tickets.destroyalllines.com
Steel Panther rocks out at Playboy with a new video
Nothing says party more than Steel Panther and Playboy. But wait, there’s more…dinosaurs feature heavily in this video. Check out the video for Party Like It’s The End Of The World, here
Brewtality Festival Spotlight: Envenomed
The Brewtality Festival is on again this year and HEAVY Music Magazine is proud to be a presenting partner. The event will be held on 8 August across two venues; The Tote and The Bendigo Hotel. We caught up with Envenomed to get an insight into the band, what you can expect from them at […]
Cosmic Psychos announce ‘Check Your Bum For Grubs’ tour
Cosmic Psychos have announced they’re heading out on the ‘Check Your Bum For Grubs’ tour next month. The band has also released a new video for ‘Bum For Grubs’. Tour Dates Friday 28th August – The General, Mount Hotham Free entry Friday 4th September– Uni Bar , Wollongong www.yoursandowls.com.au & www.oztix.com.au Saturday 5th September– Newtown Social […]
Alestorm’s Piratefest have announced their supports
Alestorm have announced supports for their upcoming Piratefest with Lagerstein. Troldhaugen will join the fest for all Australian shows, Fallen Order in Wellington and Stormforge in Auckland. Tour Dates 20 November – Valhalla, Wellington 18+, w/ Fallen Order 21 November – Whammy Bar, Auckland 18+, w/Stormforge 24 November – Amplifier Bar, Perth 18+, w/Troldhaugen 26 […]
The 69 Eyes are recording a new album
The 69 Eyes are recording a new album, with a view to releasing it in early 2016. Says THE 69 EYES vocalist Jyrki 69: “Dear Helsinki vampires loyalists, how’s your summer been? I’ve been thinking of you a lot lately. Especially in the nights… in the studio. You see, we are currently in the studio […]
Hope Drone – Cloak Of Ash – Album Review
Hope Drone Cloak Of Ash Relapse Records Release Date: Out Now Review by Matt Bolton The endless talent to come out of the Australian metal scene at the moment is mind blowing with bands such as King Parrot, Ne Oblivisicaris and Adrift for Days who supported Neurosis in Sydney. Another act that also supported Neurosis […]
Abandoned – Defeater – Album Review
Abandoned Defeater Epitaph Release Date: Out Now Review by Kevin Prested Although seemingly always lumped in with the traditional hardcore crowd, Defeater have always had more on offer than the usual tired preaching youth crew anthems, with concept albums, progressive elements and incredible musicianship. On the bands fourth album Abandoned they continue down this route […]
Are You Scared Yet? movie announced
Bohem Films Rob Jacobs and Dane Millerd (Writer/ Director/ Producer of There’s Something In The Pilliga) have teamed up with Sharry Flaherty and the team from Dark Water Productions to bring you the low-fi mumblecore suspense thriller Are You Scared Yet? Inspired by films such as The Strangers and Funny Games, the film is currently […]
New Astor Cat Arrives
Palace Cinemas has announced the arrival of new cat Duke at the iconic Astor Theatre in St Kilda. Following in the paw prints of much-loved ‘Astor cat’ Marzipan, who sadly passed away in March 2013, Duke, a black and white short-haired cat, will make the Astor his permanent home after being adopted from not-for-profit organisation […]
Prophets of Saturn – Retronauts – Album Review
Prophets of Saturn Retronauts HeviSike Records Release Date: Out Now Review by Callum Doig England may be the birthplace of metal, but, generally, a lot of amazing groups were formed in that small country, and the list is as infinite as the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix and Blue Cheer. Hailing from Leicester, Prophets of Saturn […]
Deafheaven to release new album
Deafheaven have announced they’ll be releasing a new album this October. New Bermuda will be released on 2 October via Anti Australia. Track Listing Brought to the Water Luna Baby Blue Come Back Gifts for the Earth
Born Free to release debut album
Born Free will release their debut album through Resist Records. Their album, Sorrow, will be released on 2 October. The Melbourne band released their demo EP, Evil Hands in 2014 and have toured with Miles Away, Comeback Kid, Basement and Backtrack.
Caligula’s Horse announce new album, tour dates
Caligula’s Horse have announced they’ll be releasing a new album on October 16. Their album, Bloom, will be their third album. The band have also announced a run of tour dates. In Australia, Caligula’s Horse will support UK’s TesseracT. The band will then shoot off to the UK and Europe for a month-long tour with […]
Cancer Bats are heading to Australia with High Tension
Cancer Bats are heading to Australia this September for a run of pub and club shows. They’ll be joined by High Tension so this tour is sure to smash through the venues. Not only will you get to see two quality bands, it’s also at the very reasonable price of $25 + bf. Tour Dates […]
Brewtality Festival Spotlight: The Ugly Kings
The Brewtality Festival is on again this year and HEAVY Music Magazine is proud to be a presenting partner. The event will be held on 8 August across two venues; The Tote and The Bendigo Hotel. We caught up with The Ugly Kings to get an insight into the band, what you can expect from […]
Thousand Foot Krutch announce tour dates
Canada’s Thousand Foot Krutch have announced tour dates for Australia and New Zealand. This will be the very first time the band has hit dirt on this side of the planet. Tour Dates Tuesday October 20th – Kings Arms, Auckland – 18+ Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz | www.undertheradar.co.nz Thursday October 22nd – Max Watt’s, Sydney […]
Parkway Drive reveals what goes on behind the scenes
Parkway Drive have revealed a behind the scenes video for the making of Vice Grip. The Vice Grip video features the band members risking their lives by committing themselves to jumping out of aeroplanes directed by Frankie Nasso and shot by Joe Jennings. “I couldn’t help get the idea out of my head. I put […]
Northlane announces Australian tour dates
Northlane have announced a massive run of Australian tour dates, kicking off this November. Joining them on tour will be August Burns Red, Like Moths To Flames, Buried in Verona and Ocean Grove. The band are allowing fans to have a VIP experience on this tour. The additional package will provide an opportunity to meet […]
Crossfaith release new single
Crossfaith have released a new single from their new album, Xeno, out on 18 September via UNFD. The single, Ghost In The Mirror also features Caleb Shomo from Beartooth. Check out the audio for the single here. Xeno track listing 1. System X 2. Xeno 3. Raise Your Voice 4. Devil’s Party 5. Ghost […]
Feed Her To The Sharks releases new video
Feed Her To The Sharks have released a new video for The World Is Yours. The band will be heading out on tour this October with Thy Art Is Murder, Aversions Crown and Colossvs (presented by HEAVY Music Magazine). Tour Dates 14 October – Amplifier, Perth 15 October – Fowlers Live, Adelaide 16 October – Corner […]
Between The Buried And Me: “I think it’s our most focused record.”
By Matthew Clewley Earlier last week I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Tommy Rogers, the vocalist for Between The Buried and Me. They have a new record called Coma Eclipetic, which is going to be released in the upcoming month. This will be their seventh album, three years after their previous album The […]
Kataklysm – Of Ghosts And Gods – Album Review
Kataklysm Of Ghosts And Gods Nuclear Blast Release Date: 31 July 2015 Review by Joshua Bulleid Of Ghosts And Gods is yet another Kataklysm album (the band’s twelfth, in fact) packed to the brim with haunting riffs and crushing grooves, that sounds like it picks up right where 2006’s masterful “In The Arms Of Devastation” left […]
Devin Townsend Project announces second show with Periphery
The Devin Townsend Project has announced a second Melbourne show with Periphery. With the first Melbourne show sold out, a second show has been added on Monday 26 October at 170 Russell in Melbourne. Tour Dates Thursday 22 October – Brisbane, Max Watts – 18+ www.oztix.com.au / www.maxwatts.com.au / www.eventopia.co Saturday 24 October – Sydney, […]
Exclusive Premiere: A Process Of – Black Rose
A Process Of have released their debut single from their latest LP. The new single, Black Rose, is released on 7 August 2015 and we’ve got the preview of the single ahead of the release. Produced by A Process Of & Peter ‘Reggie’ Bowman, Black Rose was recorded and mixed by Reggie Bowman at Screamlouder […]
The Sword will release exclusive vinyl for their new album
The Sword have revealed they’ll be releasing a 2LP vinyl, which will be exclusive to their Australian fans. The Sword has created unique coloured vinyl of their new release, High Country, with white vinyl and black splatter. The vinyl is currently available for preorder HERE. Pre order the CD or 2LP and receive one pack of 40 count 1 1/4″ […]
Watch: Rob Zombie performs with Motionless in White
Rob Zombie hit the stage with Motionless in White at the Alternative Press Music Awards. Here’s the result of their collab on Zombie’s Thunder Kiss ’65.
Alice in Chains biography to be released in August
A biography about Alice in Chains is set to be released on 4 August. Journalist, David de Sola has penned Alice in Chains: The Untold Story. The book is based on interviews with sources directly tied to the band and its history, many of whom are on the record for the first time. De Sola […]
Bring Me The Horizon release new song
Ahead of their new album release, Bring Me The Horizon have released a new song, Throne. The song is from the album, That’s The Spirit, which is released through Sony Music Australia on September 11. Track Listing Doomed Happy Song Throne True Friends Follow You What You Need Avalanche Run Drown Blasphemy Oh No
Brewtality Festival adds more to the line-up
Brewtality Festival have announced more bands joining their line-up for 8 August. Two bands have unfortunately had to pull out, Anthelion (Taiwan) and Kyzer Soze (QLD), and now the final six are announced; Boxthorn, Cosmic Kahuna, Mason, The Weight of Silence, Witchskull and Wolfpack. Pre-sales tickets are selling quickly so grab one now and don’t miss […]
Neck Deep: “We’re starting to feel like the big boys.”
By Alexander Sievers Neck Deep are one of the biggest and fastest rising pop-punk bands doing the rounds at the moment. Like The Story So Far and The Wonder Years, who are already massively established names in the scene, this U.K. quintet are on the cusp of doing the very same, if they haven’t already. […]
Whoretopsy reveal album details, release new video
Whoretopsy have revealed details of their new album, which will be released in late August 2015 through Vicious Instinct Records. Never Tear Us Apart is the band’s second full length album. They’ve also released the title track for the album, which you can watch below. Track listing Predule To A Fist Thirty Shades Of White […]
Sebastian Bach storms off stage
Footage has emerged of Sebastian Bach storming off stage at the Altar Bar in Pittsburgh. All seems to be going well in the 3rd of July performance until he has some technical difficulties and leaves the stage. His band members look kinda perplexed… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTOT-u9YdVw&feature=youtu.be
Buckcherry: Proving Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Far From Dead
By Nathan Eden Buckcherry started chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams in Los Angeles circa 1995. The world, and more specifically the music industry, has changed almost beyond recognition since then but founding guitarist Keith Nelson refuses to give credence to the often exclaimed cliché that somehow rock n’ roll is no longer alive. Quite […]
Bring Me The Horizon reveal details of their new album
There’s been some buzz around the latest single released from Bring Me The Horizon and now the band have announced they’ll be releasing their album That’s The Spirit. In an interview with NME, BMTH’s frontman, Oli Sykes explains the album is a “celebration of depression. A way of making light of it. ‘That’s The Spirit’ […]
Misfits announce tour dates
The Misfits have announced they’ll be heading to Australia and New Zealand in December. The band was last in Australia in 2014 and this time they’ll be performing Static Age and Earth Ad in full. Tour Dates 3 December – Christchurch – Allen St 4 December – Wellington – Bar Bodega 5 December – Auckland […]
TesseracT announce Australian tour dates
TesseracT have announced they’ll be heading to Australia in October. Joining them on tour will be Caligula’s Horse. Tour Dates Wednesday, October 14: The Zoo, Brisbane – 18+ Thursday, October 15: The Factory Theatre, Sydney – Lic AA Friday, October 16: Max Watts, Melbourne – 18+ Saturday, October 17: Fowlers, Adelaide – Lic AA Sunday, […]
Film Review: Terminator Genisys
Title: Terminator Genisys Director: Alan Tayor Writers: Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jason Clarke Jai Courtney Release Date: Out Now Review by: Dave Griffiths Okay now I’m going to start this review with a bit of a tirade because some of the things that I have been reading about Terminator Genisys […]
Film Review: Monsters: Dark Continent
Title: Monsters: Dark Continent Director: Tom Green Writers: Tom Green, Jay Basu Stars: Sam Keeley, Johnny Harris, Joe Dempsie Release Date: Out now on DVD Review by: Dave Griffiths When the original Monsters movie landed in 2010 it set a benchmark for genre film fans everywhere. For too long if you made a monster film […]
Brewtality Festival Spotlight: Heaven The Axe
The Brewtality Festival is on again this year and HEAVY Music Magazine is proud to be a presenting partner. The event will be held on 8 August across two venues; The Tote and The Bendigo Hotel. We caught up with Heaven The Axe to get an insight into the band, what you can expect from […]
Gig Review: Balloons Kill Babies + supports, Sydney
Balloons Kill Babies + Transience + Mercury Sky + Enter Reality Bald Faced Stag, Sydney 17 July 2015 Review by Salla Harjula It’s an obscure alt prog rock night at the Stag. Only a smattering of people have showed up to enjoy it, and I’ll just say it outright: for shame, Sydneysiders. You missed out. […]
The Dillinger Escape Plan: Building a community
By Jana Angeles Being the only original member left from The Dillinger Escape Plan, lead guitarist, Ben Weinman is a wise man. Considering the longevity of the band’s career, Weinman’s insights on the music industry and its business side are topics he’s not afraid to speak about. There’s become a huge shift on how people […]
Tour Bus Playlist: Caulfield
Sydney hardcore band, Caulfield, are getting ready to release their new album, Outcast, on 7 August via Halfcut Records. They’re also in the middle of an Australian tour so we thought we’d take a look inside their tour van to hear what they’re listening to on the road. Here’s what they came up with: Alexisonfire […]
Suicide Silence cancel Australian/NZ tour dates
Suicide Silence have cancelled their Australian/New Zealand dates due to scheduling reasons. That means they won’t be touring with Parkway Drive in Australia this September/October. Taking their place for the Aussie tour dates will be Thy Art Is Murder. Parkway Drive tour dates with Thy Art Is Murder, Memphis May Fire and The Word Alive […]
Exclusive: We Lost The Sea stream new album, ‘Departure Songs’
Sydney-based, cinematic, post-rock six-piece We Lost The Sea announce their third full-length album, Departure Songs, out 23 July through Bird’s Robe Records and Art As Catharsis, and we’ve got the exclusive stream below. The first single from the album is A Gallant Gentleman. You can order the album from this link.
The Meanies announce first album in 21 years, announce tour dates
Melbourne punks, The Meanies, have announced they’ll be releasing their first album in 21 years. It’s Not Me, It’s You will be released on 25 September via Poison City Records. The first single from the album is There’s A Gap, which you can listen to below. The band will be performing three shows in October. […]