Melbourne-based death metal band BerserkerfoX have announced Massimo “Max” Bonazzelli as their new bass player. Max joined the band in February 2010 to replace Liam McRae who performed with the band for the past two years on...

Progressive metal from Wagga Wagga that has found it's place in an unfilled niche in the Australian scene. 7.5/10

Melbourne thrashers In Malice’s Wake will be appearing on Triple R’s Musically Incorrect tonight to discuss their upcoming (Metal Obsession sponsored) live show, and presumably what the band are up to. The show runs from 12am til...

A standout album of 2010 and a brilliant release from Australia's melodic metal masters on all levels. 8.5/10

Melbourne progressive black metal band Ne Obliviscaris will be hitting the stage once again after a long, long absence from the live scene thanks to the recording of their debut full-length album. Joining them on the night will...

Just because we’re such nice guys and this such an awesome tour, we thought you needed reminding. One of the most exciting live bands on the planet (according to people who have seen them), Finland’s Turisas will...

We chat to the slightly intoxicated vocalist, Christopher Bowes, about everything pirate metal.

A solid album that ranges from pagan/folk metal through to traditional black metal. 8/10

Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones somehow manages to be headache-inducing, mentally exhausting, confusing and boring all at the same time. 6/10

Depressive black metal band Austere have called it quits, with no real detail given. “It is with much sadness that today, May 19th, 2010, we announce the end of Austere. We would like to thank everyone who...