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Sydney’s Acrolysis release their debut EP Black Dog’s Serenade – a politically charged, heavy metal dream. Acrolysis are blending 80s thrash and 90s alternative, creating a five-track collection of raw power filled with punchy […]
Leeds, England’s Higher Power have announced their signing to Roadrunner Records and their label debut EP, 27 Miles Underwater. The five-piece, who have earned acclaim for their distinctive merger of grunge, hardcore and funk, […]
On November 1st, Angel Witch will release their fifth full-length, Angel of Light, via Metal Blade Records. Angel Witch’s 1980 eponymous debut on Bronze records created shockwaves that would resonate throughout the nascent realm […]
A few weeks ago, Burning Witches introduced their new front-woman Laura alongside the release of brand new single ‘Wings Of Steel‘. The song, which showcases Laura’s vocals for the first time, is already available […]
Canadian blues-rock duo, The Blue Stones, have today released a soulful new sound via “Shakin’ Off The Rust” – the band’s first single since their 2018 Entertainment One debut, Black Holes. Meticulously layered with […]
The Tether’s End is the long awaited debut album from Perth melodic death-thrash outfit Remission, due for release on November 15th. With 11 tracks, 53 minutes of music and a deluge of captivating riffs, […]
Brisbane melodic hardcore five-piece Wildheart are today releasing their fierce new single “Rising Tide“, a statement track about the mistreatment of the Indigenous people of Australia that reads enough is enough. The band will […]
Mongolian rock sensation THE HU will take their self-proclaimed brand of “hunnu rock” to a new level as they further embellish their blend of traditional Eastern instrumentation and throat singing mixed with Western rock music by […]
Melbourne heavy rockers El Colosso have announced a run of new tour dates to launch their new single, round out 2019 and kick off 2020! The band will also drop the monstrous new single, […]
Having been groomed on the riffs of Metallica and Megadeth, and the dark emotions of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, Empty Trail distil the best parts of these most iconic heavy hitting bands while […]
Auckland alt rock outfit CITY OF SOULS are weighing in with another glimpse into their forthcoming album with a brand new single and videoclip – ‘Ferryman‘. ‘Ferryman’ sees, like previous single from earlier in […]
As Psychedelic Porn Crumpets continue to warp minds and spin out on sold out stages throughout America, the band has found time to deliver another striking single in ‘MUNDUNGUS’! The first slice of new […]
Thanks to Wrecking Crew Touring, Melbourne’s ABLAZE are heading off for their first ever International tour, as they jet off to Europe during November & December with a multitude of dates across the UK […]
Melbourne metallers, Eye of the Enemy will release their brand new album, Titan, on Friday, October 11 via Art Is War Records. Titan’s songs are connected by the thematic elements of deception, hubris and […]
THE CROOKEDS are conquering Melbourne, and they’re ready to take on the world. Fusing the best classic rock elements with the best of today’s Indie/Alternate rock vibe THE CROOKEDS are about to announce their arrival on the […]
Australian pop/prog sensation VOYAGER are now releasing the next brand new track of their upcoming opus ‘Colours in the Sun‘, which will be released on November 1 via Season of Mist! In celebration, VOYAGER teamed up with Metal […]
Hot on the heels of our highly successful first headlining tour of the UK this summer, Midnite City announce they will be heading out on the road again throughout the UK this November. The […]
Diesel is back with the next instalment of Sunset Suburbia, and new single ‘In Reverse’. Diesel first announced the Sunset Suburbia project – three EPs leading into an album in 2020 – back in […]
For the last 6 years HRH Blues has been selling out faster and faster; 11 months prior to be exact. People have been making the pilgrimage from all over the world, making it one hell […]
Austin, TX based Rock Band BLACK HEART SAINTS has released the official music video for “Crazy,” the second single off of their newest EP, Misery. “Crazy” picks up where the last single, “Lines,” left […]
Kill Chicago have a careful knack for weaving heartfelt messages through boisterous rock’n’roll. Natural storytellers with a political core, this New Brunswick-based quartet has made a name for itself through electrifying live shows and […]
The official lyric video for the song “We Were The Wild” from the legendary rock band Angel can be seen below. The track is taken fron Angel’s comeback album, “Risen“, which was released on […]
Sydney progressive metal quartet Red Sea are at it again with their brutal new single, The Score which is out now! A departure from their heavy-groove single The One earlier in 2019, The Score is a full-tilt, heavy, […]
Edmonton’s Tymo have fleshed out a new single ‘Sanity Clause’ , which premiered exclusively via Bravewords below. This single is the first release from the band since their 2017 album “Purge and Reset” and they […]
The world’s biggest heavy metal battle of the bands is coming to Australia with the band selections now announced! The legendary Wacken Metal Battle will be making it’s triumphant debut in the great southern […]
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