Words by Brenden “BodyBag” When Troubled Souls dropped back in 2022, it was the record that made everyone stop and take notice of Sydney’s own Heists. It had that raw emotion and gut-punch energy that set them apart — a band that wasn’t afraid to Read More …
Contributor: Brett Parmenter / ParMetal MediaBand: Ellefson/SotoAlbum: UnbreakableRelease Date: August 2025 Praise the Metal Lord! Grammy Award winner David Ellefson and legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have joined forces to deliver a treat for the soul and senses in the divine album Unbreakable. In August Read More …
Contributor: Nathan CollinsBand: Last RetchAlbum: Abject CrueltyRelease Date: 2025Score: 8.5 / 10 Formed in 2021, Last Retch are a death metal outfit from Hamilton, Canada. Abject Cruelty is their third major release, following their 2023 debut album Sadism and Severed Heads and the Ergotism EP Read More …
Album Review by Brenden BodyBag French industrial/metalcore trio Heartlay have dropped their brand-new album The Alteration (Oct 10, 2025), and it’s a dark, heavy ride that pushes their sound into new territory. Coming hot off the back of 2023’s Sovereign Sore—which gave us absolute bangers Read More …
Album Review by Brenden BodyBag Following on from their 2023 self-titled debut, Sweden’s Curse of Cain have returned with their highly anticipated second album Achtung. The band describes themselves as “Movie Metal,” and it’s a fitting tag—everything about them, from the music to the visuals, Read More …
Review by Brett Parmenter / ParMetal Media / CRANNK Firstly, thank you one and all for welcoming me to Crannk. I hope I can meet your expectations and live up to the towering standards Crannk has set over the last decade. With that said, let’s Read More …
The prog band Stoned Jesus have emerged once again, and with them comes a brand new album — and to say I’m excited would be a gross understatement. Compared to other releases, Songs to Sun entails soul-ripping melodies, heavenly vocals, and the most anticipated breakdowns. Read More …
Melbourne’s politically charged Nu Punk misfit MUDRAT has dropped his debut album, and it’s full of bangers. While he’s been around for a little while—dropping his first single on Feb 19, 2020—Mudrat got some serious eyes on him with the single “I HATE RICH CUNTS” Read More …
The Gov was buzzing with anticipation on October 4th as metalcore fans gathered for a night of high-energy performances. The lineup promised an unforgettable experience, and it certainly delivered. Boundaries kicked off the night with a powerful set that immediately grabbed the crowd’s attention. Their raw Read More …
Sydney’s hardest-working Death Metal bands release music! Finally! Wollongong-based Old School Death Metal band Gosika has spent the last 5 years slogging their way up and down the coast playing hundreds of gigs, supporting big and small bands, headlining their own shows, and earning a Read More …
Peps review the new EP “Destruction Lullaby” from blackend deathmetal band “Against I”. Read More …
I’ve been a fan of The Halo Effect since the start, and I was really looking forward to the release of the new single Become Surrender. I have to say, I was not disappointed. The song is a catchy and energetic metal anthem that showcases Read More …
