Australian hardhitters FALSEFRONT 45. offer up a powerful sound that aims to be as diverse as possible, honing metallic hardcore with elements of nu-metal, deathcore and beatdown.
Introducing: SAME PAINS
Australian band SAME PAINS are on a mission to put their territory back on the map with a vicious metal sound filled with belligerent riffs and discordant vocals that they describe as "personal, anguished, Musashi." The quintet hails from North Queensland, formed of a collective of stalwart musicians from across the region. They grew up... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Pepperhead
Despite being based on the Northern Beaches coastal region of Sydney, three-quarters of catchy, emotive punk rock band Pepperhead are actually Brits. Together, the quarter have crafted an engaging and emotive sound that they describe as "loud, unapologetic and earwormy."
Introducing: Twilight Idols
Australian band Twilight Idols use the power of alternative rock to deliver their deeply philosophical message. They draw on melodic rock and 80s influences with sombre songwriting to craft an alluring gothic sound that they describe as "dark, melodic and overcoming."
Introducing: The Orphaned Bee
Australian project The Orphaned Bee combines elements of rock, metal and post-punk with electronica in an atmospheric sound they describe as "cinematic synth rock."
June New Music Round-Up: Augmented Hearts, ADORE, A.D.A.M. Music Project, Big Band Of Boom, Foot, Gender Crisis, Local Hero, motionyear. & Sophia Mengrosso
In recent months, we've been using music discovery platform Groovr to find new rock and metal bands from all around the world. However, sometimes the bands don't respond to our requests, so we put together a quick review of those that go unanswered.
Introducing: Savage Fox
Australian solo artist Savage Fox puts a modern spin on the good old sound of mid-2000s rock and punk in a sound he describes as "energetic, fun and personal."
Introducing: Lost Cathedrals
Australian duo Lost Cathedrals aim to thrill and surprise by blending anthemic rock with electro and cinematic elements in a genre-being sound they describe as "eclectic, infectious, and unexpected, like a surprise party, but with better riffs."
Introducing: Citizen Rat
Queensland quartet Citizen Rat have crafted an unapologetic, mid-core sound that fuses chaotic energy, big riffs and catchy hooks.
Introducing: Vinegar Tom
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.