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.
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: 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: Colour & Shade
Melbourne-based quartet Colour & Shade hope to offer a bit of something for everyone, fusing hardcore influences with driving riffs and big hooky choruses in a sound they describe as "honest, driven and meaningful."
Introducing: Acolyte
Strap yourself in for a progressive metal rollercoaster ride with Australian rockers Acolyte. The band have honed a progressive metal sound that drops you into melancholic, ambient troughs and picks you up with dramatic climactic peaks that they describe as "epic, emotive and powerful."
Discover This: HooF
Melbourne metal newcomers HooF offer up a thrilling sound that oozes intensity, unrelenting riffs and pounding drums. It's monstrously heavy yet, somehow, strangely catchy.
Discover This: Riff Raiders
Dial up your energy levels with the fast-paced, raucous punk rock'n'roll sound of Australian band Riff Raiders.
Discover This: Cold Tide
Melbourne band Cold Tide have honed an infectious brand of rock that's big on melody and will have their songs stuck in your head for days.
Discover This: Annihilist
Annihilist is a name that you expect to belong to a super heavy band brimming with anger and rage. And the Melbourne crew do not disappoint on that front to an extent, but also offer a delightfully melodic edge to their brand of metal.
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