Hard Rock
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13 Years Later. . . Tool Have Finally Completed Their ‘Fear Inoculum’ Homework
If it sounds like Tool drummer Danny Carey was on fire while recording his drum parts for the band’s new album, ‘Fear Inoculum’, it may be because at one point he nearly
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Mammal Are Amped To Play Dead Of Winter Festival
One of Australia's most prolific and outspoken multidisciplinary artists keeps going from strength to strength as Mammal, led by Ezekiel Ox, head north to play Dead Of Winter
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Maurice And The Metal: Metal And Comic Books Together At Last
Metal music and comic books – the combination we didn’t realise we needed.
Brisbane metal lover and writer, Aaron Sammut has made the unusual yet ingenious choice... -
Pagan Brisbane Review @ Crowbar
A neon pink inverted cross flickered in the darkness. A few moments passed, then the stage lights beamed to reveal the excited crowd gathered close to the stage at Crowbar
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Beastwars Are Back From The Grave, Kinda
With a sound that cascades from savage to tender and back again, NZ stoner metallers Beastwars return (with a new lease on life, literally) with their fourth album –
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Despite Recent Tragedy Brisbane Punks Blowhard Will Continue At 2019 Dead Of Winter Festival
Before the recent death of Blowhard frontman Brentyn 'Rollo' Rollason, the Brisbane punks had been booked (but not announced) by Dead Of Winter Festival (DOW) as the headline
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The Story So Far Melbourne Review @ Arrow On Swanston
Despite an ill-fitting venue, sound issues and a show-ending injury in the crowd, The Story So Far and Basement co-headlined a high-energy night (24 April) that had punters
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Thrice Offer Australia An Open Palm
Thrice will tour their latest album, 2018 release 'Palms', down under this month.
The US band has been around for 20 years, maintaining the same four members –... -
Iggy Pop Melbourne Review @ Festival Hall
A back catalogue of classics and some Black Flag birthday action highlighted Iggy Pop's Melbourne concert on Easter Sunday (21 April).
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Superheist Amp Things Up To 11 With Their New Studio Album
Since reforming in 2016 with new vocalist Ezekiel Ox (Mammal, Over-Reactor, Full Scale), Superheist have released the critically acclaimed album 'Ghosts Of The Social Dead'
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Ezekiel Ox 2019 Tour
With the release of his new solo EP 'Cheering Bombs From Deckchairs' in April, Mammal frontman Ezekiel Ox hits the road for a tour from the end of May.
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The Story So Far Adelaide Review @ The Gov
In one of the most perfectly paired co-headline tours, The Story So Far and Basement took over The Gov (22 April) to a sold-out crowd.
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Bring Me The Horizon Sydney Review @ Qudos Bank Arena
The British are coming! The British are coming! Well, Friday night (12 April) at Qudos Bank Arena (in Sydney) was more of a Commonwealth carnival really, and an epic one at
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Bring Me The Horizon Review @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
You’ve gotta get out of bed early in the afternoon to make it to a Bring Me The Horizon show this tour, bringing two other UK bands plus Aussie trailblazers Trophy
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Karnivool 2019 Australia Tour
After a headlining slot at UNFIY Gathering and a short run of sold-out shows in WA-SA in January, Karnivool are returning to the highways of Australia this May-June for their
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Disentomb & Beastwars Headline New Additions To 2019 Dead Of Winter Line-up
With an already stacked line-up littered with talented acts (think Cog, Mammal, Bodyjar, 28 Days, Aversions Crown, Nick Oliveri and a host more) Brisbane's Dead Of Winter
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Download Festival Sydney Review @ Parramatta Park
The line-up for this year’s Download Australia boasted diversity and drew delight for its medley of punk, rock, and metal artists.
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2019 Dead Of Winter Festival Line-up
While those living in Westeros are dreading the impending long winter, Brisbanites can rejoice with the news Dead Of Winter returns for a ninth instalment on Saturday 13
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Aces High: A Maiden Tribute Made In Australia
Rolling, scrambling and flying, Sydney-based Iron Maiden tribute band Aces High will soon leave the tarmac on their first voyage out of the hangar.
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Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Download Festival Appearances In Melbourne & Sydney, Is Replaced By Airbourne
Due to his doctors' orders, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his appearance at Download
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