NEWS & TOURS
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KING DIAMOND WELCOMES LEGENDARY GUITARIST GUS G. TO THE BAND
KING DIAMOND is thrilled to announce the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history.
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FISHBONE ANNOUNCE FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN 15 YEARS
For over four decades, Fishbone have been one of music's great genre disruptors, fusing punk, ska, funk and soul into a sound that is both socially conscious and musically innovative. This September, the legendary Los Angeles outfit return to Australia for the first time in 15 years, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album In Your Face.
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SLEEP THEORY ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
Memphis modern heavy breakouts Sleep Theory are finally heading to Australia! Today, the fast rising four piece announce their first ever Australian headline tour, joined by special guests RIVALS (US). Tickets go on sale Friday 31 July at 9am local time via Destroy All Lines.
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BEHERIT AUSTRALIAN TOUR WITH PORTAL
A leading force of the early nineties Black Metal scene and revered as one of the genre’s most influential and pioneering acts, BEHERIT offers Australia their first ever, and only ever shows, this December.
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN ANNOUNCE 2027 AUSTRALIAN STADIUM TOUR WITH FAITH NO MORE
Following the massive sell-out success of their recent EU/UK Summer Stadium Tour (with back to back sell outs in Paris, London, and Warsaw), GRAMMY Award-winning rock icons SYSTEM OF A DOWN will return to Australia for their first headline tour in over a decade. Bringing with them FAITH NO MORE, these events will celebrate two of the most influential and uncompromising bands in rock history.
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WINDWAKER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Windwaker have announced their third album, smile, you're on camera, arriving October 23 via Civilians and Fearless Records. Alongside the release of their new single 'closer', the Melbourne heavyweights have also confirmed an Australian headline tour this October and November, joined by The Pretty Wild, RinRin and DREGG.
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FROM ASHES TO NEW AUSTRALIAN TOUR
This October, American rock chameleons FROM ASHES TO NEW will take Australian audiences by storm for their first ever headline tour, joined by special guests BANKS ARCADE. Returning down under following their acclaimed performances at Good Things Festival in 2024.
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CARPENTER BRUT ANNOUNCES FIRST AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
French synthwave powerhouse Carpenter Brut will finally unleash his acclaimed full live production on Australian audiences this January, announcing three exclusive east coast headline shows in the lead up to whats expected to be a landmark appearance at Froth & Fury Festival in Adelaide.
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TSIM ADD ADDITIONAL SHOWS
Following their unforgettable performance at Adelaide's Beer & BBQ Festival, TSIM have added two new dates to their first national tour in over 30 years. With their recent Adelaide set dubbed "an unforgettable show" by Scenestr, the performance also enamoured long-time fans and first-timers alike.
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FROTH & FURY FEST 2027
Disruptive Productions is proud to present FROTH & FURY FEST 2027, returning to Adelaide Showground for its biggest, boldest and most dangerously stacked edition yet. A full-scale summer collision of metal, punk, hardcore, heavy rock and darksynth, all wrapped in Froth & Fury’s unique blend of festival culture, community and chaos.
LIVE REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
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INTERVIEW: AVATAR IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM
Ahead of Avatar's Australian tour, vocalist Johannes Eckerström spoke with No Barriers about Don't Go In The Forest, touring with Metallica and pushing the band's sound forward. “We don't want to keep writing the same album over and over.”
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LIVE REVIEW: SILVERSUN PICKUPS + COAST ARCADE @ THE TIVOLI 24/07/26
Fourteen years since their last Brisbane performance, Silversun Pickups reminded fans why they've remained one of indie rock's most beloved bands. A career-spanning set, moments of humour and a heartfelt message about the power of music made for a memorable night at The Tivoli.
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INTERVIEW: SWEET IN CONVERSATION WITH ANDY SCOTT
More than five decades after changing the face of glam rock, Sweet return to Australia one last time on their Final Blitz Tour. Ahead of the farewell run, original member Andy Scott reflected on the band's enduring catalogue: “The setlist kind of writes itself.” Fans can expect a hit-filled celebration spanning from the 1970s through to Full Circle.
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INTERVIEW: SAINT ETIENNE IN CONVERSATION WITH PETE WIGGS
“It’s amazing that the band’s legacy will live on.” Ahead of Saint Etienne’s final Australian tour, Pete Wiggs reflects on 35 years of influential music, the joy of making International and why it's time to bow out gracefully.
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LIVE REVIEW: FULL FLOWER MOON BAND + HYPNOSIS THERAPY + PARTY DOZEN + KNEE @ THE TIVOLI 18/07/26
The Full Flower Moon Band celebrated a sold-out Tivoli homecoming in style, delivering a powerful set that showcased exactly why they're one of Australia's most exciting live acts. With stellar support from Knee, Party Dozen and Hypnosis Therapy, it became a night to remember.
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LIVE REVIEW: PRINCE DADDY & THE HYENA + MACSEAL + SUZI + TALK HEAVY @ THE BRIGHTSIDE 17/07/26
A cold and wet Brisbane night was no match for four fantastic performances. Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Macseal, Suzi and Talk Heavy delivered a memorable evening at The Brightside.
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LIVE REVIEW: DEAFHEAVEN + SPY + PEACE RITUAL @ THE PRINCESS THEATRE 12/07/26
One of the most captivating live performers in heavy metal music returned to the Princess Theatre. When someone says Deafheaven's sound hits like a brick wall – they mean it.
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LIVE REVIEW: CRADLE OF FILTH + DEVILDRIVER @ THE TIVOLI 09/07/26
Two distinct and contrasting co-headliners. One sold-out crowd. Cradle Of Filth and DevilDriver delivered a huge night at The Tivoli.
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LIVE REVIEW: SPIDERBAIT + CUSTARD + THE GNOMES + VIPERSNATCH @ THE TIVOLI 05/07/26
Thirty years on, Ivy & the Big Apples still packs a punch. Spiderbait celebrated the milestone with an unforgettable night alongside Custard, The Gnomes and Vipersnatch.
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LIVE REVIEW: DEAD OF WINTER FESTIVAL @ MANSFIELD TAVERN 27/06/26
Dead of Winter made a triumphant return after six years, transforming Mansfield Tavern into a twelve-hour celebration of heavy music, alternative culture and community. With more than 30 bands, bizarre sideshows and unforgettable moments, the festival proved it was well worth the wait.
BEYOND THE BARRIER
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MESHUGGAH REMASTER DESTROY ERASE IMPROVE & CATCH THIRTY THREE
The Illustrious Swedish extreme metal band MESHUGGAH mark two notable milestones with Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition and Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition.
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EP REVIEW: TO LIVE AND DIE IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH BY RILEY!
South Texas emo outfit RILEY! deliver an emotionally devastating yet hopeful listen with To Live And Die In The American South. Across five deeply personal tracks, the band explore grief, mental health, heartbreak and belonging through heartfelt lyricism and dynamic Midwest emo, punk and alternative rock.
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HOLE REISSUE FIRST THREE ALBUMS ON VINYL
Hole have announced vinyl reissues of their first three landmark albums, Pretty On The Inside, Live Through This and Celebrity Skin. Arriving September 18 via UMe, the collection includes newly remastered editions, exclusive colour variants, zoetrope pressings and a special anniversary edition of the band's groundbreaking debut.
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THE HU RELEASE NEW ALBUM, HUN
Fresh from sharing the stage with Iron Maiden in the the UK and standing at the cusp of what is promising to be their boldest creative chapter yet, Hunnu Rock pioneers, The Hu, are pleased to unveil their third full-length album, HUN, out now via BETTER NOISE MUSIC.
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AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Amon Amarth announce The Allfather Awakens, a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records.
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SUNBLEACHED ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'STOP DESTROYING THE THINGS YOU LOVE'
Brisbane alt-rock outfit Sunbleached have announced their debut album, Stop Destroying The Things You Love, will be out Friday 18 September via Community Music. Alongside the announcement, the band share their brooding new single "Pain Chamber", offering a glimpse into their anticipated forthcoming full-length.
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CHELSEA WOLFE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE DARK
Acclaimed musician, songwriter, and multidisciplinary artist Chelsea Wolfe has announced her 9th studio album The Dark, out August 21st via Loma Vista Recordings. CD and vinyl editions will follow on September 18th.
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JAMES IVANYI TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'THE PHANTASM COZENAGE'
Australian progressive guitar visionary, James Norbert Ivanyi, returns with new album 'The Phantasm Cozenage' on August 19. For more than a decade, Sydney guitarist and composer James Ivanyi has quietly built one of the most respected catalogues in Australia's instrumental music scene.
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ALBUM REVIEW: WRATH OF THE HAMMER BY STORMHAMMER
StormHammer deliver exactly what fans of European power metal are after on Wrath Of The Hammer. Packed with soaring vocals, huge guitar riffs and cinematic songwriting, the German quintet have crafted an album full of power, melody and adventure.
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ALBUM REVIEW: BRING ON THE PSYCHICS BY QUICKSAND
Quicksand return with Bring On The Psychics, a thoughtful post-hardcore album that balances crushing riffs with introspective songwriting. The New York veterans explore personal responsibility, growth and living in the moment across one of their most compelling releases to date.
STATIC FEED
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FROZEN CROWN RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'REBORN'
“Reborn’ continues the narrative arc begun with ‘The One’, with bright light manifesting a rebirth after dark. As Samwise Gamgee said, ‘Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.’ On this track, vocalist Giada ‘Jade’ Etro’s voice takes some melancholic shades in the verses that find a great contrast in the powerful and cheerful anthemic choruses, running on a more straightforward, hard-and-heavy-inspired rhythm.”
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WORMWOOD RELEASE HARROWING VIDEO FOR 'YRA / EXTAS'
The music video for their new track YRA / EXTAS is set in present‑day Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by real criminal cases, the video follows a single mother living on the fringes of society as she confronts her inner demons, self‑destructive impulses, and downward spiral toward the absolute abyss.
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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD SHARE NEW SINGLE 'ALIEN METAL'
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard unveil the title track from their forthcoming 28th album, Alien Metal, which will be released later this year via p(doom) Records. This week they announced a short run of Australian dates in October, which includes a takeover of the Croxton Block Party, as well as three NSW shows.
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DEAD MALL ENTER A NEW PHASE WITH CHAOTIC NEW SINGLE 'RATS'
On the story behind ‘RATS’, Frontman/lyricist Ruairi Burns explains “The lyrics took inspiration, in part, from the pamphlets by The Church of the SubGenious. They were a bizarre parody religion that would publish what were essentially zines, full of satirical religious phrases like “eternal salvation or triple your money back” or “The World Ends Tomorrow and YOU MAY DIE!”.
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SWEETIE SHARE 'DOGTOOTH' VIDEO, ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
In contrast to its title, ‘Dogtooth’ is a love song. Vocalist Lily Keenan explains, “It’s about loving everything, the imperfections, the details, right down to their canines. What does it mean to love someone like a dog? Devotion, obsession maybe, or maybe just becoming something that can love without embarrassment. Dogtooth is a song that treats falling in love like a minor supernatural event.”
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SHERI MOON ZOMBIE UNVEILS DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO
Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, 'I Love My Robot' offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself.
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BEARTOOTH SHARES NEW SINGLE EYES CLOSED
“There are so many fun riffs to play on Eyes Closed. It felt incredible to scream it out and let go. The song was written from the ground up with Jordan, and the moment it was a demo, we knew we had something special.”
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BROKEN BY THE SCREAM ISSUES NEW SINGLE, 花鏑 [HANAKABURA]
“In ancient Japan, there was a special type of arrow called a 'Kaburaya' which was traditionally used to signal the beginning of a battle. The title ‘HANAKABURA’ is our own original word, inspired by the image of a Kaburaya arrow cutting through falling cherry blossom petals. We feel it is the perfect song to mark the beginning of our own battle and a new chapter for the band."
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KING ULTRAMEGA UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE 'BIRTH RITUAL'
KING ULTRAMEGA, the all-star tribute project honouring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, returns with its latest single, “Birth Ritual,” a reimagining of the SOUNDGARDEN deep cut originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack.
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CHINCHILLA DEBUTS NEW TRACK 'DOG EAT DOG'
“The day I wrote ‘Dog Eat Dog’ I walked into the studio feeling so rough, I’d been having these meltdowns before writing sessions that had been building up and getting worse and worse every day. I couldn’t really think of anything to write about, I wasn’t heartbroken or livid, my soul wasn’t destroyed.” CHINCHILLA
LIVE GALLERY
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PRINCE DADDY & THE HYENA + MACSEAL + SUZI + TALK HEAVY @ THE BRIGHTSIDE 17/07/26
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DEAFHEAVEN + SPY + PEACE RITUAL @ THE PRINCESS THEATRE 12/07/26
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SPIDERBAIT + CUSTARD + THE GNOMES + VIPERSNATCH @ THE TIVOLI 05/07/26
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PART 2 - DEAD OF WINTER FESTIVAL @ MANSFIELD TAVERN 27/06/26
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PART 1 - DEAD OF WINTER FESTIVAL @ MANSFIELD TAVERN 27/06/26
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GALLERY: VINDICTA + TERROR PARADE @ CROWBAR 28/06/26
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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE + MAKE THEM SUFFER + CURRENTS @ RIVERSTAGE 28/06/26
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SANGUISUGABOGG + PEELINGFLESH + GUTLESS @ THE TIOVLI 19/06/26
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CHAT PILE + BEASTWARS + SLOWCUT @ THE TRIFFID 14/06/26