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'Torn From Hope' Release Debut Track "Lights Out" (Review)
Torn From Hope are a newly formed modern metalcore band from Brisbane. There is definitely something in those Queensland waters, because Torn From Hope deliver sheer and relentless brutality with ease and authenticity with “Lights Out”. This aggression serves as a backdrop to raw and honest lyricism that demonstrate Torn From Hope’s core mission to give a voice to those fighting battles that often go unseen. "Lights Out" is unapologetically heavy right from the very first not


Bury Tomorrow kick-start New Era with Single ‘Sx’
Eight albums and twenty years deep, Southampton’s very own, Bury Tomorrow, are still vying to be known as metalcore’s hardest working band.


Koh - Golden Death EP Review
Darwin's metalcore outfit Koh have delivered a 7-track EP that feels both incredibly beautiful and painfully disgusting at the same time and honestly i'm in awe! The production on this one is flawless and KOH are such a tight band with an immense live energy even through studio recordings. 'Golden Death' explores the idea of transformation into something newer and greater in rebirth. "The term Golden Death, to me, means a different type of end. One that is more sacred and not


Wicked Envy- False Face Single review
"False Face is a formidable force that commands attention from the world."


Jinjo - 'Bone Shovel' Single Review
Jinjo are a four piece metalcore band, hailing from the Central Coast of NSW. These guys state that “some feelings must be screamed” and through ‘Bone Shovel’ they absolutely practice what they preach. ‘Bone Shovel’ is Jinjo at their ultimate form, with this track telling a story of survival and resistance in the face of overcoming personal battles. Grinding riffs, haunting guitar melodies, racing basslines and dynamic vocals form the backbone of this track, coming together w


Polar- 'JOHATSU' Single Review
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


ZUKØ- 'TEETH TO THE CURB' EAST COAST TOUR @ The catfish (13/02/2026)
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


SØRRØWSTATE - 'Rot With Me' Single Review
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


Repriever- 'Fracture' EP Review
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
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