Fresh off the back of the release of their powerful and defiant new single and video, ‘Break The Cycle’ and news of their signing to BMG Australia & New Zealand Rise Records US, regional Victorian metalcore four-piece Ocean Sleeper are unstoppable – today revealing details for their biggest Australian national tour to date, setting stages alight this September.

The distinctive look, sound and feel of Linkin Park isn’t easy to replicate. Hybrid Theory are the only Linkin Park Tribute that do the band they respect and admire complete justice and its obvious to everyone who has seen them in concert that that they truly love what they do.

Welsh rock trio Holding Absence have announced Brisbane emo trailblazers, Stepson, as national opening supports for their first ever Australian headline tour this August, alongside California metalcore outfit Kingdom of Giants.

TSIM have agreed to headline their FIRST NATIONAL TOUR IN OVER 30 YEARS. Because TSIM wants all your money, they will entice you to come to EVERY show on the tour by playing a RADICALLY DIFFERENT selection of fan favourites each night. Plus all the other weird shit that goes on at a TSIM show.

Legends of modern heavy music, Killswitch Engage return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing more than two decades of genre-defining metal to the stage with their biggest Antipodean headline shows yet, joined by special guests, British heavyweights, Sylosis.

2027 will bring pure ecstasy for Australian BEARTOOTH fans, with the prolific rockers today announcing their biggest Australian headline tour ever next January, joined by special guests FIT FOR A KING and VOLUMES.

For the first time ever down under, US thrash metal legends Flotsam and Jetsam will join forces with Australian thrash pioneers Mortal Sin for a devastating co-headline tour across Australia this September and October.

US power-pop legends Enuff Z’Nuff and Sunset Strip icons Pretty Boy Floyd have teamed up for a double assault on Australia this November with the ‘RU PRETTY ENUFF’ Tour. A full-blown celebration of hooks, hairspray, melody and unapologetic rock ’n’ roll excess.

Australia, get set to step into oblivion and mosh until the world goes cold this October when GRAMMY Award-nominated metal pioneers LAMB OF GOD team up with fellow modern metal lords TRIVIUM for a mammoth national co-headline run, joined by special guests BLEED FROM WITHIN.

Ferocious and uncompromising in their execution, CARCASS’s ability to intricately dissect the innards of death metal, and display them for us to sonically understand has been their point of excellence for nearly four decades.

Direct from Spain, THE BUZZ LOVERS are the Best Nirvana tribute in the Universe. Performing the Best of Nirvana including ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, ‘Come As You Are’, ‘Heart Shaped Box’ and more, their authentic and raw energy is so spot on it’s insane, “you will literally think it’s Nirvana”.

Black metal force GAEREA will make their long-awaited Australian debut this July, bringing their immersive and emotionally-charged live ritual across the country. Joined by Ironstone and a stacked lineup of local supports, the tour promises an intense collision of atmosphere, technicality and raw extremity.

Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU proudly announce their forthcoming third full-length album, HUN, out July 24 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Alongside the album news, the band has unleashed a hypnotic new single entitled "Lost Soul" (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and Hawkins.

Hands Like Houses showcase their evolving live sound on ‘Lótus’, a melodic and emotionally driven heavy rock EP packed with soaring hooks and explosive moments.

New York heavy metal titans Anthrax will unleash their long awaited 12th studio album Cursum Perficio on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records and Megaforce Records. It marks the band’s first album in ten years since For All Kings in 2016. Cursum Perficio, Latin for “My journey is over,” showcases a complete and powerful body of work.

NYHC kings Madball remain one of the few legacy acts capable of seamlessly bridging the gap between the old-school era and the modern heavy music landscape. To say hardcore is in the band’s DNA is an understatement—it is their lifeblood.

Adelaide alternative metal quintet alt. today share their dark new concept EP, Nevermore, out today via Resist Records (AU) and SharpTone Records (ROW). The band will celebrate the release with a hometown launch show at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday 20th June.

The funeral bell is tolling, the ravens have left the tower - the long-awaited fourth album from the UK’s lords of the riff is finally upon us. Necropolitan will be released on Friday September 11th 2026 by Nuclear Blast Records. A monumental portrait of the power of nature over the dreams and dominion of humankind, Necropolitan is also a grand celebration of the occult lore.

Mortem return with a new ode to the dark: Mørketid. Combining brooding, mid-paced monumental riffs with bursts of hyperspeed black metal, the album set for release via Peaceville on 3rd July, marks a clear progression from their 2019 debut, Ravnsart.

Craft Recordings celebrates the 25th anniversary of Drowning Pool’s Platinum-selling debut, Sinner, with a limited-edition vinyl reissue and expanded digital release. The 2001 album—the band’s only record to feature their original frontman, Dave Williams—includes such favourites as ‘Tear Away,’ ‘Sinner,’ and their signature hit, “Bodies.”

The Beautiful Monument have spent the last twelve months writing, recording and perfecting some of their favourite tracks to date, with the help of producer Chris Lalic (Windwaker, RinRin, Headwreck). They've taken the opportunity to reconnect with the love they have for the band and each other. 

KERRY KING is giving fans more. The iconic SLAYER songwriter/guitarist is releasing an Extended Deluxe Edition of his acclaimed debut solo album From Hell I Rise via Reigning Phoenix Music on June 19, 2026, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped layout with additional photos.