American heavy metal legends Corrosion of Conformity have returned with something raw, loose, and full of soul – a jam session cover of FREE’s 1970 classic “Fire And Water.” The track, originally the title cut of FREE’s 1970 album, came about spontaneously while COC were Read More …
After nearly five years in solemn solitude, Adelaide’s progressive metal visionaries Dyssidia have re-emerged with “Serum Sickness”—a venom-laced single that signals both rebirth and transformation for one of Australia’s most distinct prog voices. At once cryptic and visceral, “Serum Sickness” captures the disorientation of misplaced Read More …
Progressive alt-metal upstarts Stellar Circuits are fueling their rise with the release of their brand-new single “Corridor”, the second track to be revealed from their upcoming sophomore album Phantom :: Phoenix, due out November 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. The anthemic new single blends soaring Read More …
From the cracked skies of New Orleans’ ever-resilient heavy music scene emerges a new reckoning: Under Black Sky. Formed in 2023, the quartet has already carved out a reputation for immersive live shows, massive riffs, and a narrative that bleeds beyond music into myth. With Read More …
Revocation have never been a band to play it safe. For two decades, Dave Davidson and company have been crafting some of the most technically charged, forward-thinking extreme metal around. Now, with their 20th anniversary upon them, the Boston-bred quartet are back with New Gods, Read More …
Swedish metal powerhouse The Halo Effect are back with fire in their veins, unleashing an electrifying new single — a blistering cover of W.A.S.P.’s 1984 anthem “I Wanna Be Somebody.” Handpicked by guitar hero Jesper Strömblad, the track marks the band’s third reinterpretation of a Read More …
Batten down the hatches and tighten up your bottom end—Yachtley Crew have officially dropped anchor with their brand-new studio album Seas The Night, out now via Earache Records. The seven-piece SoCal soft rock sensations, affectionately dubbed the “Titans of Soft Rock,” deliver a smooth yet Read More …
From the dusty chaos of Southern California’s Inland Empire comes a hardcore juggernaut that refuses to slow down. Meet BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. — a five-piece wrecking crew that’s been flooring the hardcore scene with all the subtlety of the Maximum Overdrive Green Goblin rig. Read More …
Hideous, howling, gloriously unhinged — Australian death-metal supergroup WEREWOLVES have dropped the video for their latest scorcher “I Want To Be Offended”, and they’re serving it as the centerpiece of their most disgustingly delightful record yet, The Ugliest Of All. If you thought any band Read More …
When it comes to modern progressive metal, few bands have captured the imagination quite like London’s IHLO. Emerging with their 2019 debut Union, the band immediately carved out a reputation for forward-thinking soundscapes that balance heavy riffs with expansive textures. Fast forward to 2025, and Read More …
For decades, Possessed have stood as one of the most uncompromising forces in extreme music, credited by many as the originators of death metal. Now, after years of anticipation, frontman Jeff Becerra and Possessed are finally bringing their legendary sound to Australian stages for the Read More …
Perth alt-rockers LATE 90s have been steadily building their reputation on raw honesty, electrifying live shows, and songs that hit with both grit and heart. With over two million digital streams under their belt and support slots alongside international heavyweights like Neck Deep, State Champs, Read More …
