Metal

Review: BABYMETAL @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)

As part of the highly successful Knotfest line-up, Japanese trio BABYMETAL played a very crowded Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane last night (4 March).

A couple...

Review: Slipknot @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Last night at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Slipknot took the arena stage for a landmark performance that both honoured their nu-metal roots and showcased their

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Review: 2025 Knotfest @ Brisbane Showgrounds

As the mercury quickly rises at the awesome but infamous Brisbane Showgrounds (2 March), final moments of comfort and personal space are enjoyed by those lucky enough to be

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Review: Lorna Shore @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)

Deathcore giants Lorna Shore said farewell to Australia with an explosive performance at Brisbane's The Fortitude Music Hall at the weekend.

Lorna Shore have...

Ill Nino Australia 2025 Tour

Almost a decade since their last Australian visit, American Latin-metal band Ill Nino return in 2025.

The Union City, New Jersey natives will headline concerts...

Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons Australia 2025 Tour

Guitarist of heavy metal legends Motorhead, Phil Campbell returns to Australia with his current band The Bastard Sons in 2025.

One-third of Motorhead for more...

Within Temptation Finally Make Their Australian Live Debut

For the first time in their career, symphonic metal giants Within Temptation are ready to hit Australia, bringing their epic sound to Knotfest alongside exclusive

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Chelsea Grin & Currents Australia 2025 Tour

Two of the bigger names in modern metal, Chelsea Grin and Currents are tag-teaming for a co-headline tour of Australia.

Set to land in Brisbane, Newcastle,...

Tom Morello Australia 2025 Tour

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Tom Morello is headed to Australia in 2025.

The Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Prophets of Rage guitar revolutionary...

Review: Alien Ant Farm @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)

The warm Brisbane night is humming with anticipation as fans filter through the doors of The Princess Theatre in Brisbane.

The street outside is alive with...

Review: Windwaker @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)

Australian metalcore rising giants, Windwaker brought a near all-Australian ensemble to shake the walls of Brisbane's The Princess Theatre last night (30

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Review: Cavalera Conspiracy @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)

On Saturday, The Tivoli hummed with anticipation.

Outside, the humid night clings to the air, but once I step inside, it's the tang of wet clothing and freshly...

5 Guitarists KEYAN Is Inspired By

Adelaide-based emerging shred lord, YouTube sensation and Fender/ Jackson-endorsed artist, KEYAN recently joined forces with the formidable Marcus Vik of Texan metalcore

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Review: Korn @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Adelaide, are you ready? It feels unreal for South Australia, as they're the only Australian state to get a Korn sideshow ahead of the band's headlining performances at Good

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Review: Mastodon & Kerry King @ Roundhouse (Sydney)

The last time Kerry King stood on a stage in Australia circa 2019, it was to farewell Slayer – the pioneering thrash metal band that he co-founded nearly 40 years

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Slipknot Add Adelaide Sideshow To 2025 Knotfest Dates

Adelaide's Slipknot maggots can rejoice, with the American heavy metal legends extending their Australian run.

Already slated to headline their own...

Rodrigo y Gabriela Australia 2025 Tour

Guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Australia in 2025.

The Grammy Award-winning Mexican acoustic duo, who combine elements of nuevo flamenco, rock and...

Review: The Amity Affliction @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)

On Friday, The Amity Affliction kicked off the first Aussie show of their Let The Ocean Take Me 10-year anniversary tour at The Riverstage in Brisbane.

It's a...

Review: Steel Panther @ Margaret Court Arena (Melbourne)

After a successful Australian tour, Steel Panther landed back in Melbourne to finish off their On the Prowl tour in grandiose fashion.

The night kicked off (26...

Review: Steel Panther @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)

Steel Panther slinked into Brisbane's The Fortitude Music Hall last night (24 October) as part of their On The Prowl tour.

Not only are fans arriving in droves...