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Steve ‘n’ Seagulls: South Of Helsinki
Steve ‘n’ Seagulls are putting their native Finland on the world map of bluegrass music.
The band have gained quick recognition in recent years for their searing... -
5 Favourite Shots Before A Show According To Swedish Riff Lords Deville
Swedish riff lords Deville will make their first trip to Australia next month, including an appearance at single-day festival Mojo Burning.
Since 2004, Deville have... -
Ocean Grove To Release Sophomore Album 'Flip Phone Fantasy' Next Month
Ocean Grove pull us further into their Oddworld with the release of sophomore album, 'Flip Phone Fantasy'.
Having already teased the release with a number of... -
Review: TOOL @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The anticipation and tension in the air was palpable in and around the mosquito and hot chip haven that is the Brisbane Entertainment Centre (20 February) as the mighty,
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Review: Alice Cooper @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
What’s black, white and dead all over? Alice Cooper, keeping nightmare rock fully alive.
MC50 ('60s American music scene stablemates with Alice) and our very... -
Clutch Are Wary Of Nostalgia As They Near Their 30th Anniversary Together
As US alternative metal mainstays Clutch approach 30 years as a band, the milestone seems oddly unreal to frontman Neil Fallon.
“Disbelief is probably the first... -
Download Festival Changes Sydney Venue
Just over a month out from their 2020 event and Download
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Thrashville Returns In 2020
After a brief hiatus last year, Dashville’s very own ‘slightly heavier’ music festival Thrashville returns in 2020.
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Dead Letter Circus And More Added To 2020 Download Festival
Check your data, because this year's Download Festival just got bigger with the addition of three smashing new bands.
A line-up already bursting at the seams... -
Review: 2019 Good Things Festival @ Flemington Racecourse (Melbourne)
Good Things Festival returned to Flemington Racecourse (Melbourne) for a second year (6 December), treating Australia to another line-up of some of the best international
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The Hu: Just Khan Get Enough As They Head To Australia To Play Download Festival
Armed with a strong sense of tradition, The Hu may just be the most powerful force to arise from the Mongolian steppe since Genghis Khan.
The Hu play a unique... -
Download Festival Offer Alternative Santa Photos With Their Mascot, Download Dog
Happy howlidays Downloaders!
If the festive season has left you feeling a little bark humbug, never fear, your favourite heavy music festival has something to... -
Cold Words: Finding New Creative Outlets
Cold Words is the new, alt-hard rock project from mainstay of the Melbourne hardcore scene Regan Hughes, formerly of the now disbanded Left For Wolves.
“I started... -
2020 Download Festival Dates And Venues
Clear your calendar and get ready to raise your horns as heavy metal juggernaut Download Festival confirms dates and venues for 2020.
Having orchestrated another... -
Electric State Earn Their Metal Stripes At WAMFest
Perth hard rockers Electric State take the stage alongside their heavy metal counterparts for WAMFest’s Metal Event this year.
“It's a bit of a strange one. We're... -
Tempest Rising Showcase Their Alter Ego At WAMFest
After forming in late 2012, WA's Tempest Rising have established themselves as one of Australia’s most individual, alternative metal acts.
Tempest Rising are... -
Review: F...ed Up @ Crowbar Brisbane
“The cutest thing happened before we came onstage,” F...ed Up guitarist Mike Haliechuk announced to the crowd at Brisbane’s Crowbar (12 October). “[Vocalist Damian Abraham]’s
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The Mark Of Cain Are Ready For Battle
John Scott from The Mark Of Cain has a theory.
“My theory is grunge was exported from Adelaide to Seattle then re-exported back to the world,” John... -
The Amity Affliction: Heaven And Hell Brisbane Festival Review @ The Riverstage
Guitar feedback pierced through the air above Brisbane’s The Riverstage (14 September).
Brisbane has a strong history of heavy music, beginning in 1976 with The... -
2019 Good Things Festival Line-up
Well, well, well. What do we have here. Good Things Festival have dropped their 2019 line-up and it's a doozie.
Parkway Drive will headline their first Australian...