SIGH RETURNS WITH ASCENDED DEAD
Japanese black metal legends SIGH return to Australia this October, joined by the relentless Ascended Dead for three nights of chaos across Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.
ARKONA & NYTT LAND SOUTHERN RITUAL TOUR
Arkona and Nytt Land bring their dynamic blend of pagan metal and Nordic folk to Australia this September. Expect powerful performances, rich with cultural depth and atmospheric intensity. A must-see for fans of immersive and evocative live music.
THE NEPTUNE POWER FEDERATION RETURN
The Neptune Power Federation emerge from the void, bearing sacred hymns from their forthcoming 7th scripture. The ritual begins this August as the high priests of rock summon acolytes across Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Step forth, surrender to the sound, and let the frequencies consume you.
IMMINENCE ANNOUNCE THE BLACK TOUR
Imminence return to Australia with The Black Tour, following their debut last year — and this time, Perth’s on the map. Catch them tearing through stages across the east coast this October.
TESTAMENT’S AUSSIE RUN JUST GOT HEAVIER
With support acts now locked in, Testament’s Australian run is shaping up to be a full-force display of heavy music from the ground up. Local heavyweights will set the tone in each city—arrive early, back your scene, and catch every crushing set from start to finish.
BÉLAKOR RETURN TO AUSSIE STAGES
One of the heaviest homecomings of the year—Australia’s own Bélákor return to local stages for the first time since their 2022 Coherence tour, armed with their signature blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric intensity. Don’t miss this long-awaited return.
BLACKEN OPEN AIR 2025 DROPS FULL LINEUP
Blacken just dropped its final lineup and it’s a beast. Set in the heart of the Northern Territory at N’Dhala Gorge, the festival brings together heavy bands from across Australia and around the world for four days of music in the outback.
THE CHURCH ANNOUNCE EXTRA MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY SHOWS FOR ‘THE SINGLES’ TOUR
Legendary Aussie outfit The Church are bringing their shimmering soundscapes across the country with The Singles Tour. Celebrating a career of timeless tracks, they’ve just added extra Melbourne and Sydney dates due to demand.
ORCHESTRA & ROCK: KING GIZZARD ANNOUNCE DECEMBER TOUR
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard return to Australia this December with a tour split down the middle—explosive rock shows with Party Dozen and orchestra sets with leading symphonies across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. It’s chaos and composition. Fuzz and finesse.
THE GHOST INSIDE GOING DOWN UNDER
After over a decade, California metalcore titans THE GHOST INSIDE are finally bringing their headline show back to Australia in October 2025! They'll be tearing up the East Coast and hitting Fremantle, with the formidable BLEED FROM WITHIN joining them to make this a can't-miss metal event
ZEBRAHEAD RETURN DOWN UNDER
Zebrahead are heading back to Australia this October with their signature blend of punk, rap, and good times. Known for high-energy shows and infectious hooks, they’re set to reconnect with longtime fans and welcome a new wave of listeners.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ANNOUNCE 2ND & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW
The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Melbourne show has officially sold out. In response to high demand, the band has added a second show—giving fans one more chance to catch their explosive return to the stage.
HELLBOUND SOLD OUT
Hellbound sold out in seven minutes. Australia’s first heavy music cruise hasn’t even set sail and it’s already a landmark moment for the scene—a testament to just how alive, loyal, and united this community is when something truly special comes around.
A COLD DAY IN BRISBANE EXPANDS LINEUP
Splinter and Homesick have joined the lineup for A Cold Day in Brisbane 2025, adding to an already strong bill of heavy acts set to play The Triffid this July.
BURNING WITCHES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Swiss heavy metal band Burning Witches are bringing the fire down under for their debut Australian tour! With blazing riffs, fierce vocals, and old-school metal energy, the all-female powerhouse promises a headbanging set Aussie fans won’t forget.
THE JESUS LIZARD AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Noise rock legends The Jesus Lizard are crashing back onto Australian soil for the first time in 31 years. Expect a raw, no-frills reminder of the chaos they carved into underground music history.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT DEBUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Hailing from the depths of New York’s avant-metal underground, the gold-masked trio are bringing their dissonant chaos down under for the very first time—appearing at Dark Mofo and select sideshows across the country.
Prepare for genre-defying extremity, jazz-laced insanity, and a live experience like no other.
EARTHLESS HEADLINE TOUR
San Diego's instrumental psych-rock titans, Earthless, have announced their return to Australian shores this September, marking their first headline tour down under in over two years.