After triumphantly casting off the shackles of claustrophobic dissonance on 2020’s lauded ‘Stare Into Death and Be Still’, New Zealand unorthodox death metal legends ULCERATE up the ante with mind-bending seventh album ‘Cutting the Throat of God’. An acknowledgement that the band’s most powerful material leans melodic, this refined and hook-laden record is a self-sufficient universe of inventively visceral death and black metal.

UK heavy shapeshifters LOATHE bring their first Australian headline tour this May, joined by STATIC DRESS on their debut local run. Blending shoegaze, black metal and industrial textures, LOATHE’s immersive live show hits Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane.

Sydney heavy music pioneers and 3x ARIA winners, Northlane, will head out on an extensive Australian tour this March and April, undertaking a rare run of regional and suburban plays in intimate local venues they are unlikely to ever play again. They'll be joined by special guests in Inertia, Reliqa and Heartline on select dates. 

So Cal punk royalty, Descendents return to Australia and New Zealand this June for the Run Down Under tour, celebrating 30 years of Everything Sucks. Originally released in 1996, Everything Sucks, remains a pivotal release in not only the band’s catalogue but in the genre they helped define.

One of the most influential acts in modern metal and hardcore, in 2026 Florida heavyweights POISON THE WELL will at long last again be at arm's length for Aussie fans, heading down under for their Australian headline tour in June, joined by special guests HAYWIRE (USA).

Australian heavy music and dark arts staple Dead of Winter has unveiled its full 2026 lineup, marking a huge return after six years away. Hosting 34 Australian and New Zealand acts across multiple stages, the festival lands back at Brisbane’s Mansfield Tavern on Saturday June 27, featuring DZ Deathrays, Mammal, Jay and Lindsay of Frenzal Rhomb, Toe to Toe, Lo!, Neptune Power Federation and more.

One can’t overstate the size of the FEAR FACTORY boot print on the neck of heavy metal. Unleashing influential albums with devastating anthems for 35 years now, they are widely recognized as both crucial and innovative in extreme metal circles. FEAR FACTORY manufactured, demanufactured, and remanufactured a sound that reverberates across several subgenres.

Paradise Lost are touring Australia this October, bringing decades of gothic metal mastery with them. Expect a career spanning set that moves from early doom soaked classics through to their towering later era material, delivered with the atmosphere, weight and authority that only Paradise Lost can summon.

Choose Your Cruise today reveals the full lineup for the much-anticipated January 2027 cruise. Global metal heavyweights Parkway Drive will return to headline Hellbound II, alongside metal icons The Amity Affliction, Tassie trailblazers Alpha Wolf, metalcore mainstays I Killed the Prom Queen and deathcore headliners Thy Art Is Murder. This unbelievable combination of heavy hitters will cruise the Carnival Splendour across four nights January 17-21, 2027.

Finnish progressive metal legends AMORPHIS will return to Australian shores for the first time in 13 years this September 2026, bringing their atmospheric power and mythic storytelling to Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney. AMORPHIS will bring their signature blend of melodic metal and progressive soundscapes to Australia, performing a career-spanning set that journeys through their rich discography — from early classics to modern fan favourites.

Superheaven's long-awaited return may be still months away, but that hasn't slowed down the response to tickets moving out the door.
With Perth selling out in Deccember, we are pleased to confirm that the show has been moved to Magnet House and new tickets are on sale now.
All tickets remain valid with no action required.

Attention all Aussie ENTER SHIKARI fans: prepare to be a winner this May, with the dynamic UK electronicore marvels set to return down under for a headline run, joined by special guest GRANDSON. Opening on Thursday 14 May in Fremantle, ENTER SHIKARI will take their juggernaut live show to Adelaide, Melbourne, Frankston, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, and close out proceedings on Sunday 24 May on the Sunshine Coast.

Choose Your Cruise is pleased to announce Hellbound will return in January 2027, following the immediate sell out of its maiden voyage in 2026. The next chapter of Australia’s dedicated heavy metal cruise experience will sail 17-21 January 2027 aboard Carnival Splendor, delivering four nights of heavy metal mayhem.

Colorado-based progressive melodic death metal innovators Allegaeon are set to storm Australia this March 2026 with a highly anticipated tour, bringing their signature blend of intricate guitar work, symphonic interludes, and science-themed lyricism to fans Down Under.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed 2025 album The Ossuary Lens, Allegaeon will deliver powerful live shows in five major cities.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is announcing the final dates to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Led Zeppelin classic, Physical Graffiti and what better way to wrap up the World Tour than with dates down under! The landmark tour will let fans experience classics such as ‘The Wanton Song’ and ‘Kashmir’ live alongside deeper cuts like ‘In The Light’ and ‘Boogie With Stu.’

PHIL CAMPBELL’s legacy is etched into the very DNA of heavy metal. For over three decades with MOTÖRHEAD, he delivered a guitar style that was raw, unpretentious, and unmistakably powerful; equal parts grit, groove, and attitude. His riffs became the backbone of the band’s late‑era sound, carrying their ferocity into a new generation while honouring the spirit Lemmy built.

September 2026 – Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming! The renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision.

German Goth Metal pioneers Lord of the Lost hit Australia for the first time in February 2026, joined by Melbourne industrial heavyweights Witchgrinder. Drawing from classic horror and sci fi, Witchgrinder’s relentless darkness and commanding live presence cement their status as true industrial titans.