AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström talks Don’t Go In The Forest, Australian tour plans, stage transformation, literature, fear, ritual and why the scariest thing in the forest might be yourself. Read More …
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The Flatliners Face The Cold World
The Flatliners’ Chris Cresswell joins Killer from Crannk to talk Cold World, existential dread, creativity, songwriting, punk rock longevity, and surviving 24 years together as a band. Read More …
Descendents Made Punk Feel Like Home for the Outsiders
Milo Aukerman talks punk outsiders, nerd culture, stage intensity, coffee obsession and the lasting legacy of Descendents ahead of the band’s 2026 Australian tour. Read More …
Escape The Fate’s Craig Mabbitt On Surviving The Scene Era, Social Media Burnout & Why Heavy Music Still Matters
Escape The Fate vocalist Craig Mabbitt reflects on the rise of the MySpace-era scene, discovering heavy music through Linkin Park, the mental toll of social media, Sleep Token, and surviving more than 20 years in heavy music. Read More …
FALLUJAH Are Returning To Australia And The Cosmos Is About To Split Open
Fallujahare heading back to Australia for SHRED FEST 2026 alongside Obscura, armed with their crushing new album Xenotaph. We caught up with vocalist Kyle Schaefer to talk atmosphere, evolution, Australian crowds and why this run feels bigger than ever. Read More …
LEX LEGION: THE GHOST OF THE ‘80s JUST KICKED THE DOOR IN
Andy La Rocque opens up about Lex Legion, a new heavy metal supergroup years in the making. Joined by Nils K. Rue, this isn’t nostalgia—it’s a powerful new chapter built on legacy, identity, and pure instinct. Read More …
GAEREA Didn’t Get Softer — They Got Dangerous
GAEREA discuss “Stardust,” their evolving sound, and what Australian fans can expect from their first tour. A raw, inside look at one of extreme metal’s most intense bands. Read More …
Dez Fafara Didn’t Just Survive — He Came Back With Teeth. DEVILDRIVER
Dez Fafara returns to Australia with DevilDriver after enduring significant personal challenges, including his wife’s cancer battles and his own near-fatal experience with COVID. The pandemic forced many, including Dez, to reassess life and rebuild from the ground up. Rather than presenting himself as a typical rockstar, he shares insights on survival and resilience. This upcoming tour signifies not just a return to performing, but a transformation, highlighting the power of heavy music to exemplify human strength and recovery. Read More …
Inside the Doomsday Factory: Carcerous Are Building Something Violent
Carcerous aren’t just making music—they’re building systems of destruction. We dive into Doomsday Factory, a black/death metal album exploring war, faith, and collapse.
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Eight Years in the Void — Dimmu Borgir Return With Teeth
Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir discusses Grand Serpent Rising, songwriting discipline, and why the band refuses to compromise after eight years. Read More …
Maxïmo Park Return: 20 Years of A Certain Trigger Still Burning
Maxïmo Park’s Paul Smith talks 20 years of A Certain Trigger, the band’s return to Australia, and the legacy of their iconic debut album. Read More …
Blood, Sweat & DIY Chaos: Inside Realm of Thorns Grip on Adelaide’s Metal Underground
“There’s a lot people don’t see. They show up, they watch bands, they have a good time — and that’s exactly what we want — but behind it, it’s chaos.
You’re dealing with bands running late, gear issues, venues, money… everything at once. And there are definitely moments where you’re just like… why are we doing this?
But then the show hits, the room fills up, and you see people connecting with the music, with each other… and that’s the reason. That’s why we keep doing it.” Read More …