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Sabretooth Release Lyric Video For ‘Slack Jaw’

New York deathcore band Sabretooth have released a lyric video for the song, Slack Jaw, which is off their upcoming album, The Great Unknown. The EP will be released on 3 June 2016 and is available for pre-order now on iTunes. Sabretooth says: “The Ep was created as an outlet of all our anger and […]

For The Likes Of You Release ‘Bewildered’ Lyric Video

Washington metalcore band For The Likes Of You has released a lyric video for the song, Bewildered. The track is from the bands upcoming EP Withered, which is out on 3 June 2016. It’s available for pre-order HERE. Guitarist Jestin Peterson says: “Withered is an EP that takes a glimpse into the many emotions that […]

Premiere: Ragdoll Release Video for ‘Playing God’

We have the premiere of Ragdoll’s new video, Playing God, from their long awaited debut album, Back To Zero, that landed earlier this month. The clip features footage shot on the bands 2015 USA tour by videographer Elspeth Erickson. You can check out the world premiere of Playing God below. Ragdoll are currently in the […]

Gig Review: Angelus Apatrida + Supports, Melbourne, 28 May 2016

Angelus Apatrida + In Malice’s Wake + Harlott + Mason 28 May 2016 The Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne Review by Joshua Bulleid Photos by Jess Miller It doesn’t take much more than a decent line-up to get Melbourne’s thrashers out to the Bendigo Hotel and given that this night’s roster pretty much read as a ‘who’s […]

Poison Headache – Poison Headache – Album Review

Poison Headache Poison Headache Metal Blade Records Release Date: 3 June 2016 Review by Quinton Farrow Poison Headache do not pretend to be something that they are not, they lack pretence and display no gimmicks; the early promotional photos even tried to hide the fact that Phil Sgrosso (As I Lay Dying, Wovenwar) is a […]

Hellyeah’s Tom Maxwell Takes a Swipe at “Dogshit” Metal Bands

Finland’s Kaaos TV recently spoke with Tom Maxwell from Hellyeah, in a remarkable interview he went on to explain his theory about why bands aren’t selling albums nowadays. Apparently it’s not the fault of the digital age, it’s because your band sucks! “People don’t want to buy dogshit… That’s really basically what it comes down […]

Motörhead Music On the Charge in 2016

Several years ago, Motörhead, together with their label UDR Music formed their own label called Motörhead Music. Lemmy and the boys were concerned about where the support was for rock’n’roll bands trying to get a leg up, so they decided forming their own label would be the way to help. They wanted bands to have […]

Dominance Are Back with a Vengeance

Italian death metallers Dominance are back with their third album, XX: The Rising Vengeance. Their third studio album, following on from 1999’s Splendour and 2009’s Echoes of Human Decay, packs a punch of razor-edge assaults, pounding tempos and sorrowfully melodic hooks. A new, re-forged line-up brings new firepower to an already impressive arsenal. XX: The Rising […]

Everything Old Is Nu Again – Skankchaser Release First Song in 13 Years

A little bit older but none the wiser after a thirteen-year hiatus, the cheeky nu metallers Skankchaser are back. They have announced their presence with a brand new song, titled, Beat Em’ On The Scoreboard. The song is produced by former Closure In Moscow drummer Beau McKee, he also plays drums on the track. Beat […]

Set On End Sign with Artery Recordings & Announce Album Release

New Zealanders groove metallers Set On End have signed a deal with Artery Recordings for the worldwide release of their debut full length album, The Dark Beyond, which will be released on 15 July 2016. The album is available for pre-order now via iTunes and Google Play. The band is also trialling something different for […]

Death Angel: Not Done Yet

By Kris Peters It is hard to stay humble when you were both directly and indirectly involved in the creation of a metal movement that started in the 1980’s and continues today with no sign of abating. To be involved in, let alone a driving force of the original birth of thrash metal is a […]

Epic Death Release ‘Karma’s A Bitch’ Lyric Video

Texan thrash/death metallers Epic Death have released a lyric video for the track, Karma’s A Bitch, which is off their 2015 album, Witchcraft. You can order Witchcraft HERE  Frontman Dennis Dorsett says of the song: “Many times in life things happen that you’d like to handle but you know that Karma has your back and […]

Evolution of Self Release New Video For ‘Darker Waters’

Melbourne metalcore band Evolution of Self have released a video for the song Darker Waters, from their self-titled debut EP, which was released in August last year. You can grab it from iTunes now! Evolution of Self: Track Listing 1. Darker Waters 2. Haunt My Sleep 3. Lighthouse 4. Fear and Loathing 5. Daybreak 6. […]

Black Tusk Announce First Ever Australian Tour

Black Tusk have announced their first ever Australia/New Zealand tour this August. The trio will be bringing their sludge-filled show to Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The band also recently unveiled a music video for the song God’s On Vacation, off their latest album Pillars Of Ash. Check out the NSFW video, directed by Alixandra Petrovich below. Pillars […]

Lock & Key – Peaceless – Album Review

Lock & Key Peaceless Crooked Noise Release Date: 8 April 2016 Review by: Alex Sievers Writing songs that work in a live environment isn’t a bad thing. Quite the contrary, really. Having songs that punters can easily mosh, stage-dive, and circle-pit too can make for a great gig. However, when you remove the band performing right in front […]

Grotesque Cremonium Stream New Track

One-man death metal band Grotesque Cremonium are streaming a new track titled, Burning At The Stake. The debut album Demonic Inquisition, will be released on 15 June 2016 via Satanath Records / More Hate Productions. You can stream the new song below. The debut full length is a concept album about medieval dark times and inquisitions during […]

Baptism Release Track from Upcoming Album ‘V: The Devil’s Fire’

Baptism have released the first track, The Sacrament of Blood And Ash, from their forthcoming full length album, V: The Devil’s Fire. This will be the Finnish black metallers fifth album, slated for released on 22 July 2016. Baptism Frontman Lord S. comments on behalf of the band about the new song: “Simply put, in order […]

Ghost Finish Work on New Covers EP and Promise a Bigger Live Show

Swedish occult masters Ghost have reportedly finished work on their new EP, which will be released in late 2016. Their song Cirice, from Meliora, broke into the Top 10 at Rock Radio and earned them a Grammy Award last year and their ever growing legion of fans can’t wait to get their hands on some […]

Grave Desecrator Unleash New Track From Upcoming Album

Grave Desecrator have released another track from their forthcoming album Dust to Lust, which will hit stores on 17 June 2016. The song Funeral Mist is now exclusively streaming via BandCamp at the link below. Their forthcoming third album ‘Dust To Lust’ keeps essentially true to the spirit of metal made in Brazil. There is boiling […]

Be’lakor Release New Track ‘Roots to Sever’ Ahead of Australian Tour

Australia’s melodeath metal exports Be’lakor have debuted the second taste of their new album with Roots To Sever, taken from their upcoming album Vessels, which will be released on 1 July 2016.   Be’lakor has forged an international reputation as one of Australia’s most consistent, creative and significant acts with three acclaimed releases to date, and a slew […]

Five Finger Death Punch Sign with Rise Records

Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP) is trying to put the nastiness with their current label behind them by signing with Rise Records for future releases. FFDP will still have to complete its obligation with their current label and sparring partners, Prospect Park. FFDP will be joining such bands including Of Mice & Men, PVRIS and […]

Manowar Announces Plans of a Farewell Tour

Manowar has announced vague plans to undertake a farewell tour. The band has said in a statement: “The Gods And Kings tour was a ground-breaking moment in our career. The stage, sound, video and you,’ our fans, were magnificent! “Coming off such an amazing tour, it was clear that the next time we must go […]

Shihad: Twenty Years on from Their Self -Titled Masterpiece

By Rod Whitfield Kiwi rock institution Shihad are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough self-titled album, which has since become known as The Fish Album due to its cover’s depiction of said aquatic creatures, by issuing a re-released, re-mastered version of the record. Listening to the album two decades later, it still stacks up […]

Thy Art Is Murder: Coffin Dragger Tour to Hit Australia in July

Aussie extreme metallers Thy Art Is Murder will be back on home soil in July to further spread the seed of their Coffin Dragger tour, which has already reached the far-flung corners of the world. The third leg of their tour sees Graves and I, Valiance jump on board for an all-out Aussie attack. Joining […]

Imperium – Titanomachy – Album Review

Imperium Titanomachy Ultimate Massacre Productions 7 May 2016 Review by Nathan Eden You know that bit in a Hollywood fantasy epic where a forlorn female voice performs vaguely Middle Eastern-sounding vocal music above a foreboding single drum beat, the clashing of steel swords, and the deep-throated shouts of bearded demigods atop their blood-drenched steeds? Yeah, […]

Despite Premiere New Music Video for ‘As You Bleed’

Sweden’s Despite has officially premiered a new music video for As You Bleed. The video was directed by Despite vocalist Peter Tuthill and filmed in their hometown, Gothenburg, Sweden. As You Bleed is the first single from their upcoming album, Synergi, which will be released worldwide via Eclipse Records on 22 July 2016. Synergi contains […]

The Dead Daisies Announce New Album ‘Make Some Noise’

The Dead Daisies will release their new album, Make Some Noise, on 5 August 2016. As usual it’s packed full of big hooks, slashing riffs and a distinctive dirt drenched vocal. The Dead Daisies celebrate the dirty rock ‘n’ roll world and they do it best. This supergroup is made up of: John Corabi (Mötley […]

Raised Fist Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour

Sweden’s hardcore powerhouse Raised Fist are heading Down Under this December for their first Australian tour in over four years, in support of their new album, From The North.  Formed over twenty years ago, Raised Fist is one of the longest running acts in the hardcore scene with their diverse mix of NY hardcore, Swedish […]

Zhrine – Unortheda – Album Review

Zhrine Unortheda Season of Mist Release Date: 8 April 2016 Review by Thomas Riley Lanyon Over the past few years, the small, Nordic island country of Iceland has become a seedbed for intelligently written, yet cacophonous and murky forms of black and death metal. Zhrine, hailing from the capital of Reykjavik, are one of many […]

Primal Fear: The Long Run

By Paul Southwell German power metal band Primal Fear have always trod their own path in both approach and arrangements. Whether they’re hammering out fast heavy metal or delving into more symphonic sounds, their music has never lost focus on delivering a solid batch of songs. Bolstering their reputation with solid performances on the live […]

An Evening With Enslaved: 25th Anniversary Australian Shows Announced

Extreme Metal artisans Enslaved will be bringing their 25th anniversary celebrations to Australia in October 2016. The format for these Exclusive Australian Only shows will see Enslaved presenting two full sets over the course of the evening. Furthermore, fans can get involved in the song selection process. Set One: Tales From Mythological Forests: a collection of material […]

Backdawn Release Music Video for ‘I Shall Burn Your Empire’

French extreme metal quartet Backdawn have unleashed their latest release, I Shall Burn Your Empire, and today the band reveal a brand new music video for the title track. The video was shot in an abandoned building in their native France, and co-directed by Cannes based Sylvain Renault and Alexandre Coesnon. Vocalist Chris Snaeder comments, “This song […]

Hatebreed’s ‘The Concrete Confessional’ Lands in the U.S Top #25

The Concrete Confessional, the new album from Hatebreed, has moved over 16,000 copies in its first week of release, placing them inside the U.S top #25. The Concrete Confessional was released on 13 May 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records. You can check out our interview with Jamey Jasta along with a killer review of The […]

Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine On Losing Great Friend Nick Menza

Dave Mustaine has opened up about the death of former colleague and friend, Nick Menza. In what came as a huge shock to the metal community, Menza died on stage playing with his band Ohm over the weekend. At this early stage it is assumed a heart attack is to blame. Mustaine has spoken with […]

L7 Sell Out Melbourne Show, New Show Added!

L7 are geared up to take on Australia this October, thanks to www.metropolistouring.com. The Melbourne show has now sold out. BUT, we are happy to announce the 2nd and Final show has been added at 170 Russell on Wednesday 12 October 2016.  It’s been a long hiatus, but the female punk heroes are finally back, […]

Gig Review: Eluveitie + Rise of Avernus, Sydney, 20 May 2016

Eluveitie + Rise of Avernus Manning Bar, Sydney 20 May 2016 Review by Cameron Cooper Photos by Sofie Marsden Considering the announcement earlier this month that about half of the members will be leaving the band after this tour, fans could be forgiven for stepping into Eluveitie’s show with some trepidation about what was to […]

Countless Skies Unveil New Video From Upcoming ‘New Dawn’ Album

Following the success of their acclaimed self-titled EP, released late 2014, emerging Hertfordshire UK melodic death metal quartet Countless Skies are on the verge of releasing their much anticipated debut album, New Dawn. With a deal inked with Italian label Kolony Records, New Dawn hits the shelves on 24 June 2016. Today the band unveils a […]

Lamb Of God to Join Slipknot on Australian Tour

Live Nation have just revealed on their Facebook page that the mighty Lamb Of God will be joining Slipknot on their upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour. They will be hitting the big arena’s in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne but not before kicking things off in Auckland, New Zealand this October. See below for dates […]

Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Passes Away On Stage

Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza has passed away on stage playing with his band, Ohm.  It was confirmed by Dave Mustaine via Twitter, saying: “TELL ME THIS ISN’T TRUE! I woke at 4AM to hear Nick Menza passed away on 5/21 playing his drums w/Ohm at the Baked Potato. #nickmenzarip.” Menza was just  51 years […]

HEAVY Cinema – Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse – Movie Review

Title: Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse Director: Christopher Landon Writer: Carrie Lee Wilson, Emi Mochizuki, Christopher Landon Stars: Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont, David Koechner Release Date: Out on DVD now Review by Dave Griffiths Never did the comedy/horror or comedy/sci-fi genre work any better than it did back in the […]

Canadian Metallers Release Lyric Video for ‘Locked In’

Canadian metallers Striker have released a new lyric video for the song, Locked In, which is off their recently released album, Stand In The Fire. The album, released in February, is Striker’s most uncompromising record to date. It’s packed with colossal anthems and laced with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker […]

D.R.I Unveil Details of New EP

Hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) will release their new EP, But Wait… There’s More! on 11 June 2016 via Beer City Records. You can pre-order the EP HERE and check out their teaser from the new album below. But Wait… There’s More!: Track Listing 01. Against Me 02. Anonymity 03. As Seen On […]

HEAVY Cinema: Knock Knock – Movie Review

Title: Knock Knock Director: Eli Roth Writers: Eli Roth, Nicolas Lopez, Guillermo Amoedo Stars: Keanu Reeves, Ana De Armas, Lorenzo Izzo Release Date: Out now on DVD Review by Dave Griffiths While the horror world spent last year mostly marveling at how good Eli Roth’s Green Inferno was, his other release last year, Knock Knock, […]

Blood Sweat and Beers – The Concert

The book released in 2010, Blood Sweat and Beers – Oz Rock From The Aztecs to Rose Tattoo, will soon be transferred into the live arena, led by a bunch of legendary Aussie musicians. The concert is a three-part show, blistering over 3 hours with former members of AC/DC, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and The […]

Heavy Music Magazine Issue #18 is OUT NOW!

HEAVY Music Magazine Issue #18 is OUT NOW and available here for FREE: https://issuu.com/heavymusicmagazine The cover star this issue is Al Jourgensen and his new band Surgical Meth Machine. We also look back on his career with industrial Greats, Ministry. We chat with Hatebreed, DevilDriver, King Parrot, Drowning Pool, Zakk Wylde and much much more. […]

Rage Against The Machine Are Not Getting Back Together

It has been confirmed that Rage Against the Machine are not reuniting. The reports suggest that members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk will be revealing a supergroup of sorts with members of Public Enemy and Cypress Hill. It is believed the new supergroup, which we assume is called Prophets of Rage, will perform […]

The Amity Affliction Unveil New Song, Album & Tour Dates

The Amity Affliction has announced details of their highly anticipated new album, This Could Be Heartbreak, which will be released on 12 August 2016 via Roadrunner Records. The album is available for pre-order now. The new material was detailed in a press conference with the band, hosted by former Triple J host and Frenzal Rhomb […]

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