Month: May 2026

German hard rock legend SINNER present the energized new single “Wait” alongside a music video. This is the first single to land from the band’s forthcoming, and final, full-length studio offering, Boom Bang Goodbye. The album […]

VICE BUSINESS ONLY (V.B.O.) look beyond the glamour and allure of the neon-lights in the new single release, “Monsters!”. Beneath the luxury façade, something sinister awaits in V.B.O.‘s fusion of retro-futuristic synths and heavy music. […]

70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, proudly announces the next edition of its legendary voyage: 70000TONS OF METAL 2027 will set sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic […]

Templar are a heavy metal band from Sweden formed in 2022 releasing their debut album ‘Conquering Swords’ in 2026. Featuring ten songs across the realms of epic and glory metal, Swedish metallers Templar deliver an […]

ELDER return today with the release of Through Zero, a record that stands among the most immersive and ambitious works of the band’s career so far. Praised by the international music press, the album sees […]

Today, Jackson announces the Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V™ KV in collaboration with Limp Bizkit’s visionary guitarist, Wes Borland. Marking the first-ever signature collaboration between Wes Borland and Jackson, this striking model is […]

Blending theatrical intensity with razor-sharp modern rock, IN THIS MOMENT have spent the last decade building one of heavy music’s most unmistakable identities. Led by the magnetic presence of Maria Brink, the GRAMMY-nominated band have […]

Leatherhead are a heavy metal band from Greece formed in 2022 releasing their self titled debut album ‘Leatherhead’ in 2024 and sophomore album ‘Violent Horror Stories’ in 2026. Featuring a heavier, more aggressive sound than […]

BLACK FLAG brought their legendary hardcore punk energy to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on May 28, delivering a raw and intense performance that showcased the band’s bold new line-up. With Greg Ginn leading the charge alongside […]

With Part II of their forthcoming album trilogy, GREEN CARNATION have descended into the deepest, darkest and most personal depths of the prog metal band’s storied career. A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis has received […]

Today, May 29, 2026, the album “Analog” by the new band led by former GRAVE DIGGER, former REBELLION, and former ACCEPT guitarist Uwe Lulis is being released via the label Uwesen Records. The quartet is […]

Australian gothic/modern metal act Victoria K unveil “Oh So Weary”, the first single taken from the upcoming album “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”. With “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”, Victoria K move toward a darker and more intimate sound, combining […]

Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have today unveiled the stunning stripped back version of ‘Something Real‘, taken from their ARIA Australian Album #1 and ARIA Album #8 charting debut record ‘Shui‘ – produced by Tim Maxwell […]

Following a slew of prestigious tours opening for genre greats like The Browning, Born of Osiris, Lacuna Coil, and more, AXTY have been fast rising in the modern metalcore scene, proving their command of wicked […]

  Melbourne has spoken! Killswitch Engage’s first Forum show is now sold out, and we’re adding a second night. Monday, November 9 @ The Forum. Tickets for the second Forum, Melbourne show are ON SALE NOW! sbmpresents.com/tour/killswitch-engage-2026 TOUR DATES Saturday, October 31: Powerstation, Auckland […]

Las Vegas post-hardcore heavyweights Escape The Fate and US metalcore mainstays The Word Alive begin their 7 date tour of Australia next Friday, June 5 in Sydney with Melbourne’s fastest rising act, The Gloom In The Corner opening all shows except for […]

For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band […]

In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved […]

Melbourne alternative rock outfit divedown share their debut EP, Where They May, out everywhere today via Ninth Life Records. They’ll launch the EP live at an exclusive show in Melbourne on Saturday 13th June. Across Where They May, divedown explore […]

Frankenbok’s music embraces heaviness, humour and brutality! This Australian legacy metal band boasts a diverse sound, unafraid to try anything and are ALWAYS impulsively applying that to their craft. Since their inception in 1997, they’ve […]

Melbourne Metal outfit Melting, have unveiled their raging new sophomore EP, A Pathetic Excuse For A Life out today via Greyscale Records. Led by singles “The Sword“ and “Glare“, A Pathetic Excuse For A Life is a record that unapologetically […]

tAKiDA, one of Sweden’s biggest rock bands, today unveils a brand-new track entitled “Everything’s wasted,” accompanied by an official lyric video. Since their formation in 1999 and their breakthrough with their debut album, the five-piece […]

International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT—renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances—return with their haunting new album Dark Asylum, arriving August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. Now 14 albums deep into a […]

Zepter are a heavy metal band from Austria formed in 2024 releasing their self titled debut album in 2026. Inspired by the iconic NWOBHM, the Austrian outfit also credit death metal, prog and punk as […]