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  • Rise of Avernus announce new line-up

    Sydney Progressive Doom Metal band, Rise of Avernus, have solidified a new line-up. The announcement was made public via the band’s official Facebook page, detailing the band’s plans for new material and touring internationally for the first time. ‘A...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Full lineup release for Adelaide’s massive New Dead Metalfest

    Adelaide’s The New Dead Metalfest just gets bigger every year. Last year saw the likes of King Parrot, Lord and Vanishing Point up the top of the lineup, but 2015 features not only one of the biggest names in Australian metal but also their...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Slash & Steel Panther Join Forces for February Sidewaves

    More crazy Sidewaves coming your way! Presented by Soundwave Touring and Triple M, this one sees America’s Steel Panther join forces with legendary guitarist Slash for two shows in Sydney and Melbourne ONLY. A Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • ‘The Legend of Dio’, a metal musical

    A new Australian metal musical inspired by the life and music of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio will soon stir from its deep slumber. Featuring songs from Dio’s wide-spanning career, music from his eponymous solo project will play alongside...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Sidewaves

    Critically acclaimed American alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins (which currently comprises longtime frontman Billy Corgan, Jeff Schroeder on guitar, and session musicians) have announced, in association with Soundwave Touring and Triple M, that they’ll be performing two Sidewaves...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Australian exclusive premiere: second new track from Benighted’s live album

    Almost exactly a month ago we premiered the first track from Benighted‘s 15th anniversary live album Brutalive the Sick. That track was “Let the Blood Spill between My Broken Teeth”, and now we’re proud to have a second one for your aural...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Kyzer Soze set to release debut album ‘Ascension’ in February

    Up and coming Brisbane-based death metal quintet Kyzer Soze are pleased to announce, in collaboration with Truth Inc Records (Mors Principium Est, Truth Corroded), that on February 13, 2015, they will be releasing their long awaited debut album, entitled...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Psycroptic announce some rather awesome things

    Tasmanian tech death metallers Psycroptic have dropped a massive announcement regarding their forthcoming self titled new album due for release in Australia on March 13th via Nerve Gas. The band released some details of the album, plus an upcoming...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • This week in excellent album art: Lizzard Wizzard, Decimatus and Sewercide

    If the string of artwork announcements this week is anything to go by, we’re in for an eyegasmic 2015. First up is Brisbane doomers Lizzard Wizzard with this crazy cover for their forthcoming EP Dankrupt (ha!), created by “Justin aka big...

    • Posted 11 years ago
  • Judas Priest and Dragonforce Announce 2-day Joint Sidewaves!

    Here’s one for all you old school metalheads and power metal enthusiasts! (okay, so this one’s for most people). Soundwave Touring have today announced that legendary British Metal Gods Judas Priest will be performing 2 sidewaves (in Sydney and...

    • Posted 11 years ago