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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

Ben Rankin has been hard at work in 2025, and it seems he is not slowing down coming into 2026! With the craziness that is December, I’m taking a quick look back to his last single ‘SAVE YOUR TEARS’ which is the first off his upcoming album IN MEMORIAM (stay tuned for 27th of February)! This is a follow up to his June EP THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH - no sleep for the wicked, hey.

Who doesn’t love a concept album? VITRIARCH do too, their latest EP MYTHOS   bases itself in the divinity of gods, and cultural concepts, though they leave it all open enough for interpretation. Based out of Canberra and previously known as TSUNAMI PUNCHER , VITRIARCH define progressive metalcore, and have worked with the likes of Clint Boge ( THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT ) and 301 Studios to bring their debut to the table.  MYTHOS   is dynamic FROM TRACK TO TRACK, utilising stri

Let's start this one off like we are trying to find a recipe on the internet and you have to read your way through the unnecessary family samherbertmedia blog to find the ingredients. This year has been a crazy one for me, first with my husband recovering from extensive cancer treatment, sustaining a traumatic hand injury resulting in my being unable to use my dominant hand for six months and during that pause on my cheffing career finding Hot and Heavy and starting my music

A kid, barely 20, in a red Pantera shirt darts through the room, the first band has yet to play but he’s gripping the barricade with two hands, shaking out his full mullet. Two friends appeared beside him, drinks in hand, and passed him a golden, frothing beer. The lights sink, two men walk onstage, and Melbourne’s 15th Birthday Bird’s Robe celebration gig begins.  It’s a Friday night and The Sea Shall Not Have Them warms Max Watts' scattered 6:30pm crowd perfectly, providing

In a track that’s full of punchy, threatening, bass heavy breakdowns and complex, flowing, guitar parts, TIGERPRIZM provides both despair and hope in this over 6 minute epic, ‘Watch The World Fall’. TIGERPRIZM is the fresh solo project from Melbourne-based musician Frank Vadala beginning this year with the release of ‘Black Lotus’ in January. ‘Watch The World Fall’ released November 30 is the thrilling second single from this exciting new artist.  ‘Watch The World Fall’ is gr

Digging back through my playlists and my memories, that are increasingly becoming one in the same, Dead Poet Society (the band, obviously, this is a music blog) entered my life in 2021.  Specifically, I can remember listening to ‘American Blood’ on a death-defying repeat cycle, meaning, I listened to it until the words and sounds blended into a meaningless mush and I had to put it away for a little while. A little while ended up only being a few days, after which I added it t

the other week, i hit up Newcastle’s Hamilton Station Hotel and it was was buzzing! The room was small, loud and full of the kind of energy you only get when a free gig turns into something much bigger than it intends to be. This was one of those nights where the crowd and the bands fused into a single sweaty, beautiful mess. In a good way. Heads up, sadly no photos but enjoy the read! Atlas And The Attic Brisbane’s Atlas And The Attic kicked things off with a level of polish

Zheani’s newest album, LONG LIVE THE OLD DEAD GODS, is a testament to chaos, creation, divinity and femininity. Divulging into themes of life, death, love and rebirth, Zheani presents these ideas in a way that is uncliched and fully authentic. Released at the end of November, and coinciding with the birth of her first baby, LONG LIVE THE OLD DEAD GODS is Zheani’s first album drop since 2022. Combining elements of witch house, glitchy electronic, drum & bass, rap, dark amb

Newcastle Prog Rock band Kōdem have released their three-track debut ep "tattooed sin" with single "sorrow of down".

brisbane's gazey emo outfit, upsetter, have dropped their first single of 2025, 'best years of my life'. it is a short departure from their 2023 album, doomgaze and 2024 singles, which could be a good indication of the direction upsetter will continue to take!

Melbourne based alternative-rock band Vermantics have created the perfect track for those angst-filled late summer nights this holiday period in ‘Mess’, released November 21st. Following their successful UK tour in May, Vermantics are showcasing what good Aussie alt-rock is all about. Crunchy guitars, anthemic, soaring riffs, and an unrelenting beat.  Vocalist Stefan Fedele’s vocals are aching in a sweet desperation and inner-turmoil. Clear, generous, and soaring, Stefan’s vo

If you're a fan of progressive metalcore, then you're sure to love this five-piece band from Canberra, Australia. Introducing vitriarch with their single ' R'lyeh '. R'lyeh is the fifth single off the bands debut EP, titled 'Mythos' . Released on May 16th, 2025, this track is packed to the brim with harsh vocals, softly sung contrasting harmonies and long, throaty growls. It's an epic track from start to finish. The lyrics in this track are haunting. The band don't let us do

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

FuzzTronica have just released their single ‘B.O.B Sticker’ from their new debut self-titled EP, which is an eclectic ode to the iconic Aussie yellow Baby On Board car sticker. The freshly-formed trio’s style is dynamic and electric, combining aspects of multiple genres such as hard rock, hip hop, punk and electronic to create a sound that is ass-shakingly infectious. With all three members being seasoned musicians, this experimental approach definitely feels like a love let