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A split Review by Zoe Aitchison & Madisun Manyweathers I first heard about Basement a month or two ago while tuning in to FBI radio. The presenter broadcast their single ‘Covet’ from their 2012 Album "Colourmeinkindness". As soon as I heard it, I was eager for more and what a pleasure it is to find them at the perfect time with the drop of this absolute gem! It's been a long 8 years between drinks, but Basement are finally back with their brand new album “WIRED”, out now via

i'm just gonna get it out of the way. this gig was the funniest and most intimate show i've seen from the big dogs. bowling for soup x frank turner with special guests, brisbane's own Talk Heavy. the banter, the shit stirring, the cultural lessons. i wrote sooooo many notes. lets get cracking, shall we? t'was a cold Tuesday evening at the good ol bar on the hill. (thank god this was inside) the crowd was well behaved. no smug looks, no fighting about which generation is bette

right off the bat, this single is so much fun but it comes with a strong message so buckle up. let's dive deep with Melbourne's own Crispy Danger and their fresh single 'outta control' who is crispy danger? they're a fierce trio with siblings David rex on vocals and guitar and Michelle Maxx on bass and Frankie Demuru on the drums. formed in birmingham just last year, the trio comes from heavy metal heritage but they've added some rock and pop spice to the mix. let's face it,

'A TASTE OF CHAOS' is the latest chapter in Scott Middlin’s discography, demonstrating some of his heaviest and most self-assured music yet. Scott Middlin is a solo Australian artist previously known for his involvement with bands including Emecia, Emerald City, and Against the Atlantic. He has also published a book and works as a tattoo artist, which makes him just that much cooler. 'A TASTE OF CHAOS' seamlessly blends the sounds of modern metalcore, alternative rock, and di

it just keeps getting better. Brisbane hardcore group violent conflict dropped their new single 'silhouette of a saint' on April 1st and it goes hard. i'm about to take you on a journey. let's break this down. the song starts strong. like....really strong. you get thrown in to the abyss right away. the intro reminds me of alice falling down the rabbit hole and you can't make of your surroundings. you're confused and panicking. you feel like theres no escaping. then it hit's y

Cry About It Weekender There’s something about a small venue that takes me back to being a teenager, going to local gigs. The early head bops, the slow build of energy as each band takes the stage, and that one person fully committed in the pit, it all comes rushing back. That was exactly the vibe on Sunday night for The Beautiful Monument’s intimate weekender, celebrating their latest singles “Cry About It” and “Dancing with the Buried”. Starting the night, ULTRAVLT (Ultravi

photo credit: Nicole ainsworth (@sailornicole on IG) eora/Sydney based nu-metalcore outfit broken earth have launched their new single "shiver", produced mixed and mastered by mark Williamson (inertia, cenobia). the highly anticipated track is the first of the year, following a whirlwind 2025 for the 4 piece, sharing stages with for metalcore legends the ghost inside, bleed from within, and miss may I, as well as countless shows across the country and a far north Queensla

hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. 5 piece group Sorrowstate just dropped their haunting new track 'my own grave' and for all my silent hill and doom fans. I think you're gonna dig this one. 'my own grave' starts with a haunting isolated guitar, building this scary tension for whats about to come. a sudden doom inspired switch with a heavy, distorted and almost dirty sound with vocalist shane burford blessing us with his beautiful clean vocals with a familiar poem. remem

Looking for a brand new heartbreaking emo track to add to your playlists? Brisbane alternative-rock quartet Garden Eyes have you covered with their newest single ‘Contest’ ; a stripped-back love song expressing the heart-wrenching reality of loving someone through their struggles with mental health and depression. Having just been released on the 17th, you definitely do not want to sleep on this one! Being Garden Eyes’ second release of 2026, following their previous single

Allow yourself to sink down, deep down , and feel the unrepentent power of Iridesica’s incredible debut single, ‘Designated Silence’ (released 20th March). Iridesica has arrived, emerging from the depths, intent on dragging listeners close and entrancing them within seconds of the song's beginning. An eerie and ethereal distorted pipe organ sound setting the tone, reminiscent of Davy Jones’ love song in tone, mournful yet beautiful, cinematic and intense. Matilda Greene’s g

‘Twas a kawaii Thursday night at The Hordern as thousands of metal heads come together for one of the most diverse lineups to date… and it was glorious! With Magnolia Park, Bloodywood and BABYMETAL all on the same bill, it felt like three completely different corners of the scene colliding in real time. Let’s break my full experience down. Magnolia Park They have been building for a while, but this set felt like a “fuck yeah, I’m actually witnessing this” moment. They opened

Acclaimed UK metalcore band Polar are back with their first music drop of 2026, and it was definitely worth the wait! Following up from their 2024 album ‘Five Arrows’ , ‘JOHATSU’ is a marker of Polar’s new era entering 2026. Consisting of a revitalised line-up and renewed positivity, Polar are on a path of worldwide domination. The literal meaning of the title ‘ JOHATSU’ stems from the Japanese word for “evaporation”, however it also has a heavier connotation and is used t

Haunting female-fronted alt-metal band Twisted Lullaby have just dropped a blood-chilling new single, and it is definitely their darkest song yet. ‘Murder Me’ is thematically harrowing, told from the perspective of a man who brutally murders his lover. Through powerful lilting vocals, lead singer Shay conveys the sheer horror and despair of this story. maintaining a late 90’s/early 2000’s nu-metal vibe and sound, ' Murder Me' features heavy chugging riffs and adrenaline in

Refreshed, explosive, and powerful Grizzlyshark’s latest track, ‘Desire’ (released March 6th), brings a burning and bright energy that will be sure to impress fans of the band. Brisbane's emo hardcore band Grizzlyshark’s exciting new line up has delivered a track full of edge, grit, and a tinge of playful energy that keeps the songs momentum pumping throughout. It can be difficult for a band to come back swinging after a series of member changes but Grizzlyshark have managed

‘ZERO DAY’ is the latest single from progressive Perth-based metal band MiLkyWay , and it is the type of track that transcends expectations. The main aspect that immediately stands out about 'ZERO DAY' is the fact that this track is entirely instrumental. This unique quality really draws attention to the beautifully complex and technical music that MILKYWAY have written and created. Taking inspiration from modern progressive metal, alternative metal, and cinematic sound des

This alternative rock band from Kent, England has kickstarted the year with a genre-melding track that intermingles chunky heavy metal riffs with a lighter indie-guitar tone and soaring captivating vocals. Seek Harbour’s ‘The Witness’ acts as the beginning of a fresh release cycle for the band following their highly successful 2024 EP, ‘Versus’ which gained acclaim from BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and Kerrang Radio (Featured Artist of the Week), among many, many others. ‘The Witne

Last weekend I had the absolute privilege of attending the sold out headline show for Italian goth-metal legends Lacuna Coil , a s part of their SleepLESS EMPIRE Australian tour. Taking place at the stunning Northcote theatre, it was such a magical evening enshrouded in gothic beauty, gloriously heavy music and a crowd of passionate fans. Being Lacuna Coil’s first headline tour in Australia in a decade, this was one that you absolutely did not want to miss. @staticdawn__

Attention all deathcore fans!! are you a fan of shadow of intent, lorna shore, archspire, or fit for an autopsy?? If you answered yes, then this new ep (shores of desolation) by the almighty brisbane deathcore heavyweights 'roronoah' is 1000% FOR YOU. Members of this band include (From left): Corie (bass) jude (drums) kalani (vocals) ryan (Lead Guitar) Josh (guitar) And together they have made an ep which is nothing but a powerhouse of heaviness... The first track to introduc

knocked loose have teamed up with rap icon denzel curry and created " hive mind " this is the first single from the Louisville hardcore sensations since the release of their 3rd studio album " you wont go before you're supposed to " hive mind is an extremely explosive heavy track and showcases a taste of what the next chapter is going to sound like from knocked loose. whilst this track is extremely unique by blending hardcore and rap together, knocked loose and denzel curry

Brisbane based hardcore/metalcore heavy-hitters ZUKØ played a sold-out gig last week at The Catfish in Fitzroy, marking their debut Melbourne headline show as part of their 'Teeth To The Curb' East Coast tour! With a stacked line-up of local bands like BLOOD OATH and Melting , as well as Perth-based “nu-metalcore” band Pincer+ coming along for the ride, the night was entirely dedicated to hot & sweaty hardcore chaos and mayhem. @staticdawn__ Leading the lineup for the nig