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 …

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Faster. Brutal. Unhinged. Nights of Malice Enter a New Era

Nights of Malice are evolving fast—and Chaos Exordium proves it. In this interview, Brendan McGrath breaks down how “Ex-Mortis” reshaped the album, pushing the band into a sharper, more technical, and brutally refined era. Read More …

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FROM EUROVISION CHAOS TO INNER COLLAPSE: JOEL HOKKA BREAKS THE CAGE WIDE OPEN

Joel Hokka (ex-Blind Channel) discusses his new project HOKKA and the album Via Miseria IV. In this emotional interview, he opens up about leaving Blind Channel, creative freedom, rock bottom, and the personal journey behind his new music. A raw, honest conversation about identity, rebirth, and finding your own voice again. Read More …

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DEATH METAL AS A MIRROR: WOUTER STARES BACK INTO THE VOID – A Goat As Our Shepherd

Death metal isn’t just noise—it’s reflection. In this interview, Wouter of A Goat As Our Shepherd dives into philosophy, humanity, and the chaos behind their latest album, turning brutal music into something deeply introspective. Read More …

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PRIKA SPEAKS: INSIDE NERVOSA’S SLAVE MACHINE

There’s no off-switch inside Nervosa right now—only momentum. With Slave Machine, Prika Amaral steps fully into the fire, transforming from reluctant frontwoman into the driving force of a band that’s no longer rebuilding—but evolving into something sharper, faster, and far more dangerous. Read More …

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EVERGREY BLEEDS LIGHT INTO THE DARK

Evergrey have built a legacy on darkness—but now something’s shifting. In this raw interview, Tom S. Englund opens up about their most “positive” album yet, the risks of evolving their sound, and what Australian fans can expect when the storm hits. Read More …

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Headbore’s Fish Talks Branded, Touring Chaos and Metal on Murray

Interview with Adam Fisher from Headbore about the album Branded, touring chaos and the upcoming Metal on Murray show. Read More …

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Blackwater Drowning, Southern Charm, and the Softest Voice in the Darkest Storm

Listen close — not to the noise, but to the space between it. Because that’s where Morgan Riley lives. I sat down with the voice behind Blackwater Drowning, expecting fire and venom — and instead got southern warmth wrapped in barbed wire, a charm so Read More …

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THE SID & KILLER SHOW – EP 2 IS LIVE

There’s a certain madness that comes when two metalheads sit down to argue about albums that have no skips. It’s not just a list — it’s a pilgrimage through riffs, blood, and nostalgia. Episode 2 of The Sid & Killer Show feels like two sonic Read More …

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Immortal Disfigurement Drag Us Into the “Hellhole” — CJ McCreery’s Deathcore Inferno Returns

There’s heavy — and then there’s Immortal Disfigurement heavy. “Hellhole” doesn’t just drop; it detonates, dragging you through a cathedral built from blastbeats and brimstone. CJ McCreery’s return to the mic feels like an exorcism through subwoofers, every guttural a sermon to the damned. This Read More …

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PendleHill and the Weight of History – An Interview with Vocalist Rhys Graf

“JOIN THE RITUAL“ In the shadows of Melbourne’s ever-evolving heavy music scene lurks a new force drawing from the past – PendleHill. Formed in 2022 and named after the notorious English witch trial site, the band weaves historical darkness with crushing melodic death metal. Their Read More …

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