MATTERHORN Deliver New Guilty Video
Metal never dies. In the 50 years since it first spewed forth from northern English guitars, heavy metal has grown into a world dominating and ever expanding genre of endless subgenres.But sometimes, you just have to bring it back to it’s roots. It’s all about the riff, that feeling, that sound, that urge.Adelaide’s finest exponents […]
Film Review: PHANTOM THREAD
Phantom Thread seems very timely in the current climate, it tells the story of a male artist, a couture designer, who controls every aspect of his daily routine with the support of his strong silent type sister in the convenient belief that it supports him being very good at what he does. Artists can be […]
DEATHWHITE ‘For a Black Tomorrow’
As a lover of heavy and extreme music, I am always waiting for something new and breathtaking. Something that is so beautiful and perfect in all its heavy magnificence that when I cast my senses across its beauty and musical artistic excellence I can and will not be silenced in telling everyone I can how […]
Film Review: Lady Bird
Being a teenager can be tough, effectively a period of time when you have all the courage and desires of youth but none of the freedom required to make the most of this. It is also where you are defining yourself but are still bound to institutions. Such a difficult time is bound to make […]
Live Review + Photos: HRH Metal in Birmingham 17/02/18 -18/02/18
A sold out O2 Academy in Birmingham played host to the inaugural metal edition of the HRH Festival. Taking place over two days and across three stages, there were plenty of bands for the 4,000 people in attendance to discover and enjoy. The two main headliners for the event were Alestorm and Grave Digger and […]
Live Photos: HRH Metal in Birmingham 17/02/18 -18/02/18
Pierce Brosnan Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of Spinning Man
Pierce Brosnan teams up with Aussie Guy Pearce in the new crime thriller Spinning Man. Brosnan takes us behind the scenes in this new featurette.
Jade Of Death Interview
In the past couple of years Australia has produced some brilliant web-series that have captivated the world. Series like Bruce have received accolades both here and abroad. Now comes a brand new series, the supernatural thriller Jade Of Death and it already has international recognition. Jade Of Death has already won awards at the web-series […]
NUCLEUST Lose A Drummer But Release New Track
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 and rounded the year off in Europe supporting Six Feet Under over ten shows across the continent.The band show no signs […]
Arcane Saints Announce Single Launch Show
Melbourne’s Arcane Saints are releasing their brand new Britpop and classic rock inspired single “Something Real.” Never a band to shy away from change, the song is a step in a different musical direction from their previous heavier, grunge inspired sound. Arcane Saints have performed at major festivals all over the world including Big Day Out and recently supported the legendary Glen […]
Whitfield Crane To Headline A Hitch To The Sticks Festival
Ever imagined you could jam around the campfire with Whitfield Crane from Ugly Kid Joe, or go on an artist hunt in one of the largest hedgemazes in the southern hemisphere? A Hitch to the Sticks is this year’s newest Music Festival that promises you the ride of your life. Musician Dallas Frasca will host this musical safari and invites you to […]
Weedeater Announce European Tour
WEEDEATER have announced a string of European shows starting with a unique special ‘God Luck and Good Speed’ show at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, the Netherlands on April 19th. Provided that Sheb has no further accidents with his favourite shotgun, the Southern smoked band will continue to inhale deeply in ten more European countries including […]
King Parrot Announce Australian Tour
After stomping their way through the nation’s capital cities last December in support of their devastating new album ‘Ugly Produce’, King Parrot stay true to their insatiable work ethic announcing a new edition of their ‘Regional Rampage’ Tour for 2018. King Parrot always stay true to touring the regional centers of Australia, and this April […]
Black Label Society Deliver A Love Unreal
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, led by American guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has released another brand new music video for the single “A Love Unreal” from their latest LP, Grimmest Hits. The video was directed by long-time collaborating director Justin Reich. Black Label Society recently soared into the charts with their new record via Spinefarm Records / Caroline Australia,Grimmest Hits. The album landed at #4 […]
Michael Schenker Interview
If you love your loud guitar playing and you know your hard rock and metal then chances are you have discovered Michael Schenker over the years. Schenker is the guitarist’s guitarist. A man who forged who his career with might Scorpions before amassing album sales over the years with a range of solo projects. Now he is back […]
Good Doogs Drop Single Before Tour
In under a year, WA’s Good Doogs have taken the West by storm. Forming in April 2017, they have already released a debut EP featuring singles “Tried My Best” and “Blue Skies, Wet Dreams” which have been featured by STAB Magazine, Pilerats, and major surf brand Rusty, as well as rotation on triple j unearthed, and RTRFM. They then sold out venues […]
Hardcore Superstar Announce Australian Tour
Sweden’s premiere purveyors of thrash metal meets sleaze rock, Hardcore Superstar will be touring Australia this June! Having last toured Australia waaay back in 2008, HCSS are ready to make it up to their fans for a decade of lost time in a big way! Fusing a base of hard, aggressive heavy metal with the catchy, melodic […]
Youth Code Announce Australian Tour
Youth Code is collision of nasty industrial darkness, body-slamming electronic beats, extreme metal sensibilities, and hardcore punk angst – a proposition to many previously unknown, to others one that is simply being revitalized. Nonetheless, the duo of Sara Taylor and Ryan George bring a savage and intuitive approach that has rapidly garnered the band attention in […]
Dave Griffiths Talks Movies On Talking Lifestyle
HEAVY Mag’s Dave Griffiths joins Ed Phillips on Talking Lifestyle to chat about brand new films Game Night, Stronger and Winchester.
The Jurassic Dead Trailer & Poster Has Been Released
Premiering at EFM in Berlin, where it’ll be stumped internationally, the first trailer and poster for THE JURASSIC DEAD. Released Summer 2018 (alongside that other ‘Jurassic’ movie) THE JURASSIC DEAD is part JURASSIC PARK part THE WALKING DEAD, with a T-Rex turning everyone it attacks into a zombie! A unit of mercenaries must team up […]
Numenorean Head Into The Studio For Album #2
NUMENOREAN have entered the studio of producer Josh Schroeder (GHOST BATH, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, BATTLECROSS) in Midland, Michigan, USA to record the follow-up for their acclaimed debut album, ‘Home’ (2016). The sophomore full-length of the Canadian post-black metal explorers will be entitled ‘Adore’. Never judge a book by its cover – this adage might easily be applied […]
Voodus Premiere New Track
Fresh out of Studio Necromorbus (Malign, Mayhem, Funeral Mist & Watain), with Tore Stjerna behind the production you can expect a first class production. The song “Communion Amid the Graves” is taken from VOODUS upcoming debut album “Into the Wild”, scheduled for official release through Shadow Records during 2018 (distributed & marketed by Regain Records). For fans of […]
Monster Fest Annouce Death Wish Advanced Screenings
MONSTER FEST in association with Event Cinemas present Special Advance Screenings of DEATH WISH nationwide on Monday March 5th. Directed by Eli Roth (HOSTEL, CABIN FEVER) and penned by Joe Carnahan (SMOKING ACES, THE GREY), DEATH WISH with Bruce Willis is a reimagining of the 1974 classic. Dr Paul Kersey (Willis) is a surgeon who only sees the […]
Machine Head Announce Australian Tour
After a completely SOLD OUT Australian Tour of epic proportions in 2015, Heavy Metal Icons MACHINE HEAD are set to make their triumphant return in 2018 and this time around they will be armed with their new album ‘Catharsis’ which entered the Australian ARIA Charts at Number 10. MACHINE HEAD have flown the flag for truth, integrity and creative desire in metal, […]
Film Fatales Celebrate 5 Years At SXSW
Film Fatales, the largest global organization of established women feature film and television directors, is heading into SXSW with seven feature films in the lineup. Film Fatales will also host a panel discussion “Female Gaze: Alternative Fact or Actual Movement” with panelists Amy Adrion (Half the Picture), Nijla Mu’min (Jinn), Suzi Yoonessi (Unvlovable) moderated by Leena Pendharkar. The organization will also continue its […]
7 Minutes of HEAVY: CATTLE DECAPITATION
HEAVY had a chat with Cattle Decapitation about their Australian tour ahead of their first ever South African run. CATTLE DECAPITATION The Australian Extinction Tour 2018 with special guests PSYCROPTIC Thursday, February 8: Kings Arms, Auckland NZ* Friday, February 9: Club Tavern, Christchurch NZ* Saturday, February 10: Valhalla, Wellington NZ* Wednesday, February 14: Corner Hotel, Melbourne […]
Live Review: NE OBLIVISCARIS and CIRCLES at The Triffid, Brisbane on 17/02/2018
Walking into the Triffid I knew very little about Melbourne band Circles and tonight was to be a fantastic introduction into what is a great band. The vocal abilities contained within the band are excellent with lead singer and guitarist Ben Rechter possessing great range and clarity to his voice. Excellent harmonies are provided by […]
Photos: Cattle Decapitation @ Bald Faced Stag 16/2/18
Live Review + Photos: CATTLE DECAPITATION at the Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Aussie extreme metal fans have been very patient in their wait for a second Cattle Decapitation tour since supporting and demolishing Thy Art Is Murder last time here in 2013. And also patient since their latest offering The Anthropocene Extinction album dropped two and half years ago in 2015 to well deserved worldwide critical acclaim. […]
EVANESCENCE at Rod Laver Arena on 16/2/18
Live Review + Photos: EVANESCENCE at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on 16/2/2018
A few bands over the years have thrilled their fans by trying something a little different over the years and decided to hit the stage with a full orchestra in tow. Last night it was Evanescence’s turn as they teamed up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to bring Synthesis to an adoring mixture of Evanescence […]
Behind the Scenes Rehearsal with Dizzy Reed
HEAVY spent a little time yesterday with Dizzy Reed (Guns N Roses, The Dead Daisies) during his rehearsals at Stage Door Studios for his upcoming album, “Rock ‘N Roll Ain’t Easy” OUT TODAY on Golden Robot Records. OUT NOW DIGITALLY, CD and Purple Vinyl: AUSTRALIA: http://smarturl.it/DizzyReed-RockNRAE REST OF WORLD: http://smarturl.it/DizzyReed Dizzy is launching “Rock ‘N Roll […]
Dave Griffiths Chats Movies On Talking Lifestyle
HEAVY Mag’s Dave Griffiths was on Talking Lifestyle today checking out all the movies that opened today in cinemas. With Ed Phillips Dave checks out Sweet Country, Lady Bird and The 15:17 To Paris.
Go Behind The Scenes Of Tomb Raider
She plays Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider film and Alicia Vikander takes us behind the scenes of the film to show us how she becomes one of the most iconic video game characters.
HEAVY Premiere: BORN LION New Song/Video “Slowly Sinking”
Tomorrow Born Lion drop their sophomore, full-length album, ‘Celebrate the Lie’ and new single “Slowly Sinking”. Since being crowned winners of triple j Unearthed’s 2013 Soundwave competition, Born Lion have continually put out music, with three of their singles ‘D for Danger’, ‘Good Times Jimmy’ and ‘Good Dogs Play Dead’ all being added to rotation on triple j. Their 2015 debut album ‘Final Words’ was nominated […]
Silverstein Interview with Shane Told
Every album that Silverstein have come out with has stood on its own with a unique character and direction – Dead Reflection is a far more intense and personal album for the band than anything they’ve previously released. The ninth studio album from the Canadian post-hardcore group is an accomplishment they’re ready to celebrate, and […]
Old Notes Release Dead Flowers
California trio Old Notes have just premiered a music video for “Dead Flowers”, the first single off their sophomore record, With A Heavy Heart. Throughout their new full-length, Old Notes explore their sonic boundaries and experiment with more subdued buildups to crashing climaxes, all the while evoking the same tension and release within the listener. The band create a somber, reflective atmosphere […]
HEAVY Premiere: SPARROW’s ‘RED’ Video
Perth band Sparrow are set to release Digital People into the electromagnetic world! Friday April 6 will see the five-track EP set free in the digital and real world, with the video for their new single “Red”‘ out today. Pre-Orders for the EP go live this Friday, February 16 and the single will be live for streaming […]
HEAVY PREMIERE: Greystone Canyon Hit The Astral Plane
In the 70s and 80s, Australia gave the world great hard rock/metal acts like AC/DC and Rose Tattoo. Now, joining those Aussie giants of rock are GREYSTONE CANYON! The name GREYSTONE CANYON is inspired by the freedom of wide open landscapes, something Australia and America very much have in common. “It was inspired by our […]
Live Review: ASKING ALEXANDRIA at The NorVa, Norfolk Virginia on 7/2/18
Wednesday night in Norfolk, Virginia was a night of rain, cold, laughter, and an absolutely incredible performance put on by,none other than England’s own, Asking Alexandria. Though some may associate the Brits with their older music, from albums like “Stand Up And Scream” or “Reckless and Relentless”, this was truly a performance of their old […]
Live Photos: ROGER WATERS at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on 10/2/18
Live Review: ROGER WATERS at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on 10/2/2018
There needs to be a new rule brought in for rock fans around the world – you’re not allowed to call yourself a lover of the genre if you’re not prepared to go and see Roger Waters live in concert. A young boy sitting just along from me last night proudly told me ‘this is […]
[LIVE REVIEW] FRANK CARTER AND THE RATTLESNAKES and Cancer Bats
Frank Carter has never been a man for subtlety. Brash, confident and unashamedly human, Carter’s exploits over the 13 years of his musical output (Gallows, Pure Love, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes) have garnered him a reputation as one of musics best, and most combustible front men. To exactly no one’s surprise when Frank Carter […]
Live Photos: FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES at 170 Russell, Melbourne on 9/2/18
TesseracT Announce New Album
The pioneers of an ever-evolving metal scene, TesseracT, release their fourth studio album entitled Sonder, following 2015’s worldwide acclaimed Polaris. Originally formed as a studio project by guitarist Acle Kahney, TesseracT are band full of melody, dynamics and groove, they sit outside the bounds of any genre specificity to truly create a sound that has always been pioneering and creative; […]
Circles Release New Track
Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of CIRCLES. The Australian progressive extremists will release their highly anticipated next album through the label in 2018. As an introduction, CIRCLES are releasing a brand new track. CIRCLES guitar player Ted Furuhashi comments: “We’re stoked and honoured to be teaming up with Season of Mist. It’s been great vibes […]
Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow First Wave Announcement
You’ve been patient and we’ve remained tightlipped but now we can reveal our first wave programming line-up for MONSTER FEST TRAVELLING SIDESHOW at Event Cinemas George St Sydney and if the suspense hasn’t killed you yet, we can assure you these films will! Opening the festival is the Australian Premiere of THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT, the long-awaited sequel to […]
Lullaby Set For Release
Uncork’d Entertainment gives birth to evil with the chilling The Lullaby, in theaters and VOD March 2. Chloe is overwhelmed by the birth of her first child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia sends her into depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, Chloe sees danger in […]
New Heavy Label Lands In Australia
Australia’s heavy music scene has a brand new label – Wild Thing Records, embracing all things progressive / alternative rock & metal! Headed up in partnership by Eli Chamravi and David Roy Williams, the new label heads are today announcing their new venture to the world – as well as their first signing – the incredible Melbourne-based progressive alternative metal […]
Ne Obliviscaris Announce New French Shows
NE OBLIVISCARIS will kick off their tour in Down Under at Fowler’s Live in Adelaide tomorrow, February 9th. The progressive extremists will be joined by kindred spirits from Melbourne, CIRCLES on all Australian dates but not in New Zealand. On further news, NE OBLIVISCARIS have added two French shows in Nice and Bordeaux to their previously announced European headlining tour, […]
