Ben Batres – Elm Street There are many reasons to love Melbourne natives Elm Street. Despite being one of a rare few these days to play traditional metal, there is an honesty about them as a band...

Yesterday saw the release of Northlane‘s new single ‘Rot’, their first single with new frontman Marcus Bridge. Premiered on Triple J’s ‘Good Nights’ with Linda Marigliano just last week, the single has received an overwhelming response all...

Here’s one for all you older rockers out there or younger 80s enthusiasts! To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘Trash’ from the father of shock rock, Alice Cooper, Hermann’s Bar in Sydney will again be hosting...

Words: Jonathon Besanko Images: John Raptis (Click here to view the full gallery) Despite being a Sunday night, 170 Russell was booming. The many punters who’d assembled at the venue for the sold out show tonight were...

Given as a special announcement exclusively last night at the gig at 170 Russell, Melbourne, Ne Obliviscaris are granting their Melbourne fans one last gift before rounding out the rest of their ‘Citadel’ Album Tour over the...

Words: Jonathon Besanko Images: Matt Allan (Click here to view the full gallery) 170 Russell was bristling with excitement tonight. Ne Obliviscaris, Perth’s metal royalty, were set to begin the first night of their national ‘Citadel’ Album...

Words: Jonathon Besanko Images: John Raptis (Click here to view the full gallery) Accept. The ‘Teutonic Terrors’, the kings of German heavy metal. At last, the legends have graced us with their presence down under. And let...

Floridian nu metal/hard rock group, Nonpoint, have just been confirmed to be playing SW15. The American band have been at this since 1997 with their most recent outing being this year’s ‘The Return’ (released September 30). Soundwave...

Melbourne-based prog metallers, Orsome Welles, are set to launch their debut EP ‘Erth News Bulletin’ at The Workers Club, Fitzroy on Friday December 12. Fresh off the heels of a successful year that has seen Orsome Welles...

Yngwie Malmsteen Yngwie Malmsteen is one of those people that needs no introduction. Arguably one of the most well known and respected guitarists of our generation, the Swedish-born, now American-based instrumentalist has forged a successful career out...