Dream On Dreamer to release new album
Dream On Dreamer have announced they’ll be releasing album number 3 on 13 November. Songs Of Soulitude is the title of the new album, and sees Vertigo as the first single from the album. “The spirit of this record has very much been to do it for the fans’ mentions lead guitarist Callan Orr. Although […]
Bodies on Bodies thrash festival announces line-up
Bodies on Bodies has announced its line-up for this November. The Australian thrash festival will feature 10 of Australia’s best thrash metal bands over two stages at Enigma Bar in Adelaide. Line-up Desecrator (Vic) Truth Corroded (SA) In Malice’s Wake (Vic) ALKIRA (SA) Harlott (Vic) Sewercide (Vic) Asylum (QLD) Imminent Psychosis (SA) Abraxxas (Vic) Requiem […]
Exclusive Australian Premiere: Caligula’s Horse – Marigold
Caligula’s Horse have released a new song, Marigold, from their forthcoming album, Bloom. The album is due for release on 16 October via InsideOut Music. “‘Marigold’ captures the essence of ‘Bloom’ to me. The pure energy and vibrant colour, and the powerful, uplifting message that a person can not be judged by what they earn, […]
Disturbed’s Dan Donegan: “I don’t care if we have to row all the way there.” Disturbed will play Australia in 2016.
By Britt Andrews With 2015 marking the 5th year of Disturbed’s hiatus, many were left wondering if there would ever be a reunion. Then all of a sudden, their brutal new single The Vengeful One dropped, and we were told that a new album named Immortalized was due within a month. Guitarist Dan Donegan told […]
Photos: Sebastian Bach + supports, Sydney
Sebastian Bach + The Art + In Hydes Wake Metro Theatre, Sydney 25 September 2015 Photos by Kierra Thorn
Photos: Parkway Drive + supports, Melbourne
Parkway Drive + Thy Art Is Murder + Memphis May Fire + The Word Alive Festival Hall, Melbourne 26 September 2015 Photos by Sofie Marsden
Link Meanie: 5 of my favourite bands that need to put out a new album
The Onyas Warts and all Oz punk from the current Cosmic Psychos guitarist. For starters they’re good friends – known them for a long time and played with them back in the day. I’ve played in a band with John “Mad Macka” called the Egos who toured Europe. They play punk rock and roll but […]
Act Of Defiance’s Shawn Drover: “Chris and I dictated how we wanted to express ourselves musically.”
By Paul Southwell When long serving drummer Shawn Drover decided to move on from the huge, internationally successful band that is Megadeth, many were surprised having witnessed numerous cohesive tours and a stable workhorse on a varied but generally heavier bunch of studio albums. Then when equally hard working and virtuoso guitarist Chris Broderick decided […]
Ugly Kid Joe – Uglier Than They Used Ta Be – Album Review
Ugly Kid Joe Uglier Than They Used Ta Be UKJ Records Release Date: 18 September 2015 Review by Matt Bolton Ugly Kid Joe last left us with Motel California back in 1996 and now they are back with a hard rocking full-length record. We got a taste with their 2012 EP release of Stairway to […]
Shinedown – Threat To Survival – Album Review
Shinedown Threat To Survival Warner Music Release Date: 18 September 2015 Review by Steve Jenkins American hard rockers Shinedown have been a relevant band for over a decade now with millions of album sales and a handful of hits. After a few line-up changes, this band from Jacksonville now have two original members left but […]
Sadistik Execkution – 30 Years Agonizing The Dead – Album Review
Sadistik Execkution 30 Years Agonizing The Dead Nuclear War Now! Release Date: Out Now Review by Jake Gleeson Sadistik Exekution have been one of Australia’s most revered underground death metal acts, pioneering the raw, demonic sound since the late ’80s. You get exactly what you expect with this new release 30 Years of Agonizing the […]
Gig Review: Party Vibez vs. Sorcery + supports, Melbourne
Party Vibez vs. Sorcery ”Skitzmix 666” + Scumguts + Beyond Contempt + Povarotti Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne 25 September 2015 Review by Jake Gleeson Opening up for the night were Brisbane’s Povarotti, unleashing an onslaught of death/grind punk. These guys were intense, feeding off each other’s energy resulting in a truly manic set. Particularly impressive was the […]
My Dying Bride – Feel the Misery – Album Review
My Dying Bride Feel the Misery Peaceville Release Date: 18 September 2015 Reviewed by Matt Bolton When it comes to epic doom metal none come close to the UK’s very own My Dying Bride. With their 12th studio album, Feel the Misery it sees the band progress even further, something one would be forgiven for […]
Make Me A Donut – Bright Side – Album Review
Make Me A Donut Bright Side Tenacity Music Release Date: Out Now Matthew Clewley With djent becoming quite scarce in the past year or so, it’s nice to see some Swiss sprinkles on the genre with Make Me A Donut. There is a Bright Side to djent in the fact that it is a distinctive […]
Diablo – Silvër Horizon – Album Review
Diablo Silvër Horizon Sony Music Release Date: Out Now Review by Salla Harjula Finnish metal quartet Diablo were just making a name for themselves internationally when they announced an indefinite break seven years ago. Now, they are back with an album that should raise them to at least the same level if there’s any justice […]
Annihilator – Suicide Society – Album Review
Annihilator Suicide Society UDR Music Released: 18 September 2015 Review by Joshua Bulleid When first putting on Suicide Society, it’s hard to tell whether you’re being “Rick-rolled” or not. The fifteenth album of Annihilator’s illustrious career sees main-man Jeff Waters returning to lead vocal duties for the first time since 1997’s Remains—following the departure of […]
A.C.O.D. – II The Maelstrom – Album Review
A.C.O.D. II The Maelstrom Independent Release Date: 15 September 2015 Review by Jake Gleeson A.C.O.D’s follow up album from their 2013 EP Another Path picks up where they left off, with the intensity ever increasing. Unrelenting speed and aggression are executed and maintained here, through strong musicianship the band have clearly developed over the years. […]
Gig Review: Broozer + supports, Melbourne
Broozer + TTTDC + Hotel Wrecking City Traders Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne 12 September 2015 Review by Salla Harjula This early spring night in Melbourne is balmy warm and kinda mellow. So naturally the rocker city puts up an attitude and offers in your face metal shows in nearly every likely bar. In Fitzroy alone there’s […]
Gig Review: Sebastian Bach + supports, Sydney
Sebastian Bach + The Art + In Hydes Shadow Metro Theatre, Sydney 23 September 2015 Review by Salla Harjula The night doesn’t start well. Forty minutes after the Metro is supposed to open, there’s still a long and damp and grumpy queue of people extending way back into an alley off George Street. A prolonged […]
Megadeth have a mysterious countdown clock on their website
Megadeth’s website currently opens at a countdown clock and a broken bridge. The clock is expected to signify the announcement of the band’s new album. This will be the band’s 15th studio album and the follow up to 2013’s Super Collider. The countdown is expected to end on 2nd October at 6pm BST. This times […]
Babymetal hot favourites to join Soundwave Festival line-up
While we await the full Soundwave Festival line-up for 2016, AJ Maddah has taken to Twitter to say he’s trying to get Babymetal to join the line-up. Twitter user MariAngeligue tweeted AJ: I just all of a sudden had this “vision” that I’ll be seeing @BABYMETAL_JAPAN at #SW16 … am I right @iamnotshouting ?! With […]
Gig Review: Cancer Bats + supports, Melbourne
Cancer Bats + High Tension + Jack the Stripper The Bendigo Hotel 24 September 2015 Review by Callum Doig Canada’s very own hardcore punk enthusiasts Cancer Bats are no strangers to the Australian shores. Having made many appearances in the country since 2007 from supporting Bullet For My Valentine to being part of Soundwave, the […]
TesseracT’s Daniel Thompson to hold vocal master class at ARMI
TesseracT’s Daniel Thompson will be holding an exclusive all ages vocal master class at Australian Rock & Metal Institute (ARMI) on Saturday, 17 October 2015 in Adelaide. During the 60 minute master class, Daniel will give an exclusive live performance and provide invaluable insight into the holistic life of a singer, the mechanics of the […]
Guns N’ Roses reunion could see the band make $100 million
Alternative Nation reports that if the classic line-up of Guns N’ Roses were to reunite, the band could earn $100 million. Universal Studios theme park boss, and Slash’s friend, John Murdy, recently told The Daily Mirror that Guns N’ Roses members Axl Rose and Slash have indeed been talking. He said: “I know that Slash […]
Soundwave Festival update
Whilst the drip feed continues for the 2016 Soundwave Festival line-up, we thought we’d round up the bands that have been confirmed. So far, eight bands have been confirmed for next year’s festival. Bring Me The Horizon Refused Bullet For My Valentine Lordi Northlane Dead Letter […]
The Dead Daisies: “The time has just been right.”
By Rod Whitfield Australian/American band The Dead Daisies very much have that ‘supergroup’ vibe going on. Formed relatively recently (2012), the band has seen a number of very high profile American and Australian rock musicians roll through its ranks in quite a short period of time. For example, former Noiseworks and briefly INXS frontman Jon […]
Corey Taylor says he’ll retire from touring if Guns N’ Roses reunite
Corey Taylor has boldly exclaimed that he’ll retire from touring if the classic line-up of Guns N’ Roses reunites. Loudwire reports: The discussion developed from a question about Taylor’s time trying out for Velvet Revolver. When the idea of a classic GN’R reunion was brought up, Taylor stated, “I will believe it when I buy […]
Radicalisation Awareness Kit warns kids against alternative music and activism
The Federal Government has released its Radicalisation Awareness Kit, which is to be rolled out to schools and supposed to give insight into how people can become radicalised. Today, the hot topic is one of the case studies in the kit, which highlights Karen, a young lady who found her way into alternative music, student […]
Unify: A Heavy Music Gathering announces 2016 line-up
Unify: A Heavy Music Gathering have announced their line-up for 2016. Heading next year’s festival will be PARKWAY DRIVE. Joining them will be: IN HEARTS WAKE TONIGHT ALIVE NECK DEEP (UK) STATE CHAMPS (US) STRAY FROM THE PATH (US) HANDS LIKE HOUSES DREAM ON DREAMER MAKE THEM SUFFER HELLIONS TROPHY EYES OCEAN GROVE STORIES COLUMBUS […]
Clutch announce tour dates
Prepare thyself, Australia. Clutch are about to invade Australia on their ‘Psychic Warfare Tour’. The band will tour Australia in March 2016 with Cosmic Psychos. Tour Dates Thursday 3rd March – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD thetriffid.com.au 9 Stratton Street, Newstead Tix from tickets.oztix.com.au Friday 4th March – The Metro, Sydney NSW metrotheatre.com.au 624 George Street […]
Australian Video Premiere: Abbath – Fenrir Hunts (Live)
Abbath have released a live video for Fenrir Hunts (Live, September 2015). This is a live recording of a new Abbath track to appear in a different studio version on the band’s forthcoming debut album. The band states: “We have performed ‘Fenrir Hunts’ live since our debut concert at Tuska Festival in Finland. This led […]
Film Review: The Visit
Title: The Visit Universal Pictures Director: M. Night Shyamalan Writers: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn Release Date: 24 September 2015 Review by Dave Griffiths While it may have been bombarded by the amount of blockbusters that have been released recently new horror thriller The Visit is […]
Iron Maiden – The Book of Souls – Album Review
Iron Maiden The Book of Souls Parlophone/Warner Music Australia Release Date: Out Now Review by Matt Bolton Iron Maiden can do no wrong when it comes to releasing classic metal records. The magic is back, capturing the same feel as with their Brave New World album in 2000, recording at Guillame Tell Studios in Paris, […]
Atreyu release new video
Atreyu have released a new video for Do You Know Who You Are? The track comes from the band’s new album, Long Live, which is out now via Spinefarm Records/ Caroline Australia. You can read our review here and enter our Atreyu competition here.
Megadeth’s Perth show has moved to Metro City
Megadeth’s Perth show has been moved to Metro City. The show will remain the same date and same time with full production. Ticketholders should retain their tickets that will now automatically be valid for the new venue. Please note the Metro City show is 18+ only. All ticketholders must present photo ID for entry. Contact Oztix […]
TesseracT – Polaris – Album Review
TesseracT Polaris KScope/Rocket Distribution Release date: 18 September 2015 Review by Billy Geary Polaris, the latest from UK prog-metallers TesseracT is a complete paradox, feeling both familiar and foreign at the same time. The typical TesseracT elements are present; soaring vocals, slapped bass and textured guitars, but Polaris feels like new ground. Opener Dystopia hits […]
Blessthefall – To Those Left Behind – Album Review
Blessthefall To Those Left Behind Fearless Records/UNFD Release Date: 18 September 2015 Review by: Melissa Rochfort It’s been just over two years since Phoenix five-piece Blessthefall unleashed Hollow Bodies onto the world, and now they are back with their latest instalment in the form of To Those Left Behind, due for release on 18th of […]
1349 announce tour dates
Norway’s 1349 have announced ‘The Chaos Raids’ tour, which will kick off in Perth on 23 February. The tour will also stop at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Tour Dates Tuesday, February 23: Perth – Amplifier Bar / Tickets here. Thursday, February 25: Brisbane – Crowbar / Tickets here. Friday, February 26: Sydney – The Factory […]
Killing Joke to release new album
Killing Joke have announced they’ll be releasing a new album on 23 October. Pylon is the band’s 16th studio album and will be released via Spinefarm Records/Caroline Australia. I Am The Virus is the first single from Pylon, which you can listen to below. As for the album’s title, says Youth, “It’s simple… Stark brutal […]
Crossfaith reveal details about comic to coincide with new album
Crossfaith have revealed they’ve got a pretty impressive comic to coincide with the release of their new album, Xeno. The first page can be viewed here and a new page will be posted on each of the following four days. The comic was drawn by English artist Liam Kelleher. Says frontman Kenta Koie: “Before we […]
Deafheaven: “We wanted to make a record that was more to the point and more concise.”
By Steven Jenkins Not many bands have made such an impact and re-defined an entire genre like Deafheaven have. Since the birth of this San Francisco based group in 2010, people have been left utterly gob smacked by their unique style of music, which can only be described as blackened metal infused with a very […]
Atreyu – Long Live – Album Review
Atreyu Long Live Release Date: 18 September 2015 Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records Review by Alex Sievers When bands break up or go on a hiatus and then return years later, sometimes it’s really not for the best, and in some cases, is just embarrassing. In Atreyu’s case however, their return really was for the best […]
Exclusive Stream: Abhorrent Decimation – Miasmic Mutation
UK death metallers, Abhorrent Decimation, will release their new album, Miasmic Mutation, on 25 September 2015. Ahead of its release, we’ve got the exclusive album stream. The album was recorded in England with David Archer before mixing and mastering with Ronnie Björnström (Aeon, Apostasy, Bodyfarm, Krow) in Sweden. Vocalist Ashley Scott discusses the lyrical inspiration […]
Cancer Bats are having a couple of in stores + a competition
Cancer Bats have announced a couple of in store dates during their Aussie tour. The first one will be in Melbourne at Eureka Rebellion Trading at 454 Smith Street, Collingwood on 24 September at 6pm sharp, just prior to the sold out Melbourne show. It will also be Liam Cormier’s Treadwell clothing Australian launch. The […]
Stray From The Path announce tour dates
Stray From The Path have announced ‘Subliminal Criminal’ Australian tour dates. Special guests Hellions, Antagonist AD and Void of Vision complete the hardcore line up for all dates. Tour Dates THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE – THURSDAY JANUARY 7 (ages 18+) COOLANGATTA HOTEL, GOLD COAST – FRIDAY JANUARY 8 (ages 18+) CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE – SATURDAY JANUARY 9 […]
Children Of The Grave: Cancer Bats Start To March
By Will Oakeshott If Toronto’s southern-sludge-metal-punks Cancer Bats abide by any rule in this world it would be this infamous idiom: “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well”; and here is why. Firstly, this scribe will start with their most recently released fifth album Searching For Zero, their most honest, versatile and […]
Crossfaith: True Happiness
By Jana Angeles Residing from the city of Osaka introduces metalcore outfit, Crossfaith; a band destined for greater things one step at a time. As I spoke to Kenta “Ken” Koie during his run at Vans Warped Tour this year, it was clear that the frontman was taken aback from the overall feel of the […]
Photos: Cosmic Psychos, Melbourne
Cosmic Psychos 170 Russell, Melbourne 18 September 2015 Photos by Bethany Mafrici
Parkway Drive announce in store signings
Parkway Drive have announced in store signings to coincide with the release of their new album, Ire, which is out on 25 September. Friday September 25 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm At JB HIFI Adelaide City Saturday September 26 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm At JB HIFI Melbourne City Sunday September 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm At JB HIFI Hobart Friday […]
Sebastian Bach: “My voice has a life of its own.”
By Jeremy Vane-Tempest We all know that one arsehole that drags every conversation, no matter how mundane, back to his ‘life-changing experience in the Andes’. You mention that you got seven nuggets in a sixpack at McDonalds, and he’s off about the transcendence he experienced in Peru, when in actuality he just had a bad […]
