Metal

Ex-Megadeth Members’ Act Of Defiance

After their consecutive exits from Megadeth last year, Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover have just released Act Of Defiance’s aptly titled debut record, ‘The Birth And The

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Repentless: Slayer Members In Jail

There’s a deep rumble of excitement in the metal world right now.

While Australia’s biggest metal festival, Soundwave, spits out regular additions to the 2016...

Hellyeah @ The Gov Review

If you thought a Tuesday night (25 August) in Adelaide would stop metal fans from attending a gig, trust me it didn’t happen.

There were no excuses; such as had to...

The Dillinger Escapes Down Under

One of rock & roll's most well-known and well-respected bands, The Dillinger Escape Plan has carved a seriously-large fan base over their long-running

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Bullet For My Valentine First Band Confirmed For Soundwave 2016

With their new album 'Venom' out today, Welsh metal titans Bullet For My Valentine have also been officially confirmed as the first band to play Soundwave

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Drown This Fury @ The Producers Hotel Review

While the temperature on Adelaide’s streets had dropped to four degrees, inside The Producers Hotel (7 August) provided a refuge from the icy winds.

This was...

5 Crazy Cows With Decryptus

Click on Decryptus' bio and it reads a little something like this:

Deep in the primeval rainforests of northern NSW Australia, in the

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Holistic: A Whole New Sound

Sunshine Coast metal band Holistic has risen like a phoenix from the ashen remnants of the now-defunct Ablaze Withsin.

“I’ve been playing music with the other boys...

Dead Letter Circus @ Adelaide Uni Bar Review

Brisbane heavy rockers Dead Letter Circus chose a curious selection of music to play during the interval between the main support act and their headlining set.

On a...

5 Valid Truths About Touring Australia With Balloons Kill Babies

With a new video to their latest single, 'Patches In The Sky', Balloons Kill Babies are currently in the middle of a national tour.

The instrumental band from...

5 Of The Best Metal Songs This Year (So Far) With Tim Price

Tim Price is an independent music industry operator with nearly a decade's experience.

With a career that began booking acts in Rockhampton and has seen him handle...

Periphery's Own Juggernaut

Considered to be a pioneer of the djent movement within progressive metal, Periphery are coming back to Australia to tour their latest album.

“I love going to...

5 Stage Boots With Graveyard Rockstars

Sydney's favourite ghoulish sons, Graveyard Rockstars have released a wicked video for 'The Killing', from their 'Doomsday' 2014 album.

With a recent support of the...

Yngwie Malmsteem @ HQ Complex Review

It was a special night to witness the king of shred, Yngwie Malmsteem, in Adelaide (HQ Complex 12 June) to give those music and guitar fans exactly what they came to

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Introducing Zodiac

Brisbane metallers will play a local show this Sunday in West End. Let's get to know the guys a little better.

Who is Zodiac... Five neanderthals...

Thy Art Is Murder's Holy War

The self-proclaimed hardest working metal band in Australia is back on the warpath with a new album and this time, they’re taking no prisoners.

Thy Art Is Murder...

Kamelot Seek A New Haven


Produced by Sascha Paeth, 'Haven' sees US symphonic-metal band Kamelot reach new heights. Kamelot was founded in Tampa, Florida by guitarist Thomas Youngblood and past member

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Andy The Kid Is Coming Home

Born and raised in Townsville, Andy The Kid found success in America.

After moving to LA in 2008 he toured as the bassist for Static-X before becoming a founding...

Motley Crue & Alice Cooper @ Rod Laver Arena Review

Having found our seats at Rod Laver Arena (12 May) and checked out the stage and incredible rigging, an overwhelming anticipation of what was to come set in.

Tracks...

Opeth @ Forum Melbourne Review

There is still a ridiculous rumour going around that metal is dying.

It’s like a gnat on the back of you neck you've been swiping at since the early ’90sl it’s a...