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Newcastle progressive rock outfit KōDEM have unleashed their powerful new single “Enough”, a slow burning and emotionally heavy track that captures the raw intensity and depth the band have become known for. Built on haunting atmospheres, hypnotic grooves, and a thunderous sense of purpose, “Enough” explores the emotional aftermath of betrayal and heartbreak. Speaking on the track, the band explains: “Enough is about what it feels like to give everything; your love, your fait

Photo Credit:  Errick Easterday Big moves have been made by Pittsburgh heavy-hitters 156/Silence , as the five-piece have officially joined the roster at Pure Noise Records , marking a bold new chapter for the band as they continue to carve out their place in the current heavy music landscape. This signing feels like a natural next step for a band. To celebrate the announcement, 156/Silence have unleashed their brand new track Our Parting Ways , accompanied by a cinematic and

Baltimore’s hardcore trailblazers TURNSTILE are heading back to Australia this summer for The Never Enough Tour, celebrating the release of their brand new LP Never Enough. Known for their euphoric blend of hardcore energy, infectious rhythm, and pure chaos, Turnstile’s return promises to be one of the most high-energy tours of the year. Joining them across the country will be UK emo icons Basement, marking a powerful pairing of two genre defining bands who have both reshaped

Swedish metal giants Sabaton are back, and they’ve gone full history nerd in the best way possible. Their brand new album Legends is finally out via Better Noise Music, and it’s exactly what the title promises: 11 tracks dedicated to 11 of history’s most legendary figures. We’re talking Joan of Arc, Napoleon Bonaparte, Genghis Khan, Vlad the Impaler basically, if you made it into a textbook and had a sword or an empire, Sabaton probably wrote you an anthem. Their latest singl

Electric callboy are coming back to Australia bigger and better than ever! Upgrading venues since their last visit down under the band are now set to complete an arena headline tour in 2026. With six studio albums under their belts and a slew of epic collaborations, including 'ratatata' with babymetal , electric callboy are sure to put on an absolutely phenomenal headline tour. Adding to the hype, electric callboy announced that two international bands would be joining the

Story of the year are back with their eighth studio ALBUM " A.R.S.O.N ," AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SITES FROM fEBRUARY 13. tHE DEBUT SINGLE " GASOLINE (ALL RAGE STILL ONLY NUMB) " IS OUT NOW AND SETS THE TONE FOR WHAT IS TO COME WITH THE CLASSIC SOTY POP-PUNK UNDERTONES, FRY SCREAMS, CLEAN VOCALS AND SINGABILITY, WHILE FEELING MORE MATURE, heavier AND GROUNDED OVERALL. AS A FAN FROM " PAGE AVENUE " ERA, I AM BEYOND EXCITED FOR THIS RELEASE. "A.R.S.O.N. marks the next evoluti

Buffalo’s own SPACED are blasting off again and this time, they’ve got Pure Noise Records backing the mission. Their new EP ‘ No Escape’ is out now, and it’s five tracks of pure chaos, groove, and cosmic hardcore energy that proves why everyone’s been talking about these guys. From the opening riff, it’s clear this isn’t your ‘run of the mill’ hardcore record. No Escape is a mind bending mix of crushing aggression and spaced out textures, the kind that hits like a punch to th

Rob Zombie has just announced the release of his 8th studio album, titled 'the great Satan' , which is set for release on February 27th through Nuclear Blast records . The album is 15 tracks and is the latest release since his 2021 record '' The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy'. The first track from the new Album, titled 'punks and demons'' is out now and has more of an old school/white zombie feel to it. Commenters so far have remarked that the song is "the he

Ho Ho How ready are you for Christmas?  Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless are well and truly gearing up for the holidays with a fresh Christmas song and holiday EP on the way that rock fans can really get behind.  Taylor Momsen, front-woman of The Pretty Reckless, began her career as a child-actor and delivered one very memorable performance as none other than Cindy Lou Who in How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) . This October, Momsen revisits her infamous song ‘Where

Chicago’s own Action/Adventure are back with a bang, dropping their latest single “Spiral” a high energy yet anxiety fuelled anthem lifted from their upcoming album Ever After, set to drop October 24 via Pure Noise Records. Blending their signature punchy riffs with raw emotion, “Spiral” dives deep into the uneasy feeling of being stuck inside your own head. Guitarist Oren Trace explains, “This song is about sitting in a room at 2AM after having a slow day with a looming anx

California’s genre bending rockers Hail The Sun are back with a new single, “Relapse Is A Love Affair,” lifted from their upcoming record cut. turn. fade. back. Dropping October 24 via Equal Vision / Civilians. Frontman Donovan Melero shared that the track comes from a deeply personal place: “After almost 14 years clean, I relapsed in 2023. I likened that feeling to giving in to a love affair, it’s always waiting, ready to catch you off guard. Thankfully, with the support of

Originally founded in Florida and now based in Atlanta, Moodring return with their powerful new single “Half-Life,” marking a bold new...

Sydney’s melodic hardcore outfit Bloom are keeping the momentum rolling with their latest single “Out Of Reach”, the newest taste of...

Sydney’s own nu metal and hardcore force Deficit have revealed that their upcoming EP, DEATHSTYLE , will arrive Friday, November 21. To celebrate, the band have dropped the explosive title track. This is a fierce preview of what’s to come. With this project, Deficit are carving out their own lane in heavy music by coining the term “DEATHSTYLE” a word that encapsulates both their sonic identity and philosophy. “ DEATHSTYLE isn’t just the name of a song, it’s who we are, ” th

Progressive metal visionaries TesseracT are set to close out the year with a release that captures their artistry at its absolute peak. Their new concert film and live album, RADAR, drops December 5, a fitting celebration of the band’s fifteen-year evolution from underground innovators to one of modern metal’s most vital forces. Filmed during their headline performance at Radar Festival 2024 in Manchester, RADAR presents TesseracT in full command of their craft, a stunning vi

We came as romans have just dropped their 2026 Australian tour announcement for the ' because we're doomed ' tour, travelling to...

Next Sunday the 19th of October Adrian De Santis ( Nightmarsh ) is inviting Melbourne Metal Heads to create actionable change for men’s mental health with his debut mini-festival ‘Metal for MENtal Health’ at The Bergy Bandroom.  Men’s mental health struggles are an ongoing issue in Australia and within the metal community. According to the most recent ABS census data  in 2023 75.3% of deaths by suicide in Australia were men. It is the highest ranked external cause of death fo

Critically acclaimed Ohio metalcore legends The Devil Wears Prada have released a short film with video director, and editor Wyatt Clough, producing a new short film titled “That Same Place Where The Flowers Never Grow”, comprising their two new singles “Where The Flowers Never Grow and “Wave”. The band released the double singles and film on YouTube earlier this month via Solid State Records.

we talk about smaller Australian bands on a daily basis here at hot & heavy, rightfully so, but, now it is time to introduce you to 10...

SCREAMO KINGS, THE USED, ARE BACK IN AUSTRALIA FOR THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSAY TOUR. THE BAND WERE SET TO PLAY " THE USED ", " IN LOVE AND...