AT THE DRIVE IN, Le Butcherettes at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney on 29/09/17
Saint Vitus Embark On European Tour
Following their triumphant tour earlier this year, SAINT VITUS are now ready to kick off a second leg of their European tour. The godfathers of American doom metal will be supported by MOS GENERATOR. SAINT VITUS have recently released what is only the second live album of their long running career, which is quite aptly entitled ‘Live Vol. […]
IAMFIRE Release First Single
IAMFIRE plays heavy psychedelic rock with an unprecedented complexity and nerve. Their experimental compositions challenge their listeners with shifts between dense, heavy, riff-driven rock and hypnotic melodies. It is a fusion of Beatles, Black Sabbath, Kyuss and Tool into a unique project, which embodies astronomical grooves and transcending flow. They are now ready with their […]
Circus Kane Clips Released
Circus Kane starring Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little) and Tim Abell (Hatfields and McCoys : Bad Blood) comes to DVD October 10…. to put you in the mood we have some very special clips to show you from the movie. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5ldFwW0Gjg] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWNFXsy4Vaw] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gy-PsiI1mM]
Fight The Fight Begin European Tour
Fight The Fight are on the road supporting the black metal legends Satyricon on their European tour. After great gigs in Hamburg, Essen, Tilburg and Vosselaar, the storm continues in London tonight! Tour dates & tickets: September 29th – London, UK September 30th – Paris, France October 1st – Nantes, France October 2nd – Toulouse, France October 4th – Madrid, […]
Adimiron Announce European Tour
Adimiron have just announced the first cycle of their new live shows across Europe this Fall! They will join the legendary Enslaved on their EU tour! Tour dates: 30.11 Circolo Colony, Brescia (ITA) 01.12 Konzertfabrik Z7 – Pratteln (CH) 03.12 Nová Chmelnice, Prague (CZ) Stay tuned for more, ‘Et Liber Eris’ is getting near! Pre-order on iTunes […]
Dreamarcher Release Great New Video
Dreamarcher are out with their new, spectacular music video for the track “Shadows” from their self-titled debut! “Shadows” was also one of the nominees for the Best Norwegian Music Video at Bergen International Film Festival 2017. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJp5jqtOQYA] Dreamarcher about “Shadows”: “‘Shadows’ is made by Helmet in Trondheim. We recorded it during some cold, dark winter nights in […]
Sarke Answer Your Questions
Sarke drop their fifth full-length album, Viige Urh, on October 13th and the band recently sat down and answered questions from YOU – their fans. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU261j6Bsdo] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQc-8HD6714] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHVF7aVcH94]
Sifting Release Not From Here
After the successful launch of three singles and two critically-acclaimed music videos, Los Angeles’ Sifting see the global release of their full length album Not From Here today! The album was produced by Ryan Williams (Velvet Revolver, Rage Against the Machine), and Steve Evetts (Senses Fail, Suicide Silence), and has been steadily receiving rave reviews […]
New Teaser For The Mountain Between Us
Twentieth Century Fox have given us another glimpse of disaster film The Mountain Between Us starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lrCL3p9yYI]
Heavy Mag Premieres The Modern Age Slavery’s The Reprisal Within Video
Heavy Magazine and EAM are proud to premiere The Modern Age Slavery’s brand new video for ‘The Reprisal Within. The track is taken from their brand new album Stygian which will be released on the 24th November. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93ubas2XKE] The Modern Age Slavery have officially announced the upcoming release of STYGIAN via Innerstrength Records on November 24th. The band who has […]
POLARIS ‘The Mortal Coil’
Polaris doesn’t hold back anything on this, their debut album This Mortal Coil, showing the world what the Australian metalcore scene is capable of. Having been around for 3 years and already having amazing success with their EP Guilt and the Grief, back in 2016, this quintet certainly know what they are doing and what they […]
POWER QUEST ‘Sixth Dimension’
THE Sixth Dimension is the latest release for UK melodic metal outfit Power Quest. The band led by founder and keyboardist Steve Williams return after a five-year gap since their last release Blood Alliance. The Sixth Dimension heralds a complete lineup change for the band with the exception of leader and songwriter Steve Williams (Keyboards) […]
BODYJAR ‘Terra Firma EP’
Aussie punk legends Bodyjar are back!!! Considered by many as Australia’s most successful punk bands more than a few of us had them as a firm part of our teenage soundtrack to life. Let’s face if you were listening to Triple J or part of the pub scene in the 1990s you would have come […]
AUGUST BURNS RED ‘Phantom Anthem’
It’s been a long road for them but since August Burns Red picked up a Grammy Award in 2016 they have been universally known as the biggest metal outfit in the world at the moment. Of course, that title alone puts a lot of pressure on a band so you can only wonder what it […]
Igorrr’s Full Set From Dour Festival
To get an impression of the live performance of Igorrr, check out the full live show that the band performed just recently at the Dour festival: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFuCp496C2c] Gautier Serre comments: “Performing this music provokes always very interesting reactions – some people get it, others don’t. While we are deep into it with the band, it’s […]
Ugly Kid Joe, Australia’s Most Wanted
It’s funny how one album can have so much of an impact on somebody’s life. While I’d always grown up listening to music – it was normally my Dad’s music that I listened to. Yes, that went to the extremes of KISS, Black Sabbath and range of other 1970s and 1980s hard rock. But Ugly […]
Propagandhi
“Is it our seventh? Holy shit!” laughed Propagandhi vocalist Chris Hannah when talking about the band’s upcoming album Victory Lap, released on September 29. “I’m glad it’s almost out. For the past month, it’s been very excruciating waiting for it to come out so… phew.” This waiting stage of the process is the most difficult […]
Act Of Defiance Release New Video
Act of Defiance – the heavy metal group featuring the veteran talents of Chris Broderick on guitar, Henry Derek on vocals, Shawn Drover on drums and Matt Bachand on bass – will unleash their dynamic new album, Old Scars, New Wounds, today via Metal Blade Records. The band has revealed a third new track from the album, […]
Hamferdo Announce New Album
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of up-and-coming doomsters Hamferð from the Faroe Islands. Hamferð comments: “We’re thrilled and proud to announce that we have signed a recording agreement with Metal Blade Records! Since we started out back in 2008 we have worked closely with our local label TUTL. The cooperation has been rewarding and our […]
Adaptors Announce Shows
Sydney based Indie Rockers Adaptors have just released their latest single ‘Gossamer’, which premiered via AAA Backstage. Adaptors have also announced a limited run of tour dates that kick off in October. ‘Gossamer’ transitions effortlessly between smooth psychedelic verses to soaring post-punk choruses. The band recently released their single ‘Closer’ to a fantastic reception. The […]
Tarnation World Premiere Announced
Strongman Pictures Entertainment today announced that their latest film, the demonic cabin-in-the-woods-adventure TARNATION, will have it’s World Premiere in Melbourne at the Lido Cinema, November 24th, as part of Monsterfest 2017 – Australia’s most monstrous genre film festival! TARNATION is the fourth DIY genre feature directed by Daniel Armstrong and produced by Melbourne’s Strongman Pictures Entertainment. Previous […]
Sleep Announce Second Melbourne Show
Due to a sold-out Melbourne show and overwhelming demand, LIFE IS NOISE is proud to announce a second and final show for US stoner doom trio Sleep, at Max Watt’s Melbourne on Sunday, January 21. With the Saturday Melbourne show reaching capacity in a few days, and all shows in Australia and New Zealand heading […]
Boar Teaser Trailer Released
Ahead of its release at this year’s Monster Fest we get a little bit of a glimpse of brand new Aussie horror – Boar. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuupcaXhqII]
Mental Cavity Deliver A Bleak Outlook
Mental Cavity is a thundering four piece that is getting straight to the point. Risen from the slumber of Canberra’s reigning hardcore punk / sludge metal legends I Exist, Mental Cavity hits with far more nuance, grime, and brutality than its predecessor. With their first and self-titled record having been quietly let into the yard in January of 2017, […]
Monster Fest First Wave Announcement
Monster Fest, Australia’s premier genre film festival, today announces its first wave of programming for its annual Melbourne event, to be held from November 23rd to the 26th at the spectacular Lido Cinemas. The 2017 chapter of Monster Fest, its seventh overall, takes on a very Australian flavour – and at the core of today’s announcement is the […]
Bladerunner 2049: Luv Featurette
In the latest Bladerunner 2049 featurette Sony Pictures lets Jared Leto and Syvia Hoeks explore the character of Luv. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyCyBFkjvgo]
Annihilation Teaser Trailer Lands
Written & directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later) and based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, ANNIHILATION stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny and Oscar Isaac. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Ky0PA-alA] ANNIHILATION IN CINEMAS FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Pacific Rim Uprising Poster Art Revealed
Universal Pictures have just released this brand new teaser poster for Pacific Rim Uprising.
Cute Little Buggers To Get VOD Release
Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz in Cute Little Buggers, premiering on VOD Nov 7. Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid sees locals of a peaceful English village, enjoying their annual summer festival, when they are suddenly attacked by mutated killer rabbits! Somewhere in the depths of space, aliens are watching the earth and planning their attack. […]
JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED at Pheonix Youth Centre 24/9/17
GRAVEMIND and BLIND ORACLE at Workers Club 21/9/17
The Dark Element Release New Video
The Dark Element (featuring Anette Olzon and Jani Liimatainen) have just released a new video for My Sweet Mystery from their new album The Dark Element. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKd6GfzpvdY]
ONCE HUMAN Australian Evolution Tour 2018 Extended with Six New Shows
California’s melodic death metal force Once Human will be making their debut visit to Australian shores in early 2018 with an extensive tour of both capital and regional cities in support of their latest release Evolution (EarMusic/Sony). The band are very excited to announce that they have added SIX new shows to their already impressive run of dates, taking the tour […]
TWELVE FOOT NINJA Australian Tour
Twelve Foot Ninja are returning to Australia with their international Monsoon Tour for one night only at Melbourne’s 170 Russell on Friday 12th January 2018. Tickets are on sale from 27th September 9am AEST at Moshtix. Twelve Foot Ninja will take this tour around Eastern Europe, India, Nepal including headlining slots at Germany’s Euroblast Festival and Nepal’s […]
KEE OF HEARTS “Kee of Hearts”
Formed around two true melodic rock superstars: Tommy Heart, singer of Fair Warning and Kee Marcello (former Europe guitarist), Frontiers SRL have done it again. Kee of Hearts rock your socks off from the outset, add in Ken Sandin (ex-Alien) on bass and Italian drummer Marco Di Salvia (Pino Scotto), and you have one hell of […]
Exploring GoNNER with Ditto
In a games market where top-tier graphics, high-resolution explosions, and lush environments are king, it’s good to take a step back and appreciate what a game actually is. A game is a set of systems working together to deliver an interactive experience to the player. In other words, you could strip away the explosions, the […]
The Darkness Gets SnapChatty With New Video
The Darkness have released a brand new song, entitled Southern Trains. Delivering rip-roaring riffs that soar much faster than the lamented train service, England’s most distinctive, multiple award-winning, platinum-selling rock gods have once again created an important anthem for the nation, replete with spirited invective (a.k.a lots of swearing). Regarding the track Justin Hawkins says, “This song has genuine […]
Winds of Plague Release Brilliant Video
Los Angeles metal titans WINDS OF PLAGUE have debuted an all new music video today for their brand new track “Never Alone.” Premiering exclusively via LOUDWIRE and directed by Orie McGinness, this is the first bit of music we’re hearing from the band from their upcoming LP. “Never Alone was actually one of the first […]
TEE-riffic Time At Frankie’s
TEES glorious tees! Sydney’s premiere party and pizza joint, Frankie’s, is hosting its very first Vintage Tee Market THIS Sunday, October 1! Expect tonnes of cool, collectable shit and rare originals as Frankie’s Main Bar will be stacked with quite literally thousands of unique pieces. All vintage and all original prints; Classic Rock thru Metal thru biker / […]
Maze Runner: Death Cure Trailer Released
Twentieth Century Fox have just released the trailer for Maze Runner: Death Cure. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_9OSktlm6s]
Ugly Kid Joe Announce Australian Tour
It was September 1992. Millions of snot faced skate – surfers worldwide were cracking a few brews in their bedrooms, on beaches and in their garages listening to one album…’Americas Least Wanted’ by UGLY KID JOE. ‘Americas Least Wanted’ was a double platinum phenomenon selling over 2 Million albums catapulting UGLY KID JOE to headlining […]
Wharves Release Racy New Video
After releasing their warmly received new single ‘Love Decide’, Lennox Head-based indie-rock group, WHARVES, have just unveiled the accompanying video – Directed by Nicholas Stevens and Jon Baxter. Racy and at times confronting, the video follows a young couple, shining a light on the up’s and downs of their tumultuous relationship. Shot on the picturesque […]
We Came As Romans Release New Video
WE CAME AS ROMANS have released the official music video for ‘Lost In The Moment’. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPevO6F-ZNk] The band will release its much-anticipated fifth album »Cold Like War« on October 20 through SharpTone Records. In their expansive tenure as a band, they’ve released four full-length releases, charted #8, #11 and #21 respectively on the Billboard Top 200, performed […]
Gremlin To Get DVD Release
Emmy Award winning director, Ryan Bellgardt’s (Army of Frankenstein) highly anticipated creature feature Gremlin premieres on DVD this October from Uncork’d Entertainment. Godzilla meets The Ring in a thrilling, uniquely-scripted horror jaunt that boasts amazing computer-generated effects and from some of the best in the game. Extras on the DVD include audio commentary with writer […]
Arstidir Announce European Shows
Icelandic independent folk rockers, ÁRSTÍÐIR are announcing that they will be joining eclectic countrymen and label mates SÓLSTAFIR on their European autumn tour. ÁRSTÍÐIR comment: “The Icelandic music scene is a tightly knit woolen sweater where musicians meet and musical expressions merge. For years we’ve bumped into the guys from SÓLSTAFIR on different occasions and some of us have […]
Impure Wilhelmina Announce European Shows
IMPURE WILHELMINA have announced more dates for their European tour in support of their current album, ‘Radiation’. The eclectic dark Swiss will kick off their road-trip at the Kalvingrad in Genève this Thursday, September 28th and continue through six more countries before the final show this year back in their home country at the SAS in Delémont […]
Genus Ordinis Dei Announce New Album
GENUS ORDINIS DEI will release their upcoming second full-length album entitled Great Olden Dynasty on November 24, 2017 via Eclipse Records. The album features ten pummeling tracks of symphonic death-metal mastery, including Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) on guest vocals for the song ‘Salem’. The cover art for the album was designed by Andrea Spoto, and […]
Dodecahedron Announce New Singer
DODECAHEDRON are announcing the immediate replacement of amicably parting vocalist M. Eikenaar by GGU:LL frontman W. Van Der Voort. DODECAHEDRON comment: “Sometimes a situation compels one to advance to new horizons; change is inevitable. We are bound to announce the departure of our lead vocalist M. Eikenaar, which means that we are introducing a new interpreter of our black arts, […]
First 10 Minutes Of Spider-Man: Homecoming
Unsure if you want to go out an purchase Spider-Man: Homecoming on DVD. Sony Pictures have given Heavy readers the opportunity to watch the first 10 minutes of the latest movie out of Marvel’s stables. So sit back and enjoy… [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW4Xi7e7yAY]
