The return of Metal Allegiance, featuring some of Metal’s finest, including Mike Portnoy (Sons of Apollo, ex Dream Theatre), Alex Skolnick (Testament, The Alex Skolnick Trio), David [...]

The Brazilian destruction machine is out for blood again with their eleventh journey into the depths of hell and chaos, ‘Scourge of the Enthroned’. The trio of brothers from Rio Grande do Sul managed to solidify their sound in the almost [...]

Swedish four-piece group Manimal rely on strong modern power metal elements and have been around for a while, releasing two albums prior to ‘Purgatorio’. Borrowing from the 2000’s and 90’s eras, these dudes have been showcasing [...]

Doesn’t one always look for something in music? Beyond just musical virtuosity haven’t all of us at one point looked for something a little bit more and a little deeper? A support system perhaps or a vent for aggression? The list goes on. But [...]

Written from nostalgia, fond memories and a few tall tales, Neil and the guys come at you live and in your ears. Recorded with the incredible Vance Powell (Jack White, Raconteurs, The Dead Weathers, Chris Stapleton) at the helm. At the famous Sputnik [...]

The Vintage Caravan is a three piece from Iceland who have a penchant for fuzzy guitars and driving rhythms which early hard rock bands such as Thin Lizzy, Humble Pie, and Captain Beyond championed in the 70’s. Gateways is the band’s fourth [...]

The Indian-American progressive metal band Skyharbor has been an ever evolving project since its inception in 2012. From Keshav Dhar’s one man project with multiple collaborators in ‘Blinding White Noise’, to the ambient progressive [...]

Omnium Gatherum have unfortunately always been an underrated act. Often overlooked by fans in the melodic death metal genre for some of their more well known countrymen like Children of Bodom, Norther or Insomnium, the band has continued to grow and [...]

It’s the last day of Wacken, your emotions are shaken up like a snow globe. You’re excited because it’s Wacken, but your sad to say goodbye soon. Saying goodbye to the new friends you’ve made is always the hardest. This was the day [...]

This was the first time in a long time that it wasn’t raining at Wacken. I was praying for rain. I prefer the mud people over the dust. The thing about Wacken is the pure excitement is what keeps you going. You could be dead in a ditch somewhere and [...]

When you’re camping at Wacken Open Air the nights are long and the mornings start early. The party never ends, even after the bands are done playing. Every camp site is playing music. Once 8am hits it’s too hot to stay in your tent, so [...]

The floor is pulsating. Your whole body is shaking. If it’s too loud you’re too old. This was the feeling when I walked into the W.E.T stage (one of the stages found indoors) at Wacken Open Air. It was day 1. Hours of travelling. I went a few [...]

  As extreme metal enthusiasts queued hours ahead of show time on August 18th 2018 for an almost sold out show as technical metal stalwarts Archspire took on Max Watts in Melbourne, Australia along with support act Psycroptic, Primitive & Hadal [...]

  Final day at Wacken Open Air 2018 ended with a bang, with amazing performances from Helloween, Arch Enemy, Steel Panther, Alestorm & more. Here are some of the best moments from the day:

  Day 2 of Wacken Open Air 2018 ended with a bang, with amazing performances from Cannibal Corpse, Ghost, Children Of Bodom, In Flames, Nightwish & more. Here are some of the best moments from the day:

  Day 1 of Wacken Open Air 2018 ended with a bang, with amazing performances from Judas Priest, Behemoth, Vince Neil, Tremonti, Danzig & more. Here are some of the best moments from the day:

  In late March 2018, nearly 30,000 heavy music fans descended on Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne to attend Australia’s first ever Download Festival. Four days later, it was announced, much to the delight of those heavy music fans, that [...]

  American symphonic metal titans Kamelot return to Australian shores this coming December upon the release of their latest album ‘The Shadow Theory’ (Napalm Records). It has been 5 years since the band have brought their [...]

  The Stonedeaf festival has confirmed that Skid Row will headline next year’s UK event. It’ll take place at the Newark Showgrounds, Nottinghamshire, on August 25, 2018 – with organisers attempting to recapture the spirit of the [...]

  Following a completely Sold Out 2015 Australian Tour, California Metal Giants MACHINE HEAD make their hugely anticipated return Down Under! MACHINE HEAD put on a live show that will guarantee you see bodies flying! Prepare to be [...]