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IN HER OWN WORDS Light A Steady Glow

Los Angeles, California’s In Her Own Words have just released a brand new single, and title track, off the new album, “Steady Glow.” The song delivers a different, yet powerful sound in comparison to previous releases. The title track, “Steady Glow” is available on all streaming platforms. The new album from In Her Own Words, “Steady Glow” […]

CALAMITY Release New Video

Puerto Rican hard-hitting thrash metal group CALAMITY offers a lethal dose of headbanging tribulation through the video “Guerreros” — the second single off of their upcoming album, Kairos. The sophomore album, Kairos, will be out this May 2019. “We always wanted to sing in Spanish (our main language) and now with ‘Guerreros’ we found the right way to do it. This song means […]

PALACE OF THE KING Announces New Single

Rue Morgue Records will be releasing an exclusive boutique seven inch single of one of Australia’s finest bands… Palace Of The King. The track ‘Get Right With Your Maker’ backed with ‘One Of These Days’ will be available for sale via the Rue Morgue Records website AND the Golden Robot Records site as well. We’re beyond stoked to be bringing you this release in association […]

ALICE IN CHAINS to release a dark sci-fi thriller movie “Black Antenna”

ALICE IN CHAINS have released the first two episodes of Black Antenna, a dark sci-fi thriller set against the backdrop of the band’s Grammy-nominated album, Rainier Fog (BMG). Further episodes will be released throughout the coming months with Episode 3: “Red Giant” being revealed shortly. Overall Ranier Fog will be a ninety-minute long visual story released over ten episodes. […]

FALLUJAH Release Their New Album – Undying Light And Premiere New Lyric Video

Bay Area masters of metal FALLUJAH have released their highly-anticipated, 4th full-length album, Undying Light, today via Nuclear Blast Records. Undying Light is the first release with their newest member, vocalist Antonio Palermo. In celebration of today’s release, the band has released a new lyric video for their song “Last Light”, which can be viewed now here Additionally, FALLUJAH guitarist Scott Carstairs has debuted […]

Extreme Metal Supergroup VULTIMAS Set To Release Debut – Something Wicked Marches In

After some years of absence from the black metal scene, guitarist Rune Eriksen (AURA NOIR, EARTH ELECTRIC, ex-MAYHEM), decides to venture back into the aural landscapes he’s widely known for. Having played with one of Norway’s leading extreme metal bands for years, Eriksen seeks to coalesce classic, cold Scandinavian riffing with an air of darkness […]

First Look At 2040

Award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. Structured as a visual letter to his 4-year-old daughter, Damon […]

BACKTRACK BOYS To Get Home Cinema Release

Coming to DVD and On Demand this April is Catherine Scott’s life-affirming documentary BACKTRACK BOYS, hot off its national theatrical run and not losing momentum as it continues to make a name for itself. Having won Best Documentary at the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival and Sydney International Film Festival, plus a nomination for Best Documentary in the 2019 Australian […]

Witness The Horror Of PET SEMETARY

Based on the popular novel by Stephen King a brand new Pet Sematary film is about to hit Australian cinemas on April 4th. Starring Jason Clarke (Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Zero Dark Thirty), John Lithgow (Cliffhanger, Interstellar) and Amy Seimetz (The Girlfriend Experience, Upstream Colour) the world premiere of Pet Sematary will close this years South By South West Festival.

MIRRORS Drop Title Track and Video for Upcoming EP ‘COLD SANCTUARY’

Victorian Hardcore crew MIRRORS are returning to the fray of the Australian hardcore and heavy scene with their heaviest and toughest offering to date releasing their new EP Cold Sanctuary on Friday May 10th, Pre-orders are live now at https://Mirrors.lnk.to/SBfpO. The four-piece have also given the world the first taste of the EP today, releasing the title track […]

BORN FREE From Melbourne Launch New Single – “Blinded”

Melbourne hardcore outfit BORN FREE, signed to Resist Records will release their first single “Blinded” from their upcoming album this Friday March 15 on all good digital platforms and streaming outlets. BORN FREE album deets to be revealed very soon.

BARONESS Hit Us With New Song “BORDERLINES” And Set To Release New Album – GOLD & GREY On JUNE 14

BARONESS will release their eagerly-awaited new album, Gold & Grey, on June 14 via Abraxan Hymns/Cooking Vinyl Australia. “Our goal is, was, and will always be to write increasingly superior, more honest and compelling songs, and to develop a more unique and challenging sound,” offered BARONESS founder, guitarist and vocalist John Baizley. “I’m sure we have just finished our best, […]

DARKCELL Announce Tour And Album

Australia’s kings of all things dark and creepy, DARKCELL will release their long awaited new, self titled album, on April 12. Darkcell features guest appreacence by Skold (Marilyn Manson/KMFDM), Lindsay Schoolcraft(Cradle of Filth), KidCrusher (Official) & Johnathan Devoy. Photobook also includes photography by Devin ‘Ghost’ Sola (ex Motionless In White) The album will be released in the UK and Europe via Dark Tunes Music Group and in Australia […]

ABBATH Is Set To Unleash New Album OUTSTRIDER Via Season Of Mist In July

Norwegian black metal titans ABBATH have announced the release of the second full length record Outstrider. The album is set for worldwide release on July 5, 2019. ABBATH have furthermore released an album teaser, which can be found at the official Season of Mist Youtube Channel The Norwegian giant returns for round two, armed with a refined lineup and ready […]

The Australasian Blitz – BÖLZER Announce Headline Shows!

BÖLZER announce Australasian Blitz Headline Shows! Hailing from Zurich, blackened death lords BÖLZER is an outlet and conduit for primal energies, it’s only source of inspiration being the extremities of nature and the inner self. And now they are getting ready to share their brutal inspirations with you live for three very special live shows as well […]

MIRRORS Announce New EP

Victorian Hardcore crew MIRRORS are returning to the fray of the Australian hardcore and heavy scene with their heaviest and toughest offering to date. They will be releasing their new EP ‘Cold Sanctuary’ on Friday May 10th, with pre-orders live right now at all good online platforms and streaming outlets. The four-piece have also given the world […]

GRAND MAGUS – Announce New Album And Tease Title Track And Video

Swedish riff lords GRAND MAGUS are set to release their new studio album Wolf God on April 19th through Nuclear Blast. Band frontman JB explains how the new offering came together. Watch here to find out more about the song writing and recording process: https://youtu.be/vtd2B7YNSoU Pre orders for brand new GRAND MAGUS can be found here http://nblast.de/GrandMagusWolfGod Check out the official lyric […]

ALICE IN CHAINS at Eatons HIll, Brisbane, 13/03/2019

Entering the Grand Ballroom at Eatons Hill, Brisbane is always a treat, its layout and art deco style make for a cool venue to see live music no matter what the genre. Once inside the venue I was greeted with fresh sounds of locals Elko Fields which comprises of Guitarist/ Singer Kella Vee and Drummer/ […]

I PREVAIL ‘Trauma’

There is nothing quite like listening to a band that has finally nailed their sound. Back in 2016 I Prevail released a debut album that had the world talking. Flash forward to 2019 and they are no longer the band that ‘might’ they are the band that ‘have.’ Their new album Trauma reveals a band […]

HOLDING ABSENCE – ‘Holding Absence’

There have been countless songs written about love over the years and yes while Holding Absence’s self-titled debut album is probably not even the first concept album to explore the topic either this is an album that does indeed announce the arrival of a band that demands you sit up and take notice of them. […]

CELESTE Q&A Screenings To Be Held

Ahead of the release of CELESTE in Australian cinemas, special Q&A screening events will take place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.  CELESTE is the second feature from director Ben Hackworth and it stars Radha Mitchell (The Romanoffs), Nadine Garner (The Blake Mysteries), Thomas Cocquerel (In Like Flynn) and Odessa Young (A Million Little Pieces). The […]

FOREVER STILL ‘Breathe In Colours’

Breathe In Colours is the kind of album that will completely knock you off your feet… this is a stunner if every sense. If you remember back to 2016 Dannish outfit Forever Still delivered a good album with Tied Down. The album suggested a band that was capable of delivering great things… and those great […]

GIVEAWAY: “MORTAL ENGINES” DVD

HEAVY Mag has two copies of Mortal Engines to giveaway on DVD. To WIN simply join our weekly email digi-mag here https://digi.heavymag.com.au and email us with your name and address to [email protected] Mortal Engines is released on DVD on Wednesday, 20 March 2019. About Mortal Engines: Hundreds of years after our civilization was destroyed, a […]

Dream Theater’s JORDAN RUDESS Announces New Solo Album – Wired for Madness

Dream Theater’s JORDAN RUDESS will release his new solo album Wired for Madness on April 19 via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group ‘Wired for Madness’ bursts and flows forth with all of the drama, technique and melodicism that have become his musical hallmarks. The album also features the keyboard wizard handling many of the […]

OBSCURA’s ‘DILUVIUM’ Australian Tour Details And Supports Announced

For the very first time, German progressive and technical death metal virtuosos OBSCURA bring their jaw-dropping musical prowess to Australia and New Zealand! Previously announced main supports are metal progressive leaders in ALARUM and the mysterious SOMNIUM NOX OBSCURA Tour Dates, Venues And Supports: Thursday March 28th – Brisbane, Crowbar w/ Caetera Friday March 29th – Sydney, The Factory […]

AUGUST BURNS RED Announce 2019 Australian Tour

Pennsylvanian metalcore quintet AUGUST BURNS RED will be returning to Australia this October to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of their third studio album Constellations as part of their worldwide tour. The 10 Years of Constellations 2019 n Austrlian Tour will hit ALL major cities in Oz. VIP tickets on sale now – General Admission on sale Friday […]

OCTAVIA Release New Single Ahead Of Their Upcoming EP “Nocturnal”

Young Melbourne metalcore band TO OCTAVIA have announced they have a brand new EP to be released on Friday April 26 – but in the meantime, they have released their first single “XIII”. The EP will be available for pre-order from this Friday, March 15 and the single will be available for streaming and purchase same day […]

EMPEROR Announce Tasmania’s RUINS As Only Support

“Australian hordes! We are finally coming your way. April 2019 it is – hope to see you all there! Emperial regards, Ihsahn, Samoth, Trym“ In three exclusive shows only and never to be repeated in this territory, EMPEROR perform the entire Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk album. One of the most ambitious and important black metal releases to date. Australia, you […]

MONSTER FEST To Screen THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT In NZ

MONSTER FEST Presents in association with Umbrella Films will release THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT Complete & Uncut to select New Zealand cinemas on Thursday April 4th. THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT had its Australian Premiere at Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow in Perth last year and went on to play two sold-out festival screenings at last November’s Monster Fest VII: […]

ANBERLIN Announce Australian Tour

ANBERLIN will be performing songs from their classic albums ‘Never Take Friendship Personal’ and ‘Cities’, as well as career-spanning fan favourites from their stellar discography. ANBERLIN TOUR DATES   Saturday 25 May – The Tivoli, Brisbane Sunday 26 May – Enmore Theatre, Sydney Wednesday 29 May – The Forum, Melbourne Thursday 30 May – HQ, […]

PAGAN Announce Tour & Supports

Melbourne’s blackened rock’n’rollers PAGAN have announced the line up for their second annual THE HOLY COMMUNION II, as well as supports for their upcoming The Evil Eye tour – an extensive procession throughout Australia in April/May. A party of sorts, THE HOLY COMMUNION II is carefully curated by the band in celebration of all the things that make […]

GIVEAWAY: “HOTEL MUMBAI“ Double-passes

Thanks to our friends at Icon Film Distribution we are giving away some double passes to the brand new film Hotel Mumbai starring Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, Chappie) and Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger, The Social Network) For you chance to win a double pass simply sign up to our weekly digi-mag. Hotel Mumbai opens in cinemas on the 14th March.

UNDER THE COVER OF CLOUD To Screen In Tasmania

Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air (BOFA) Film Festival audiences will marvel at how Under the Cover of Cloud, the 2019 BOFA opening night film, is both strangely familiar yet quite unlike any Australian movie they’ve seen. The gentle comedy by Hobart writer/director Ted Wilson, signals the opening of the Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air (BOFA) […]

BOFA Announce Launceston Program

BOFA Film Festival audiences will laugh out loud at Book Week, the 2019 BOFA opening night film, a packed BOFA Program Launch at the Academy Gallery were told last night. The Australian comedy is based on writer/director Heath Davis’s experience as a teacher and the kids and fellow-teachers he met. The packed 16-19 May program, […]

Breathing In FOREVER STILL

” I am not nervous about people not liking it, and there will surely be people who don’t, because that is okay, we did what we wanted to do.”

The Aches Pillars Of FOLIAN

“In a way I try to challenge myself and I try to break down the barriers of what I think I am capable of achieving, musically, on my own. It is a healthy thing for me I think.”

SUBCULTURE EP #044: AIDAN ‘TACO’ JONES

In this episode of Subculture we chat to comedian Aidan ‘Taco’ Jones as he prepares his new show 52 Days for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   Show Details: Aidan ‘Taco’ Jones – 52 Days Venue: Crowded in the Vaults – Pilgrim Bar, Federation Wharf, 15-19 Federation Drive, Melbourne Time: 8:20pm Dates: March 26 – April 21 (no days off)

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL at Flemington Racecourse Melbourne 11/03/2019

It’s the morning of Download Festival 2019 and Melbourne heavy music fans are looking to the sky and praising the metal Gods. Unlike last year, today will be clear skies and not a drop of rain to be seen. As a sea of black T-shirts mill towards Flemington Racecourse, it appears that “Flem” has had […]

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