False Flag Release EP
False Flag’s unique blend of d-beat, neo-crust, black metal, screamo, and hardcore, complete with philosophical nature of the lyrics, make them one of the most fiery and intelligent punk bands in recent years. Their new three track self-titled debut EP is currently available to stream and download on Bandcamp. “The songs on this EP are reflections on alienation- ideological, […]
Marvel Teases With Episode 8 Of The Runaways
Marvel has just delivered a teaser trailer for The Runaways episode 8. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf_xNpKrTx4]
Inquisition Bring Some Chaos
O tidings of comfort and joy! INQUISITION are releasing the first video clip for the track, “From Chaos They Came” taken from the US black metal trailblazers’ latest album, ‘Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith’. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2TFvflGWEo] INQUISITION have previously announced a massive European tour in support of their latest masterpiece, ”Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The […]
Orianthi Under The Southern Stars
Guitar whizz Orianti talks to Heavy Mag about what to expect from her on the Under The Southern Stars tour.
Live Review & Photos: EVANESCENCE at The Kansas City Music Hall 12/11/2017
For over twenty years Evanescence has combined the beauty and grace of Amy Lee on vocals and behind the piano with hard guitar riffs and banging percussion, and have built a rabid fan base all over the world. This fall Evanescence released their new album Synthesis, A reimagining of their three previous albums plus a […]
Flaming Wrekage Team Up With The Black Swamp For Tour
Sydney thrashers Flaming Wrekage and Brisbane sludge lords The Black Swamp are joining forces for the Witches and Wolves Tour set to disrupt Australia across Feb and March 2018. Watch the tour video here https://vimeo.com/246570553 The Black Swamp trample back onto the road with new EP Witches (which will be released on February 1) – a […]
Prog Rockers The Phyics House Band Release New Album
Art As Catharsis are distributing The Physics House Band’s acclaimed new album Mercury Fountain – one of the most impressive progressive rock releases in recent years – in the Asia Pacific. The deal comes as part of a wider collaboration with UK record label and recording studio Small Pond, who are home to the likes of Natalie Evans, Alarmist, […]
Silverstein Announce Tour With Comeback Kid
Get ready for a double shot of Hardcore as Canada invades Australia with SILVERSTEIN and COMEBACK KID joining forces to head our way in May 2018! Longevity is a rare feat for any band, especially one rooted in a foundation of punk and hardcore. Aggressive music is often fuelled by youthful fire, and sustaining a career without completely abandoning […]
Live Announce Australian Tour
After a triumphant return to Australia for near-capacity outdoor shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Hunter Valley in November, one of the world’s biggest reunited rock acts +LIVE+ are returning this March with new shows announced for Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. The reunited original line-up of +LIVE+ – Ed Kowalczyk (vocals, guitar), Chad Taylor(guitar, backing vocals), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass) and Chad Gracey (drums, percussion) received […]
Destruction Announce Australian Tour
Founded in 1982 the legendary trio DESTRUCTION reached the top of the national thrash metal movement, with albums such as ‘Infernal Overkill’ and ‘Eternal Devastation’ nestling in their impressive heavy metal canon. Even later works like‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ or ‘The Antichrist’ are glorious moments in thrash, highlighting why DESTRUCTION are part of the“Big Teutonic 4’’ and still touring the world with great success. DESTRUCTION never been so […]
Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals Release New Track
PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS have announcing the release of their sophomore full-length, ‘Choosing Mental Illness As A Virtue’ through the singer’s label Housecore in the Americas and in licence via Season of Mist in other parts of the world on January 26th, 2018. The band of the iconic artist is now streaming the second crushing new […]
Ross The Boss Announces Tour
Ross The Boss, co-founder of one of the most iconic metal band’s in history, Manowar, will be performing three exclusive shows in Australia next April! The co-writer of such classic albums as Battle Hymns, Into Glory Ride, Hail To England, Sign of the Hammer, Fighting The World & Kings of Metal will be performing a classic Manaowar […]
Monster Magnet Announce New Album
It’s been more than a year since the first rumors spread about a new MONSTER MAGNET album and that the band was preparing to enter the studio in late 2016. During the band’s European Summer tour it finally got confirmed what the fans around the world were so desperately hoping for to be true. Mastermind Dave Wyndorf stated […]
Myles Kennedy Releases New Clip
Myles Kennedy, one of rock music’s most distinct voices, is set to release his debut solo album, Year Of The Tiger on March 9, 2018. The album will be released worldwide via Napalm Records. The video for the title track. Year Of The Tiger has now been released: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3L9_6aJi2Q] The music video was directed by Dan […]
PG Lost Announce New Album
Long-running Swedish experimental post-rock collective PG.LOST will release the Live At Dunk! Fest 2017 2xLP via Pelagic Records later this month. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpPLa_ZKrmk] The overwhelming crowd response to PG.LOST’s seminal performance at Dunk! Festival 2017 left no doubt that this band is on the course for true greatness. The show was recorded and is now being […]
Hooded Menace To Perform FulFill The Cause At Roadburn
HOODED MENACE and Roadburn are now revealing that the Finnish doom raisers will perform their 2008 debut album, ‘Fulfill the Curse’ in its entirety at the 2018 edition of the festival in Tilburg, the Netherlands on the 19th of April. HOODED MENACE have already announced that the release show for their forthcoming album, ‘Ossuarium Silhouettes Unhallowed’ will be celebrated […]
Sony Gives Us Another Look At All The Money In The World
With All Th Money In The World, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams and Christopher Plummer about to hit cinemas Sony give us another look at the film that has all of Hollywood talking. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flQhF8HOJpA]
Perth Band ‘Statues’ Announces Tour
Perth’s powerhouse progressive hardcore outfit Statues are today announcing a national tour run in February, supporting their critically-acclaimed concept album “No Grave, No Burial“. They are bringing special guests Arteries along for the ride with them as the tour takes in Adelaide, Sydney. Melbourne for two shows (18+ and All Ages) and Perth for two shows (18+ and All Ages). […]
Stick To Your Guns Announce Supports
California’s best hardcore exports – Stick To Your Guns and Being As An Ocean – will be here in a matter of weeks to dominate Australian venues (and the Sold-Out UNIFY Gathering!) in January 2018! Today, Destroy All Lines and Chugg Entertainment are revealing exactly which Australian bands will be in support of these bone-crushing shows! Adelaide five-piece hardcore crew Hindsight will be supporting on all […]
History Of Metal Blade Records Chronicled
Featuring a foreword by Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, For The Sake Of Heavinesscelebrates the 35th anniversary of legendary Metal Blade Records. Written by the man himself, the book is an inside look at how Brian Slagel built Metal Blade from a one-man operation in his mom’s non-air-conditioned garage, to the preeminent international home of heavy music that it […]
Watch The First Ten Minutes Of “Flatliners”
Unsure whether to buy Flatliners now it is available through Sony home entertainment? Then watch the first 10 minutes thanks to Sony and then make up your mind. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNMOaXN7t8E]
Alfahanne Announce Wacken Set
It has been announced that Alfahanne will perform at Wacken Open Air 2018! Their combination of raw Rock’n’Roll and cruel Black Metal will bring the apocalypse and conquer all your black hearts in no time. The band comments: “We are extremely pleased to rock at Wacken Open Air 2018. Germany, get ready for alfa darkness. Wacken, get ready for […]
In Vain Deliver Album Teaser
In Vain has just released a teaser from their upcoming album Currents, to be released 26 January 2018. The teaser contains snippets from many of the songs you will find on this brilliant album. Give it a listen! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRES6iqzQrU] IN VAIN – ‘SEEKERS OF THE TRUTH’ OUT NOW! | STREAM | DOWNLOAD | WATCH ON YOUTUBE |
Dalriada Release New Video
The leading Hungarian folk metal band, Dalriada just released a new music video for ‘Búsirató’from the upcoming new studio album ‘Nyárutó’. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAeR3u9dHIc] ‘Nyárutó’ will be released by Nail Records on digipak CD, MC and digital. Worldwide release: 19th January 2018 and distribution will be operated by Plastic Head Music Distribution (www.plastichead.com) – the album will be […]
The Ocean To Re-Release Definitive Album
Few albums still feel relevant, fresh and contemporary-sounding, 10 years after their original release. THE OCEAN’s Precambrian, originally released in November 2007, is one such case: the band’s musically most mature and versatile album to that date, Precambrian is distinguished by complex yet intimate songwriting, huge orches- trations, subtle electronic textures and immense harmonic and dynamic […]
Rosetta Announces New Album
Utopioid is the sixth full-length from Philadelphia’s ROSETTA. Written as a four-part song cycle that treads multipolar extremes of texture and dynamics, it reaches the highest heights and the deepest lows of the band’s career and serves as their most concept-driven work to date. An unflinching study of human aspiration frailty and betrayal the album […]
Circa Survive Announce Australian Tour
CIRCA SURVIVE will be returning to Australian shores in May 2018 in support of their latest album The Amulet. After a successful run of shows in 2015 the Philadelphia alt-rock outfit are here to prove once again why they’re one of the most exhilarating live bands that alternative music has to offer. With their signature mix of spacey […]
First Bloodshed Fest 2018 Line-Up Announcement
A word from the Bloodshed 2018 organisers: Dear friends and family, slowly but surely we have recovered from what was our first sold out edition of Bloodshed Fest, which was by far the best one we did. It made us rethink about why and how we do the festival, which lead to us reprofiling the festival […]
Unwritten Law Announce More Aussie Tour Dates
Due to unprecedented demand, UNWRITTEN LAW have added Adelaide to their February Black Album tour. David Roy Williams “We’ve never seen such incredible demand from Adelaide for a show. We really hope to see Adelaide come out in force” Along with the additional Narrabeen and Brisbane shows, UNWRITTEN LAW have also added a South Eastern Melbourne show with a gig at the Pier Bandroom. SoCal punk legends, UNWRITTEN LAW, are returning to […]
Time To Check Out Christoph Waltz In Downsizing
Paramount has just revealed a clip from new film Downsizing in which Christoph Waltz gives life advice to Matt Damon. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMu-RjL-yA8] Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall and propose a 200-year global transition from big to small. People soon realize how much further money […]
Hypno5e To Release Album + Movie
French post metal pioneers HYPNO5E have always been a borderline band, in the truest sense of the term: a band that transcend the borders and limitations of not only the genre of music which is commonly considered to be their territory, but the territory of music itself. Their conceptual, cinematic live show has always been built upon a strong visual […]
A Bright New Trailer
It is the film that has everybody talking on the internet today… now check out these new clips from the new WillSmith and Joel Edgerton film Bright. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJL_xjbC4Vc] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maoBwzbpGpo]
Suicidal Tendacies Announce Download Side-Shows
Southern California crossover thrash/hardcore punk/skate punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have announced much anticipated DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL sideshows. Judging from their name, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES were never afraid of a little controversy. Formed in Venice, California, during the early ’80s, the group’s leader from the beginning was outspoken vocalist Mike Muir. The outfit specialized in vicious hardcore early on — building a huge following among […]
Deathmarch Stream New EP
Dutch death metal troop Deathmarch (featuring member from Bodyfarm) brought carnage and mayhem over the world now with their debut EP “Dismember” via Black Lion Records. Toilet Ov Hell (USA) & Deaf Forever (Germany) exclusively streamed the full EP, which can be checked at this & this locations. ORDER: https://deathmarchblacklion.bandcamp.com The EP “Dismember” is the follow up of their demo that was released earlier in the year. Originated in […]
Watch Sasq-Watch
Saturday Night Live’s Paul Brittain leads an outrageous cast of familiar faces in the hair-larious Sasq-Watch! stomping onto DVD and VOD this December from Screen Media Films! A GINORMOUS cast including Paul Brittain (“Saturday Night Live”, Killing Gunther), Adam Herschman (Hot Tub Time Machine 2), Christine Bently (The Perfect Match), Neil Flynn (“Scrubs”), and Tim Meadows (“The Goldbergs”) […]
Atena Q&A Continues
The Q&A with Atena continues! In this round of Q&A, the high energy quintet in Atena answered some of the interesting questions asked by their fans. What kind of software do they use, what is the dynamic of their recording process and why does it always seem like Norwegian bands are way darker than anyone else? Find out this and […]
The Osiris Club Announce New Album
London’s The Osiris Club will release their second album titled ‘The Wine-Dark Sea’ on February 23rd! With ‘The Wine-Dark Sea’, the band follows on from their 2014 Indie Recordings debut ‘The Blazing World’ by encompassing the worlds of progressive rock, metal and post-punk. Inspired equally by comic books and horror fiction, the nine tracks that comprise the album are a darkly psychedelic […]
Play In The House Of Salem
The Devil Has A New Playground. Don’t Breathe meets You’re Next in writer-director James Crow’s ‘’brooding and compelling horror with a crime thriller twist”* HOUSE OF SALEM, streeting on VOD 1/23/18 from Wild Eye Releasing. A group of kidnappers become a child’s unlikely protectors after discovering they have unwittingly been set up to take part in a satanic ritual. […]
Aussie Director Nash Edgerton Reveals Gringo
Aussie director Nash Edgerton has just wrapped up work on his new film Gringo, and he is not mucking around as the film stars Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried and David Oyelowo. You can check out the trailer right here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx0KDIFCAu0]
Arstidir Re-Release Hvel
ÁRSTÍÐIR will reissue their critically acclaimed third full-length, ‘Hvel’ (“Spheres”), which was originally released in 2015 on February 23rd, 2018. The eclectic Icelandic independent rockers are offering their amazing track, “Himinhvel” as an introduction to the band [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xvQijwcydY] On rare occasions, an album appears that defies easy categorisation.ÁRSTÍÐIR have managed this feat throughout their career, but their third […]
Palace Cinemas To Screen The Shape Of Water On New Year’s Eve
Screening at various Palace Cinemas locations this New Year’s Eve, celebrate the end of 2017 in style at a preview screening of The Shape of Water with a glass of La Gioiosa ‘Il Fiore’ Prosecco on arrival. Nominated for seven Golden Globes including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Sally Hawkins. From visionary filmmaker, Guillermo del […]
R-Rated Comedy Little Bitches Trailer Released
The trailer for R-Rated comedy Little Bitches has just been released. Please take note that this is the unedited trailer. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo8UCcryQwU]
Second Slayfest Line-Up Announcement Made
On 9 March 2007, the multi-stage indoor festival SLAYFEST was presented at a packed out Capitol & Amplifier Bar in Perth to showcase Australian live acts in the genres of metal, rock and hardcore. In 2018, in what will be 11 years on almost to the day, SLAYFEST comes out of hibernation to celebrate with an almighty […]
Trailer For Peter Jackson’s Mortal Engines Drops
The trailer for Peter Jackson’s new film Mortal Engines has just been released. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_8vqFOD4Ws]
Bestialord Release New Track
Horror driven doom death trio Bestialord, features current and ex member(s) of Manilla Road and Sanctus Infernum, released a new track from their upcoming debut full length. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc0Kq_wb2-w] The band comments ” “I Am Pain” is a homage to Pinhead from the Hellraiser series. This song was a case where the music was written, but I didn’t know where to go […]
Ne Obliviscaris Announce New Tour Dates
NE OBLIVISCARIS have announced the first batch of European dates regarding their forthcoming headlining tour in March and April 2018. More shows will be added in due time. The Australian progressive extremists comment: “Finally, we are coming to Europe for an extensive tour playing our full 90 plus minutes headlining set! All currently confirmed dates are listed […]
Cannibal Farm To Get VOD Release
Even Leatherface runs at the sight of Hunt Hansen and his Chainsaw! Scare season starts early in 2018 with High Octane Pictures’ Cannibal Farm, open for slicing and dicing from January 2! From filmmaker Charlie Steeds and starring Kate Marie Davies, Barrington De La Roche, David Lenik, Rowena Bentley, Toby Wynn-Davies, and Peter Cosgrove, a terrifying, […]
Hierophant Announce Additional European Shows
HIEROPHANT have announced new European shows in addition to their recently published BROKEN HOPE mini-tour in March 2018. The Italian death fanatics have now added festival dates and more appearances in their home country. Please see below for a list of all currently scheduled concerts. HIEROPHANT are touring in support of their current album ‘Mass Grave’, which is streaming here: […]
Paramount Gives Us More Of A Look At Sherlock Gnomes
Paramount have given us more of a look of Sherlock Gnomes. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJUkavFl_hs]
Jungle Rot Announce Tenth Album
Midwest death metal titans JUNGLE ROT will enter the studio on January 5th, 2018 to produce their tenth full length album. “Once again, we’ve stuck with the tried and true JUNGLE ROT formula to produce another killer record that all our fans and everyone will enjoy,” promises vocalist/guitarist Dave Matrise. “It’s been nice to get back to doing what we […]
