February next year will mark the inaugural festival of ‘Rolling Thunder’, which is set to take place at Kryal Castle in Ballarat, Victoria. Proudly presented by Heathen Skulls, Young Henrys, 3 PBS FM and Beat Magazine, Rolling...

In an interesting and unexpected turn, newly announced for Soundwave 2016, US metal acts Killswitch Engage and Ill Niño will not only be appearing at Soundwave next year, but they will also be performing in full their respective...

Melbourne power metallers Horizons Edge announced not long ago that their touring fill-in bassist, Ryan Koetsveld, has been officially announced to now be a full time member of the band. The band made the announcement through their...

So there it is. The next lineup for Soundwave 2016 has been officially announced. Lo and behold! Early bird tickets on sale now via Soundwave Festival. Saturday 23 January – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane Sunday 24 January –...

Images: Ben Gunzberg Words: Jonathon Besanko When I think about all of the amazing bands I’ve had the opportunity to see live since I began writing for Metal Obsession only a mere two years ago, the band...

Opening with a beautifully melodic guitar overture in “Call to Arms”, before long we hit full thrust with the title track, in an album that only seems to grow stronger with each new song that follows. Perth’s...

Melbourne’s Dead City Ruins, the band revitalising the old pub spirit of rock ‘n’ roll, are returning to Australia after a long and successful year of touring in Europe for a massive 17 date tour. Running from...

Words: Jonathon Besanko Images: Mark Hoffmann (Click here to view the full gallery) Tonight was an evening that brought with it much anticipation, not only from myself but from the hordes of fans who attended. Megadeth are...

As we know, it was announced a couple months back that Melbourne-based alternative-rock band Suiciety have returned after a nigh two decade long hiatus (19 years, to be exact). For anyone who was old enough in the early ’90s...

Premier Melbourne thrash act, In Malice’s Wake, have announced the official launch show for their much-anticipated third album, Light Upon the Wicked. With the name of the show amusingly spun into ‘Thrash Upon the Wicked’, they will...