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Faceless Australian extreme-metal band NYCTALOR have just released their debut EP ‘EP I: The Collapse’, and it is a brutally beautiful sonic tour de force. ‘EP I: The Collapse’ comprises of two tracks, spanning over twenty minutes of cataclysmic darkness and an underlying building of tension. Drawing on influences like black, death and doom metal, NYCTALOR have crafted a sound that is both suffocating and expressive. The first track, ‘The Harrowing’ is unrelentingly dark and

Anonymous four-piece NYCTALOR have announced their debut EP titled "EP I: The Collapse", due to be released August 24th 2026. Hailing from the 'ACT', NYCTALOR are a newly-formed band with a sound which they describe as: “the sonic collapse of existence through, atmosphere, dissonance and crushing heaviness”. What makes NYCTALOR so intriguing is that Everything about these guys is crafted with intention. Their choice to hide their identities is stated as being a deliberate way

Who doesn’t love finding new bands? let alone getting on at the ground floor before they (inevitably) take off! Sydney’s pop-punk scene’s newest band are here. Facelift have announced their arrival with their debut single, ‘Ceiling Fan’. Photo by Gabrielle Michael Driven for a desire to return the pop-punk scene to its pre-2020 former glory, Facelift are on a mission. 'Ceiling Fan' is a great jumping off point. catchy, relatable and the perfect amount of emo. The band cite in

Adelaide five piece, Sørrøwstate, are not resting on their laurels. Following up April’s release of My Own Grave, they’re back with new single, Same Old Pain.

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

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

Alright, fellow elder emos, it’s time. An Emo Extravaganza is officially happening in Australia next February, and Destroy All Lines have somehow managed to craft the lineup of our teenage dreams. Dust off the Converse and warm up those vocal cords, because we’re about to scream every word like it’s 2006 again. Let’s start with the headliners: Anberlin. The Florida legends who basically soundtracked our entire adolescence are celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Pers

Fresh, Sydney-based band, The Admired are bringing back classic Australian emo pop in their latest single, ‘All I’ve Got’. The Admired offers a nostalgic ‘love letter’ for the ephemeral place that was Tumblr in the early 2010’s and the ‘fangirl’ scene around emo and pop punk so many of us look back on fondly.

if you're after your new two-step anthem, look no further as i've got the perfect song for you. blood sweat and fear is the latest single release from albury hardcore band, grim . we start off on a pretty classic hardcore foot with heavy low tuned guitar riffs that bounce from ear to ear, followed by punchy drums and a filthy bassline. something to awaken the primal response for all the moshers. the vocals kick in hard, beginning our brutal and confrontational narrative for t

eora/Sydney metalcore band Heists have released " miles away ", their final, and title track of EP " beneath the surface ". " The record...

Earth Cadet has landed and they come bearing an electric debut album ‘EXIT WOUNDS released October 3rd. An album dripping in heavy...

I've never started off talking about the music video before the track, but the visualizer for this track is simply amazing. A simple...