BRAND OF SACRIFCE Set To Invade Australia

Canadian deathcore wrecking crew, BRAND OF SACRIFICE signed with Nuclear Blast at the end of 2023 and released a glorious serving of brutality with the single ‘Purge’. They followed that up with an appearance at Knotfest 2024 and are now headed here in November in support of Thy Art Is Murder and playing the Froth and Fury festival. This week Dave Griffiths spoke to them about the upcoming […]

SALTWOUND Deliver Debut Album

Northern Californian deathcore juggernauts SALTWOUND have released their eagerly-awaited, debut full-length album, The Temptation Of Pain, out now with SharpTone Records. A colossal beast, seething with furious brutality that roars to life with the most ferocious riffs metalcore fans will hear this year, The Temptation Of Pain, rears its head with intense chaos, fusing elements from deathcore and metalcore on tracks like Walking The Blade, Hollow and Severance. […]

AS DECEMBER FALLS Deliver An Angry Cry

Following on from the release of their formidable Live Album in September, Nottingham UK act As December Falls return with their punchy new single “Angry Cry”. Listen to Angry Cry With Bethany Hunter’s audacious vocals out in full force, “Angry Cry” is a sonic embodiment of raw frustration and vital cathartic relief. The new track – brought to […]

WORLDWIDE PANIC Release New Track

Hard Rock/Alt.Metal band Worldwide Panic have released their furious new track “Break Me Down”.  It’s the first release from the Los Angeles, CA based band’s upcoming sophomore LP, which is slated for release in the first quarter of 2025.  The song was produced by the legendary Bob Marlette (Seether, Airbourne, Saliva; Rob Zombie) and mastered by Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, Demon Hunter, […]

SEBASTIAN BACH Teams Up With ORIANTHI

SEBASTIAN BACH has released a new video—his fifth, from his current album CHILD WITHIN THE MAN—for “Future of Youth” with special guest performer, singer, songwriter and guitarist ORIANTHI.  Watch the video for the musically explosive and lyrically unflinching single HERE. “I am so excited to share this song and video with the world!” says the singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor. […]

ASH Prepare To Deliver The Singles

Northern Ireland’s ASH bring their high-energy, punky pop genius back down under for The Singles Tour This Tour will feature the best moments from the trio’s hit-laden career including Kung Fu, Girl from Mars, Oh Yeah, Goldfinger, A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Burn Baby Burn, Walking Barefoot as well as their last two singles Usual Places and Race The Night and much, much […]

SABATON Deliver The Tour To End All Tours

Heavy metal legends, SABATON, are excited to announce that over 650 cinemas spanning 25 territories are taking part in the global premiere of their explosive concert film, Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours. Cinema tickets for this event are now on sale. Additional venues and territories are expected to join the campaign soon, with the global […]

TUNGSTEN Light Up The Grand Inferno

In anticipation of their upcoming Scandinavian run with labelmates SONATA ARCTICA, Swedish symphonic metallers TUNGSTEN have unveiled a new single, taken from their upcoming album The Grand Inferno, due on October 18, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Children’s voices from a world beyond introduce ‘Lullaby,’ an infectious track which turns into a driving, industrial-dominated hit song full of vengeance and regret. Its chilling vibe […]

Brace Yourself For ENSIFERUM’S Winter Storm

The last time that Ensiferum left the studio with a new album, the world promptly shut down due to the covid pandemic. The Finnish folk-metal Melodeath sensation maintained a prolific release schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually increasing in stature until eighth album Thalassic crowned their ascent in 2020. The nautical opus went on to top Finland’s […]

THE CROWN Wear A Crown Of Thorns

For Crown of Thorns, the dynamic, ground-breaking follow-up to 2021’s Royal Destroyer, The Crown made distinctly different creative choices to ensure that the LP’s 10 songs would stand as a unique collection. “For me, Cobra Speed Venom and Royal Destroyer are like siblings,” says guitarist Marko Tervonen. And while Royal Destroyer was termed a “a ridiculously catchy album,” The Crown wanted to “make sure that […]

BETWEEN THE SUNSET AND SUNRISE Land In The Middle Of Chaos

Between The Sunset And Sunrise Set to Release Debut Mini-Album In The Middle OfChaos on September 27, 2024Post depressive black metal band Between The Sunset And Sunrise is thrilled to announcethe release of their debut mini-album, In The Middle Of Chaos, available on September27, 2024, through Der Abt Records. The 27-minute album features five tracks […]

BLACK CITRUS Climb A Glass Mountain

‘Glass Mountain’ is the first full-length album from the Lithuanian dark stoners Black Citrus. The album represents two sides of Black Citrus. Tracks 1-4 are melodic dark rock songs, while tracks 5-8 are stoner doom anthems. ‘Glass Mountain’ will be released exclusively on cassette, but will also be available on all digital platforms. The band […]

NIGHTWISH Blowing In A Yesterwynde

Once there was a dream. And once upon a time – many, many moons ago – there was an enchanting summery twilight – a night full of wishes – on the rocky shores of a North Karelian island. There and then, under the luminous sky and by the crackling campfire, the magic was refined: beautiful […]

KHOST Teach Us Many Things Afflict Us Few Things Console Us

The 5th album from Birmingham-based industrial/doom metal band Khost sees the band forging new and at times nightmarish territories, alongside their signature walls of detuned guitar, corroded percussion and VHS atmospherics. Inspiration for many of the tracks came from countless live shows and even soundcheck experiments in which extreme, harsh electronics evolved, as did punk/early […]

GOD DETHRONED Get Deep With The Judas Paradox

Iconic Holland based black/death metallers GOD DETHRONED shed light on a biblical chronicle with the title track and second single from their upcoming studio album The Judas Paradox which is out now through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The opening track of the album draws listeners into a perilous abyss filled with betrayal, presenting the narrative from Judas‘ perspective. This gradually intensifying song […]

CRIMSON VEIL Put A Hex On You

CRIMSON VEIL continue to captivate the music community with their unique take on alternative metal, releasing their new music video ‘Shift’. This single is likely the catchiest tune from Hex, the debut album of the UK-based band, set to take the world by storm on September 20, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). ‘Shift’ is a dark and catchy song that will appeal to […]

SEETHER Talk The Surface Seems To Far

Rock music stalwarts Seether are set to unleash their ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, this fall, continuing their legacy as champions of raw emotion in a landscape dominated by fleeting trends and manufactured sounds. Known for their enduring anthems like “Broken,” “Fake It” and “Words as Weapons,” Seether returns with The Surface Seems So Far, showcasing their trademark blend of aggression and […]

ALL FOR METAL Become GODS OF METAL

Euro Classic Metal band ALL FOR METAL have just released their new and highly anticipated album, Gods of Metal,via Reigning Phoenix Music. Their brand of anthemic metal can draw comparison to the like of Manowar, Hammerfall, Dragonforce, Blind Guardian and co. The metal enthusiasts Tim “Tetzel” Wagner (known as the singer of the band Asenblut as well as a strength […]

ORDEN OGAN Join The Order Of Fear

ORDEN OGAN is an absolute highlight of the power metal scene and is indispensable from the international metal scene. This is no coincidence, but the result of the rare convergence of quality and diligence. Since their debut “Vale” (2008), ORDEN OGAN has risen from insider tip to undisputed greatness. With their latest album “Final Days”, […]

STEVE HARRIS Chats BRITISH LION & IRON MAIDEN Tours

Steve Harris is going to be an incredibly busy man touring Australia at the same time for both British Lion and Iron Maiden but he still found time to sit down and have a chat with Subculture’s Dave Griffiths. Take a listen to the interview right here:

BOUNDARIES Get Ready To Hit Oz

It is their first time in Australia and Boundaries can’t wait to make the trip from the US to Australia to tour alongside While She Sleeps, Stick To Your Guns and Ocean Sleeper. This week Dave Griffiths sat down to have a talk to the band and find out what has got them excited about […]

CRYPT CRAWLER Release New Single + Announce Tour

Perth death metal purveyors, Crypt Crawler have dropped another massive track from their upcoming album, The Immortal Realm coming on September 13. Higher Society, featuring a guest solo from the legendary James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Testament, Disincarnate), tells the story of a group of wealthy individuals who welcome fresh blood, only to use them as sacrifices to extend […]

BEASTO BLANCO Talk Kinetica

Beasto Blanco features the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rockers Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, delivering an instant knockout blow. KINETICA aspires to capture the visuals, energy, love, sex, sweat, robots, and raw animalistic essence that defines the band. Beasto Blanco serve uparefreshing authenticity as a beacon of genuine, unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll. With an explosive sound and captivating […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Prepare To FLOOD Australia

Join one of music’s most original alternative rock acts THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS for an “Evening With” as they perform their breakthrough album Flood in its entirety. With 70+ sold-out shows so far in the US, and by overwhelming demand, it’s Australia’s turn this October! How will Flood be presented? Hard to say, as the show evolves every night, but needless […]

WOLFHEART Reveal A Draconian Darkness

Finnish frontrunners of icy melodic death metal WOLFHEART have proven themselves to be one of metal’s most captivating acts of northern heritage and one of the fastest rising bands in the international melodic death metal scene. Over the course of their career, the band has remained relentless with the release of their highly acclaimed 6 […]

MOOD LIFTERS Are Bringing The RUSH

Southern California’s exciting MOOD LIFTERS are the world’s best performers of the music of RUSH other than if RUSH were on stage themselves. Singer Rocky Kuner was a founding member of the Rush tribute YYNOT, and guitarist Ben King and bassist/keyboardist Isamu Kakitani were with Xanadoodz – A Tribute to Rush. The shows on the Australian tour kicking off in a few weeks, […]

YOURS TRULY Drop New Album

Sydney’s alternative trio Yours Truly havereleased their brand new album, TOXIC, out today via UNFD. With their name now firmly cemented on a global scale, Yours Truly retain their versatility moving into their sophomore album chapter while also expanding beyond any stylistic confines or expectations. Produced by Ocean Grove‘s Sam Bassal and mixed by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker), TOXIC ultimately nods to the fun pop-punk essence of earlier Yours Truly works while also […]

CUSTARD Announce New Album And Tour

Responding to suggestions that they have always been nothing more than a primitive wet dream of a 56k modem, Custard are back with new music and new gigs in the year that is 2024. The indie rockers today release the first single Molecules Colliding from their forthcoming album, Suburban Curtains which will be available on Friday 11th October.  Pre-sale available here for the new […]

THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND Prepare To Hit The Road

Justin Hawkins of The Darkness said it best, “This is a proper f*cking rock band.”, and who are we to disagree?  Following the release of killer singles Vice City III, Chasin’ After Love & Stan Qualen (its video featured on the Justin Hawkins Rides Again podcast and is currently sitting at over 940k views on YouTube), the mighty Southern River Band today release their new album D.I.Y through Cooking Vinyl Australia, featuring […]

THE BARSTOOL PREACHERS Drop New Single

Brighton (UK) punks THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS have released a brand new reimagined version of their single ‘Flatlined’. The single is taken off the bands new EP Below The Static which features reimagined versions of songs from the bands 2022 album ‘Above The Static’. The EP is out 13 September via Pure Noise Records.  Speaking about the new single the band said, “Flatlined […]

BEN QUAD Sign To Pure Noise Records

 Emo rock band Ben Quad have signed to Pure Noise Records. Having already established themselves with a loyal following off the back of tours with Hot Mulligan and Arm’s Length, the band will be headed out on tour from the end of October and through November as part of the Pure Noise Records Tour with Microwave, Prince Daddy […]

DRUG CHURCH Deliver Chow

Drug Church are back and better than ever! Punk’s most beloved agitators recently announced their new album, PRUDE (due out October 4th from Pure Noise Records), and today they’re sharing another towering new single, Chow. For over a decade Drug Church have been building a strong case that they’re the best loud guitar band in the game, and PRUDE feels like it just might […]

SEETHER Release New Video

Rock music stalwarts Seether have released the official music video for their current Top 10 rock hit ‘Judas Mind.’ Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERZA81acxD4, directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye Music Visuals and produced by Allison Woest. The blistering single, the lead track off the band’s forthcoming studio album The Surface Seems So Far, has been quickly impacting rock […]

EQUILIBRIUM Release New Single

Following the introduction of new singer Fabian Getto with 2023’s ‘Shelter’ and ‘Cerulean Skies’, EQUILIBRIUM return with their first new material of 2024. ‘Gnosis’, building on the bands unique blend of modern and folk metal, is released time for a slew of EU festival appearances over the summer. Founding member René Berthiaume states:“We have worked the whole last year on new […]

RIDING WITH KILLERS Announce US Tour

Riding With Killers, a Detroit-based alt/metal trio featuring current and former members of Taproot, etc., have announced multiple upcoming dates in support of their latest album and single for “DNA.” Riding With Killers (RWK) songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Taylor Roberts has had an incredibly busy year, splitting duties between being on the road with Taproot […]

SKEGSS Announce New Album

Skegss – the Australian duo of Ben Reed (vocals, guitar) and Jonny Lani (drums) – last night via their triple j First Play on Drive, announced their new album Pacific Highway Music will be released Friday October 18th, 2024, via Loma Vista Recordings. Their jangly, irresistible new single ‘Out Of My Head’ is also out now alongside a playful karaoke video, directed by Vaughan Deadly & Nick Pollet. “Don’t […]

HEADWRECK Release Buzzsaw

Brisbane alternative metal outfit Headwreck return as their most authentic selves with chaotic new single Buzzsaw. The punchy new track contrasts the light with the dark, representing two entities trapped in a back and forth cycle, where the harsh and clean vocals are either side of a conversation on betrayal. Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker), the single journeys through […]

FANGZ Announce 24 Hour Tour

Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have announced they’ll be attempting an Australian East Coast capital city tour in one day, to support the release of their infectious single ‘Same Old Story‘ – produced by Tim Maxwell (LOSER) and mixed by Jonathan Gardner (Front End Loader, Grinspoon). Taking cues from the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Billy Talent and FIDLAR, ‘Same Old Story’ is an invigorating tip of the hat to […]

AMARANTHE Talk All Things Australian

After conquering stages across the globe and on the back of their stunning new album The Catalyst, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE are finally set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia. AMARANTHE have walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combines the sharpest, cutting edges of modern melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp […]

GRUB Are Pulling Teeth

Newcastle based Alt Rockers Grub have just released their blistering new single and music video ‘Pulling Teeth’. The single is the first offering and title track from their upcoming EP that comes out on August 30. “Pulling Teeth was written out of frustration, it’s directed towards people who say they have your best intentions at heart but will never act […]

NILE Take Us To The Underworld

World-renowned American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th onslaught, The Underworld Awaits Us All, out August 23 via Napalm Records. Boasting airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, the new album pushes each member of NILE – founding mastermind/guitarist Karl Sanders, longtime drum master George Kollias, vocalist/guitarists Brian Kingsland and Zach Jeter, and bassist Dan Vadim Von […]

BLOODY TYRANT Prepare To Hit Our Shores

Bloody Tyrant, started as a black metal band, with high-speed drumming and glass scratching scream during 2011. They then figured out the purpose of forming the band after countless reading and researching the history of their land, TELLING STORIES. The EP “The Overture Of Sun-Moon Lake” and the album “The Legacy Of Sun-Moon Lake” is […]

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Head To The Opera

Formed in 2007, Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are finally back with their fifth and brand new album titled Opera, a gut-wrenching musical journey inspired by the tragic mountain climbing accident that occurred to their frontman and mastermind Francesco Paoli, in 2021. Recently Francesco sat down with Dave Griffiths to talk how such a tragic accident has resulted […]

Backstage With HEALTH

Following their highly successful and long-awaited return to Australia in 2023 for Dark Mofo and a limited couple of sideshows, the enigmatic noise rock-cum-industrial metal trio that is HEALTH returned home to LA to prepare for the release of their seventh full-length album Rat Wars. Having begun the process of reinventing themselves as a heavy […]

Backstage With ALIENIST

Alienist have swiftly stormed the heavy scene in a remarkably short space of time, chalking up triple j airplay, being featured in major publications such as Kerrang, Knotfest and Revolver, and playing alongside bands such as Northlane, Windwaker, Gravemind and Paledusk and an appearance at UNIFY Off The Record. Flexing an explosive amalgamation of rage and […]

THE MENZINGERS Reveal Their Aussie Plans

Start training now Australia! US punk institution The Menzingers are back and ready to ignite the stage playing a handful of special shows in Australia & New Zealand this August.  As one of the last acts to set Aussie stages on fire before the world shut down in early 2020, they were rabid and keen to party. […]

MILITIA VOX Set To Conquer Oz With JUDAS PRIESTESS

There are not many tribute band vocalists who can boast featuring on a track with, as well as being endorsed by, the lead singer of the band being paid tribute to. One vocalist who can claim that ultimate seal of approval is Militia Vox, lead singer with New York band, Judas Priestess, the world’s only all-female tribute […]

BETTER LOVERS Announce Debut Album

Better Lovers, a band that didn’t even exist just 16 months ago, and have rapidly risen to prominence with two blistering tours across North America and a pair of overseas treks, playing for sold-out crowds and featuring prominently on 2024’s most prestigious European festivals, release their debut album, Highly Irresponsible, on Oct. 25 via SharpTone Records. Guitarist Jordan Buckley […]

TEENAGE JOANS And BETWEEN YOU AND ME Release Collab

Today, prepare to witness the ultimate collision between two of Australia’s most beloved pop punk acts, with the brand new single 1800-PAINLESS bringing the lush and infectious stylings of Adelaide’s Teenage Joans together with the buoyant pop punk fare of Melbourne’s Between You & Me, out today via Domestic La La. An upbeat delight packed full of power chords, driving beats […]

Get the HEAVY Digi-Mag in-boxed weekly. 100% HEAVY / 0%SPAM.