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  • New material from Urns, tour with Enabler kicks off next week

    There’s only a week to go until the awesome Enabler (USA) hit Australia for the first time, with Melbourne’s Urns playing all dates. And to get everybody psyched for what will no doubt be a string of great shows, Urns have release the...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Introducing: Rust Proof and their debut EP

    A free/pay what you want download that any hardcore fan will enjoy. Also being released on vinyl.

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Five fantastic free local releases you should have; Part IV.

    The first three of these posts (here, here, and here, although we can’t promise the links are still active) have been some of the most popular articles ever run on Metal Obsession, so some fifteen months after part III,...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Norse and Agave Maize hit the road together

    Here’s a tour for those of you who dig the blackened side of things. July will see Sydney’s Norse and Melbourne’s Agave Maize hit the road for a short four date mini-tour. The former you may have seen supporting Absu (USA), Mnemic (DK), Psycroptic or Dark Funeral (SE) at some stage...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Stratovarius touring Australia this October

    Finnish power metallers Stratovarius will be touring Australia this October to celebrate the release of their stunning new album, ‘Nemesis’, which is out now via earMUSIC. www.ear-music.net STRATOVARIUS – NEMESIS AUSTRALIA TOUR 2013 Wednesday 23rd October – Billboard The...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Captain Cleanoff, The Kill and Join the Amish’s EP launch

    Since late last year, Melbourne’s Join the Amish have been making a big mark on their local metal scene, with their unique blend of thrash, hardcore and grind. In the past few months they have played Obscene Extreme Festival, toured...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Frankenbok releasing live DVD this August

    Melbourne’s much loved Frankenbok have announced details of their forthcoming new live DVD entitled, ‘Home Is Where The Stage Is’. Directed by Reggie Bowman, the DVD will feature the band’s live performance at The Prague Bar in Melbourne on...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Twelve Foot Ninja score Fear Factory support

    Melbourne’s Twelve Foot Ninja have been selected as the national tour support for Fear Factory’s upcoming Australian tour. Well done blokes! TWELVE FOOT NINJA are one of the most talked about bands in Australia and with damn good reason!...

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Murphy’s Law are coming to Australia for the first time (Tour dates updated)

    Metropolis Touring brings some fantastic news for old school New York Hardcore/crossover thrash/punk fans, as Murphy's Law have announced their first ever Australian tour in their 30 year career, for this September.

    • Posted 13 years ago
  • Devin Townsend Project touring this October

    This week has been insane with tour announcements. Here is another one which will definitely make you happy in the pants. Musical genius and all round good guy, Devin Townsend will be venturing back to Australia this October to...

    • Posted 13 years ago