Circle Of Contempt – Structures For Creation – Album Review
Circle Of Contempt Structures For Creation Release Date: 1 July 2016 Review by Rod Whitfield I absolutely love bands that are both brutal and highly progressive at the same time. Bands that blister your skin with their intensity, but also offer up something highly interesting, musically. The ‘tech’ scene is offering up some of the […]
Wolf Hoffmann – Modern Classic
By Kris Peters When all is said and done, music is a finite medium. There are only so many guitar chords or variations. So many piano keys and so many drum beats. Basically, nothing can be truly fresh or original when it has been done for so long, with music, or some form of it, […]
Toxicon Announce ‘Purge’ Tour Dates
Heavy metallers Toxicon will embark on their first ever East Coast Australian tour to promote the release of their debut album Purge, which is released on 1 August 2016. The band, which features members from Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat have taken the bull by the horns with their 52 minute – 11 song debut concept […]
Falling In Reverse Announce Australian ‘Count Rockula’ Tour
One of the most talked about, controversial and adored rock bands of our time, Falling In Reverse are bringing their Count Rockula Tour to Australia in October. This will be the band’s first visit back to Australia since early 2015 and their first ever headline tour. Loved, hated, ridiculed, admired, Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke is a […]
Photos: Be’lakor + Supports, Sydney, 8 July 2016
Be’lakor + Darker Half + Rise of Avernus + Anno Domini Factory Theatre, Sydney 08 July 2016 Photos by Jess Miller
Barb Wire Dolls Release Video for ‘Drown’
Barb Wire Dolls hail from an artist commune on the island of Crete, the band sold everything they owned and left crisis-ridden Greece in 2010 for Los Angeles, at the invite of legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. Upon their arrival in California, Barb Wire Dolls immediately sold out the world famous Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, […]
Disturbed’s David Draiman Calls Out “Genre Snobs”
David ‘Put Your F*cking Phone Away’ Draiman of Disturbed fame has spoken to Tigman from the Q103 radio station, chatting about how it feels to have a Top 40 radio hit with his mind numbing Simon & Garfunkel cover. “It feels great. Everyone and anyone is welcome to come on board. You know, music is […]
Photos: Jack The Stripper + Guests, Sydney, 9 July 2016
Jack The Stripper + Daemon Pyre + Gvrlls + Honest Crooks The Factory Floor, Sydney 9 July 2016 Photos by Jess Miller
Ted Nugent Declares That Hillary Clinton is a “Lying Scam Artist”
Everyone’s favourite Bad Grandpa Ted Nugent is never one to shy from a political debate and has declared Hillary Clinton a “lying scam artist.” He spoke with Eddie Trunk on the SiriusXM satellite radio show recently and also gave his opinion on Donald Trump. “I like Donald Trump a lot. He’s not perfect, but compared […]
Jack The Stripper + Supports, Sydney, 9 July 2016
Jack The Stripper + Daemon Pyre + Gvrlls + Honest Crooks The Factory Floor, Sydney 9 July 2016 Review by Sam Barker Photos by Jess Miller Sydney’s inner west is known for its live music scene and the outrageous antics that often go along with it. My attention on Saturday was specifically focused at the […]
Competition: WIN a Double Pass to See Katatonia on Their Upcoming Australian Tour
Thanks to our friends at David Roy Williams and Metropolis Touring, we have a double pass to give away to the show of your choice on Katatonia’s upcoming Australian tour. Follow the simple instructions below to go in the draw to win! Swedish melodic metal heavy weights Katatonia are returning to Australia for their first […]
Australian Rock & Metal Institute Announces Adelaide Showcase
ARMI (Australian Rock & Metal Institute) is proud to present its third yearly show at The Gov Hindmarsh and it’s promising to be the biggest and best yet! Featuring a monstrous line-up of student bands performing an impressive and diverse set of alternative, grunge, hard rock and heavy metal hits, the mammoth four-hour showcase is guaranteed […]
Corey Taylor Lays The Smackdown on Audience Member’s Phone
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has slapped a phone out of the hand of a fan during a recent live show. On Twitter he urged fans to “stay home” if they wanted to text during his set. For some reason this is far less annoying than David Draiman calling out a fan mid song… Taylor also […]
Death Metallers Immolation Announce Australian Tour in September
U.S death metallers Immolation have announced an Australian tour in September. Bursting onto the metal scene in 1986, Immolation went on to lead the charge of first wave of U.S death metal. Alongside their peers Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Deicide and Obituary, they created a scene unlike any other. Spawning classic albums Dawn Of Possession […]
Katatonia Announce Australian Tour!
Swedish melodic metal heavy weights Katatonia are returning to Australia for their first ever headline tour this December. The band last toured the country in 2013, supporting fellow countrymen, Opeth. Australian audiences now have the chance to see Katatonia in their full glory. Katatonia have ten studio albums under their belt and will be playing […]
Meshiaak Release New Single Ahead of Album Release
Modern metal maestros, Meshiaak have released a new song, titled Chronicles Of The Dead, ahead of their highly anticipated album Alliance Of Thieves, which is due for release on August 19 via Mascot Label Group. Vocalist/guitarist Danny Camilleri says of the song:” Chronicles was a song I had written up a while before Dean And […]
Parkway Drive Release New Single ‘Devil’s Calling’ From ‘IRE’ Deluxe Digital Edition
Byron Bay’s Parkway Drive has spent the past decade at the forefront of HEAVY music worldwide. Today, they share their new offering, Devil’s Calling. A new single taken from the IRE Deluxe Digital Edition, which will be released on all digital platforms on Friday the 15th July via Resist Records. You can listen to Devil’s […]
Live Nation Australia Announced as Leaseholder and Operator of The Palais Theatre
In exciting news for live music in Melbourne, Live Nation Australia has announced today that it has secured a long-term lease to operate Melbourne’s iconic Palais Theatre. Today the City of Port Phillip announced: “Live Nation’s proposal met or exceeded all our objectives and we are excited at what can now be delivered for our […]
The Amity Affliction Release New Single Ahead of Australian Tour
The Amity Affliction has announced the release of the title track and new single from their highly anticipated album, This Could Be Heartbreak, which will be released on 12 August 2016. This Could Be Heartbreak is available to pre-order now in a variety of limited edition physical bundles, with all digital pre-orders accompanied by an […]
Hostile Objects – Negative Space – Album Review
Hostile Objects Negative Space Arrest Records Release Date: 6 June 2016 Review by Derek J. Huckel After three super tight EP’s under their belts and a split single with fellow Sydney siders The F*ck Outs (RIP), Hostile Objects have submitted a scorching opus by the name of Negative Space. The intensity and urgency of their […]
Plini and Intervals Announce Australian Tour
The bedroom prog-wizard Plini started out 2016 with a string of sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, before touring around North America with Intervals. The two now join forces on Australian soil. Plini is currently touring across Europe with Animals As Leaders on a six-week summer festival and club tour. Plini is bringing to […]
Bassist Cliff Williams Announces Retirement from AC/DC
After nearly 40 years in one of the world’s biggest bands AC/DC, Cliff Williams says the loss of Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd and Brian Johnson has been the deciding factor in retiring from the legendary rock band. He will continue to play with the band until the Rock or Bust tour comes to an end. […]
Alter Bridge Set to Release New Album ‘The Last Hero’ In October
Hard rockers Alter Bridge, led by Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti, have announced their fifth album, The Last Hero, will be released in October via Napalm Records. The album was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette, who was also at the helm with the band’s previous three albums, Blackbird (2007), AB III (2010) and Fortress (2013). […]
Inquisition Are Streaming Second Track from New Album
Black metal giants Inquisition are now streaming the second track from their upcoming full-length album, Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith. The album is slated for release on 26 August 2016 via Season of Mist. The song, Power From the Center of the Cosmic Black Spiral, can be heard below. Inquisition will […]
Airbourne Streaming New Single “Breakin’ Outta Hell”
Melbourne hard rockers Airbourne are streaming the title track from their new album album, Breakin’ Outta Hell, which will be released on the 16th September 2016 via Spinefarm Records. Their fourth studio album again sees the band team up with Bob Marlette, who produced their classic 2007 debut Runnin’ Wild.
Refused & Sick Of It All Announce Australian Tour
Legendary Swedish hardcore punks Refused, will return to Australian in January 2017 along with hardcore icons Sick Of It All and locals screamers High Tension. Refused released a boundary exploding album in 1998. Titled, The Shape Of Punk To Come, it cast a giant shadow over the world of underground rock and they posthumously influenced […]
Barishi Announce New Album and Stream First Track
Vermont’s gritty progressive metal outfit Barishi are now unleashing the first track from their forthcoming album, Blood from the Lion’s Mouth. The band will release their second full-length on 16 September 2016. Barishi comment: “Grave of the Creator came together in the middle of the album’s writing process. The majority of the song was written on […]
Escape The Fate Announce Australian Tour
Las Vegas natives Escape The Fate are currently on their world tour and they have just announced their plans that will see Australian fans witness a full headline tour this October. Vocalist Craig Mabbitt says: ” We’re coming for everyone and we aren’t taking any prisoners.” Joining Escape The Fate on all dates will be Melbourne metal […]
Descendents Announce Details of New Album ‘Hypercaffium Spazzinate’
Descendents have announced more details of their highly anticipated and interestingly titled new album Hypercaffium Spazzinate, which is set for release on 29 July 2016 via Epitaph. A new single, titled Victim of Me, can be heard below. Hypercaffium Spazzinate will be the Descendents first Epitaph release since the classic Everything Sucks in 1996. The […]
Hardcore Legends Integrity Sign to Relapse
Relapse Records has announced the signing of hardcore legends Integrity. Forming in 1998, Integrity are known for being one of the most influential bands in American hardcore and modern metal. They have released eleven full-length albums and a litany of splits and EP’s, including a recent split with Power Trip. Integrity are set to record […]
As Paradise Falls Overcome Tragedy to Release New LP
Brisbane deathcore band As Paradise Falls have had a rough nine months. In November last year they lost their friend and guitarist Glen Barrie, while recording in Thailand. Today, As Paradise Falls give us a taste of these recordings, with the first single, Digital Ritual. All of Glen’s work on the record remains as he […]
The New Dead #7 – Festival to Hit Adelaide in September
The New Dead Metalfest is back for its seventh incarnation and it promises to be the biggest and best yet. Presented by Truth Inc R.M.T, ARMI and Underground Records, The New Dead #7 brings you more chaos, metal, and heaviness than ever before with a line-up that features some of the country’s biggest and heaviest […]
The Iron Maiden RPG Has Arrived!
Iron Maiden fans can now download Iron Maiden: Legacy of The Beast, the action packed, free-to-play mobile game, where players take on the role of the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie. The game is inspired by themes from songs and set against an atmospheric Iron Maiden soundtrack, as players journey on quests to reclaim the shards […]
A Day To Remember and Of Mice & Men Announce Australian Tour
A Day To Remember will return to Australia in December for the Bad Vibes Tour, with special guests Of Mice & Men. The tour is in support of their upcoming album, Bad Vibrations, which will be available on 19 August 2016 via ADTR/Epitaph Records. Over the course of the past several years, each of A […]
Periphery – Periphery III: Select Difficulty – Album Review
Periphery Periphery III: Select Difficulty Roadrunner Records Release Date: 20 July 2016 Review by Rod Whitfield With the release of the phenomenal double-album release of early last year, Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega, I officially elevated this band to elite levels as far as my own favourite bands on the planet are concerned. Since the […]
Horizon’s Edge Release New Video for ‘Vagabond’
Female fronted ‘80s influenced Melbourne power metallers Horizons Edge have released a new video for the track, Vagabond, which is taken off their 2015 release, Heavenly Realms. The band are now working hard on their third studio album. You can catch them live at The Central Club on the 16th July in Melbourne, with British […]
Centinex Are Streaming Their New Album ‘Doomsday Rituals’ in Full
Swedish death metal veterans Centinex, featuring members of Demonical and October Tide, are streaming their new studio album Doomsday Rituals, prior to its July 8th release via Agonia Records. You can listen to the album in full, below. Centinex originated in 1990 as a riff-oriented part of the classic Swedish death metal movement and disbanded in 2005 after releasing […]
Henry Rollins Adds Sydney Show To Huge Australian Tour
Everyone’s favourite motor mouth Henry Rollins, will return to Australia this September, in what will be his first all-talking affair since 2012. The mammoth month long Australian journey takes in all corners of the country, from Hobart to Darwin and everywhere in between. He has just announced that he will be playing at the Festival […]
Phil Anselmo: His Take On The ‘Rock Star Bullshit’
Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo took part in an interview and Q&A on 26 June at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Decibel Geek TV has shared a clip from the interview, in which Anselmo talks about touring with HEAVY music’s biggest names and his take on how his friends in the industry […]
Cane Hill – Smile – Album Review
Cane Hill Smile Rise Records/Cooking Vinyl Australia Release Date: 15 July 2016 Review by Genevieve Gao The New Orleans-based metal quartet may have named themselves after an abandoned asylum, but with this groovy yet devastating debut they’re sure to attract a strong following. One record in and it already seems like the band know their […]
Save The Clock Tower – The Familiar // The Decay – Album Review
Save the Clock Tower The Familiar // The Decay Bullet Tooth Release Date: 1 July 2016 Review by Rod Whitfield I’ve been reviewing a few albums from the post-hardcore/metalcore sphere of things lately, and I’m very happy to note that, whilst the style was starting to sound a little tired and samey for a while […]
Suicide Silence Announce Australian Tour
When the final note rung out on their triumphant Australian tour of 2014, they let it be known that they wanted to come back here and soon! Now thanks to Destroy All Lines and Chugg Entertainment: Suicide Silence will make their return to Australia in September. Tickets go on sale from 9am – Tuesday 5th July 2016. http://tickets.destroyalllines.com/ Suicide […]
The Dead XIII Premiere New Video for ‘Daemons’
Manchester metal powerhouse The Dead XIII have released a stunning new music video for the track, Daemons. The new single is taken from their critically acclaimed debut album, Catacombs, which was released back in 2015. The Dead XIII say: “Daemons is about the inner darkness that every person experiences at one time or another in their […]
Gig Review: Karnivool + Fait, Melbourne, 30 June 2016
Karnivool + Fait The Croxton, Melbourne 30 June 2016 Review by Rod Whitfield Photos by Carl Neumann Review by Rod Whitfield Analogies like this are possibly a little silly, but apt in this case. Karnivool are kinda like the Tool of Australian HEAVY music. Musically, they are certainly influenced by Maynard and co. They have […]
Photos: Karnivool + Fait, Melbourne, 30 June 2016
Karnivool + Fait The Croxton, Melbourne 30 June 2016 Photos by Carl Neumann
Claim The Throne Return After Twelve Month Hiatus
Its been twelve months since Perth melodic death metallers Claim The Throne have graced the stage. They will make their return in August, playing two shows with Malaysian brutal death metallers, Dissectomy. They will be joined by Bunbury’s finest death metal export Suffer In Rot at both shows in Bunbury and Perth. Claim The Throne […]
Drudkh/Grift Release First Song from Split EP
Ukrainian black metal veterans Drudkh are now premiering the first track taken from their new split Betrayed By The Sun / Hägringar with Swedish underground one-man act Grift, which has been scheduled for release on 16 September 2016. The song, His Twenty-Fourth Spring, is streaming below. The lyrics for His Twenty-Fourth Spring, were penned by the Ukrainian poet Bohdan-Ihor […]
Apple Want You to Stop Filming at Gigs
In a move that could be straight from George Orwell’s 1984, Apple have been granted a patent on technology that uses infrared signals to prevent your iPhone from taking pictures or video at gigs. The tech giant originally first applied for the patent five years ago and it was granted this week by the United […]
Watch: Zakk Wylde’s Acoustic Set at SiriusXM
Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde recently performed two acoustic numbers in the SirusXM studios. He played versions of Black Sabbath’s N.I.B, and his own song Sleeping Dogs, which was a highlight on his Book Of Shadows II solo album, released back in April.
Corey Taylor Putting the ‘Slip’ in ‘Slipknot’
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor took a nasty tumble at the end of their Atlanta show, it took the singer about thirty seconds to gather himself, before finally getting to his feet with the help of band members and staff. He then walked off rather shakily from the ordeal as you can see in the video […]
