"We are going out into the universe looking for new planets, new worlds, and hope." From the inspiration behind Discovery to the stories woven throughout the album, Edwin Premberg takes us inside Metalite's upcoming release.

"We didn't have a following... we got to prove ourselves. And we are still doing that."‍ ‍Kingdom Of Giants reflect on their journey, evolving sound and long-awaited return to Australia on tour with Holding Absence.

"Who'd have thought we would still be upright and breathing?" Ahead of The Damned's Australian return, Rat Scabies reflects on five decades of music, Brian James and the band's future.

Del Amitri return to Australia and New Zealand in 2027, with Justin Currie reflecting on the band's remarkable journey. "We are so lucky that we pursued our 'pathetic little dream'... we are forever grateful."

Sunshine Coast rock outfit Karma Police are preparing to release their debut EP and first headline show. Ahead of the launch, the young four-piece reflected on their journey from schoolmates to one of Queensland's most promising emerging bands: "We jammed, played covers and practiced together until we weren't shit anymore."

Swedish doom metal pioneers Candlemass finally bring their first Australian mainland tour to fans this September and October. Ahead of the run, vocalist Johan Längqvist reflected on the band's enduring legacy: “The youngsters have taken their place and it is they who will carry forward the legacy of the band and its music.”

Progressive metal favourites SOEN return to Australia this October on their Reliance Tour with special guests Omnific. Ahead of the tour, drummer Martin López reflected on the band's songwriting philosophy: "We want our songs to be songs – with impact." Expect a set spanning the band's acclaimed catalogue.

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.

“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.

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.”

“We are a band that just love playing live,” explained bassist Horst Tessmann of the German heavy metal band StormHammer. “But we took the time to really get this new album right. We wanted to step back into our style with a bit more thrash metal to round out this album. We are very happy with it.”

“We are the meat and veg and Cradle are the dessert.” Dez Fafara discusses Strike And Kill, life on the road and DevilDriver’s return to Australia alongside Cradle Of Filth.

“We recorded ‘Sinner’ in the kitchen. It was an authentic process for us. We wrote music that came from our hearts.” CJ Pierce reflects on 25 years of Sinner, the album that helped define a generation of heavy music.

“We took the impact of the Dogma drama and to say our part – we turned it into a song – our song.” VindictA are turning a new chapter and bringing the Reckoning Australian Tour to Australia.

“What fans are going to see is four guys tanked up on 15 espresso drinks each, giving it hell!” Bill Stevenson discusses punk rock, touring and Descendents’ return to Australia.

“We are going to have sets packed with variety. We will play the hits as well.”‍ ‍Cecilia chatted with Robert Ortiz about Escape The Fate’s return to Australia and why the band are excited to bring fans‍ “an awesome mix”.

“The fans can expect a throwback set. A tight 45 minutes with our best songs.”‍ ‍Telle discusses new music, Australian fans and The Word Alive’s long-awaited return to Australia.

“It was a concept album built around the ultimate reality of death. There is also this mystery of what happens when we die.” Before Fallujah hit Shred Fest, Cecilia chatted with Kyle Schaefer about ‘Xenotaph’ and the band’s return to Australia.

We caught up with Yudai ‘YD’ Miyamoto from Cyrstal Lake ahead of their May tour with Of Mice & Men.

They Might Be Giants have always had a unique way of presenting their music and world view. They bring their idiosyncratic lyrics to melodic musical processes that drill deep into the contradictory thoughts and impulses of humans. “We should appreciate the world and find joy in it,” said John Linnell.