Sweet Country Wins APSA Best Feature
Warwick Thornton’s Sweet Country was tonight named Best Feature Film at the prestigious 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) ceremony in Brisbane, hosted by David Wenham and Lee Lin Chin. Benjamin Law hosted the red carpet. Sweet Country was produced by David Jowsey and Greer Simpkin and directed by Warwick Thornton, who were all present […]
Arkona Tease Us
Russia’s leading and finest pagan metal band ARKONA, who are set to release their brand new album Khram on January 19th 2018 with Napalm Records, have just unveiled a first teaser and exclusive album preview! Get your ears on this first sneak peak, featuring all tracks from ARKONA’s upcoming album right HERE! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d_OSwRclOo] A Khram, the Russian word for temple, is […]
Powerwolf Head Back To The Studio
Chart-breakers and Germany’s most successful metal band POWERWOLF are heavily back at work on their seventh studio album. Set to be released in 2018 on Napalm Records, POWERWOLF have finished the songwriting for their follow-up album to „Blessed & Possessed“ and will enter Fascination Street Studios in January to record the album together with producer Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy, Amon […]
Myles Kennedy Announces Solo Album
He is the distinctive voice of Alter Bridge. He as well gained incredible recognition with being the voice of Slash’s back band Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. He jammed with members of Led Zeppelin, he worked with the best of the best… he is undeniably one of the greatest rock singers of our time. After the successful […]
Live Review + Photos: THE CADILLAC THREE and Brothers Osborne at The LCR, Norwich on 15/11/17
Emblazoned upon a rogue-tainted tour flag that rippled in the breeze conjured by the breath of gig-goers, three skulls brandishing tousled hair and uncertain grins stared out from their inky voids at the hustle of fans gathering around the stage of Norwich’s LCR in an intimate campfire huddle. In this instance, the fire in question […]
Third Eye Announce Shows
TOOL tribute act, “THIRD EYE” from Melbourne, Australia have been praised for not only the musical likeness of TOOL, but also for their re-creation of TOOL’s live show. The band incorporates breathtaking lighting and laser effects, Visual displays incorporating video clips and other TOOL related artwork, and musicianship unlike any other TOOL tribute band you have […]
I Prevail Release New Video
Going into the last few dates of their successful North American Rage On The Stage! tour, I PREVAIL have released their video for “Already Dead”, starring Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass. Directed by Samuel Halleen, the video features Gass as a vengeful internet troll creating mayhem in the I Prevail world, intent on harassing them online. The band ultimately turns the tables on the […]
Live Review + Photos: ACOLYTE at Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne on 18/11/17
The Evelyn Hotel’s rocking vibes were already at awesome levels as gig night rolled around, and something special was certainly in store. Acolyte concluded their incredibly successful Space and Time Australian tour with an enormous bang to an enthusiastic and overjoyed crowd, supported by an absolute quality Melbourne line-up. With extra lights and dazzling colour, no-one […]
The Omnific ‘Kismet’
Melbourne scores points once again on the progressive music front, with the latest offering from its progressive funk trio The Omnific, a band that till now, I hadn’t heard of but who have very quickly won my heart and my ears over. Progressive music can generally, be quite a hit and miss for me, especially […]
FILM REVIEW [MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS]
Murder on the Orient Express is a handsome production full of stars, location shooting and close-ups of Kenneth Branagh’s sparkling blue eyes. A throwback to the kind of films where studios spent money on production, not post, and the biggest special effects were the stars themselves. Agatha Christie’s story is a classic of a genre […]
Red Christmas/Horror Movie To Screen In Sydney
We are proud to announce that on December 1st, MONSTER FEST presents a one-off Special Event Screening at Event Cinemas George St of Craig Anderson’s festive frightener, RED CHRISTMAS, along with the Sydney Premiere of Gary Doust’s highly acclaimed documentary, HORROR MOVIE: A LOW BUDGET NIGHTMARE, in its Director’s Cut. The screening will be proceeded by the Sydney Premiere of James Chappell’s short film, PROCEEDS […]
Man With A Mission Turn Heroic
Man With A Mission have just released their brand new single ‘My Hero’ through Sony, which has already clocked up over 1.2 MILLION views on YouTube. The video finds the half man, half wolf collective providing the soundtrack to the accomplishments of an everyday hero with their electrifying blend of rock, rap and electronics. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6-QVxIXTs] […]
Marvel’s Runaway Thanksgiving Sneak Peak
Marvel have given us a very special sneak peek of the Marvel’s Runaway’s Thanksgiving. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Fs06SVOtI]
Roadshow Show Us A Glimpse Of The 2018 Blockbusters
Roadshow have shown us a glimpse of the blockbusters that we can expect at Village in 2018. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBOwO5Ub5yE]
Roadshow Give Us A Glimpse Of TV In 2018
Roadshow have given us a glimpse of what we can expect from them on the TV side of things in 2018. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xaTpD_9EaE]
Despyre Announce U.S. Tour
DESPYRE joins BOBAFLEX on a tour of the East Coast this November and December. DESPYRE tours in support of their new EP, Irritation. The band has worked to create their own unique, contemporary sound with crunching guitar riffs, pounding bass and drums, and melodic vocal melodies, delivered with a balance of heart-stopping screams and notable choral […]
Audrey Horne Declare War
AUDREY HORNE will be back with their brand new album Blackout in January 2018.Today the band delivers a kick-ass live video for the first song from the new album entitled This Is War which is a massive rocknroll party! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_BuIGZENfY] AUDREY HORNE states on the first track release “This Is War”: “We are proud to soon be able to release […]
Alestorm Release New Video
Oh wow! Back in 2008, ALESTORM were mere newcomers and beginners – and yet they created a modern metal classic and a completely new subgenre. Captain Morgan`s Revenge marks the birth of Pirate Metal as we know it today and turned a couple of young Scotsmen into the hottest band the modern metal scene has to offer! Ten years later and […]
Stalker Release New Video
With “Shadow Of The Sword” STÄLKER send you back on a trip in time to the wild days of raw Speed Metal mayhem. Heavy tempo driven songs up to full speed! Your head will be crushed into a million pieces with a bunch of divebomb-overloads, thrash metal shredding, blastbeats and high pitched falsetto vocals. You certainly can’t ask […]
Cavalera Conspiracy Launch New Video
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLal1s6Wv_o] Says Max Cavalera: “Our new video “Spectral War” was directed by the great tattoo artist, Paul Booth. It focuses on the idea of manipulating war through the ages! I’m very excited for the release of “Psychosis!” Death/Thrash Metal is back to set the world on fire!!!” The brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera formed the […]
Hamferd Announce New Album
Doomsters Hamferð from the Faroe Islands will release their new album, Tamsins likam. On January 12th via Metal Blade Records! Hamferð comments: “‘Tamsins likam’ is a natural progression of the Hamferð sound, and we feel that it is our most special and cohesive work yet. Even more so than on previous albums, we have sought to create a full musical epic; inspired among […]
Entrails Find Their Path
Swedish death metallers Entrails have just released a digital single entitled Death Is The Right Path! The single features two exclusive tracks that are only digitally available! Death Is The Right Path track-listing:1. Death Is The Right Path2. Blood Burst Check them out at:http://smarturl.it/entrails-death Entrails comments: “If ‘World Inferno’ wasn’t enough and your necks haven’t turned loose after massive headbanging, Entrails will now fulfill that with […]
New Daddy’s Home 2 Trailer Lands
Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson & John Lithgow bring the merriment & mayhem to DADDY’S HOME 2. Take a look at the new trailer before the film hits cinemas THIS THURSDAY! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAY7_qiFxqk] In the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the […]
Rotting Christ Begin Tour In Russia
ROTTING CHRIST will kick off their 6-date Russian tour at the MOD in St. Petersburg tomorrow, 21st of November. The iconic Greeks have furthermore already announced a string of more dates in Europe and beyond for the rest of this year and a massive European headlining tour with CARACH ANGREN in January and February 2018. Mastermind Sakis commented previously: “Friends, […]
Heilung Release Live Show On Youtube
Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of HEILUNG. The enigmatic Danish trio will release its next album as well as reissue of their debut full-length, ‘Ofnir’ through Season of Mist. HEILUNG comment: “We are very grateful for the opportunity to work with Season of Mist. They give us the possibility to be artistically independent, and respect […]
Art As Catharsis Inducted Into National Film & Sound Archive
Sydney label Art As Catharsis has been inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. The invitation comes as part of an effort from the Archive to acquire, document and preserve the work of significant Australian bands, and includes all past and future releases from the label. “It is particularly heartening to receive this sort of […]
The Neon Spectrum Gets Special Screenings
Melbourne indie, The Neon Spectrum, follows a young woman (Stephanie Gonelli) travel from the UK to Melbourne to track down her estranged father. Along the way she meets a homeless muso (Joshua Orpin), a kind elderly man (Trevor Hanna) and a cowardly performer (Pat Moonie). A touching story about your friends becoming family. From filmmaker […]
L.A. Guns Announce Australian Tour
L.A. GUNS was formed in 1982 by guitar player Tracii Guns and, then unknown singer, Axl Rose on lead vocals. The “classic lineup” of Guns, former Girl singer Phil Lewis, drummer Steve Riley, guitar player Mick Cripps and bassist Kelly Nickels have sold 6.5 million records, including 1988’s L.A. Guns and 1990’sCocked and Loaded, both of which were certified Gold. Cocked and Loaded contained the hit single“Ballad of Jayne” that went […]
Marvel Release Agents Of SHIELD Season 5 Trailer
The wait is over Marvel fans. Marvel has just released the trailer for Season 5 of The Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQJKgtAktLQ]
Live Review + Photos: DEEP PURPLE and EUROPE at Manchester Arena, Manchester on 18/11/17
Manchester hosts the legends that are Deep Purple tonight. With support from Europe and Cats in Space, it’s a truly fantastic lineup. Taking the stage first are Cats In Space who completely take over with their high energy tracks and keyboard-heavy music. Playing through tracks from both their albums, frontman Paul Manzi got the crowd […]
Live Photos: DEEP PURPLE and Europe at Manchester Arena, Manchester on 18/11/17
Never
“It’s a nice change to sort of relax into the groove rather than just playing thrash metal,” explained Aaron Butler, better known as Azza Bok, talking about his ‘other’ band, Never. Better known for his guitar work in Frankenbok, Azza has been playing with Never for a number of years, seeking an alternative from the […]
“‘Made of Breath Only’ is our ‘…And Justice For All'” – sleepmakeswaves
In the relatively short space of time the band has existed (having first formed in 2006 and released their debut full-length album, …and so we destroyed everything, in 2011 via Bird’s Robe Records), Sydney’s sleepmakeswaves have – if you can excuse the pun – made significant waves in the metal world. This year alone has seen […]
Beverly Hills Lizard People Director Announced
Cthulhu Crush Productions have announced that filmmaker Lisa Ovies will direct horror-comedy Beverly Hills Lizard People. Written by Cthulu Crush’s Jody Wheeler, Beverly Hills Lizard People is described as a mix of Slither and Scream, and tells of an ancient race of shape-shifting Lizard People from the depths of the Earth who return to the surface to reclaim what was once theirs: Beverly Hills. An estimated 12.5 million Americans believe in […]
Artemis Blade Release New Single
Six piece Sydney melodic death metal merchants, Artemis Blade, will release their debut album on February 1, 2018 Listen to the first single from the album, The Fall here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SOU6o1BZrE] A music video for The Fall filmed in the Snowy Mountains of NSW and Victoria will be released in the new year. Creeping out […]
Disney Release The Incredibles 2 Trailer
Disney have just released a teaser trailer for the much anticipated The Incredibles 2. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_od1M-XJXQ]
Nucleust Announce European Tour
Perth cerebral metallers Nucleust have had a giant 2017. After releasing their debut full length album, Terra Cerebral in July via Rockpit Records, through Firestarter Distribution, they toured it nationally to ever increasing crowds and most recently supported UK tech masters Haken. Check out their Tour Diary compiled from the last several months on the road [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBqGGL5DlMA] […]
SEPULTURA 2018 Australian Tour with DEATH ANGEL
On the back of ‘Machine Messiah’, SEPULTURA have announced an Australian tour in 2018. Supporting them will be Death Angel. SEPULTURA (With specials guests Death Angel) Tour Dates https://metropolistouring.com/sepultura-death-angel Tuesday 15th May – MELBOURNE, 170 Russell Wednesday 16th May – ADELAIDE, The Gov Friday 18th May – BRISBANE, Eatons Hill Hotel Saturday 19th May – SYDNEY, The Metro Theatre Sunday 20th May – PERTH, Capitol Tickets Presale – Wednesday 22nd Nov […]
The Ministry of Metal – Show 20 – AUSMETAL Special Pt. 2- 19.11.17
Week Two of The Ministry of Metal‘s celebration of all things Aussie and Heavy we hear some of the important bands that have most definitely crafted ta sound that is easily recognisable as both their own but also typically Australian. Those being rock icons The Angels and Melbourne legends Airbourne. Adelaide’s unmistakable, The Mark Of Cain. […]
Excuse me, Miss May I
Listen to the interview with Ryan Neff of Miss May I An Interview with Ryan Neff, Miss May I The last few years have seen Australian hardcore fans fall more and more in love with American band Miss May I. It is hard to believe that it has been five years since the metalcore […]
DESTRUCTION ‘Thrash Anthems II’
It’s never easy when as a music reviewer you have to be harsh on a legendary band. In the thrash world, German band Destruction has done the hard yards to be considered legends. Amazing albums over a thirty year period mean the band should get some say on when they want to try to do […]
Interview with BEN AFFLECK & GAL GADOT on Justice League
Justice League!!! It’s the film that comic book fans everywhere thought would never happen. For years many directors talked about wanting to do a Justice League movie – a film which would finally see the much-loved Batman and Superman characters together at last. Aussie director George Miller seemed sure to make the film earlier this […]
HARD ROCK HELL at Hafan y Môr, Pwllheli, 9/11/17 – 11/11/17
To echo the sentiments of Mr Dee Snider: “a festival in November – what the f$%k?” But having just closed its gates following a weekend of hard-hitting rock for the eleventh time, Hard Rock Hell is now a calendar event carved in stone, embossed with gold and stained with the promised blood of many of […]
Live Review & Photos: TYKETTO at Hard Rock Hell, Pwllheli on 10/11/17
“Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin – raise your horns up and please welcome to the stage a band that has been kicking your ass for over 25 years.” – Anonymous voiceover lady, Hafan y Môr, 10th November 2017. One rejected album, two resurrections, and many years of members traversing in and […]
Top 10 Moments: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2
Now that the latest season of Stranger Things 2 has been out for a while we thought we’d share our Top 10 Favourite Moments from Season 2. SPOILER WARNING! For those who have not yet watched the show there will be SPOILERS aplenty. 10. STRONG OPENING The first few minutes of episode Chapter One: MADMAX […]
“The shows we are currently doing have been the biggest ever” – Anathema
The year of 2017 has undoubtedly been a successful one for stargazing, post-progressive rockers Anathema, and they aren’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. “The shows we are currently doing have been the biggest ever”, says Jamie Cavanagh (bass). Anathema have been touring extensively from the beginning of June, in support of their highly anticipated […]
Defecto Find Their Nemesis
DEFECTO is Denmark’s newest and finest addition to melodic and progressive metal, featuring huge catchy choruses, massive riffs, blazing solos and grandiose symphonies. In two weeks they will be ready with their sophomore album “NEMESIS”. DEFECTO had a splendid 2017 including supportslots for mastodons such as METALLICA and RAMMSTEIN, and a nearly sold out Denmark […]
Dashboard Confessional Announce New Album
Dashboard Confessional has announced details of their long awaited new album, Crooked Shadows, to be released February 9th on Fueled By Ramen. Crooked Shadows marks Dashboard Confessional’s first new album in over eight years and features the lead track We Fight, which can be streamed now! Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba expounds on the new material stating, “When I wrote We Fight I thought it was just about the […]
Uriah Heap Begin New Album
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that Uriah Heep are set to commence the recording of their brand new studio album (the 25th in their storied career), which will be titled, appropriately enough, “Living The Dream.” “We have been together for 47 years and we have seen many bands come and go, so in effect we […]
Wolfmother Release New Single
Freedom Is Mine is the barnstorming new single from Grammy winning Australian rock lords Wolfmother. Released independently and produced by Wolfmother main man Andrew Stockdale in his Byron Bay studio, the track evokes the DIY aesthetic and raw intensity present when the band hit ground running and changed the rock ‘n’ roll landscape with their debut […]
