Australian band Vinegar Tom took the dive metal scene by storm through the 1990s and early 2000s, and have reappeared kicking and screaming just as suddenly as they departed 20 years ago.
Introducing: Vinegar Tom
Introducing: Steven Pirois
Australian solo artist Steven Pirois began 2024 with the goal of taking a mass of half-finished lyrics, riffs and musical ideas from the previous 20 years and turn them into something tangible. Fast-forward 12 months, and he's overdelivered on that goal, churning out three albums since April.
Gig Review: Discovering Perth Hardcore with From The Ruins, Closed Off!, Hysteria and Concrete Bomb at Lynott’s Lounge
Friday night saw the return of From The Ruins alongside three new talents from Perth's hardcore scene, Concrete Bomb, Hysteria and Closed Off!
Introducing: Future Static
Exciting new Australian band Future Static intriguingly describe themselves as "the Beef Wellington of metalcore" thanks to a deliciously hard-hitting, groovy, melodic and riff-laden sound that they summarise as "heavy, catchy and tasty."
Introducing: Illusionary
Brisbane band Illusionary fuse progressive elements and, in their words, "angry, heavy vocals" in an aggressive but captivating metalcore meets deathcore sound that they describe as "integrity, truth, and pulling no punch."
Introducing: To Octavia
Strap yourself in for the stunning sound of Australian band To Octavia, who fuse gripping and energetic alternative metal with emo hooks and catchy synths that they describe as "emotional, emotional, emotional."
Introducing: A Somerset Parade
Australian band A Somerset Parade offer up an onslaught of heavy guitars, powerful breakdowns and hooky choruses in an intriguing industrial meets synth-wave sound they describe as "dark, visceral and emotional."
Introducing: Blindsight
Australian band Blindsight have crafted a diverse metalcore sound that fuses heavy breakdowns, punchy riffs, synth delights and delicious melodies, and they describe as "chaotic, energetic and emotional."
Introducing: SPOONHEAD
If you like your rock music raucous, frantic and frenetic then Australian trio Spoonhead are exactly the band for you.
Introducing: Ashes of Autumn
Exciting new Australian rockers Ashes of Autumn offer up a deliciously high-octane hard rock sound that blends powerful vocals with explosive melodies, which they describe as being "dynamic, accessible and organic."
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