PANDEMONIUM ROCKS MELBOURNE: ALICE COOPER, BLONDIE & MORE: Caribbean Gardens 20/04/24
Words by Karly Jewell Pix by Shadow Zone Photography As Melbourne buzzed with excitement the city welcomed a new festival – Pandemonium Rocks – poised to set a high standard for live music events. With an impressive line-up featuring both iconic and emerging artists, the festival grounds at Caribbean Gardens came alive with the energy […]
CAVE IN Announce Headlining Shows
A pioneering and unique force of rock, metal and hardcore across multiple spectrums, CAVE IN will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time in their near 30-year history this June. In addition to already announced dates supporting German post-metal titans The Ocean, the Massachusetts four-piece now announces a limited run of additional […]
XMUSIC LIVE Kicks Off At THE BRIDGE Hotel This Friday
XMusic Live kicks off this Friday, April 26, at The Bridge Hotel in Rozelle. Featuring the hottest talent in Australian music, XMusic Live will travel to other venues far and wide, with the focus on showcasing local talent to a wider audience. This Friday sees Sisters Doll, Wicked Things, Whiteford and Avalanche tearing up the […]
WITCHGRINDER To Rock MO’S DESERT CLUBHOUSE On ANZAC DAY
Prepare for a spine-tingling experience this ANZAC Day as Mo’s Desert Clubhouse presents Witchgrinder, the masters of dark industrial metal. Drawing inspiration from the early industrial scenes and classic horror and sci-fi films, Witchgrinder’s stage presence is nothing short of captivating. With a decade of electrifying performances under their belt, Witchgrinder has shared stages with […]
JET Announce First New Album In 15 Years, Set To Release Limited Edition 7″ ‘Hurry Hurry’
Today JET have revealed the news that fans have long been waiting for – they have commenced work on a new album, set for release in 2025, their first studio album in more than 15 years. Ahead of this long player comes an exclusive 7” single to whet the appetite titled Hurry Hurry (Australian Tour […]
Taming The Wolf With TOMMY HENRIKSEN From CROSSBONE SKULLY
Interview by Karly Jewell Rapidly rising US rock outfit Crossbone Skully have yet to even release their debut album, yet still have managed to generate a vibe and feel seldom afforded to fresh bands, no matter their genre. But when the founding member and main man is none other than Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical […]
MAMMAL Drop New Tune ‘Agree To Disagree’
MAMMAL release their video for new single Agree To Disagree, a blistering track that sees Ezekiel Ox venting against the insanity of the world today. Ezekiel states: “‘Agree To Disagree’ is the most aggressive song we’ve ever written and it’s our response to people who support bombing kids and genocide, wherever it is happening. Mammal […]
BLOOM Announce Two Intimate Album Launch Shows
Sydney melodic hardcore outfit Bloom have announced they’ll launch their debut album, Maybe In Another Life, live and in full at two intimate release shows next month in Sydney and Melbourne. Tickets on sale Friday April 26 via Destroy All Lines. Bloom will grace Sydney’s Waywards on Friday, May 24, followed by Bergy Bandroom in […]
THE SUPERJESUS Unveil Latest Single ‘We Won’t Let Go Until It’s Over’
Fresh from a huge national tour with Live and Incubus, The Superjesus return with their first new music for 2024, We Won’t Let Go Until It’s Over. An anthemic rock track delivered in the kick-ass style that has won The Superjesus a legion of fans over the last 3 decades, penned by Sarah McLeod and […]
UNPEOPLE Drop New Self-Titled EP & Single ‘Going Numb’
Alternative rock outfit unpeople have released their hotly-tipped debut, self-titled EP via SharpTone Records. Alongside the new EP, the band are showcasing their new single Going Numb. Commenting on the new single, the band say: “This song is relatively self explanatory if you read the lyrics. Try your hardest not to bottle up negative emotions. […]
BRING ME THE HORIZON, SLEEP TOKEN, MAKE THEM SUFFER, DAINE: Brisbane Riverstage 20/04/24
Words by Kyra-Jade Coombs Pix by JD Punisher Photography It was a raining and miserable night in Brisbane, perfect conditions for a sold-out open-air gig, right? Anyone who lives in Brisbane knows that the M1 is a freaking nightmare at the best of times and a mix of terrible drivers and weather resulted in a […]
PANDEMONIUM ROCKS To Hit Melbourne Today
Pandemonium Rocks is finally upon us! The travelling rock festival – which features Alice Cooper, Blondie, Psychedelic Furs, Wheatus, Wolfmother and Cosmic Psychos kicks off at Caribbean Parklands in Melbourne today with local act Aimee Francis & The Midnight Hours opening proceedings. The festival moves on to Sydney on Anzac Day before hitting Gold Coast […]
DEATH WISHLIST Unveil Debut Album YOU ARE NEXT, Drop Single ‘I Hope You Die’
Death Wishlist, the explosive quintet hailing from Tuscany, Italy, have released their debut album, You Are Next. The record promises a raucous fusion of ’77 punk-rock and high-octane rock ‘n roll, encapsulating the raw essence of their unapologetic individuality. Inspired by the rebellious spirit of bands like Backyard Babies, Hellacopters, and Sex Pistols, Death Wishlist’s […]
Win Double Passes To THE FALL GUY – In Cinemas April 24
What music lover doesn’t like a good movie? And if not, tell me one who doesn’t like free stuff… Lucky for you, the good folk at Universal Pictures have wrapped them both in one package and sent us 5 double passes to see The Fall Guy, which opens on April 24. To win simply go […]
ORGY and COLD Announce October 2024 Australian Tour
Korn‘s Jonathan Davis was so excited by ORGY that he created his own record label in order to sign them and fund their debut album. Not to be outdone, Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst discovered a very young COLD and threw his considerable weight behind them. Both Nu Metal giants’ intuitions were well vindicated when Orgy‘s […]
Favourite SeeYouSpaceCowboy Songs From Their Career & Why
Post hardcore band SeeYouSpaceCowboy have today dropped their highly anticipated new album Coup De Grâce, a complex and imaginative new record that invites listeners into a neo-noir world of the band’s creation. To celebrate the album, and to give fans a greater insight into what makes the band tick musically, frontwoman Connie Sgarbossa has put […]
MONO Announce New Album OATH, Drop Title Track
Coinciding with their 25th anniversary, Japanese instrumental rock band MONO will release their 12th album OATH on June 14, 2024 via Pelagic Records. More than an eponymous track, Oath serves as the album’s theme. Anyone who is a fan of MONO’s unique songwriting and sound construction is bound to have stars in their eyes with […]
FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce BLACKOUT (DELUXE), Unleash New Music Video For ‘One Foot In The Grave’
Alt-metalers FROM ASHES TO NEW announce the June 7 release of a digital deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed, #1-charting 2023 concept album BLACKOUT along with the release of One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men). BLACKOUT (DELUXE) will consist of the album’s original 12 tracks, plus six bonus […]
Premiere: CICADASTONE ‘Last In Line’
Melbourne hard hitters Cicadastone are back with another slab of Seattle-infused rock in the shape of Last In Line. With its huge vocal harmonies, driving riffs and emotive guitar fills, Last In Line harks back to a time when songs like this were all over the radio. Last in Line is a song about forms […]
VOID OF VISION Drop New Single ‘Empty’
Raw, ferocious and oozing with caustic dexterity, come and witness the high-octane new single Empty from metalcore mavericks Void Of Vision, officially out today via UNFD. Following the quartet’s transmutation via the razor-sharp 2023 single Angel Of Darkness, Empty is a sweltering blend of pummeling beats and oscillating melodics, complete with jagged riffs, voracious vocals […]
QUANTUM Release New Album DOWN THE MOUNTAINSIDE
Quantum´s album, Down the Mountainside, contains eight very elaborate and intense compositions, spanning 45 minutes of music that shimmers in acoustic soundscapes one minute to explode into spastic grooves in the next. The lyrical themes deal with humans alter egos – or masks – that people in our society rely on in order to get […]
Premiere: ST SINNER ‘Heroin’
Based in Canberra, Australia, ST.SINNER are a high-octane emo metalcore band. The three piece formed in 2020 and take inspiration from acts like Bring Me The Horizon, Void of Vision and Grandson. With a sound that is ever-evolving, their unique brand fuses heavy riffs and poignant lyrics with a high-energy and charismatic live show that […]
PANDEMONIUM ROCKS Adds Local Bands To Each Show
Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at Pandemonium Festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast from this Saturday! Pandemonium is a rock fans dream come true, with an unparalleled line-up of rock legends featuring: Alice CooperBlondiePsychedelic FursWheatusWolfmotherCosmic Psychos Local openers have been confirmed and they are: MELBOURNE […]
METAL UNITED DOWN UNDER To Hit 21 Cities With 118 Bands This Saturday Night
Metal United Down Under (MUDU) proudly announces its upcoming milestone event, marking a decade of relentless metal mayhem across Australia. This year, the celebration promises to be nothing short of epic, with 21 cities hosting 118 bands, showcasing the vibrant metal scene Down Under. From Adelaide to Sydney, Brisbane to Sunbury, metalheads can rejoice as […]
RUN Unleash New Single ‘Summer’
The cooler months may be imminent, but things are only heating up for Melbourne band RUN, returning today with a brand new single Summer featuring Trophy Eyes frontman John Floreani. An emphatic addition to the ever-growing RUN sonic universe, Summer layers cascading drumwork, emotive melodics and searing vocals, with frontman Lochlan Watt trading vehement moments […]
ONE STEP CLOSER Drop New Single ‘Orange Leaf’
One Step Closer are gearing up for their highly anticipated new full-length, All You Embrace, and today the Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore heroes are back with another new single, Orange Leaf. Due out May 17 via Cooking Vinyl Australia & Run For Cover Records, All You Embrace boldly expands the scope of One Step Closer’s sound, […]
Family Medical Emergency Changes Plans For PALAYE ROYALE
Organisers of Pandemonium Festival have made the following statement: “Palaye Royale have announced that they are unable to travel to Australia to tour with Pandemonium festival. Please read their statement below”. “It is with heavy hearts that we are cancelling our performance at the upcoming Pandemonium Festival. We have encountered a family emergency that requires […]
ELECTRIC STATE Release New Single ‘Can’t Get Enough’
Feel like something is missing in your life? Feel like you haven’t heard enough blaring sirens, deafening chants or seen enough bar climbing and megaphones? Maybe you can’t get enough of Electric State… Well wait no longer, after the band’s tour in Japan they have hit the studio again to unleash their new single Can’t […]
ELECTRIC EYE HEAVY FEST Returns To Fremantle In October
After an impressive and successful debut in 2023, Electric Eye Heavy Fest returns for its second year as it prepares to discharge 9 hours of heavy music mayhem at Freo.Social, Fremantle on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This year’s line-up features a diverse range of top-tier bands, including Tasmanian technical-death metal kingpins PSYCROPTIC, who return to […]
XMUSIC To Host XMUSIC LIVE Gigs Across April & May
Sydney-based label and rock music specialists XMusic began in 2020 and have grown to include nine brilliant acts from all across Australia, with 4 more soon to be announced. Across April and May, the label are hosting XMusic Live, a series of gigs in Sydney and Melbourne to showcase their extraordinary roster. Melbourne icons, Sisters […]
THE BEASTS Wind Up National Tour This Weekend In Melbourne
The Beasts are out on the road on their National Alive Tour, performing Beasts of Bourbon classics, fan favourites, and more. Featuring James Baker, Tex Perkins, Kim Salmon, Charlie Owen, and Boris Sujdovic, these will be the last shows ever for this line-up…not to be missed. The national run winds up in Melbourne this weekend, […]
TAIME MARSH Drops Single ‘Hey Everybody’
Wollongong based rocker Taime Marsh has released his debut single called Hey Everybody. Hey Everybody is a contagious, high-energy, modern rock track with a horror-punk twist, which showcases Taime’s natural gift for melody. “My inspiration for the song is derived from bands such as Misfits and Blitzkid,” Marsh said. “The lyrics are unequivocal and to […]
WE KILL COWBOYS Release New Track ‘R.I.P.’
Cape Town based rock unit We Kill Cowboys have released the video for their latest single R.I.P., out now via Mongrel Records. Fronted by Alex Muller, whose sultry and gritty vocals lead the charge, We Kill Cowboys’ sound is a blend of psychedelic rock, grunge, and stoner blues. Their music dives deep into anti-establishment themes, […]
SLASH Drops New Tune ‘Oh Well’ From Upcoming Solo Album
SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter will return with his star-studded debut blues album and sixth solo album of his career, Orgy of the Damned, May 17, 2024 on Gibson Records in partnership with Sony Music Australia. SLASH has now released the new track Oh Well which features outlaw country star Chris Stapleton on […]
BANKS ARCADE Drop New Single ‘Self Help’
Anthemic, stirring and vehemently raw, the brand new single Self Help from Melbourne quartet Banks Arcade is a powerfully resounding sonic pivot. Following on from their earlier 2024 EP, DEATH 2, Banks Arcade once again rewrite their own destiny with Self Help through nuanced instrumentation, hazy electronic hues and chest-thumping choruses amplifying vocalist Joshua O’Connell‘s […]
TUMBLEWEED Frontman RICHIE LEWIS Drops Second Single From Solo Project RICHIE WEED
Richie Weed (the moniker of Tumbleweed frontman Richie Lewis) has announced the release of his debut solo album Strays, and with it gives a second taste of the record in the form of the new single Lady Of Avalon. Scheduled for release on May 24, Richie says of Strays, “I was compelled to make this […]
ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Drop Reimagined Version Of ‘Modern Prometheus’
Progressive instrumental metal band Angels on the Battlefield have released a new single and music video for a reimagined version of their song Modern Prometheus, inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic horror/science fiction novel Frankenstein. This epic piece serves to highlight the effects and emotions associated with severe anxiety exhibited by the main character of Victor […]
GRETA VAN FLEET Announce Australian Tour
Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019. GRETA VAN FLEET will open their tour at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on August 21 before heading to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on August […]
J-FIGURE Invited To Share Stage With BRING ME THE HORIZON
Oli Sykes from Bring Me The Horizon invited Australian trap metal legend J-Figure (The Weight Of Silence) on stage in Sydney earlier this week to sing Antivist, and he had the entire 20,000-strong audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Halfway through the song J-Figure encouraged the crowd to split down the middle, […]
seeyouspace cowboy dISCUSS iNFLUENCES bEHIND coup de grace
Post-hardcore band SeeYouSpaceCowboy are preparing to drop their highly anticipated new album Coup De Grâce on April 19. The album is a complex and imaginative new project that invites listeners into a neo-noir world of the band’s creation over 12 songs they have funneled through the lives of fictional characters. With the countdown on, HEAVY […]
ATOMIC FREAK Drop Title Track From Debut Album NUCLEAR MELTDOWN
Hard rock outfit Atomic Freak have released their fourth music video, Nuclear Meltdown, from their debut album of the same name. The video is crazy, involving scenes of destruction and was produced using AI. The band says they like to try to do each video in a different style to keep it interesting and entertaining […]
Footscray To Transform Into Music And Art Playground When SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL Returns This May
Independent music and arts festival SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL is set to take over Melbourne’s inner west this May with a vibrant showcase of music, performance and art and installation. SLEEPLESS’ 2024 festival will build on its success in 2023 by celebrating the depth of culture and talent existing in Melbourne’s West, and highlighting the suburb’s potential […]
HOT WATER MUSIC Double Drop On Single Release
Hot Water Music are excited to present two new singles Side Of The Road and Chewing On Broken Glass, lifted from forthcoming album VOWS, the long-standing, influential punk outfit’s new album out May 10 via Cooking Vinyl Australia. Following album singles Menace, Burn Forever, Remnants and Fences, Side Of The Road and Chewing On Broken […]
Premiere: SCHKEUDITZER KREUZ ‘Ratchet’
Ratchet is the new video single from Australian-based Industrial Synth Crust outfit Schkeuditzer Kreuz, alias Kieren Hills, and the third single from their latest album, No Life Left. The video is produced and directed by David Xuereb of Sydney’s Grim Reflections. An almost carnivalesque performance, and regular crowd favourite live, Kieren describes the origins of […]
WAGE WAR Deliver New Track ‘Nail5’
WAGE WAR – Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] – have entered their world domination era. The Florida band has announced its fifth album STIGMA. It arrives digitally on June 21 via Fearless Records, while the physical version will land […]
AGNOSTIC FRONT Announce Europe Tour
With their latest offering Get Loud! turning 5 years old this year (released on November 8, 2019), NYHC legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have announced yet another European run in support of the album. The run consisting of 24 appearances will see the band enter the stages of 10 festivals and 14 concert halls all across the […]
WEREWOLVES Drop New Track ‘Beaten Back To Life’
WEREWOLVES formed in 2019 with the express purpose of releasing ten albums in ten years. 2024 sees them hit the halfway mark with Die For Us, yet another barrage of completely moronic death-metal due out July 19. To prepare you for this fifth assault on the senses, which sounds “like a school bus getting fed […]
KERRY KING Drops Second Album Single ‘Residue’
With his solo debut album, From Hell I Rise, set for a May 17 release (Reigning Phoenix Music), Kerry King has unveiled Residue, the project’s brand new single, and first music video. Co-directed by Jim Louvau and his partner Tony Aguilera, who have made videos for JERRY CANTRELL, SEBASTIAN BACH, EXODUS, and KILLER BE KILLED, […]
NOTHING MORE Release ‘House On Sand’From Upcoming Album CARNAL
3X Grammy Award-nominated NOTHING MORE return with their fifth album, CARNAL, on June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. The album features 15 songs with the San Antonio, TX-born quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date, including their current radio single IF IT DOESN’T HURT which is currently in the Top 10 at #9 […]
TYR Deliver new Album BATTLE BALADS Plus Single ‘Row’
Battle Ballads, the outstanding ninth full-length studio album from Faroe Islands-based Viking metallers TÝR is out now on Metal Blade Records. A crushing, soaring, batch of classical embellished songs that conjure images of galloping steeds, clashing swords, and hard-fought victories, with Battle Ballads, TÝR has composed an album that resounds with their trademark Viking metal […]
