Photos: Northlane + supports, Melbourne
Northlane + August Burns Red + Like Moths To Flames + Ocean Grove 170 Russell, Melbourne 6 November 2015 Photos by Matt Allan
The Cult have a new album on the way
The Cult are back, baby. They’ll be releasing their tenth studio album on 5 February 2016 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. The Hidden City was produced by Bob Rock and written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. The riffs are certainly still there and so is the recognisable voice of Ian Astbury. You can listen to […]
The All Nighters announced for Unify
The All Nighters (not to be confused with The Allnighters) will be performing at next year’s Unify Gathering. The covers band is made up of members of Hellions and Heroes For Hire and you get to choose their set list from 60 suggested songs. You can vote here. The All Nighters join the already announced […]
Horizons Edge announce tour dates
Horizons Edge recently supported Helloween in Melbourne, now the power metal band will be hitting the road for their own headlining tour in support of their new album, Heavenly Realms. Heavenly Realms was recorded and mixed at Monolith studios with Chris Themelco (Orpheus Omega) and mastered by Mika Jussila (Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish) from Finnvox studios. The artwork was […]
Hybrid Nightmares – The Fourth Age – Album Review
Hybrid Nightmares The Fourth Age Release date: 20 October 2015 Review by Alex Sievers Typical throaty black metal vocals, typical death metal drumming, typical metal riffs and chugs, and a somewhat rough-around-the-edges mix, and you’ve got yourself a solid, albeit very safe and typical metal album. Of course, not every band can be Secrets Of […]
Relapse Records is giving away a sampler
Need some new music? Relapse Records are giving away a music sampler via their Bandcamp and Amazon. The sampler showcases the label’s eclectic roster, which spans all realms of dark and heavy music including death metal, grindcore, thrash metal, stoner rock, drone, black metal, sludge metal, doom metal, heavy psych, space rock, hardcore, experimental music and much […]
Bring Me The Horizon release chilling new video
You’ve got to hand it to Bring Me The Horizon. They’ve created a talking point with their new album, whether you like it or not. I’d normally hit the pause button on a music video that has too much acting in the intro, because quite frankly, I just want to get to the music. But […]
Rise Of Avernus announce tour with Gods of Eden
Rise of Avernus have announced they’ll be heading out on ‘The Cosmic Dualism Tour’ with Gods of Eden this November and December. Tour Dates 13 November – The Bald Faced Stag, Leichhardt, NSW 20 November 20 – Currumbin Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD 21 November – The Brightside, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4 December – Valve, Sydney, […]
Madhouse Metal Club makes its return
After a two year hiatus Madhouse Metal Club is making it’s return as the official after party for the Hybrid Nightmares The Fourth Age CD Launch. Joining the band for the launch will be Naberus, Decimatus, Stormtide, Trigger and Behold The Defiant. Hybrid Nightmares ‘The Fourth Age’ CD Launch w/ The Return of Madhouse Date; […]
Sing your favourite karaoke song with these punks
Punk Rock Karaoke is on its way to Australia. Eric Melvin (NOFX), Greg Hetson (Bad Religion, Circle Jerks), Darrin Pfeiffer (Gold Finger, Sum 41), Steve Soto (Adolescents, Agent Orange) will be helping you live your 2.58 minutes of fame as they provide the backing band for your out of tune melodies. There are some rule of course, […]
Devil You Know cover ‘Eye Of The Tiger’
OK, so there’s no beret wearing frontman in this version and Sylvestor Stallone is nowhere in sight. However, we dare you not to know all the words to this cover from Devil You Know. Howard and co. have added their touch to the number one track in many countries all the way back in 1982. […]
Band added to Black Sabbath tour
Five Finger Death Punch have been added to Black Sabbath’s Australian tour. The band will join The End national tour in April 2016. In the meantime, FFDP have released a new video, which you can watch below. Tour Dates 15/4 – Perth, Perth Arena 17/4 – Adelaide, Entertainment Centre 19/4 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena […]
Silent Knight – Conquer and Command – Album Review
Silent Knight Conquer and Command Independent Release Date: Out Now Review by Jake Gleeson This new release from local Melbourne Power Metal aficionados, Silent Knight, really packs a punch. There is so much metal might from the opening track, to the amazing album artwork by European designer’s All Things Rotten. Following on from their Power […]
Bellusira – The Healing – Album Review
Bellusira The Healing Release Date: 30 October 2015 Firestarter Music Review by Cameron Cooper Coming in just shy of 40 minutes, the new release from former Melbournites Bellusira is a moody and energetic pop metal romp that sits sonically between Paramore and Godsmack. Vocalist Crystal Ignite competently shifts between deep rumbles and breathy, emotional highs […]
Lord release new video for ‘Against the Wind’
LORD have released a new video for Against the Wind. The song is taken from their 2014 box The Dungeon Era. The band formerly know as Dungeon recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a limited edition 4 disc set comprising of the Dungeon discography re-recorded by the current band. In addition, the box set also […]
Danzig to release new album
Danzig has plans to release a new album, Skeletons, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand). The album will be released on 27 November 2015 and it can be pre-ordered here. The new album will cover The Everly Bros, ZZ Top, The Troggs, Elvis and a stack more. Track Listing 1. Devil’s Angels (from Devil’s […]
Surroundings release new video for ‘Elizabeth’
If you dig a bit of progressive/melodic/hardcore (that’s what the press release says!), then you might want to acquaint yourself with Perth band Surroundings. The band has just released a new video for the first of a two single related series, called Elizabeth. The follow up single (which is coming very soon) will be entitled […]
Flying Colors release new video ‘Bombs Away (Live at the Z7)’
Flying Colors have released a live video for Bombs Away. The track comes from the band’s new release, Second Flight: Live At The Z7, which will be released on 13th November via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group on multiple formats (4K UltraHD, Blu-ray, DVD, LP + MP3, CD, iTunes, Headphone Surround, iTunes, Pono.) Neale Morse says: “I […]
Gig Review: Anathema + supports, Brisbane
Anathema + Balloons Kill Babies The Triffid, Brisbane 29 October 2015 Review by Salla Harjula Photo by Gwendolyn Lee (Sydney) I had my doubts about this night. Don’t get me wrong, Anathema are achingly beautiful at their best. I’ve seen Balloons Kill Babies once before and they entirely killed it. But how either would translate […]
Photos: Anathema + supports, Sydney
Anathema + Glass Ocean + The Veil The Metro Theatre, Sydney 30 October 2015 Photos by Gwendolyn Lee
Abbath goes sightseeing in Sydney
Abbath was recently in Australia for a quick tour, so we thought we’d show the band some of Sydney’s best sightseeing spots. Whenever bands tour the harbour city, they’re most impressed with the Opera House against the backdrop of our sparkling harbour. However, there’s no better enhancement to our iconic landmarks than a bit of […]
The Meanies and Bodyjar are throwing a punk rock Christmas Party
The Meanies and Bodyjar are teaming up to throw a punk rock Christmas Party on 18 December at the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda. This will be the first time in over 20 years The Meanies and Bodyjar have been featured on the same line up. Joining in the festivities will be High Tension and […]
G.B.H. announce tour dates
G.B.H. have announced tour dates for Australia and New Zealand. The band have been going at it for 35 years and will rip through Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2016. Tour Dates 24 February – Rosemount, Perth Australia 25 February – Enigma, Adelaide Australia 26 February – The Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne Australia […]
The Brian Jonestown Massacre: Culture Jamming with Anton Newcombe
By Daniel Tucceri Anton Newcombe of the Brian Jonestown Massacre wants to make one thing clear; he doesn’t want to be that awkward rock-dad who dictates what his kid listens to. “I hate Disney’s brainwashing and whatever it is. But he loves it, right? So I haven’t sat down and said, ‘you’re gonna listen to […]
Win a Nile and Unearth Meet and Greet Prize Pack
Hi good folk at Soundworks Touring are giving away 5 VIP meet and greets to Nile’s “What Should Not Be Unearthed.” All you have to do is share this Facebook event page and already have or buy a ticket before 16 November. Competition details Email your name and proof of purchase to [email protected] or message […]
