Crossfaith reveal details about comic to coincide with new album
Crossfaith have revealed they’ve got a pretty impressive comic to coincide with the release of their new album, Xeno. The first page can be viewed here and a new page will be posted on each of the following four days. The comic was drawn by English artist Liam Kelleher. Says frontman Kenta Koie: “Before we […]
Deafheaven: “We wanted to make a record that was more to the point and more concise.”
By Steven Jenkins Not many bands have made such an impact and re-defined an entire genre like Deafheaven have. Since the birth of this San Francisco based group in 2010, people have been left utterly gob smacked by their unique style of music, which can only be described as blackened metal infused with a very […]
Atreyu – Long Live – Album Review
Atreyu Long Live Release Date: 18 September 2015 Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records Review by Alex Sievers When bands break up or go on a hiatus and then return years later, sometimes it’s really not for the best, and in some cases, is just embarrassing. In Atreyu’s case however, their return really was for the best […]
Exclusive Stream: Abhorrent Decimation – Miasmic Mutation
UK death metallers, Abhorrent Decimation, will release their new album, Miasmic Mutation, on 25 September 2015. Ahead of its release, we’ve got the exclusive album stream. The album was recorded in England with David Archer before mixing and mastering with Ronnie Björnström (Aeon, Apostasy, Bodyfarm, Krow) in Sweden. Vocalist Ashley Scott discusses the lyrical inspiration […]
Cancer Bats are having a couple of in stores + a competition
Cancer Bats have announced a couple of in store dates during their Aussie tour. The first one will be in Melbourne at Eureka Rebellion Trading at 454 Smith Street, Collingwood on 24 September at 6pm sharp, just prior to the sold out Melbourne show. It will also be Liam Cormier’s Treadwell clothing Australian launch. The […]
Stray From The Path announce tour dates
Stray From The Path have announced ‘Subliminal Criminal’ Australian tour dates. Special guests Hellions, Antagonist AD and Void of Vision complete the hardcore line up for all dates. Tour Dates THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE – THURSDAY JANUARY 7 (ages 18+) COOLANGATTA HOTEL, GOLD COAST – FRIDAY JANUARY 8 (ages 18+) CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE – SATURDAY JANUARY 9 […]
Children Of The Grave: Cancer Bats Start To March
By Will Oakeshott If Toronto’s southern-sludge-metal-punks Cancer Bats abide by any rule in this world it would be this infamous idiom: “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well”; and here is why. Firstly, this scribe will start with their most recently released fifth album Searching For Zero, their most honest, versatile and […]
Crossfaith: True Happiness
By Jana Angeles Residing from the city of Osaka introduces metalcore outfit, Crossfaith; a band destined for greater things one step at a time. As I spoke to Kenta “Ken” Koie during his run at Vans Warped Tour this year, it was clear that the frontman was taken aback from the overall feel of the […]
Photos: Cosmic Psychos, Melbourne
Cosmic Psychos 170 Russell, Melbourne 18 September 2015 Photos by Bethany Mafrici
Parkway Drive announce in store signings
Parkway Drive have announced in store signings to coincide with the release of their new album, Ire, which is out on 25 September. Friday September 25 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm At JB HIFI Adelaide City Saturday September 26 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm At JB HIFI Melbourne City Sunday September 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm At JB HIFI Hobart Friday […]
Sebastian Bach: “My voice has a life of its own.”
By Jeremy Vane-Tempest We all know that one arsehole that drags every conversation, no matter how mundane, back to his ‘life-changing experience in the Andes’. You mention that you got seven nuggets in a sixpack at McDonalds, and he’s off about the transcendence he experienced in Peru, when in actuality he just had a bad […]
Premiere: The Five Hundred – Come Closer
The Five Hundred have released their debut single, Come Closer. The single comes from the forthcoming EP Winters, which will be self-released on November 23rd. “Our lyrics document the outer extremes of human experience, which other genres don’t dare touch, such as the motivations of serial killers, death, isolation, misery… For Come Closer we wanted […]
Bolt Thrower’s Martin “Kiddie” Kearns passes away, aged 38
Terrible news has just come in that Bolt Thrower’s drummer, Martin “Kiddie” Kearns has passed away at age 38. Kearns passed away on Monday, 14 September. During a band rehearsal earlier, he began to feel unwell, which continued through the night, resulting in his passing the next day. Bolt Thrower were rehearsing for an upcoming […]
Win tickets to Alestorm
Alestorm will be heading to Piratefest with Lagerstein in November. Joining them on the tour will be Troldhaugen for all Australian shows, Fallen Order in Wellington and Stormforge in Auckland. We have tickets to giveaway to their Australian shows thanks to Soundworks Touring. Here’s how to enter. Competition Details Email your name and address to […]
Blood Rock Festival announces 2015 line-up
Blood Rock Festival has announced its line-up for 2015. Heading the festival will be the mighty maniacs, King Parrot. This all takes place on Halloween, so things are bound to get weird. Because it is Halloween there will be prizes for best dressed thanks to our sponsors at Monster Management, Joynt Venture, 78 Records,Matchless Music Australia, Neighbourhood […]
Lillye release new video for ‘Who I’m Meant To Be’
Sydney rockers, Lillye, have released a video for their new single, Who I’m Meant To Be. The song comes from their Self-Titled EP. Shot in 32 degree heat on the same day vocalist Virginia, arrived back from Afghanistan after singing for the Troops.
Behemoth release new video for ‘The Satanist’
Behemoth have released a new video for ‘The Satanist’ from their 2014. We dare you to watch and not be mesmerised. The band will be touring Australia at the end of this month. Tour Dates September 29th – Capitol, Perth 18+ October 1st – Max Watts, Brisbane 18+ October 2nd – Fowler’s Live, Adelaide ALL […]
The Mark Of Cain announce tour dates
The Mark Of Cain have announced tour dates for November/December. The tour kicks off in Adelaide on 25 November and will hit capital cities and Geelong. You can xpect to hear material from right across the band’s 26 year recorded history, a history that has included collaborations and Australian firsts with Steve Albini, Henry Rollins, […]
The Dead Daisies – Revolucion – Album Review
The Dead Daisies Revolucion Spitfire Music Release Date: Out Now Matthew Clewley I received The Dead Daisies’ first album from a magazine for free about a few years ago, and it very surprising at how incredible it was. It’s good old high-energy rock that gets a thumbs up from me. John Corabi and Brian Tichy […]
Win: Massive prizes from Atreyu
Atreyu’s new album, Long Live, is due to be released this Friday and to celebrate, the band have given us some rad prizes. Up for grabs are 2 skateboards and 4 signed posters. Here’s what you have to do to win. Send your name and address to [email protected] HEAVY Mag contributors are not eligible to […]
At The Gates: “It really feels like we’ve made a statement about how we sound right now.”
By Jeremy Vane-Tempest If you don’t know who At The Gates are…I dunno, man. You’re really missing out. Go and listen to their stuff on YouTube. Don’t worry, we’ll wait. … Oh, you’re back. Awesome, yes? Now we’re all caught up, At The Gates’ mild-mannered social studies teacher by day, epic death metal frontman by […]
Win tickets to Crimson Peak
Crimson Peak will be released in cinemas on 15 October, and we’ve got five in season film tickets to giveaway. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam and Jim Beaver and is a Gothic Romance directed by Guillermo del Toro and written by Guillermo del Toro & Matthew Robbins. When her heart […]
Vessel Born release new single, ‘Dressing A Dead Man’
Vessel Born have released a new single, Dressing A Dead Man. The new single is a preview of the Brisbane metalcore band’s new EP, due for release later this year. Vessel Born‘s single Dressing a Dead Man is streaming below and will be available in iTunes and Spotify Friday 16 October. Tickets are sold out […]
Party Vibez to release split vinyl with Sorcery
Melbourne’s Party Vibez have released a split vinyl with Sorcery. Skitzmix #666 will be launched on the national tour, kicking off on 25 September. Tour Dates 25 September – The Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick (VIC) 26 September – The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart (TAS) 02 October – Blackwire Records, Sydney (NSW) 03 October – Crowbar, Brisbane (QLD) […]
Exclusive Premiere: Teramaze – Out Of Subconscious
Teramaze have released a new video for Out Of Subconscious. The track comes from their fifth album, Her Halo, which will be released on 30 October through Music Theories Recordings, which is a part of the Mascot Label Group. Featuring uniquely skilled guitarist Dean Wells, Teramaze blend amazingly tight and speedy syncopated guitar/drum riffs and rhythms, […]
This guy was really keen to see Helloween…
The Herald Sun reports of the plight of Sam Sidlauskas, from St Albans, who really wanted to go to the Helloween gig in Melbourne. Sidlauskas pleaded with the magistrate to grant him bail to attend the show, as he was granted bail until Monday (14 September) to continue living with his grandmother. “I have tickets […]
Cosmic Psychos release new video for ‘F**kwit City’
Fresh from BigSound, Cosmic Psychos have released the third video from their recent album, Cum The Raw Prawn. F**kwit City was shot in regional QLD at the home of Mad Macka. The band have two last shows on their ‘Bum For Grubs’ tour this weekend. Tour Dates Friday 18th September– 170 Russell, Melbourne 170russell.com With […]
Funeral For A Friend call it quits, announce final tour dates
Funeral For A Friend have announced that it’s the end for the band. Along with the announcement, the band have confirmed final tour dates, kicking off in Australia on 11 February 2016. Here’s the full statement, including a link to the tour dates. Dear friends, fans and anyone who has ever given a shit about […]
Def Leppard promoter issues statement about Australian tour
Andrew McManus, the Australian promoter for the upcoming Def Leppard/LIVE tour, has had a statement issued on his behalf in relation to the recent charges brought against him, which you can read here. Following is the statement, including confirmation that the Def Leppard/LIVE Australian tour will go ahead. Andrew McManus will strenuously defend the charges […]
Iron Maiden announce tour dates
Iron Maiden have announced their Book of Souls Australian and New Zealand tour dates for 2016. The dates are part of the band’s world tour. Tour Dates CHRISTCHURCH – April 29th – Horncastle Arena AUCKLAND – May 1st – Vector Arena BRISBANE – May 4th – Brisbane Entertainment Centre SYDNEY – May 6th – Allphones […]
Vicious: “A young power trio with lots of steel to unleash.”
Canadian metallers, Vicious, will be heading to Australia to take part in the Steel Assassins line-up. Jake Gracie and Garth Potter caught up with HEAVY Mag to chat about their first ever visit to Australia. The band has had multiple line-up changes over the years. We ask whether this has had any impact on touring […]
Film Review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Title: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Director: Wes Ball Writer: T.S Nowlin, James Dashner (novel) Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Aidan Gillen Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths In a cinema world dominated by films based on teenage fiction like Twilight and The Hunger Games there was a film last […]
Film Review: Pixels
Title: Pixels Director: Chris Columbus Writer: Tim Herlihy, Timothy Dowling, Patrick Jean (short film) Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths Gamers have been calling for a film to be made about classic 1980s video games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong for […]
Film Review: Tangerine
Title: Tangerine Director: Sean Baker Writer: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch Stars: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulien Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths When a film comes out and is boasting that ‘it does something that has never been done before’ most film lovers will start to question it without a […]
The Dressmaker Cast To Attend Australian Premiere
Liam Hemsworth will return to Australia this October to celebrate the release of the new comedy-drama The Dressmaker, alongside co-stars Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving and Sarah Snook. The Australian Premiere of THE DRESSMAKER will be held on Sunday October 18 at Village Cinemas Crown in Melbourne where the stellar cast will be joined on the […]
Film Review: American Ultra
Title: American Ultra Director: Nima Nourizadeh Writer: Max Landis Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths Were you one of these people that loved Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service? Well if you are then you are going to want […]
New Astor Theatre Calendar Lands
The Astor Theatre’s second calendar, since the business was taken over by Palace Cinemas in June, was today revealed. Featuring a carefully curated selection of classic and new release films in digital and celluloid formats, the new program takes audiences from Sunday September 20 through to Saturday December 24, Boxing Day. For the first time […]
A Sight For Sewn Eyes – Self-Titled – Album Review
A Sight For Sewn Eyes Self-Titled Distort Entertainment Release Date: Out Now Review by Jeremy Edwards Canadian Hardcore quintet A Sight For Sewn Eyes disappeared off the radar after the release of their 2012 debut album, sparking rumours they may have disbanded. These rumours were recently annihilated by the release of their hard-hitting, self-titled sophomore […]
Sweat Lodge – Talismana – Album Review
Sweat Lodge Talismana Ripple Music Release Date: Out Now Matthew Clewley Over the past year or so I have been introduced to new bands taking on the Black Sabbath slow yet powerful riffs into something quite unique. Sweat Lodge are one of those bands that cropping up out of the darkness and grab you by […]
Film Review: We Are Your Friends
Title: We Are Your Friends Director: Max Joseph Writer: Max Joseph, Meaghan Oppenheimer, Richard Silverman (story) Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Jonny Weston, Shiloh Fernandez, Alex Shaffer, Emily Ratajkowski Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths I’m pretty sure We Are Your Friends is not the kind of film a critic is supposed […]
Film Review: Hitman: Agent 47
Title: Hitman: Agent 47 Director: Aleksander Bach Writer: Skip Woods, Michael Finch Stars: Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto Release Date: In cinemas now Review by Dave Griffiths When the original Hitman film surfaced in 2007 it became an instant cult favorite. Gamers quickly voted it as a winner as it was a film so […]
Possessor – Stay Dead – EP Review
Possessor Stay Dead EP Medusa Crush Release Date: Out Now Review by Derek J. Huckel It’s highly likely you’ve not heard of Possessor but Stay Dead is an EP worthy of your time. It really rips! The fuzzed out metal goodness has a distinct seventies flavour and is brought to you by a trio of […]
Disturbed – Immortalized – Album Review
Disturbed Immortalized Warner Music Australia Release Date: Out Now Review By: Rod Whitfield This band went on a breather back in ’11 after five successful albums. Now they’re back, and it’s clear that the break did them much good. Immortalized is an excellent Disturbed album, sits very nicely in their canon of work and serves […]
The Meanies – It’s Not Me It’s You – Album Review
The Meanies It’s Not Me It’s You Poison City Records Release Date: Out Now Review by Kevin Prested Melbourne punk royalty, The Meanies have returned (finally!) with their first new full length release in just over two decades, It’s Not Me It’s You. The bands new home is that of Poison City Records, who also […]
Battlecross – Rise to Power – Album Review
Battlecross Rise to Power Metal Blade Release Date: Out Now Review by Kevin Prested Rise To Power is Battlecross’ third Metal Blade album in four years and follows a busy period of some high profile appearances since the bands last full length, War of Will. This new release kicks off in full thrash metal flight […]
10 Years – From Birth to Burial – Album Review
10 Years From Birth to Burial Palehorse Records Release Date: Out Now Review By: Rod Whitfield Australia does the alternative/progressive heavy rock thing better than any other country on the planet these days. However, other countries occasionally throw a hat into the proggy alt-rock ring. Hailing from Knox, Tennessee, Ten Years’ sound is powerful, dark […]
Motörhead release a range of toys guaranteed to give you an Orgasmatron
Motörhead have released their own range of sex toys. The range was inspired by their song, Vibrator. Motörhead’s Official Pleasure Collection, is a rocking range of four different shaped vibrators have been emblazoned with the band’s logo, and are now selling online at Love Honey. Lead vocalist Lemmy has backed the campaign himself, explaining their […]
Sleeping With Sirens release new video
Sleeping With Sirens have released a new video for Better Off Dead, from the new album Madness. The band will be touring in September. Tour Dates Thursday 17 September – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD – SOLD OUT Sunday 20 September – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney NSW (AA) Tickets Monday 21 September – The Gov, Adelaide SA […]
Gig Review: Hell On The Bay, Melbourne
Hell On The Bay, Melbourne (Barbarion, Desecrator, Claim The Throne, Hybrid Nightmares) 5 September 2015 Review by Daniel Tucceri It was the one boat Tony Abbott couldn’t stop. A few tonnes of metal, torrents of beer and a tsunami of sound travelled through Port Phillip Bay in an unforgettable night of boozin’ and crusin’. After […]
Devil You Know reveal new track from second album
Devil You Know have revealed a new track from their forthcoming album. Stay Of Execution is from the band’s new album, They Bleed Red, which is set for release on 6 November through Nuclear Blast Records. Francesco Artusato (guitars) states: “This one was definitely a song that happened unexpectedly. The point was to make a ‘heavy’ […]
