Disturbed release new video for ‘The Light’
Disturbed have released a new video for the song, The Light, from their recent album Immortalized. In our Immortalized album review, Rod Whitfield claimed: Immortalized is shitloads of fun, in the grand Disturbed tradition. The songs are big, bold, beautiful and punchy as anything. The grooves are titanic, and the iconic Dave Draiman’s voice segues […]
Bands cancel tours, concert alleged next ISIS target
It’s been just over a week since the Paris attacks, in which an Eagles of Death Metal concert was the scene of an ISIS attack. During the week, bands have posted an array of messages confirming whether their concerts will be postponed or cancelled. The latest tours to be cancelled are Lamb of God’s European […]
Sunn O))) announce tour dates
Sunn O))) have announced tour dates for Australia in March 2016. The band will perform two shows only in Sydney and Melbourne and will also be appearing at Adelaide Festival. Tour Dates 15 March – Manning Bar, Sydney 16 March – Max Watt’s Melbourne *12 March – Adelaide Festival Tickets on sale through lifeisnoise.com, Oztix and […]
The Ghost Inside involved in fatal crash
The Ghost Inside have been involved in a fatal bus crash. According to kfmx, The Wonder Year’s tour manager, David Summers, the band along with their crew are alive but two others have died. This accident was on Hwy 180 about 24 miles East of El Paso heading towards the Guadalupe Mtns and 8 miles […]
DevilDriver reveal details of new album
DevilDriver have revealed they’ll be releasing a new album on 13 May 2016 via Napalm Records. Titled, Trust No One, the album is the follow up to 2013’s Winter Kills. “Almost three years in the making, get ready for a new DevilDriver record! Trust No One is filled with killer riffs, groove after groove and […]
Nothing More release new video for ‘Here’s To The Heartache’
Nothing More have released a cracking new video for Here’s To The Heartache. The track is taken from the band’s debut self-titled album. Quoting academic, best-selling author and speaker, Steve Marabolli, Jonny Hawkins (vocalist) offers this explanation behind the song, “’As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I […]
Win a Monster Fest VIP pass and other prizes
Australia’s premiere horror film festival Monster Fest returns to Melbourne from 26th-29th November and this year it is back bigger and better than ever… and they have given us some Monster swag to give away. This year’s Monster Fest sees special guests Dee Wallace (E.T.,The Howling), Fred Williamson (From Dusk Til Dawn) and Butch Patrick […]
More details emerge about the alleged Rolling Thunder Festival
The bands were booked. The poster was shared. The Facebook event page was created. All critical things that are needed for a festival. But overnight, it seems that this festival has fallen apart. It all started when Kryal Castle released a statement last night that Rolling Thunder Festival would not be occurring at their venue. […]
Within Reason announce ‘Winter Tour 2015’
Within Reason have announced a stack of U.S. tour dates with Hinder, Saving Abel, and Shaman’s Harvest. The band will kick off their ‘Winter Tour 2015’ in Charlotte, NC on 19 November. Tour Dates 19/11 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend 20/11 – Baltimore, MD @ Sound Stage 21/11 – Asbury Park, NJ @ The […]
Nightwish sell out their Wembley Arena show
Nightwish are due to perform at Wembley Arena on 19 December as part of their “Endless Forms Most Beautiful” world tour. This is huge news for the band as this makes them the first Finnish band in history to ever headline the venue. Tuomas Holopainen comments: “The Wembley Arena show will surely be the most […]
Rolling Thunder venue issues statement that concert not confirmed and will not go ahead
Kryal Castle has taken to their Facebook page to issue a statement about the recently announced Rolling Thunder concert, due to be held at the venue on Saturday, 20th February 2016. In their statement, the venue says that the Castle was never confirmed to be holding the event despite numerous discussions with promoter, Heathen Skulls. […]
Ice On Mercury release new video, announce tour support
Ice On Mercury have released the sequel to their first video. Part II of this epic saga where the young male takes a downward spiral into a very deep and dark hole, now battling in a war with his inner demons. The obsession certainly cranks up a notch from Part I [Revolver] and leaves you wondering […]
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No over the top adjectives, hyperbole or marketing spin. We’re pulling no bullshit over here to help bands make money through our readership. Partner with HEAVY TV to premiere your video and split the profits from the video’s revenue. Here’s how it works: You create a kick arse new video You apply to HEAVY TV […]
Rumoured Guns N’ Roses reunion may not feature classic line-up
Rumours have been heating up about a classic Guns N’ Roses reunion. The latest rumour is that if the reunion happens at all we may not see the original line-up. Axl and Slash will be there and so will Duff McKagan. But the rumour mill believes that Frank Ferrer will be drumming instead of Steven […]
Melbourne guitarist, Chris Paine, passes away
Melbourne guitarist, Chris Paine, passed away this morning. The news was broken on the Killing Time/Mantissa Facebook page. It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that Chris Paine died this morning. He was a founding member and rhythm guitarist for Killing Time and Mantissa. An awesome guitarist, skater and an […]
I Killed The Prom Queen detained in Malaysia
I Killed The Prom Queen were touring Asia when they were held up in Malaysia and detained. The band had just finished a show in Kuala Lumpur when authorities detained them for not having the correct visa to perform in that country. According to band member Jona Weinhofen, authorities will detain the band in an […]
Gig Review: AC/DC + supports, Brisbane
AC/DC + The Hives + Kingswood QSAC Stadium, Brisbane 12 November 2015 Review and photos by Shaun Watson The ominous red flashing of devil horns would dominate the scene at the QSAC Stadium in Brisbane for this fine Thursday evening. This could mean only one thing. AC/DC have arrived and welcomed one and all to […]
Puscifier – Money Shot – Album Review
Puscifier Money Shot 30 October 2015 Rocket Review by Cameron Cooper When a project exists primarily as the creative platform of one as eccentric as Maynard James Keenan, the output is always going to be something special – one way or the other. Chances are, the views people have on Keenan fall into one of […]
Eagles of Death Metal merch manager killed in Paris terror attacks
It’s been confirmed that Eagles of Death Metal Merch Manager, Nick Alexander, was one of the victims of the Paris terror attacks on 13 November. Alexander was amongst the 118 killed at the Bataclan Theatre on Friday night. He was 36. His family has issued the following statement. “It is with huge sorrow that we […]
Queensrÿche: “We wanted to make an impact.”
By Paul Southwell Seattle means grunge to many but prior to that scene, one band, which worked hard to hone their own identity in the hard rock world was the regularly praised band Queensrÿche. Their classic 1988 concept album Operation Mindcrime remains both a highly respected, influential work and a document of the band’s musical […]
Photos: AC/DC + supports, Brisbane
AC/DC + The Hives + Kingswood QSAC, Brisbane 12 November 2015 Photos by Shaun Watson
High On Fire announce tour dates
High On Fire are heading back to Australia and New Zealand in February 2016. This will be their first visit back to Australia since 2014. The tour will kick off in Perth on 17 February and wind up in Auckland on 23 February. Tour Dates 17 February – Rosemount Hotel, Perth 18 February – Fowler’s, […]
The Amity Affliction release new track, ‘Shine On’
The Amity Affliction have released a new track called Shine On. Shine On is the first new music the band have released since their 2014 album, Let the Ocean Take Me. The band have also launched a Shine On photo app where a photo and custom caption can be added to the single’s title and […]
Update: Gunmen on rampage in Paris, take hostages at Eagles of Death Metal concert
Update at 12.25pm AEDT: The mother of EODM drummer, Julian Dorio, has confirmed all band members are safe but still waiting on the news of several crew members. Update at 12pm AEDT: 118 reported dead at the Bataclan Theatre. The French President has visited the scene. Update at 11am AEDT: All hostages are out of […]
Motörhead’s Phil “Philthy” Taylor passes away aged 61
Former Motorhead band member, Phil “Philthy” Taylor has passed away aged 61. His former band mate, Eddie Clark confirms he died on 11 November 2015. http://bit.ly/1SM6xZl http://bit.ly/1SM6xZl
Exclusive Premiere: Deville – Make It Belong To Us
Swedish heavy fuzzers, Deville, have a new album, and we’ve got the exclusive stream below. The album is out on 13 November via Fuzzorama Records. Grab a copy here: AMAZON CD AMAZON LP iTUNES
Exclusive: Australian Premiere – Striker – Too Late
Canada’s Striker will be releasing their new album, Stand In The Fire, on 5 February via their own label, Record Breaking Records. The band have released a new track, Too Late, which you can listen to below. Track Listing for Stand In The Fire: 1. Phoenix Lights (3:38) 2. Out For Blood (3:51) 3. Too […]
You can almost smell the Guns N’ Roses reunion…
Dish Nation reckons that classic Guns N’ Roses reunion rumour is close to being a reality. The band will supposedly headline several major festivals in Europe and U.S. before embarking on a worldwide headlining tour to mark Gunners 30th anniversary. A “music insider” told Dish Nation: “Slash and Axl have verbally agreed to get things […]
Tropfest: The death of the Australian Film Industry?
By David Griffiths Apparently yesterday marked the death of the Australian film industry. Well that’s what a majority of the press is saying – the death of Tropfest marks the death of the Australian film industry as we know it. My question is – Really? How? I’m assuming by these reports that somehow the death […]
Win: Nightwish merch pack
Our cover stars, Nightwish, are on their way to Australia in January and to celebrate, we’ve got a tidy merch pack to giveaway. Here’s what you can win. 1 x Endless Forms Most Beautiful CD 1 x Australian VIP shirt 1 × Nightwish flag 1 x Nightwish lanyard 1 x Nightwish patch Competition Details 1. […]
DriveTime Commute release new single
Melbourne’s math punks, DriveTime Commute have released a new singe, Sharkitect. The single is taken from their forthcoming EP, which is due for release in early 2016. While you’re waiting for the new EP, you can check out the band in a couple of shows this November and December. Tour Dates 20 November – The […]
Katatonia confirm new drummer, begin recording new album
Katatonia have revealed details of their new drummer. Daniel ’Mojjo’ Moilanen is the newest member of the band. Vocalist Jonas Renkse recalls. ”We first met Mojjo back in 2009 where his band at the time, Engel had joined up with us and Paradise Lost on a UK tour and we soon realized we shared the same musical […]
Scott Russo of Unwritten Law: Tour Bus Play List
We asked Scott Russo to tell us what goes on in the Unwritten Law Tour Bus – musically. Here’s what he had to say. “On tour if you talk to my band there’s a lot of traditional reggae, Toots and The Maytals, a lot of ALT J. Rock is pretty much banned, unless it’s AC/DC […]
White Zombie Vinyl Box set to be released in 2016
According to Sean Yseult (former bassist with White Zombie), a vinyl box set is on its way for 2016. The news was revealed in a recent interview from Artisan News. “J. [Yuenger, former White Zombie guitarist] and I —and, actually, Rob [Zombie, former White Zombie frontman] got in on it too — we’ve been working […]
As Paradise Falls guitarist passes away
As Paradise Falls had been in Thailand recording a new album when their guitarist, Glen Barrie, passed away in his sleep on Monday. The band were recording their debut album at Karma Sound Studios and had locked in a support to I Killed The Prom Queen in Bangkok this week. Glen is survived by his […]
Abbath streams new song, ‘Winter Bane’
Abbath has released a new song called Winter Bane, taken from his forthcoming album, Abbath. The album is scheduled for release on 22 January 2016 through Season Of Mist. Abbath was recently in Australia on tour. You can see what happened here when he went sightseeing in Sydney. Track Listing 01. To War 02. Winter […]
Sevendust announce tour dates
Sevendust are heading back to Australia and New Zealand for a long overdue tour. The band has recently released their new album, Kill The Flaw, their 10th studio album. The tour will commence in Auckland on 11 March and wind up in Sydney on 19 March. Tour Dates 11 March – The Studio (Auckland) 13 March […]
Epica announce tour dates with Voyager
Epica will tour Australia and New Zealand next March. Along for the ride will be Voyager. The tour kicks off on 16 March in Auckland and wraps up in Melbourne on 20 March. Tour Dates 16 March – The Studio, Auckland 18+ 18 March – Max Watts, Brisbane 18+ 19 March – Max Watts, Sydney […]
Armored Saint release new video for ‘An Exercise In Debauchery’
Armored Saint have released a new video for An Exercise in Debauchery, from their latest album, Win Hands Down. John Bush (vocals) states: “I’m so happy with the way this video turned out. The song has a heavy subject matter and the video compliments it perfectly. There’s also a feeling of campiness which makes the […]
Dream On Dreamer release new single, ‘Souls Of Fire’
Dream On Dreamer have released a new song from their upcoming album, Songs Of Soulitude, which is out this Friday. You can check out Souls Of Fire via the lyric video below.
The Bennies have a new tune to get the party started
The Bennies have a new song called Party Machine. This new song is the first preview of their upcoming third album to be released in March 2016. Check out the new track below. The band has a few more dates to wrap up a huge 2015 with The Hard Aches and Wet Pensioner. Tickets on […]
Gig Review: Northlane + supports, Melbourne
Northlane + August Burns Red + Like Moths To Flames + Ocean Grove 170 Russell, Melbourne 6 November 2015 Review by Alex Sievers Photo by Matt Allan Melbourne’s very own weird locals, Ocean Grove were first up and their set was solely comprised of material from their brilliant EP, Black Label. Songs like Backbone and […]
Photos: Northlane + supports, Melbourne
Northlane + August Burns Red + Like Moths To Flames + Ocean Grove 170 Russell, Melbourne 6 November 2015 Photos by Matt Allan
The Cult have a new album on the way
The Cult are back, baby. They’ll be releasing their tenth studio album on 5 February 2016 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. The Hidden City was produced by Bob Rock and written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. The riffs are certainly still there and so is the recognisable voice of Ian Astbury. You can listen to […]
The All Nighters announced for Unify
The All Nighters (not to be confused with The Allnighters) will be performing at next year’s Unify Gathering. The covers band is made up of members of Hellions and Heroes For Hire and you get to choose their set list from 60 suggested songs. You can vote here. The All Nighters join the already announced […]
Horizons Edge announce tour dates
Horizons Edge recently supported Helloween in Melbourne, now the power metal band will be hitting the road for their own headlining tour in support of their new album, Heavenly Realms. Heavenly Realms was recorded and mixed at Monolith studios with Chris Themelco (Orpheus Omega) and mastered by Mika Jussila (Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish) from Finnvox studios. The artwork was […]
Hybrid Nightmares – The Fourth Age – Album Review
Hybrid Nightmares The Fourth Age Release date: 20 October 2015 Review by Alex Sievers Typical throaty black metal vocals, typical death metal drumming, typical metal riffs and chugs, and a somewhat rough-around-the-edges mix, and you’ve got yourself a solid, albeit very safe and typical metal album. Of course, not every band can be Secrets Of […]
Relapse Records is giving away a sampler
Need some new music? Relapse Records are giving away a music sampler via their Bandcamp and Amazon. The sampler showcases the label’s eclectic roster, which spans all realms of dark and heavy music including death metal, grindcore, thrash metal, stoner rock, drone, black metal, sludge metal, doom metal, heavy psych, space rock, hardcore, experimental music and much […]
Bring Me The Horizon release chilling new video
You’ve got to hand it to Bring Me The Horizon. They’ve created a talking point with their new album, whether you like it or not. I’d normally hit the pause button on a music video that has too much acting in the intro, because quite frankly, I just want to get to the music. But […]
Rise Of Avernus announce tour with Gods of Eden
Rise of Avernus have announced they’ll be heading out on ‘The Cosmic Dualism Tour’ with Gods of Eden this November and December. Tour Dates 13 November – The Bald Faced Stag, Leichhardt, NSW 20 November 20 – Currumbin Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD 21 November – The Brightside, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4 December – Valve, Sydney, […]
