Besomora Return With Dark New Single Imminent Lies Ahead Of Devotion To The Fear EP

Sydney melodic death metal outfit Besomora are back with a brand new single, and this one feels like a serious step forward for the band. Their new track “Imminent Lies” is out now, giving fans the first glimpse into their upcoming EP Devotion To The Read More …

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Khemmis Return With A Sonic Belter On Their Self Titled Album | Crannk Reviews

Khemmis are back with their fifth album, the self-titled Khemmis, a sonic belter of an album, and their first release in five years. For a band that just wanted to make heavy metal music and have a little fun, they sure have come a long Read More …

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Brand Of Sacrifice Return With Explosive Double Single Seeing Red And This Place Wasn’t Meant For Us

Brand Of Sacrifice are back, and they have returned with serious force. The Canadian deathcore titans have unleashed a devastating double single, “Seeing Red” and “This Place Wasn’t Meant For Us”, marking their first new music since late 2023 and the opening strike of what Read More …

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FLESHCRAWL Interview: Legacy, Loss & Epitome of Carnage

German death metal veterans FLESHCRAWL discuss their new album Epitome of Carnage, nearly four decades of extreme music, and the next chapter following the loss of longtime vocalist Sven Gross. Read More …

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Defiled – Altered State Review | Death Metal Evolution

Japanese death metal veterans Defiled return with Altered State, a genre-defying album that fuses old-school brutality with elements of hardcore, progressive metal, thrash and grindcore. Discover why this ambitious release challenges death metal conventions while staying true to its roots. Read More …

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Bloodhunter Push Their Sound To Brutal New Heights On Sons Of The Abandoned | Crannk Reviews

Savage doesn’t even begin to describe the vibe on Sons Of The Abandoned. Bloodhunter have brought us an album that hits harder than my mum with a wooden spoon when I was naughty as a kid. Brilliantly technical guitar riffs, solos chiselled out of rock, Read More …

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Origin, Snake Mountain And Ecdysis Destroy Adelaide At The Ed Castle | Crannk Reviews

Talk about being spoiled. Recently I’ve seen some of the best death metal and thrash bands in the world, and tonight, I was completely destroyed by three of the best bands getting around. Death metal legends Origin melted faces with their brutal blast beats, blistering Read More …

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Escape The Fate, The Word Alive and The Gloom In The Corner turned The Gov into absolute chaos.

Escape The Fate returned to Adelaide alongside The Word Alive and The Gloom In The Corner for a packed night of metalcore chaos at The Gov. From cinematic heaviness to massive choruses and nonstop pits, this was a show to remember. Read More …

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VINDICTA Rise From the Ashes With Authenticity, Creative Freedom and a Reckoning

Australia is about to witness something no other audience in the world has seen. On Wednesday, June 24, VINDICTA will walk onto the stage at The Gov in Adelaide for their first ever live performance. From there, The Reckoning Tour will continue through Melbourne, Sydney Read More …

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Ocean Sleeper Announce Sophomore Album Peace When I’m Dead And Massive Australian Tour

Ocean Sleeper are stepping into their biggest chapter yet. The Gippsland metalcore force have announced that their long awaited sophomore album, Peace When I’m Dead, will be released globally on August 21 through BMG Australia and Rise Records. Alongside the album announcement, Ocean Sleeper have Read More …

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Nothing Sucked: How Descendents Brought Me Back to Live Music

On 8 June 2026, The Gov in Adelaide hosted an exhilarating punk rock night featuring The Shorts, The Lizards, and headliners Descendents. The Shorts kicked off with high-energy performances, engaging the crowd effortlessly. The Lizards followed suit, electrifying the audience with their fast and aggressive sound. When Descendents took the stage, the atmosphere transformed into a vibrant punk rock celebration, with fans passionately singing along. Lead singer Milo Aukerman, alongside bandmates Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton, and Karl Alvarez, showcased their enduring talent and influence on the genre. The sense of community among attendees highlighted the warmth of the punk scene, making the night an unforgettable experience for all. Read More …

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Seether’s Dale Stewart Thinks The Future Of Music Isn’t Albums Anymore

Seether bassist Dale Stewart discusses Beneath The Surface, family life, the future of albums, and why he believes singles may become the dominant format for rock bands moving forward. Read More …

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