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‘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

Bursting into the new year with a politically charged and emotional self-produced EP ‘Polyester City’ (released January 27) Atlas and the Attic show that they’re not afraid to confront the chaos of modern society.  The EP opens with three unapologetically political tracks, critical of our current society and the systems that run it. The first track, ‘The Gravedigger’, provides listeners with an excellent marker for what is to come across the course of this EP. ‘The Gravedigge

Adelaide-based Metalcore/Hardcore collective SØRRØWSTATE have just dropped their second ever single, and it is a total heavy banger! Taking inspiration from the instrumental energy and chaos of bands like Pincer+, Diesect and Alpha Wolf, ‘Rot With Me’ is absolutely explosive and a total sonic assault. Describing themselves as “the embodiment of suffering”, SØRRØWSTATE are a total breath of fresh air in the Aussie Metalcore scene. These guys are absolutely not afraid to bare

If you are looking for a song to add to your end of the world party playlist, then you're absolutely in luck! All Regards’ newest single ‘discontent’ is a catchy post-apocalyptic banger that deals with the idea of “apathy in the face of annihilation”. Utilising a sound that takes the punchiness of pop-punk and the melodic aspects of alt-rock, the Melbourne/Gippsland based band express the bleakness of being powerless in the face of corruption and utter destruction. Through

It was a wild weekend away as I flew from newcastle to Adelaide for Froth & Fury 2026 , tagging along with Chris and Leah from Darkside Music . From the moment we arrived, it felt like one of those weekends where everything just lines up. bleeding through @gemini.witxh Running into familiar faces and meeting new ones from across the community set the tone early. My first thought when taking in the site was simple. This is perfect. Everything was close together, easy to naviga

Ominous and sludgy Brisbane band Violent Conflict have brought in the new year with a succinct yet scary metalcore track, ‘What I’d Give To See You Burn’, released January 23.  Violent Conflict aren’t new to the Australian scene but have recently gained traction, particularly with their 2025 release, ‘Venom’. This four piece band consisting of vocalist Josh Guerin, bassist and vocalist Connor Grawley, guitarist Leigham Moyses, and drummer Robert Schilke are fast growing in th

Your favourite German post-black-metal gone post-gaze-alt-rock band is back with an exciting new single, ‘ DAISIES ’. hAPPY NEW YEAR TO US. Lantlôs has been kicking around the back of the metal scene since 2005, and drastically turned away from its post black metal roots in 2014 with their fourth album MELTING SUN. ‘ DAISIES ’ is the first we’ve heard of them since 2021’s WILDHUND and single ‘ LOWBREATHHIFELLOWLIFEHIHOPES ’. source WILDHUND and MELTING SUN ditched black meta

Hailing from the Central Coast of NSW, Repriever are keeping the heart of the metalcore scene alive and beating with their just released EP ‘Fracture’ . This is the band's first EP drop since 2019, and it is a testament to Repriever's sonic and technical development. Flawlessly blending heavy breakdowns with softer, hauntingly melodic moments, this EP is equal parts intense and wistful. Named after the Shinto sun goddess, ‘ Amaterasu ’ is the opening track and sets the tone

Independent Canberra metalcore artist Ben Rankin is back after his EP 'This is more than enough' dropped in June, with his studio ALBUM "In Memoriam", to be released on February 26th. "Rewind" is the second single to be released featuring solo metalcore artist 'Machine on a break

Usually I'd start a review talking about the track, but the album artwork for Ekosa's new single 'deliver us from evil' deserves the initial mention. The single art captures the essence of the track perfectly, yet contrasts the sound of the song.

Easily swept away in the rivers of shimmers and reverb shoegaze has to offer? Enjoy a harsher edge of metal, punk, post-rock or emo? Love the punk and droney edge of grunge? Here is my list bands you should know before they decide to tour australia - i wouldn't want you to miss out. ( disclaimer!! When considering this list I looked at last.fm  and spotify listens as basic indication of how popular a band. This list has also been influenced by my own personal taste - so this