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  • The Weekend Gig Guide

    The Weekend Gig Guide

    Weekend gig listings around Aus/NZ for the 3rd-5th September, 2010.
  • Megadeth headline ‘No Sleep Til’ festival this December

    Megadeth headline ‘No Sleep Til’ festival this December

    plus Parkway Drive, Katatonia, Gwar and more!
  • Current Giveaways

    Current Giveaways

    Two double passes to the Melbourne show of the upcoming Soulfly, City of Fire and Incite tour up for grabs!
  • Soulfly (Max Cavalera) – 02/09/2010

    Soulfly (Max Cavalera) – 02/09/2010

    An interview with the legendary, Max Cavalera. We discuss Soulfly’s new album and the band’s upcoming Australian tour.

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  • Ex-KISS axeman Bruce Kulick returns to OZ

    Ex-KISS axeman Bruce Kulick returns to OZ

    One night only!

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  • ‘Toddfest’ Ovarian Cancer benefit show announced

    ‘Toddfest’ Ovarian Cancer benefit show announced

    Featuring Lynchmada, Headkase, kCavemen, The Wrath, State of Integrity, In Dead, Rekoil and many more.

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  • Mortal Sin announce new guitarist

    Mortal Sin announce new guitarist

    Mortal Sin have recently announced the addition of new guitarist, Ryan Huthnance to the band.

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  • Debut Shellfin album now available

    Debut Shellfin album now available

    And the rad guys in the Brisbane stoner band are offering physical copies, or a FREE download!

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  • An exclusive first listen of the new LORD EP

    An exclusive first listen of the new LORD EP

    Sydney’s Lord will soon be releasing their monster 11 track EP ‘Return of the Tyrant’, featuring a brand new full...

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  • MO in Europe 2010
  • Older news
    • 4ARM announce ‘Crush The Empire’ national tour
    • Astriaal to support Mayhem on upcoming Oz tour
    • Iron Maiden makes waves in ARIA charts
    • Jens Bogren to mix new Chaos Divine album
    • NZ’s Family First Party attempt to ban Mayhem
    • ‘Last Band Standing’ Grand Final: Winterstorm vs Bogan Nation
    • Orpheus release second studio diary
    • Soulfly venue change in Melbourne
    • Nazxul, Astriaal to play Sydney’s Black Mass Festival
    • Megadeth headline ‘No Sleep Til’ festival this December
  • Latest Gig Photos
    Celephai @ Bar on the Hill, Newcastle (2010.08.28)

    Hellyeah and Death Audio @ Billboards, Melbourne (2010.07.30)

    Infektion, Hybrid Nightmares, Sanguinary Misanthropia and Order of Orias @ Central Club, Melbourne (2010.07.16)

    In Malice's Wake, Anno Domini, AMDBL, Obsidieth, Okera @ Central Club, Melbourne (2010.07.09)

    Alestorm, Claim to the Throne and Be'lakor @ The Corner Hotel, Melbourne (2010.06.19)

    Ne Obliviscaris @ NSC, Melbourne (2010.06.13)

    Black Majesty, Eyefear and Orpheus @ Hifi Bar, Melbourne (2010.06.05)

    Black Dahlia Murder/Unearth @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide (2010.06.03)

    Nile @ Hifi Bar, Melbourne (2010.05.27)

    Nile @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide (2010.05.26)

    George Lynch @ Allans Music, Melbourne (2010.05.25)
  • Latest album reviews
    • Nekrofeist – Nekrofeist EPNekrofeist – Nekrofeist EP

      Solid but unexciting groove metal from New South Wales. … »
    • Quandary – Ready to FailQuandary – Ready to Fail

      A superb debut progressive rock/metal release from Brisbane. 9/10… »
    • Domain – The Chronicles Of Love, Hate And SorrowDomain – The Chronicles Of Love, Hate And Sorrow

      A major improvement over Domain's previous release, 'Stardawn'. 8/10… »
    • Son of Aurelius – The Farthest ReachesSon of Aurelius – The Farthest Reaches

      An almost-shining beacon amongst the bland tech death genre. 7/10… »
    • Vendetta of the Fallen – The 13th DayVendetta of the Fallen – The 13th Day

      A promising release from the young Sydney band, but is needing some refinement. 6.7/10… »
    • Blind Guardian – At the Edge of TimeBlind Guardian – At the Edge of Time

      Bringing together the magic of story telling and elaborate orchestral arrangements in epic proportions. 10/10… »
    • Disturbed – AsylumDisturbed – Asylum

      Yet another classic Disturbed album, full of everything their fans want to hear. 9/10… »
  • Latest Interviews
    • Soulfly (Max Cavalera) – 02/09/2010
    • Astriaal (Arzarkhel) – 03/08/2010
    • Watain (Erik Danielsson) – 31/07/2010
    • Testament (Chuck Billy) – 26/07/2010
    • Halford (Rob Halford) – 15/07/2010
    • Blind Guardian (Hansi Kürsch) – 09/07/2010
    • Hellyeah! (Vinnie Paul) – 02/07/2010
    • Karnivool (Mark Hosking) – 20/06/2010
  • Latest Live Reviews
    • Astriaal (Melbourne) – 14/08/2010
    • Testament (Sydney) – 07/08/2010
    • Testament (Melbourne) – 06/08/2010
    • Hellyeah (Melbourne) – 30/07/2010
    • Hellyeah (Brisbane) – 31/07/2010
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