Incite’s Savage New Times is a battle-scarred manifesto delivering thirty-three minutes of thrash-laced fury aimed at a fractured world. From the jackhammer opener “Lies” to the haunting “Dolores,” the Phoenix crew channel raw rage into ten tightly wound tracks. Richie Cavalera’s venomous vocals lead the charge as the band sounds sharper, heavier, and more defiant than ever.

“I was going through some tough things,” stated Richie Cavalera. “I had to just sit there and take it – let the cards play out, you know. All this pain and hate being thrown our way, but you just have to be patient and strong. So, we wrote these songs about it like ‘Lies’ and ‘Just A Rat’. I just had to keep thinking my time will come. I will be able to speak. I just have to let things happen.” We spoke with Richie Cavalera about the band’s upcoming album.

UK thrash metal legends Onslaught will make their long awaited Australian debut in November 2025 with The Force From Hell tour, celebrating four decades of fury and marking the return of iconic vocalist Sy Keeler.

Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, the next chapter of heavy music folklore is already waiting to be told. Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is back once again for another round of alternative myth-making, bringing along a stellar roster of international legends, local heroes, and budding dreamweavers.

While the King Parrot boys are currently terrorising their way around North America, much closer to home the band are excited to announce a swag of new tour dates as Part 2 of their Australian Album launch tour for the new record "A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot".

After eight years, Ill Niño return to Australia this September for their first headline tour, joined by Adema. “We’ve got so much new shit up our sleeves… 90 minutes of hits, favourites, and new songs,” says drummer Dave Chavarri.

Paleface Swiss will make their Australian debut this September, performing their latest album Cursed in full. “We want to capture that raw energy,” says guitarist Yannick Lehmann. “Our gig will not be super slick with production. We are going to perform with just the band, no distractions, pure, raw energy straight at fans”.

“This isn’t Cos Play or a gimmick,” said Joe Henley. Dharma 達摩樂隊 is surely be a truly unique musical phenomenon, from the perspectives of both the Buddhist sangha and death metal music and fandom. Dharma 達摩樂隊 use the inherit anger of death metal and joins it to the scriptures to instil within the listener a sense of spiritual relief and undeniable passion through the release of karma.

The True Batushka – the enigmatic and powerful band, that redefined black metal with its ceremonial aesthetic and unique atmosphere, led by Krzysztof Drabikowski, will finally tour Australia in January 2026.

Amber Run will bring their acclaimed album 5AM to Australia for the first time in April 2026. Fans can catch the UK trio in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, performing 5AM in full along with hits like “I Found.”

XMusic’s signing of Blvd Of Eyes marks a bold step for the label as they expand their roster with international talent. "So excited to be on the BLVD of Eyes Team" says XMusic CEO, Tim McLean-Smith. "and this new music is Next level!

After their cancelled co-headline tour with Alien Ant Farm, CKY will return to Australia in January for three special shows.

AFI announce their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, out October 3, along with the single Behind the Clock. “We wanted the video to feel like you’re seeing something you shouldn’t,” says director Gilbert Trejo. “In effect you are, because that’s how Davey writes lyrics.”

Horror Down Under hits Australia this November as KIM DRACULA and WEDNESDAY 13 join forces for a national tour.

DYING FETUS return to Australia and New Zealand this December for the first time in over a decade. Joining them on tour are 200 STAB WOUNDS.

OCEANO bring their Depths Down Under Farewell Tour to Australia this October. Featuring songs from Depths and Contagion, the run includes four shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

We caught up with the Rock Goddess and Legend: Cherie Currie of The Runaways to talk about her final Australian tour and smashing the barriers for women who rock.

ROME (taken from the last four letters in Jerome’s name) is the main musical project of Luxembourgish singer and song writer Jerome Reuter. He is about to tour Australia for the very first time. He has a voice that’s rich like wine and reminds me of a young Leonard Cohen.

Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia in 2026, today announcing a national tour across April with special guests Movements and Jack Kays.

The Jesus Lizard tour is no longer going ahead. The Nation Blue, who were set to support, have issued a statement.

Nasty will join Paleface Swiss on their upcoming Australian tour — their first ever shows in the country. “We had a gig planned before COVID, but it never happened,” says guitarist Paddy Gajdzik. “Now we’re finally coming.”

Touring Australia in March 2026 for a Greatest Hits tour, ELECTRIC SIX bring a wild mix of rock, disco, funk and absurdity. No overthinking, just loud, weird fun with hits like Gay Bar and Danger! High Voltage.

Summer just got heavier. Soulfly, Nailbomb, and Snot head out across Australia in January 2026.

The Dillinger Escape Plan were named the greatest live band of all time in a Revolver survey, beating out Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool, and Pantera. For anyone who’s seen them live, it wasn’t a surprise. Guitarist Ben Weinman chats about the Australian Tour and more.

UK rock icons The Darkness return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for a massive summer tour, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and more.

Froth and Fury Fest 2026 is back with a lineup that hits like a dropkick to the face. Soulfly, Nailbomb, Archspire, and more. Perth and Adelaide, you lucky people. The rest of us over here in the east coast are praying for sideshows.

Japanese rock giants ONE OK ROCK return to Australia in March 2026 for their biggest tour yet, joined by special guests Stand Atlantic. Catch their explosive live show in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane as part of the DETOX tour.

Suicidal Tendencies return to Australia and New Zealand this November for headline shows with support from Big Noter, the new project from Briggs. These dates mark their first appearances in Auckland and Perth since 2018.

Incite’s Savage New Times is a battle-scarred manifesto delivering thirty-three minutes of thrash-laced fury aimed at a fractured world. From the jackhammer opener “Lies” to the haunting “Dolores,” the Phoenix crew channel raw rage into ten tightly wound tracks. Richie Cavalera’s venomous vocals lead the charge as the band sounds sharper, heavier, and more defiant than ever.

Babymetal’s fifth album Metal Forth is a whirlwind of hyperactive J-pop meets crushing metal, charging through 10 tracks in just over 30 minutes. Packed with guest appearances from Poppy, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, Bloodywood, and Tom Morello.

Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon return with Shadow Work, their first album in six years, out October 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band also drop new single ‘Over My Dead Body’ featuring Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan TX — a crushing anthem of self-belief, pain, and purpose.

Bad Juju dive into darker, grungier territory on new single Simulacra, exploring identity, perception and the blurred line between reality and simulation. The EP lands October 24 via Thirty Two Records.

AFI announce their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, out October 3, along with the single Behind the Clock. “We wanted the video to feel like you’re seeing something you shouldn’t,” says director Gilbert Trejo. “In effect you are, because that’s how Davey writes lyrics.”

Knosis deliver a powerful debut with GENKOSIS, blending searing riffs, emotional depth, and bold genre shifts. From blast beats to haunting melodies, it’s a boundary-pushing metal record packed with surprises.

Fearless Records has officially welcomed Melbourne genre-smashers DREGG to the roster. Known for their chaotic blend of metal, hardcore, and rap, the band unleashes a new video for Dress Down, a loud and defiant anthem born from frustration, betrayal, and the drive to reinvent.

Slipknot are dropping a 25th Anniversary Edition of their iconic debut album on September 5, 2025. The deluxe release features 59 recordings (40 previously unreleased), new artwork, and collector photo cards as it celebrates the band's explosive rise from the underground to redefining heavy music for a generation.

Sabaton unleash a new chapter with their 11th studio album Legends, out October 17 via Better Noise Music. Blending rock and history, the band pays tribute to icons like Joan of Arc, Napoleon, and Miyamoto Musashi. Ahead of the release, two new tracks are out now: The Duelist and Lightning at the Gates.

Caskets unveil their deeply personal new album The Only Heaven You’ll Know, with frontman Matt Flood describing it as a raw confession of survival, grief, and finding peace in chaos. The powerful title track is out now.

Don Broco unleash Cellophane, a fierce genre-bending anthem produced by Dan Lancaster. Blending nu-metal revival with festival-ready energy, the track explores vulnerability beneath the chaos. “Cellophane is about realizing you’re not as tough as you thought... That maybe you mentally don’t have what it takes, but at the same time are afraid of getting the help you need.”

Enigmatic synth rock duo ZETRA emerge from the shadows with their haunting new single The Spider, taken from their upcoming 5-track EP BELIEVE, out August 22 via Nuclear Blast.

KING ULTRAMEGA, a supergroup featuring members of Alice In Chains, Mastodon, Anthrax, and more, launches with debut single 'Rusty Cage,' a powerful tribute to Chris Cornell. Released in support of MusiCares, the track honors Cornell’s legacy while raising awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in the music community.

Slaughter to Prevail just dropped their heaviest album yet, GRIZZLY. Featuring BABYMETALand Ronnie Radke, it's a brutal dose of modern metal. Out now via Sumerian Records.