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Thrash, Blast & Grind With Psycroptic This February
There’s good news for metalheads still morbidly contemplating a summer without Soundwave as the inaugural Thrash, Blast & Grind Festival gears up for a hot and heavy
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The Stranger: Divine Intervention From Brisbane Prog-Metallers
Brisbane prog-metal band, The Stranger launch their new single ‘Divine Intervention’ this month as a precursor to their forthcoming debut album: due out next
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Horrorwood Mannequins Enjoy Recent Independent Success
Steve Thompson is on a high.
Since winning the coveted award for best metal/ hardcore band with his act Horrorwood Mannequins at the Australian Independent Music... -
Caligula’s Horse @ Fowler's Live Review
The dirty, grungy interior of Fowler’s Live provided the perfect escape for fans intent on escaping the State's unseasonable thunderstorms, packing in to witness some of the
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Deftones @ The Riverstage Review
Deftones were at their commercial peak at the turn of the century, which means the majority of their fan base are now in their 30s.
It seemed they’d prefer to spend... -
Deftones @ Hordern Pavilion Review
Bats fill the sky, the ever-cauldron sun sets, the hoards of fans have gathered for Deftones.
As I first set foot into the Hordern Pavilion (12 November), the... -
Metal Band Darkc3ll Visit Their Childhood To Make New Album
Darkc3ll are a band that definitely differ from the mainstream with a strong passion for their craft and their fans.
The Brisbane band has played massive tours,... -
Holistic Mosh For Daniel Morcombe Foundation
With new material in tow, metal band Holistic are looking to project their masterfully crafted double riffs, heavy bass, solid drums and brutally powerful vocals all while
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Snuff Is Enough: Sydney Band's Dark Evolution
Sydney electro-industrial outfit Snuff take the next grand leap in their dark evolution with the announcement of an east-coast tour, the release of a new five-track EP and
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Lamb Of God @ HQ Complex Review
Adelaide you wanted to witness the awesomeness that is Lamb Of God, and Tuesday night (1 November) you were able to do just that.
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Bullet For My Valentine @ HQ Review
Bullet For My Valentine are finally touring Australia with their 2015 Australian #!, fifth LP ‘Venom’. Any momentum the band lost with their lacklustre fourth LP ‘Temper,
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Osaka Punch @ The Townie Review
On record, Osaka Punch is a pop-metal-bastard-fun-daughter. I admire the concept of a band loyal to neither genre, awesome at both and not giving a f....
So how to... -
Cog @ HQ Complex Review
Despite only releasing two albums and two EPs during their 18-year career, Cog have crafted a legacy to easily rival any other Australian hard-rock
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Suicide Silence @ Fowler's Live Review
Wow what a night it was at Fowler's Live with Suicide Silence (8 September). You couldn’t have planned for a better atmosphere in Adelaide for one of America’s great
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Suicide Silence @ 170 Russell Review
As it drew closer to doors, an enthused group of eager fans lined up outside 170 Russell (7 September).
With the bill packed with local and national bands on... -
Shredfest II @ The Back Room Review
As the sun rose outside, darkness fell on The Back Room stage.
There weren’t many good reasons to be awake this early on a Saturday morning, but Shredfest II was a... -
Pierce The Veil @ 170 Russell Review
Lining up in the rain isn't a fun idea to most, although knowing you'll get to witness a sold-out show (21 August) for San Diego's Pierce The Veil... you'd consider the rain
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Totally Unicorn Gives Us The Horn
With heavy riffs and a penchant for live, full-frontal nudity, Sydney metal warriors Totally Unicorn bring a whole, new meaning to the term ‘cock rock’.
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King Parrot Trial New Tunes With Australian Fans
Despite touring North America no fewer than eight times over the past two years, King Parrot have maintained a fierce loyalty towards their Australian fan base.
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Twelve Foot Ninja Attacks: Melbourne Band Release New Album
Melbourne fusion-metal band Twelve Foot Ninja strike back with their new album ‘Outlier’, a record that hits harder than a shuriken in the eye.
Expanding on the...