I’ve heard some people label this album ‘generic’. Redeemer of Souls is generic heavy metal in the same sense that Star Wars is generic Sci-Fi. When you’ve been at this for as long as Judas Priest have,...

In addition to the exciting news we announced last month about John Garcia’s solo tour down under this September, he has just announced in addition to this a special FREE (yes, you read that right!) signing session and...

Judas Priest – Ian Hill Ian Hill is someone who has seen and done much. Not only is he the bassist and one of the key founders of legendary British heavy metal band, Judas Priest, but he...

After the already exciting news that was Canadian death metallers Gorguts initial Australian tour announcement back in late May, here comes another piece of excellent news. Thanks to the folks at Direct Touring & The Music, Queensland’s own...

A new Pozible campaign has been launched to celebrate rock and metal culture in Australia. Brian Giffin is fronting the project. Alongside being the editor of The Australian Metal Guide, a site that’s been active since 1997, Giffin...

Tasmania’s upcoming post-hardcore quartet, Save The Clock Tower, are set to finally release their debut album after four years of touring, two EP’s (2011’s ‘Letters’ and ‘The Human Condition’ in 2012), and getting themselves out there in...

Proving themselves more and more with each passing month, the Melbourne grindlords King Parrot have announced a string of shows in the wake of their recent new drummer announcement and furthermore as a way to showcase new...

Images: Justin Tapp Words: Jonathon Besanko The other night saw Finnish folk metallers, Finntroll, take over the Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne. And what a night it was! Whilst door open was pushed from 8 to 9, the...

Coming up to the release of a new album, and just generally kicking ass and having a good time, US technical melodic death metallers Allegaeon spared a moment to chat with Metal Obsession. Speaking with vocalist Ezra Haynes and guitarist...

Okay, I’m going to open this review by saying much of what follows may come across as harsh, but if you’re going to review music then it should be honest and upfront, shouldn’t it? Everything mentioned in...