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Naarm's own progressive death metallers, GROWTH , have given us a date for their new album, UNDER THE UNDER . You can expect it to release via WILD THING RECORDS on MARCH 27TH. This is the second part to a trilogy of albums, starting with 2020's THE SMOTHERING ARMS OF MERCY . Their debut was written from the pits of COVID-19, with isolation and collapse at the front of everyone's mind. UNDER THE UNDER explores the confrontation of the life that follows, the rediscovery of

Choose Your Cruise has officially confirmed that Hellbound will return in January 2027, following the immediate sell out of its maiden voyage in 2026. If you blinked and missed out the first time, this is your redemption arc. Australia’s first dedicated heavy metal cruise is back and it is already shaping up to be bigger, louder and harder to get onto. Hellbound II will sail from 17 to 21 January 2027 aboard Carnival Splendor, delivering four nights of non stop heavy metal ch

Sit down for this one. Brisbane metal group DIESECT have announced the release of their HIDE FROM THE LIGHT Deluxe EP, due out Friday 20 February via Greyscale Records alongside the arrival of their crushing new single FOUR WALLS. Originally released in May, HIDE FROM THE LIGHT marked a turning point for the band. It was their third EP and their first release with Greyscale Records, delivering a more aggressive and emotionally raw evolution of their sound. The record followed

Story Of The Year have released their brand new single Disconnected, the second taste of their upcoming eighth studio album A.R.S.O.N., out everywhere February 13, 2026 via SharpTone Records. Disconnected is a brutally honest track that captures the frustration of wanting to get better without knowing where to begin, fighting the urge to implode in isolation. Cathartic screams, punchy guitars and towering drums drive the emotion as frontman Dan Marsala confesses, “I’m sick of

Emo favourites Cartel and American Music Award winners Hot Chelle Rae are officially returning to Australia next month as part of the brand new alternative event an Emo Extravaganza. Alongside their festival appearances, both bands have announced a limited run of headline shows across the country. Presented by Destroy All Lines, Cartel will perform their own headline dates with support from This Wild Life, stopping at Stay Gold in Melbourne and The Gov in Adelaide before head

It feels fake to even write this. Private Function, one of our very own most unpredictable and chaotic punk bands, have announced that they are breaking up and will play their final show this March. There was no slow fade out, no long goodbye tour rollout, no warning signs. One minute they were still doing what they do best and the next the words final show were suddenly very real. The last ever performance will take place at LuliePalooza in Melbourne, marking the end of a ba

one of my favourite things about living in Queensland is the alternative music scene I am lucky enough to be a part of. with so many up @ tom ise and coming bands following the path of industry giants like the amity affliction , the butterfly effect , powderfinger , regurgitator and violent Soho , it was hard to pick who I should be spotlighting on this list so I have tried my best to mix up genres, plus I will give some honourable mentions at the end, as some bands you shou

Melbourne heavy rock and punk group Internet Romance are officially stepping into the spotlight with their debut single My Dog’s A Liar, a track that is equal parts feral, funny and absolutely unhinged (in the best possible way). It is a song about a dog who simply cannot be trusted but really it is about everything we love about chaotic punk vibes. Thiiiick drums that feel like they are trying to kick your door in. Bass that sits heavy in the chest. Guitars that tear and bit

Death Wobbles, the stomach-clenching sensation when your bike, skateboard, motorbike, or surfboard begins to shake and shiver underneath you, suddenly possessed, switching you from driver to passenger in a split second.  Almost everyone’s felt it once.  It’s that feeling that came for me when flying down a steep hill on a bike, your feet no-longer peddling as the pedals spin faster than your legs can pump them, instead they’re kicked out in front to avoid the plastic scrappin

Right off the back of AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA 'S ANNOUNCEMENT, ANBERLIN FANS ARE GOING TO BE EXCITED. THE ALT ROCK ACT from florida HAVE ANNOUNCED TWO AUSTRALIAN SIDESHOWS TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC ALBUM NEVER TAKE FRIENDSHIP PERSONAL . ORIGINALLY DROPPING ON JANUARY FIRST, 2005 (YES, IT HAS REALLY BEEN TWENTY YEARS NOW), AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA IS VISTING AUSTRALIA AT THE PERFECT TIME. THEY'LL PLAY THE ALBUM IN FULL, AND THEN A HANDFUL OF FAN FAVOURITE SONG

If there is one constant in the world of festivals, it is that nothing ever goes exactly to plan. Schedules change, bands pull out, someone forgets their laminate and at least three people will argue in the comments section as if they are booking agents. This week, the alt community got hit twice with bad news. Parkwaves 2026 has been cancelled. Couple hours later, Good Things Festival faced its own curveball and it is a heavy one. Yes, I’m upset too. But I’m not gonna compla

"As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously Challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music AND FILM as the writer / Director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.” After four years, Rob Zombie

Newly crowned 'Poster child' of pop punk, Taylor Acorn is returning to our shores in March 2026, and this time is bringing their friends Arrows in Action.

Newcastle locals Maple's pet dinosaur is getting ready to warm up the crowd at Good Things Festival next week at only 15 years old. They dropped their newest single, 'Chorus', and it's a grungy, alt-rock anthem!

After more than twenty five years of shaping emo and alternative rock, The Used are preparing for a career milestone that feels almost unreal. In March 2026, the band will walk onto one of the most famous stages in the world. For the first time ever, The Used will perform at the Sydney Opera House for a black tie event titled A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony. Fans can expect a full orchestra, a full choir and a once in a lifetime experience that no one could have predicted back

If you have been craving something that sits right in the middle of emo ache and rock grit, Canadian trio Second Harbour just delivered exactly that. Their new single Mourning Dove is out now, and it is one of those tracks you put on expecting a moody moment, only to realise halfway through that you have accidentally wandered into an emotional demolition zone. Second Harbour, now proudly flying the SharpTone Records flag, are gearing up for their new EP Coalesce which lands o

If there is one thing Dyssidia never do, it is repeat themselves. Every new release from these Adelaide prog masters feels like the next step in some constantly expanding musical universe, and their latest single, Dream Persuasion, might be their boldest leap yet. It is the final taste of their upcoming album Deeper Wells Of Meaning, and this one arrives with a twist that instantly commands your attention. Dream Persuasion marks Dyssidia’s first ever collaboration and they di

Melbourne’s alternative rock scene has been loud for years, but divedown are quickly becoming one of those bands you can feel building momentum with every release. Their new single I Want To See It All is out now through Ninth Life Records, and it is easily their brightest, most pop punk leaning track so far. If you love that restless, punchy energy of The Story So Far, this one will slide straight into your playlists without even asking permission. The song kicks in with a

Brisbane hardcore band Grizzlyshark are back with their new single " Brand New Tragedy ", after their successful release of " waiting for y2k " in September; you can read our review here . Brand New Tragedy " is 1 part infectious melody for every 2 parts chaotic fury ". I recommend you take the time to watch the video because it is honestly hilarious, featuring kidnappings, and a hot sauce challenge and outtakes at the end you are bound to find yourself laughing. BNT is es

Deathcore giants Whitechapel released their 9th studio album " Hyms in Dissonance " on March 7th and in my personal opinion it is a contender for album of the year. Whitechapel have unleashed their third music video in the form of the first track off of the album, " Prisoner 666 ". " The album follows the story of a cultist who is gathering worthy people to join his cult , " Wade furthers, " and there are moments in the story line where the cult followers are singing an evil